# Bijou Cocktail Bar, Christchurch Central City

Bijou Cocktail Bar is a bar or pub at Worcester Boulevard, Arts Centre, Central City, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Bijou%20Cocktail%20Bar%2C%20Worcester%20Boulevard%2C%20Arts%20Centre%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://lumierecinemas.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bijou%20Cocktail%20Bar%2C%20Worcester%20Boulevard%2C%20Arts%20Centre%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, route 8) is 109 m away; a separated cycleway passes the door; council off-street parking (54 spaces) is 58 m away. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

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

## What the record holds

- **Address:** Worcester Boulevard, Arts Centre, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Bars & pubs _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://lumierecinemas.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Email:** info@lumierecinemas.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

This art deco style cocktail bar is situated in Lumiere's arthouse cinema. Vist and enjoy a movie and a drink in the gorgeous Arts Centre. Serving craft beer, local wines and food.

_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:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Heritage item:** Clock Tower Block and Setting, highly significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_


## The reports nearby
2,555 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/9140466), [12 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/12-hereford-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127300), [2 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-gloucester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124632), [294G Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/294g-montreal-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124612), [294 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/294-montreal-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9124038), [28 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-gloucester-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9113896), [7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113889), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113880), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9089531), [322 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/322-montreal-street)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9084216), [11 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/11-rolleston-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9082415), 7–15 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9069529), [15 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 109 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 187 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 258 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Separated cycleway, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Ravenscar House Museum, 58 m (54 spaces, 2 mobility, 4 EV) _(Council parking data)_
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Bijou%20Cocktail%20Bar%2C%20Worcester%20Boulevard%2C%20Arts%20Centre%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.531144440843626,172.62802327028376)

## Nearby

- [Rutherford's Den](https://www.chch.live/business/rutherford-s-den-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 5 m
- [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 20 m
- [Pumanawa Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/pumanawa-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Galleries, 21 m
- [Two Productions](https://www.chch.live/business/two-productions-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 26 m
- [Lumière Arthouse Cinema](https://www.chch.live/business/lumiere-arthouse-cinema-christchurch-central-city), Business, 27 m
- [Christchurch Rebuild Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-rebuild-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 31 m
- [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve), park, 299 m
- [Cranmer Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1817-cranmer-square), Botanic, 425 m
- [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve), Botanic, 451 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._
- [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-29), Car park, 67 m

## The nearest other bars & pubs

- [Paint 'n' Sip Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-n-sip-studio-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 48 m
- [Cellar Door](https://www.chch.live/business/cellar-door-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 58 m
- [Sawyer](https://www.chch.live/business/sawyer-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 385 m
- [Pegasus Arms](https://www.chch.live/business/pegasus-arms-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 407 m
- [Mr Brightside Rooftop Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/mr-brightside-rooftop-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 490 m
- [Kong](https://www.chch.live/business/kong-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 500 m
- [Fat Eddies](https://www.chch.live/business/fat-eddies-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 502 m
- [Fat Eddie's](https://www.chch.live/business/fat-eddie-s-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 503 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Fragranzi Artisan Perfume Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/fragranzi-artisan-perfume-studio-christchurch-central-city), Business, 34 m
- [Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 37 m
- [Discover Christchurch Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/discover-christchurch-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 37 m
- [YHA Rolleston House](https://www.chch.live/business/yha-rolleston-house-christchurch-central-city), Hostels, 43 m
- [The Central Art Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-central-art-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 44 m
- [Guided City Walks - Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/guided-city-walks-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 45 m
- [Opening 2022: Boutique Arts Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-2022-boutique-arts-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 56 m
- [Christchurch Grand Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-grand-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 59 m
- [Ravenscar House](https://www.chch.live/business/ravenscar-house-christchurch-central-city), Galleries, 61 m
- [Paint 'n' Sip](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-n-sip-christchurch-central-city), Craft, 62 m
- [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.531144440843626&lon=172.62802327028376)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.531144440843626,172.62802327028376,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Bijou%20Cocktail%20Bar)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Bijou Cocktail Bar?**

A bar or pub in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Bijou Cocktail Bar?**

Worcester Boulevard, Arts Centre, Central City. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.531144440843626,172.62802327028376,17)

**Is Bijou Cocktail Bar still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact Bijou Cocktail Bar?**

its [website](https://lumierecinemas.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@lumierecinemas.co.nz](mailto:info@lumierecinemas.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other bars & pubs are near Bijou Cocktail Bar?**

[Paint 'n' Sip Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-n-sip-studio-christchurch-central-city) (48 m), [Cellar Door](https://www.chch.live/business/cellar-door-christchurch-central-city) (58 m), [Sawyer](https://www.chch.live/business/sawyer-christchurch-central-city) (385 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar).

**What’s near Bijou Cocktail Bar?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Rutherford's Den](https://www.chch.live/business/rutherford-s-den-christchurch-central-city) (5 m); the Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St bus stop is 109 m away: route 8; a separated cycleway passes the door; nearest park: [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve) (299 m).

**What stood where Bijou Cocktail Bar is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.531144440843626&lon=172.62802327028376)

## 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)
- Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (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)
- Record assembled 2026-10-23

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