# Casa Publica, Christchurch Central City Casa Publica is a South American restaurant at 180 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 366 1389]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Menu]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 30 Apr 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. ## About, in one paragraph On the record it offers outdoor seating. Its own website describes it as “In the vibrant world of Casa Publica, discover over 160 varieties of rum & indulge in a menu bursting with authentic South American flavours”. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Manchester St Super Stop, route 1, route 5, route 7) is 216 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking is 28 m away. The address’s own page keeps 30 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence tavern 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: 11 am to 3 am _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 180 Armagh Street, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants, South american _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** +64 3 366 1389 _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Website:** https://casapublica.co.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** office@carltonbar.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Menu:** https://casapublica.co.nz/whats-on/ _(Its own website)_ - **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/CasaPublicaNZ, https://www.instagram.com/casapublicanz/ _(Its own website)_ - **Wheelchair:** Step-free, wheelchair accessible _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Diets catered for:** Vegetarian _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Services:** Outdoor seating _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Payment:** Credit cards, Debit cards _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC006359/5, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 8 July 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence tavern, expires 30 Apr 2028, held by NZ Venue Co Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing Be transported back to South America at Casa Publica, home to expert bartenders who specialise in rum and craft cocktails, and an exclusive food menu. (Previously the location of the Flying Burrito Brothers.) Open Monday - Friday, noon until late, Saturday - Sunday, 11am until 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:** [180 Armagh Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/180-armagh-street), 30 reports on file ## The reports nearby 6,280 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9091986), [162 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/162-gloucester-street) - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9083072), [158 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/158-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082771), [196 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/196-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082442), [227 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/227-cambridge-terrace) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9074919), [230 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/230-cambridge-terrace) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9074842), [297-299 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/297-299-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9074822), [211 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/211-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9074812), Otakaro Orchard 227 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9074664), [210 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/210-armagh-street) - [Playground Equipment](https://www.chch.live/report/9069386), [177 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/177-armagh-street) - [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/9060208), [168 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/168-gloucester-street) - [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9059869), [110 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/110-armagh-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 216 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Gloucester St near Latimer Square, 228 m (routes 5, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Gloucester St near Latimer Square, 231 m (routes 5, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Wilsons Parking, 28 m (45 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Armagh Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/armagh-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Casa%20Publica%2C%20180%20Armagh%20Street%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5289396,172.6388783) ## Nearby - [Haven Tattoo](https://www.chch.live/business/haven-tattoo-christchurch-central-city), Tattoo & piercing, 13 m - [Expression Tattoo & Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/expression-tattoo-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Galleries, 14 m - [Penelope's Cakery Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/penelope-s-cakery-deli-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 14 m - [Clockwork Emporium & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/clockwork-emporium-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 16 m - [Polished Diamonds](https://www.chch.live/business/polished-diamonds-christchurch-central-city), Jewellery, 21 m - [Belle](https://www.chch.live/business/belle-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 24 m - [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda), Botanic, 117 m - [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square), Botanic, 251 m - [Victoria Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1066-victoria-square), Botanic, 292 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._ - [Turanga Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-56), Library, 190 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [Cafe Stir](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-stir-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 34 m - [The Nook Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-nook-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 34 m - [Downstairs](https://www.chch.live/business/downstairs-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 43 m - [Twenty Seven Steps & Downstairs](https://www.chch.live/business/twenty-seven-steps-downstairs-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 47 m - [Twenty Seven Steps](https://www.chch.live/business/twenty-seven-steps-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 53 m - [Waffle Haus](https://www.chch.live/business/waffle-haus-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 61 m - [Odeon](https://www.chch.live/business/odeon-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 68 m - [Story](https://www.chch.live/business/story-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 70 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Urban Gourmand](https://www.chch.live/business/urban-gourmand-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 24 m - [Rollickin Gelato Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/rollickin-gelato-cafe-christchurch-central-city-2), Cafés, 25 m - [Wilko](https://www.chch.live/business/wilko-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 26 m - [The Last Word](https://www.chch.live/business/the-last-word-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 28 m - [VIP Fitness](https://www.chch.live/business/vip-fitness-christchurch-central-city), Gyms & fitness, 35 m - [Coffee Lovers](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-lovers-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 42 m - [Go Kiwi Gifts & The Wool Store](https://www.chch.live/business/go-kiwi-gifts-the-wool-store-christchurch-central-city), Business, 43 m - [Kukuruku Sushi & BBQ](https://www.chch.live/business/kukuruku-sushi-bbq-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 46 m - [New Regent Chicken & Chips](https://www.chch.live/business/new-regent-chicken-chips-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 49 m - [The Piano](https://www.chch.live/business/the-piano-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 49 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.5** on Google, 2,125 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · takeaway · takes bookings · outdoor seating · beer · wine · brunch · lunch · dinner · vegetarian options. > 10/10! Absolutely loved this place. Bringing samba and feijoada to NZ is a game-changer—it really unites us as Brazilians and makes us feel right at home. The food is incredible, the vibe is amazing, and as long as there’s samba, my friends and I will always be there! 🇧🇷🥁✨, Patricia Atkinson, 2 months ago > Wonderful food in the heart of Christchurch. Generous and delicious portions, great staff and a beautiful atmosphere. We had a lot of food for 4 people and took 1/3 home as takeaway as we were so full. Possible the best South American food in Christchurch. Prices are very good too. Definitely be coming back., Aaron Hurley, 2 months ago > Super Round rugby weekend and Christchurch was absolutely humming, finding a spot to actually sit, chat, and sip something decent felt like a sport in itself. Then along came Casa Publica — what a find. We were strictly in it for the drinks this time, and they delivered. That margarita? Perfection. Fresh, zesty, beautifully balanced — the kind that has you immediately contemplating a second (purely for quality control, of course). The vibe is bang on — lively, stylish, but still easy enough to settle in and have a proper catch-up without shouting across the table. The team were warm, onto it,, Nikki Bennett, 5 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5289396&lon=172.6388783) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5289396,172.6388783,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Casa%20Publica) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/101123028), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Casa Publica?** A South American restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Casa Publica?** 180 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, on [Armagh Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/armagh-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5289396,172.6388783,17) **Is Casa Publica still trading?** Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 30 Apr 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact Casa Publica?** phone [03 366 1389](tel:+6433661389), its [website](https://casapublica.co.nz), email [office@carltonbar.co.nz](mailto:office@carltonbar.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **When is Casa Publica open?** Monday – Sunday: 11 am to 3 am, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other restaurants are near Casa Publica?** [Cafe Stir](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-stir-christchurch-central-city) (34 m), [The Nook Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-nook-eatery-christchurch-central-city) (34 m), [Downstairs](https://www.chch.live/business/downstairs-christchurch-central-city) (43 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Casa Publica?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/180-armagh-street) holds 30 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Haven Tattoo](https://www.chch.live/business/haven-tattoo-christchurch-central-city) (13 m); the Manchester St Super Stop bus stop is 216 m away: routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda) (117 m). **What stood where Casa Publica is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5289396&lon=172.6388783) ## 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) - 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 - 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 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/casa-publica-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city