# Chic Restaurant, Christchurch Central City

Chic Restaurant is a bar or pub at 64 Manchester Street Central City, Christchurch Central City.

[Call 03 379 4447](<tel:033794447>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Chic%20Restaurant%2C%2064%20Manchester%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.chicrestaurant.co.nz/>) · [Menu](<https://www.chicrestaurant.co.nz/menu>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chic%20Restaurant%2C%2064%20Manchester%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Licensed.** Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 15 Nov 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades.

## About, in one paragraph

On the record it offers priced $14 - $35. Its own website describes it as “Chic Restaurant & Bar Christchurch offers Persian & Turkish cuisine, outdoor shisha & Hookah lounge, cocktails, karaoke, private functions and late-night dining”. It opens Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, typically 3 pm to 10 pm. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Manchester St near Welles St, route 27) is 82 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking is 29 m away. The address’s own page keeps 16 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: Closed
- Tuesday – Wednesday: 3 pm to 10 pm
- Thursday – Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: midnight to 3 am, 4 pm to 10 pm

_Source: Its own website, confirm before a special trip._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 64 Manchester Street Central City _(Council licence register)_
- **Kind:** Bars & pubs, Persian _(Council licence register)_
- **Phone:** 03 379 4447 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Website:** https://www.chicrestaurant.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Email:** info@chicrestaurant.co.nz _(Its own website)_
- **Menu:** https://www.chicrestaurant.co.nz/menu _(Its own website)_
- **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/www.chicrestaurant.co.nz/?view_public_for=1207215276037905, https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en _(Its own website)_
- **Price range:** $14 - $35 _(Its own website)_
- **Bookings:** Takes bookings, its own website _(Its own website)_
- **Alcohol licence:** On-licence tavern, expires 15 Nov 2027, held by Topkapi Turkish Kebab House (2007) Limited _(Council licence register)_

## In its own listing

Previously known as Top Kapi, this popular restaurant is returning to its Persian roots with a menu of charcoal-grilled meats, seafood and Persian delicacies. Upstairs there is a club/venue available for hire. They offer succulent lamb stew, flavoursome kebabs, marinated chicken, charcoal burgers, seafood dishes, a range of delicious dips and breads and a range of vegetarian options. Many dishes are traditionally gluten and dairy free. Halal food available. Fully licensed and BYO (wine only). Open 7 days for lunch, dinner & takeaway

_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:** Central City Mixed Use Zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [64 Manchester Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/64-manchester-street), 16 reports on file


## The reports nearby
5,343 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/9092392), [27 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/27-manchester-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9083730), [270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/270-saint-asaph-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9083611), [68 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/68-manchester-street)
- [Pest / Vermin](https://www.chch.live/report/9079304), [73 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/73-manchester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9076699), [270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/270-saint-asaph-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9076686), [279 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/279-saint-asaph-street)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9075453), [213b Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/213b-tuam-street)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9071934), [36 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/36-manchester-street)
- [Street Cleaning](https://www.chch.live/report/9064582), [135 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/135-high-street)
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9064581), [105 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/105-high-street)
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/9060810), [226 Tuam St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/226-tuam-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9056076), [61 Manchester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/61-manchester-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Manchester St near Welles St, 82 m (routes 27) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Manchester St near Allen St, 146 m (routes 27, 84, 85, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Madras St near Southwark St, 210 m (routes 8, 84, 85, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Mainland Parking, 29 m (30 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Manchester Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/manchester-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Chic%20Restaurant%2C%2064%20Manchester%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.536858851921515,172.63998652825254)

## Nearby

- [Chic](https://www.chch.live/business/chic-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 7 m
- [Mum's 24](https://www.chch.live/business/mum-s-24-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 11 m
- [Zzan Korean Cuisine](https://www.chch.live/business/zzan-korean-cuisine-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 15 m
- [Turbo Staff](https://www.chch.live/business/turbo-staff-christchurch-central-city), Recruitment, 18 m
- [Celine's](https://www.chch.live/business/celine-s-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 20 m
- [Mum's Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/mum-s-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 20 m
- [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 252 m
- [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park), park, 268 m
- [Gasson Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1083-gasson-reserve), park, 432 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._
- [St Asaph](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-36), Car park, 307 m

## The nearest other bars & pubs

- [Celine's](https://www.chch.live/business/celine-s-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 20 m
- [The Cuban](https://www.chch.live/business/the-cuban-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 53 m
- [Mish Mash](https://www.chch.live/business/mish-mash-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 58 m
- [Retropolitan Social Club](https://www.chch.live/business/retropolitan-social-club-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 111 m
- [Retropolitan Social](https://www.chch.live/business/retropolitan-social-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 127 m
- [Imōto Lounge Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/imoto-lounge-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 166 m
- [Little Monday Wine Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/little-monday-wine-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 175 m
- [Boxed Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/boxed-inn-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 180 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar#in-christchurch-central-city)

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- [Quest Hotel - Manchester Street](https://www.chch.live/business/quest-hotel-manchester-street-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 48 m
- [The Flying Burrito Bros](https://www.chch.live/business/the-flying-burrito-bros-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 48 m
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- [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=-43.536858851921515&lon=172.63998652825254)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.536858851921515,172.63998652825254,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Chic%20Restaurant)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Chic Restaurant?**

A bar or pub in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Chic Restaurant?**

64 Manchester Street Central City, Christchurch Central City, on [Manchester Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/manchester-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.536858851921515,172.63998652825254,17)

**Is Chic Restaurant still trading?**

Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 15 Nov 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades.

**How do you contact Chic Restaurant?**

phone [03 379 4447](tel:033794447) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.chicrestaurant.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@chicrestaurant.co.nz](mailto:info@chicrestaurant.co.nz) (its own website).

**When is Chic Restaurant open?**

Monday: Closed; Tuesday – Wednesday: 3 pm to 10 pm; Thursday – Saturday: Closed; Sunday: midnight to 3 am, 4 pm to 10 pm, as its own website states.

**What other bars & pubs are near Chic Restaurant?**

[Celine's](https://www.chch.live/business/celine-s-christchurch-central-city) (20 m), [The Cuban](https://www.chch.live/business/the-cuban-christchurch-central-city) (53 m), [Mish Mash](https://www.chch.live/business/mish-mash-christchurch-central-city) (58 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar).

**What’s near Chic Restaurant?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/64-manchester-street) holds 16 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Chic](https://www.chch.live/business/chic-christchurch-central-city) (7 m); the Manchester St near Welles St bus stop is 82 m away: route 27; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve) (252 m).

**What stood where Chic Restaurant is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.536858851921515&lon=172.63998652825254)

## 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 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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