# Boatshed Cafe, Christchurch Central City Boatshed Cafe is a restaurant at 2 Cambridge Terrace Central City, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 366 6768]() · [Directions]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, to 7 Dec 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EB, route 3, route 5, route 7) is 155 m away; a shared path passes the door; council off-street parking is 41 m away. The address’s own page keeps 251 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 2 Cambridge Terrace Central City _(Council licence register)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants _(Council licence register)_ - **Phone:** 03 366 6768 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://www.boatsheds.co.nz/, unreachable when last read 30 Sept 2026 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **NZBN:** 9429047495739, NZ Limited Company, Removed _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** GIELEN FAMILY LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2019-06-07 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Cafe operation _(NZBN register)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC000083/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 8 June 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence restaurant class 3, expires 7 Dec 2028 _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing Set beside the Avon River by the Botanic Gardens, is the 125 year old boat sheds. Enjoy a Sunday brunch or a coffee in the laid back historic environment. _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:** Avon River Precinct (Te Papa Otakaro) _(District Plan)_ - **Consent CRC167833:** Disturb or Excavate Land, held by Crown Infrastructure Delivery Limited, to 1 Mar 2048, 12 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll - **Address record:** [2 Cambridge Terrace](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-cambridge-terrace), 251 reports on file ## What stood on Cambridge Terrace [1900, 275 Cambridge Terrace](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/archives/archive892/ccl-cs-11523) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Westend Stories, 2025-03._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cambridge-terrace#s-then) ## The reports nearby 3,980 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9086135), [1 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/1-rolleston-avenue) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9083245), [50 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/50-tuam-street) - [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) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9055025), [48A Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/48a-tuam-street) - [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/9052636), [20 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/20-cashel-street) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9048217), [15 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9047857), [15 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9046111), [258 Antigua St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/258-antigua-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028848), [59 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/59-cambridge-terrace) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9022201), [7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9017053), [1R Tuam St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/1r-tuam-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9012971), [71 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/71-tuam-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EB, 155 m (routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 91, 92) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB, 199 m (routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 91, 92) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, St Asaph St near Montreal St, 274 m (routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Wilsons Off-Street, 41 m (12 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Cambridge Terrace Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cambridge-terrace), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Boatshed%20Cafe%2C%202%20Cambridge%20Terrace%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.534237045192825,172.62879486364724) ## Nearby - [Punting on the Avon](https://www.chch.live/business/punting-on-the-avon-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 42 m - [UpStairs Dining & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/upstairs-dining-bar-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 61 m - [Pegasus Arms](https://www.chch.live/business/pegasus-arms-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 67 m - [Antigua Boat Sheds](https://www.chch.live/business/antigua-boat-sheds-christchurch-central-city), Canoe Hire, 76 m - [Boat Shed Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/boat-shed-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 84 m - [Black and White coffee Cartel](https://www.chch.live/business/black-and-white-coffee-cartel-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 85 m - [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve), park, 313 m - [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner), Botanic, 371 m - [Nurses Memorial Chapel](https://www.chch.live/park/1472-nurses-memorial-chapel), Botanic, 375 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._ - [Scales](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-35), Car park, 194 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [UpStairs Dining & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/upstairs-dining-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 61 m - [The Kind Foundation & Numbo Six Bar & Bistro](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-numbo-six-bar-bistro-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 179 m - [Duo](https://www.chch.live/business/duo-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 207 m - [Curator's House](https://www.chch.live/business/curator-s-house-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 218 m - [Curators House](https://www.chch.live/business/curators-house-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 218 m - [Opening soon: Hikari Izakaya Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-hikari-izakaya-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 288 m - [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-ex-bunsen-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 306 m - [Westend Stories Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/westend-stories-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 310 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [University of Otago, Department of Paediatrics](https://www.chch.live/business/university-of-otago-department-of-paediatrics-christchurch-central-city), University, 90 m - [University of Otago, Department of Psychological Medicine](https://www.chch.live/business/university-of-otago-department-of-psychological-medicine-christchurch-central-city), University, 95 m - [MetroMart](https://www.chch.live/business/metromart-christchurch-central-city-4), Dairies & convenience, 99 m - [Taste of Malaysia Kitchen - Eats on Oxford](https://www.chch.live/business/taste-of-malaysia-kitchen-eats-on-oxford-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 101 m - [The Serious Sandwich - Eats on Oxford](https://www.chch.live/business/the-serious-sandwich-eats-on-oxford-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 102 m - [Flora](https://www.chch.live/business/flora-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 104 m - [Eats on Oxford](https://www.chch.live/business/eats-on-oxford-christchurch-central-city), Food courts, 106 m - [Parkside Pharmacy](https://www.chch.live/business/parkside-pharmacy-christchurch-central-city), Pharmacies, 107 m - [Canterbury District Health Board](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-district-health-board-christchurch-central-city), Government, 110 m - [Manawa](https://www.chch.live/business/manawa-christchurch-central-city), Business, 112 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=-43.534237045192825&lon=172.62879486364724) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.534237045192825,172.62879486364724,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Boatshed%20Cafe) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Boatshed Cafe?** A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Boatshed Cafe?** 2 Cambridge Terrace Central City, Christchurch Central City, on [Cambridge Terrace Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cambridge-terrace). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.534237045192825,172.62879486364724,17) **Is Boatshed Cafe still trading?** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, to 7 Dec 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact Boatshed Cafe?** phone [03 366 6768](tel:033666768) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.boatsheds.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other restaurants are near Boatshed Cafe?** [UpStairs Dining & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/upstairs-dining-bar-christchurch-central-city) (61 m), [The Kind Foundation & Numbo Six Bar & Bistro](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-numbo-six-bar-bistro-christchurch-central-city) (179 m), [Duo](https://www.chch.live/business/duo-christchurch-central-city) (207 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Boatshed Cafe?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-cambridge-terrace) holds 251 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Punting on the Avon](https://www.chch.live/business/punting-on-the-avon-christchurch-central-city) (42 m); the Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EB bus stop is 155 m away: routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 91, 92; a shared path passes the door; nearest park: [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve) (313 m). **What stood where Boatshed Cafe is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.534237045192825&lon=172.62879486364724) ## Sources - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0) - 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) - 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 2026-10-19 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/boatshed-cafe-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city