# Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar, Akaroa Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar is a restaurant at 57 Beach Road, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, inside the Akaroa commercial centre. [Call 03 304 7533]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 2 on the council’s register, to 3 Aug 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: https://api.chch.live/biz-img?slug=bully-hayes-restaurant-bar-akaroa. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Enjoy waterfront dining at Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar in Akaroa. Fresh seafood, craft drinks, and relaxed coastal vibes with stunning harbour views”. It opens six or more days a week. The address’s own page keeps 4 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence restaurant class 2 on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Sunday: 8 am, 11 pm _Source: Its own website, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 57 Beach Road Akaroa _(Council licence register)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 304 7533 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Website:** http://www.bullyhayes.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** wayne@bullyhayes.co.nz _(Its own website)_ - **Social:** https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063752179935, https://instagram.com/bullyhayesrestaurant _(Its own website)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC000667/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 20 Mar 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence restaurant class 2, expires 3 Aug 2028, held by Bully Hayes 2003 Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing Bully Hayes is an Akaroa favourite, located on busy Beach Road where you can sit inside or outdoors if the sun is out. Open 7 days from 8am _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:** Commercial Banks Peninsula _(District Plan)_ - **Commercial centre:** Akaroa, small neighbourhood centre _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [57 Beach Road Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/57-beach-road), 4 reports on file ## The reports nearby 334 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8795738), [82 Beach Rd, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/82-beach-road) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8741764), [82 Beach Rd, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/82-beach-road) - [Sewer - Leak / Blockage](https://www.chch.live/report/8735611), [85K Beach Road, Banks Peninsula, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/85k-beach-road) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8679935), [69 Beach Rd, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/69-beach-road) - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8632025), [15 Walnut Place, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/15-walnut-place) - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8585175), 11–49 Beach Rd, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8581530), [53 Beach Road, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/53-beach-road) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8569887), [2 Julius Place, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/2-julius-place) - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8556705), [63 Beach Rd, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/63-beach-road) - [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/8555745), [8 Selwyn Ave, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/8-selwyn-avenue) - [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/8555714), [13 Selwyn Ave, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/13-selwyn-avenue) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8515643), 51–75 Beach Rd, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand ## Getting there - [Beach Road Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/street/akaroa/beach-road), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Bully%20Hayes%20Restaurant%20%26%20Bar%2C%2057%20Beach%20Road%20Akaroa%2C%20Banks%20Peninsula) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.8085613,172.9633127) ## Nearby - [Akaroa Fish & Chips](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-fish-chips-akaroa), Fast food, 11 m - [La Bonbonnerie](https://www.chch.live/business/la-bonbonnerie-akaroa), Delis, 13 m - [Akaroa Pharmacy](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-pharmacy-akaroa), Pharmacies, 22 m - [Lava Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/lava-gallery-akaroa), Galleries, 31 m - [Akaroa Adventure Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-adventure-centre-akaroa), Rental, 35 m - [Inspirations](https://www.chch.live/business/inspirations-akaroa), Houseware, 39 m - [Walnut Place Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1564-walnut-place-reserve), park, 89 m - [Britomart Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1728-britomart-reserve), park, 192 m - [Akaroa Beach](https://www.chch.live/park/1774-akaroa-beach), park, 249 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._ - [Akaroa Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-35), Library, 156 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [La Thai Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/la-thai-restaurant-akaroa), Akaroa, 78 m - [The Trading Rooms Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/the-trading-rooms-restaurant-akaroa), Akaroa, 81 m - [Thai Trading Rooms](https://www.chch.live/business/thai-trading-rooms-akaroa), Akaroa, 90 m - [Thai Trading Rooms Asian Fusion & Seafood Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/thai-trading-rooms-asian-fusion-seafood-restaurant-akaroa), Akaroa, 94 m - [Aihe Restaurant And Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/aihe-restaurant-and-bar-akaroa), Akaroa, 102 m - [Aihe](https://www.chch.live/business/aihe-akaroa), Akaroa, 113 m - [Kaimoana Takeaways](https://www.chch.live/business/kaimoana-takeaways-akaroa), Akaroa, 147 m - [The Akaroa Cooking School](https://www.chch.live/business/the-akaroa-cooking-school-akaroa), Akaroa, 171 m - [Every one in Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-akaroa) ## Also in Akaroa - [Akaroa Dolphins](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-dolphins-akaroa), Travel agents, 54 m - [L'escargot Rouge](https://www.chch.live/business/l-escargot-rouge-akaroa), Cafés, 61 m - [La Belle Villa Bed and Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/la-belle-villa-bed-and-breakfast-akaroa), B&Bs, 63 m - [Akaroa Hair Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-hair-studio-akaroa), Hairdressers, 65 m - [Studio Sixty Seven](https://www.chch.live/business/studio-sixty-seven-akaroa), Gift shops, 65 m - [Hettie's Rock & Crystal Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/hettie-s-rock-crystal-shop-akaroa), Business, 83 m - [Just Souvenirs](https://www.chch.live/business/just-souvenirs-akaroa), Business, 97 m - [French Bay House Bed and Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/french-bay-house-bed-and-breakfast-akaroa), Guest houses, 99 m - [L'Hotel Boutique Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/l-hotel-boutique-hotel-akaroa), Hotels, 110 m - [Tresori Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/tresori-motor-lodge-akaroa), Motels, 121 m - [Every kind of business in Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/akaroa#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.2** on Google, 1,698 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · takeaway · takes bookings · outdoor seating · beer · wine · breakfast · brunch · lunch · dinner · vegetarian options. > Friendly greeting and quick for indoor seating on a drizzly day. Very bright and airy inside for a pleasant atmosphere. We got the three tapas special and added fries because we were hungry. The tempura prawns were excellent. I hate overcooked rubbery shrimps and these were perfect. Also the salmon ceviche bruschetta were delicious. But the "coleslaw" tacos with a sliver of fish were just okay (see photo) - must note that the tortillas were very good. And the fries were good and generous serving. Of course, the waterfront view is just gorgeous and makes the experience overall a recommend., Lisa Avila, 6 months ago > 4 of us (2 adults, 2 teenagers) had the seafood platter which was meant for 2 to 4 people. We were attracted by the description outside the restaurant. However we were disappointed with the taste and the portion sizes. I guess when they said 2 to 4 people they meant an average of 3, since there were 3 mussels in the bowl with the creamy sauce and 3 grilled herb crumbed mussels. There were only 2 types of salmon, not salmon 3 ways as described. The cooked salmon and whitebait omelette portion size are really pathetic. And only 2 small scallops to be split among 4?! Calamari rings were chewy. Ta, Madeline Ng, 9 months ago > Loved the food and the atmosphere at Bully Hayes. The staff were brilliant friendly and good for a laugh. Apparently taking a barmaid home is reserved for Bully Hayes only… so I’ll happily settle for another visit., Daddypod, 7 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.8085613&lon=172.9633127) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.8085613,172.9633127,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Bully%20Hayes%20Restaurant%20%26%20Bar) - [Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/akaroa), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4150389913), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar?** A restaurant in Akaroa, Christchurch. **Where is Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar?** 57 Beach Road Akaroa, on [Beach Road Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/street/akaroa/beach-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.8085613,172.9633127,17) **Is Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar still trading?** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 2 on the council’s register, to 3 Aug 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar?** phone [03 304 7533](tel:033047533) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.bullyhayes.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [wayne@bullyhayes.co.nz](mailto:wayne@bullyhayes.co.nz) (its own website). **When is Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar open?** Monday – Sunday: 8 am, 11 pm, as its own website states. **What other restaurants are near Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar?** [La Thai Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/la-thai-restaurant-akaroa) (78 m), [The Trading Rooms Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/the-trading-rooms-restaurant-akaroa) (81 m), [Thai Trading Rooms](https://www.chch.live/business/thai-trading-rooms-akaroa) (90 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/57-beach-road) holds 4 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Akaroa Fish & Chips](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-fish-chips-akaroa) (11 m); nearest park: [Walnut Place Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1564-walnut-place-reserve) (89 m). **What stood where Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.8085613&lon=172.9633127) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - 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) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - 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 2026-10-17 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/bully-hayes-restaurant-bar-akaroa Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/akaroa