# Blue Smoke, Woolston Blue Smoke is a bar or pub at 3 Garlands Road, Woolston, Christchurch. [Call 03 389 5544]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Blue Smoke is a live music venue housed in the beautifully renovated Tannery precinct of Woolston, Christchurch. Reminiscent of an old worldly dance hall”. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Garlands Rd near Cumnor Tce, route 155) is 37 m away; a shared path on the Heathcote Expressway route passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 10 council reports on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday, Thursday: 11 am, 10 pm - Friday, Saturday: 11 am, midnight - Sunday: 11 am, 10 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 3 Garlands Road, Woolston _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Bars & pubs _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 389 5544 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://bluesmoke.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** info@bluesmoke.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Operator:** Cassels & Sons, the roll lists 1 more door _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **NZBN:** 9429052050749, NZ Limited Company, Removed _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** BLUE SMOKE LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2024-04-30 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Specialised food retailing nec _(NZBN register)_ - **Trades as:** Blue smoke low and slow _(NZBN register)_ ## In its own listing Previously Gustav's, Blue Smoke is a live music venue that specialises in craft beer and soul food which is housed in the beautifully renovated Tannery precinct. They specialize in original music and good hospitality. It is their goal to provide a welcoming and intimate concert environment. Enjoy fine soul food, hand crafted Cassels and Sons beer and a healthy array of liquids and liquors. _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:** Industrial General _(District Plan)_ - **Consent CRC111610:** Small Scale Burner, held by Cassels & Sons Brewery Limited, to 8 June 2036, 20 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - **Consent CRC111204:** Small Scale Burner, held by Cassels & Sons Brewery Limited, 20 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll - **Address record:** [3 Garlands Road](https://www.chch.live/woolston/3-garlands-road), 10 reports on file ## The reports nearby 874 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/9074529), [102 Cumnor Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/102-cumnor-terrace) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9074492), [102 Cumnor Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/102-cumnor-terrace) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9041930), [145A Connal Street, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/145a-connal-street) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9032937), [100 Rutherford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/100-rutherford-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9032775), [77 Rutherford Street, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/77-rutherford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9001748), [145 Connal Street, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/145-connal-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8970868), [1 Garlands Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/1-garlands-road) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8964410), [102 Cumnor Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/102-cumnor-terrace) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8961649), [102 Cumnor Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/102-cumnor-terrace) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8961512), [145 Connal St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/145-connal-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8955233), [102 Cumnor Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/102-cumnor-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8948849), [76 Rutherford Street, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/woolston/76-rutherford-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Garlands Rd near Cumnor Tce, 37 m (routes 155) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Garlands Rd near Tanner St, 239 m (routes 155) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Garlands Rd near Tanner St, 248 m (routes 155) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, Heathcote Expressway route, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Garlands Road](https://www.chch.live/street/woolston/garlands-road), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Blue%20Smoke%2C%203%20Garlands%20Road%2C%20Woolston%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5569683,172.6804213) ## Nearby - [La La Land Chocolate Garden Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/la-la-land-chocolate-garden-cafe-woolston), Cafés, 12 m - [Cassels & Sons The Brewery - The Tannery](https://www.chch.live/business/cassels-sons-the-brewery-the-tannery-woolston), Restaurants, 16 m - [The Brewery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-brewery-woolston), Bars & pubs, 20 m - [Woolston Market](https://www.chch.live/business/woolston-market-woolston), Delis, 22 m - [Deluxe Cinemas](https://www.chch.live/business/deluxe-cinemas-woolston), Cinemas & theatres, 25 m - [Penny Black Victorian Tea Room](https://www.chch.live/business/penny-black-victorian-tea-room-woolston), Restaurants, 25 m - [Rutherford Cemetery](https://www.chch.live/park/1171-rutherford-cemetery), Botanic, 159 m - [Heathcote Riverbank](https://www.chch.live/park/1337-heathcote-riverbank), park, 439 m - [Curries Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1348-curries-reserve), park, 516 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 bars & pubs - [The Brewery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-brewery-woolston), Woolston, 20 m - [Oak N Ferry](https://www.chch.live/business/oak-n-ferry-woolston), Woolston, 845 m - [The Twisted Hop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-twisted-hop-woolston), Woolston, 850 m - [Woolston Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/woolston-tavern-woolston), Woolston, 892 m - [Woolston Sports Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/woolston-sports-bar-woolston), Woolston, 934 m - [Ou La La French Delicacy](https://www.chch.live/business/ou-la-la-french-delicacy-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 1.9 km - [Glenbyre Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/glenbyre-tavern-bromley), Bromley, 1.9 km - [CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/cbk-craft-bar-kitchen-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 2.0 km - [Every one in Woolston](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar#in-woolston) ## The other doors Cassels & Sons runs, 1 on the roll - [The Brewery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-brewery-woolston), Woolston, 20 m ## Also in Woolston - [Smiths Bookshop](https://www.chch.live/business/smiths-bookshop-woolston), Bookshops, 29 m - [The Cake Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-cake-shop-woolston), Business, 32 m - [The Dumpling Corner](https://www.chch.live/business/the-dumpling-corner-woolston), Fast food, 38 m - [Penny Black Victorian Tearooms](https://www.chch.live/business/penny-black-victorian-tearooms-woolston), Cafés, 41 m - [The Tannery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-tannery-woolston), Malls, 51 m - [Quay Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/quay-cafe-woolston), Cafés, 59 m - [Nori Table - Tannery](https://www.chch.live/business/nori-table-tannery-woolston), Fast food, 63 m - [Cycleways](https://www.chch.live/business/cycleways-woolston), Bike shops, 71 m - [Nikau Bakehouse](https://www.chch.live/business/nikau-bakehouse-woolston), Business, 77 m - [Fresca Mediterranean](https://www.chch.live/business/fresca-mediterranean-woolston), Dairies & convenience, 83 m - [Every kind of business in Woolston](https://www.chch.live/woolston#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5569683&lon=172.6804213) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5569683,172.6804213,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Blue%20Smoke) - [Woolston](https://www.chch.live/woolston), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/228771471), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Blue Smoke?** A bar or pub in Woolston, Christchurch. **Where is Blue Smoke?** 3 Garlands Road, Woolston, on [Garlands Road](https://www.chch.live/street/woolston/garlands-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5569683,172.6804213,17) **Is Blue Smoke still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact Blue Smoke?** phone [03 389 5544](tel:033895544) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://bluesmoke.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@bluesmoke.co.nz](mailto:info@bluesmoke.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **When is Blue Smoke open?** Monday, Thursday: 11 am, 10 pm; Friday, Saturday: 11 am, midnight; Sunday: 11 am, 10 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other bars & pubs are near Blue Smoke?** [The Brewery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-brewery-woolston) (20 m), [Oak N Ferry](https://www.chch.live/business/oak-n-ferry-woolston) (845 m), [The Twisted Hop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-twisted-hop-woolston) (850 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar). **What’s near Blue Smoke?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/woolston/3-garlands-road) holds 10 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [La La Land Chocolate Garden Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/la-la-land-chocolate-garden-cafe-woolston) (12 m); the Garlands Rd near Cumnor Tce bus stop is 37 m away: route 155; a shared path on the Heathcote Expressway route passes the door; nearest park: [Rutherford Cemetery](https://www.chch.live/park/1171-rutherford-cemetery) (159 m). **What stood where Blue Smoke is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5569683&lon=172.6804213) ## 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) - 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 - Record assembled 2026-10-16 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/blue-smoke-woolston Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar Suburb: https://www.chch.live/woolston