# Bar Yoku, Christchurch Central City Bar Yoku is a Japanese restaurant at The Welder, 20 Welles Street, Central City, Christchurch. [Call 03 365 1055]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Menu]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Our intimate family-run restaurant offers Japanese and Kiwi harmony on the plate and in your glass. Specialising in Yakitori, Sake and all things Izakaya”. It opens Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, typically 11.30 am to midnight. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Manchester St near Welles St, route 27) is 122 m away; a separated cycleway passes within 91 m; council off-street parking is 42 m away. The address’s own page keeps 13 council reports on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday: Closed - Tuesday – Saturday: 11.30 am to midnight - Sunday: Closed _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** The Welder, 20 Welles Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants, Japanese _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** +64 3 365 1055 _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site lists +64 204 123 2084_ - **Website:** https://www.baryoku.co.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** info@baryoku.co.nz _(Its own website)_ - **Menu:** https://www.baryoku.co.nz/menus _(Its own website)_ - **Social:** https://www.instagram.com/baryoku, https://www.facebook.com/BarYokuNZ _(Its own website)_ - **NZBN:** 9429048460019, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** MCGOWAN HOSPITALITY LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2020-07-21 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Restaurant operation _(NZBN register)_ - **Trades as:** Imōto _(NZBN register)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC003990/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 25 Aug 2027 _(MPI food register)_ ## In its own listing Come through the wilderness of the Welder and step into their urban Izakaya. Whether seated in the darkness of the restaurant or internal garden space, you’ll find a unique experience with something for everyone. They put our own spin on Japanese dining with ‘smokin’ Yakitori, wicked sushi tacos, the freshest raw plates and more tasty Izakaya dishes to share. You’ll find the classics but don’t expect the traditional. To complete your experience choose from a carefully crafted beverage list that is playful, unique and delicious. Inspired by the small laneway Izakaya of Tokyo, Bar Yoku is stoked to bring this experience to the Christchurch dining scene! Open Tuesday - Saturday 11.30am-late _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:** Central City Mixed Use Zone _(District Plan)_ - **Consent CRC970212:** Spraypainting, held by Andrews & Gilmore Collison Centre Limited, to 18 Sept 2031, 13 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll - **Address record:** [20 Welles Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/20-welles-street), 13 reports on file ## The reports nearby 5,021 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/9092392), [27 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/27-manchester-street) - [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/9088416), [590 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/590-colombo-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9083611), [68 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/68-manchester-street) - [Pest / Vermin](https://www.chch.live/report/9079304), [73 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/73-manchester-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9071934), [36 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/36-manchester-street) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9071215), [591 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/591-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9056076), [61 Manchester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/61-manchester-street) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9050001), [22 Welles St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/22-welles-street) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9032251), [39 Manchester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/39-manchester-street) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9032246), [37 Manchester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/37-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028694), [166 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/166-tuam-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028682), [166 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/166-tuam-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Manchester St near Welles St, 122 m (routes 27) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Manchester St near Allen St, 165 m (routes 27, 84, 85, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Smiths City (Southbound), 179 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Separated cycleway, 91 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Mainland Parking, 42 m (7 spaces, 1 mobility) _(Council parking data)_ - [Welles Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/welles-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Bar%20Yoku%2C%20The%20Welder%2C%2020%20Welles%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5372687,172.6381047) ## Nearby - [Welder](https://www.chch.live/business/welder-christchurch-central-city), Malls, 17 m - [Corkin and Friends](https://www.chch.live/business/corkin-and-friends-christchurch-central-city-2), Hairdressers, 18 m - [Bar Yoku & Imoto](https://www.chch.live/business/bar-yoku-imoto-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 20 m - [Kokomo/Ciao](https://www.chch.live/business/kokomo-ciao-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 20 m - [Ciao](https://www.chch.live/business/ciao-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 21 m - [Dhi Ferrari](https://www.chch.live/business/dhi-ferrari-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 21 m - [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 331 m - [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park), park, 425 m - [Carlyle Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1273-carlyle-reserve), park, 462 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._ - [Re:start - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-31), Car park, 311 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [Bar Yoku & Imoto](https://www.chch.live/business/bar-yoku-imoto-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 