# Botanic, Christchurch Central City

Botanic is a restaurant at 126 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City.

[Call 03 374 5200](<tel:+6433745200>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Botanic%2C%20126%20Oxford%20Terrace%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.botanic.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Botanic%2C%20126%20Oxford%20Terrace%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory, last checked by a mapper 21 Aug 2022.

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “In the heart of The Terrace, Christchurch, BOTANIC delivers a contemporary, curated venue for business and private events”. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Montreal St, route 8) is 257 m away; a shared zone passes the door; council off-street parking (450 spaces) is 81 m away. The address’s own page keeps 9 council reports on file.

_Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._

## Opening hours

- Monday – Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm

_Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 126 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** +64 3 374 5200 _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Website:** https://www.botanic.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Email:** hello@botanic.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site lists info@botanic.nz_
- **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/botanic.chch _(Its own website)_
- **Wheelchair:** Step-free, wheelchair accessible _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Payment:** Mastercard, Visa _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Last checked by a mapper:** 21 Aug 2022 _(OpenStreetMap)_

## In its own listing

Visit this new garden themed bar and restaurant, located on the Terrace overlooking the Avon River. To access head down the alley and take the lift to Level 1. Open 7 days 12pm-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:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [126 Oxford Terrace](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/126-oxford-terrace), 9 reports on file


## The reports nearby
6,653 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9092241), [112 Oxford Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/112-oxford-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9089081), [95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/95a-oxford-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9089082), [95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/95a-oxford-terrace)
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9084452), [60 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/60-cashel-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9076150), [50 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/50-lichfield-street)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9070847), [48 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/48-worcester-boulevard)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9070812), [86 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/86-worcester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057502), [115 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/115-cashel-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9054179), [88 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/88-worcester-street)
- [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9053409), [119 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/119-cashel-street)
- [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9045844), [72 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/72-hereford-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9042828), Tiffany Reserve 95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 257 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 259 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), 297 m (routes 3, 8, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Shared zone, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, The Terrace car park building, 81 m (450 spaces, 16 mobility) _(Council parking data)_
- [Oxford Terrace](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/oxford-terrace), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Botanic%2C%20126%20Oxford%20Terrace%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5327666,172.6340254)

## Nearby

- [The Greenhouse Room](https://www.chch.live/business/the-greenhouse-room-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 9 m
- [The Craft Embassy](https://www.chch.live/business/the-craft-embassy-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 15 m
- [Delilah](https://www.chch.live/business/delilah-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 19 m
- [King of Snake](https://www.chch.live/business/king-of-snake-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 20 m
- [Viaduct](https://www.chch.live/business/viaduct-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 23 m
- [The Bangalore Polo Club](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bangalore-polo-club-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 25 m
- [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 74 m
- [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner), Botanic, 99 m
- [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve), park, 170 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._
- [Civic Offices](https://www.chch.live/facility/council-office-8), Council office, 217 m

## The nearest other restaurants

- [Delilah](https://www.chch.live/business/delilah-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 19 m
- [King of Snake](https://www.chch.live/business/king-of-snake-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 20 m
- [Viaduct](https://www.chch.live/business/viaduct-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 23 m
- [Hugo](https://www.chch.live/business/hugo-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 26 m
- [Roka](https://www.chch.live/business/roka-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 26 m
- [Zodiac](https://www.chch.live/business/zodiac-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 26 m
- [Roca](https://www.chch.live/business/roca-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 30 m
- [Chiwahwah](https://www.chch.live/business/chiwahwah-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 36 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Cultivate Christchurch - Riverside Market](https://www.chch.live/business/cultivate-christchurch-riverside-market-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 28 m
- [Fulla Beanz Espresso Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/fulla-beanz-espresso-bar-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 30 m
- [Sweet Soul](https://www.chch.live/business/sweet-soul-christchurch-central-city), Pastry, 31 m
- [Bailey Nelson](https://www.chch.live/business/bailey-nelson-christchurch-central-city), Optometrists, 34 m
- [Grant Thornton](https://www.chch.live/business/grant-thornton-christchurch-central-city), Business, 36 m
- [Whiskey Fiddle](https://www.chch.live/business/whiskey-fiddle-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 36 m
- [King Of Snake & Monarch](https://www.chch.live/business/king-of-snake-monarch-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 37 m
- [Amaterrace Teppanyaki](https://www.chch.live/business/amaterrace-teppanyaki-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 38 m
- [Opening Soon: Velvet Burger - The Terrace](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-velvet-burger-the-terrace-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 38 m
- [The Little Fiddle](https://www.chch.live/business/the-little-fiddle-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 38 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=-43.5327666&lon=172.6340254)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5327666,172.6340254,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Botanic)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/8195509639), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Botanic?**

A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Botanic?**

126 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, on [Oxford Terrace](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/oxford-terrace). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5327666,172.6340254,17)

**Is Botanic still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory, last checked by a mapper 21 Aug 2022.

**How do you contact Botanic?**

phone [03 374 5200](tel:+6433745200), its [website](https://www.botanic.nz/), email [hello@botanic.nz](mailto:hello@botanic.nz).

**When is Botanic open?**

Monday – Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.

**What other restaurants are near Botanic?**

[Delilah](https://www.chch.live/business/delilah-christchurch-central-city) (19 m), [King of Snake](https://www.chch.live/business/king-of-snake-christchurch-central-city) (20 m), [Viaduct](https://www.chch.live/business/viaduct-christchurch-central-city) (23 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near Botanic?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/126-oxford-terrace) holds 9 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [The Greenhouse Room](https://www.chch.live/business/the-greenhouse-room-christchurch-central-city) (9 m); the Hereford St near Montreal St bus stop is 257 m away: route 8; a shared zone passes the door; nearest park: [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance) (74 m).

**What stood where Botanic is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5327666&lon=172.6340254)

## 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 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
- Record assembled 2026-10-20

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