# Arbie Restaurant & Cafe, Waltham

Arbie Restaurant & Cafe is a café at 245 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch.

[Call 022 646 5812](<tel:0226465812>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Arbie%20Restaurant%20%26%20Cafe%2C%20245%20Ferry%20Road%2C%20Waltham%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.facebook.com/ARBIE.CO.NZ/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Arbie%20Restaurant%20%26%20Cafe%2C%20245%20Ferry%20Road%2C%20Waltham%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a current MPI food registration says it still trades.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Ferry Rd near Phillipstown Cts, route 3, route 140) is 75 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 2 council reports on file. The council’s 2024 directory lists it, a current MPI food registration says it still trades.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 245 Ferry Road, Waltham _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Cafés _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 022 646 5812 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/ARBIE.CO.NZ/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **NZBN:** 9429046530325, NZ Limited Company, Removed _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered name:** RGB & SONS LIMITED _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered since:** 2018-01-03 _(NZBN register)_
- **Industry:** Restaurant operation _(NZBN register)_
- **Food registration:** reg CCC006673/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 1 Dec 2026 _(MPI food register)_

## In its own listing

Previously Sala Thai Arbie is a new Filipino-Kiwi restaurant and cafe. Open Monday - Saturday, 9am-7pm

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Medium density residential zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [245 Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/waltham/245-ferry-road), 2 reports on file


## The reports nearby
1,340 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9090975), [440A Wilsons Road North, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/440a-wilsons-road-north)
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9077149), [261T Ferry Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/261t-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057472), [217 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/217-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9025026), [225E Ferry Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/225e-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9025025), [225E Ferry Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/225e-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9016336), [266 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/266-ferry-road)
- [Traffic Signals urgent safety issue](https://www.chch.live/report/8985968), [457 Wilsons Rd North, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/457-wilsons-rd-north)
- [Abandoned Vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8955060), [77 Stevens Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/77-stevens-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8925917), [244 Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/244-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8891022), [215 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/215-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8886120), [278 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/278-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8885579), [241 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/241-ferry-road)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Ferry Rd near Phillipstown Cts, 75 m (routes 3, 140) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Ferry Rd near Phillipstown Cts, 117 m (routes 3, 140) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Ferry Rd near Nursery Rd, 188 m (routes 3) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/street/waltham/ferry-road), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Arbie%20Restaurant%20%26%20Cafe%2C%20245%20Ferry%20Road%2C%20Waltham%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53995467231548,172.65780159591583)

## Nearby

- [On the spot](https://www.chch.live/business/on-the-spot-waltham), Dairies & convenience, 3 m
- [Sala Thai](https://www.chch.live/business/sala-thai-waltham), Restaurants, 11 m
- [Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/business/green-party-of-aotearoa-new-zealand-waltham), Political Party, 43 m
- [Ferry Auto Port](https://www.chch.live/business/ferry-auto-port-waltham), Car dealers, 51 m
- [bedworld](https://www.chch.live/business/bedworld-waltham), Bed, 67 m
- [Cappriccios Flowers](https://www.chch.live/business/cappriccios-flowers-waltham), Florists, 98 m
- [Cross Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1722-cross-reserve), park, 209 m
- [Charleston Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1430-charleston-reserve), park, 422 m
- [Welcome Rest](https://www.chch.live/park/1398-welcome-rest), park, 520 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._

## The nearest other cafés

- [Gentle Giant Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/gentle-giant-cafe-waltham), Waltham, 438 m
- [Vivace Espresso Roastery and Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vivace-espresso-roastery-and-cafe-phillipstown), Phillipstown, 489 m
- [Dumpling Panda & Kiwi Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/dumpling-panda-kiwi-cafe-waltham), Waltham, 564 m
- [XCHC](https://www.chch.live/business/xchc-waltham), Waltham, 593 m
- [Bunrunners](https://www.chch.live/business/bunrunners-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 811 m
- [Vinyl Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vinyl-cafe-phillipstown), Phillipstown, 812 m
- [Whistle Stop Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/whistle-stop-cafe-waltham), Waltham, 812 m
- [Claude's Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/claude-s-kitchen-woolston), Woolston, 851 m
- [Every one in Waltham](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-waltham)

## Also in Waltham

- [Slick Burgers & Salads](https://www.chch.live/business/slick-burgers-salads-waltham), Fast food, 105 m
- [Slick Burger](https://www.chch.live/business/slick-burger-waltham), Fast food, 106 m
- [Black & White Motor Company](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-motor-company-waltham), Car dealers, 133 m
- [Chris Bird](https://www.chch.live/business/chris-bird-waltham), Car dealers, 139 m
- [The Fitz 2 Sports Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/the-fitz-2-sports-bar-waltham), Bars & pubs, 173 m
- [Leather Image](https://www.chch.live/business/leather-image-waltham), Clothing, 175 m
- [Yankee Bourbon](https://www.chch.live/business/yankee-bourbon-waltham), Bottle stores, 181 m
- [M&M Minimart](https://www.chch.live/business/m-m-minimart-waltham), Dairies & convenience, 189 m
- [Buns 24/7 Bakery](https://www.chch.live/business/buns-24-7-bakery-waltham), Business, 192 m
- [Cake Boutique](https://www.chch.live/business/cake-boutique-waltham), Delis, 199 m
- [Every kind of business in Waltham](https://www.chch.live/waltham#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53995467231548&lon=172.65780159591583)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53995467231548,172.65780159591583,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Arbie%20Restaurant%20%26%20Cafe)
- [Waltham](https://www.chch.live/waltham), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Arbie Restaurant & Cafe?**

A café in Waltham, Christchurch.

**Where is Arbie Restaurant & Cafe?**

245 Ferry Road, Waltham, on [Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/street/waltham/ferry-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53995467231548,172.65780159591583,17)

**Is Arbie Restaurant & Cafe still trading?**

The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a current MPI food registration says it still trades.

**How do you contact Arbie Restaurant & Cafe?**

phone [022 646 5812](tel:0226465812) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.facebook.com/ARBIE.CO.NZ/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other cafés are near Arbie Restaurant & Cafe?**

[Gentle Giant Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/gentle-giant-cafe-waltham) (438 m), [Vivace Espresso Roastery and Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vivace-espresso-roastery-and-cafe-phillipstown) (489 m), [Dumpling Panda & Kiwi Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/dumpling-panda-kiwi-cafe-waltham) (564 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe).

**What’s near Arbie Restaurant & Cafe?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/waltham/245-ferry-road) holds 2 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [On the spot](https://www.chch.live/business/on-the-spot-waltham) (3 m); the Ferry Rd near Phillipstown Cts bus stop is 75 m away: routes 3, 140; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Cross Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1722-cross-reserve) (209 m).

**What stood where Arbie Restaurant & Cafe is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53995467231548&lon=172.65780159591583)

## Sources

- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address
- Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address
- Record assembled 2026-10-17

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