20 m - [Kokomo/Ciao](https://www.chch.live/business/kokomo-ciao-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 20 m - [Ciao](https://www.chch.live/business/ciao-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 21 m - [Dhi Ferrari](https://www.chch.live/business/dhi-ferrari-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 21 m - [Kokomo](https://www.chch.live/business/kokomo-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 27 m - [Xolo](https://www.chch.live/business/xolo-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 30 m - [Muy Muy Tapas & Margarita Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/muy-muy-tapas-margarita-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 60 m - [Winnie Bagoes](https://www.chch.live/business/winnie-bagoes-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 63 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Imōto Lounge Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/imoto-lounge-bar-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 21 m - [Sollos, The Welder](https://www.chch.live/business/sollos-the-welder-christchurch-central-city), Business, 23 m - [Flourish Foliage](https://www.chch.live/business/flourish-foliage-christchurch-central-city), Gift shops, 26 m - [Salut Salut](https://www.chch.live/business/salut-salut-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 26 m - [Barefoot Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/barefoot-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 33 m - [Grizzly](https://www.chch.live/business/grizzly-christchurch-central-city), Bakeries, 33 m - [Two Raw Sisters](https://www.chch.live/business/two-raw-sisters-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 35 m - [GoodFor](https://www.chch.live/business/goodfor-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 42 m - [Marcus Shaw - Action Coach](https://www.chch.live/business/marcus-shaw-action-coach-christchurch-central-city), Business, 60 m - [Coffee Supreme](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-supreme-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 64 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.8** on Google, 1,137 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · takeaway · takes bookings · beer · wine · lunch · dinner · vegetarian options. > Outstanding service, food & atmosphere! Bar Yoku is located in The Welder, a short walk from Cathedral Square in Christchurch city centre. This was our first visit to Bar Yoku, but will not be our last. We hadn't booked a table and it was full. However, we waited and had a drink at iMoto bar just opposite (which we also highly recommend). After a short wait, we were invited to a table back in Bar Yoku right next to the kitchen. The menu is fantastic and the dishes are designed for sharing. Considering the quality and quantity of the food, the prices are very good. The atmosphere is lively but, Bob P, 3 months ago > Really enjoyed our dinner at Bar Yoku as a party of four. We ordered a mix of yakitori (momo, negima, tsukune and wagyu), plus the hot soba and sushi tacos to share. Everything was good, but the momo and wagyu were the standouts for me—super flavourful and cooked perfectly. I’d happily order a few more of those next time. The vibe was lively without being overly noisy, so it was easy to chat while enjoying the food. I also thought the pricing was fair for the quality. We came for a casual dinner, but I reckon it’d also be a great spot to head to for a couple of drinks after dinner. Will defi, Zack, 2 months ago > First time in Christchurch and Reddit told me this was the spot. They are correct! The food is absolutely delicious, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the service is fantastic. We had the unagi taco (rotating menu), pork cutlet (rotating menu), wagu, and broccoli. I took only one photo of the first dish we got and then completely forgot to take more photos bexause the food was so good. By far the star of the show was the pork cutlet. The piece of meat was extremely thick, but the chef cooked it to perfection. It was moist and had so much flavor. I also had the banana Manhattan (i cannot remember, Rachael Segraves, 6 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5372687&lon=172.6381047) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5372687,172.6381047,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Bar%20Yoku) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/9419981768), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Bar Yoku?** A Japanese restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Bar Yoku?** The Welder, 20 Welles Street, Central City, on [Welles Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/welles-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5372687,172.6381047,17) **Is Bar Yoku still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact Bar Yoku?** phone [03 365 1055](tel:+6433651055), its [website](https://www.baryoku.co.nz/), email [info@baryoku.co.nz](mailto:info@baryoku.co.nz) (its own website). **When is Bar Yoku open?** Monday: Closed; Tuesday – Saturday: 11.30 am to midnight; Sunday: Closed, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other restaurants are near Bar Yoku?** [Bar Yoku & Imoto](https://www.chch.live/business/bar-yoku-imoto-christchurch-central-city) (20 m), [Kokomo/Ciao](https://www.chch.live/business/kokomo-ciao-christchurch-central-city) (20 m), [Ciao](https://www.chch.live/business/ciao-christchurch-central-city) (21 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Bar Yoku?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/20-welles-street) holds 13 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Welder](https://www.chch.live/business/welder-christchurch-central-city) (17 m); the Manchester St near Welles St bus stop is 122 m away: route 27; a separated cycleway passes within 91 m; nearest park: [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve) (331 m). **What stood where Bar Yoku is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5372687&lon=172.6381047) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - 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) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s active resource consents, recorded where the consented activity happens (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) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - 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 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/bar-yoku-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city