# Craythornes Public House, Halswell

Craythornes Public House is a restaurant at 344 Halswell Rd (on corner with Nicholls Rd), Halswell, Christchurch, inside the Halswell commercial centre.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Craythornes%20Public%20House%2C%20344%20Halswell%20Rd%20(on%20corner%20with%20Nicholls%20Rd)%2C%20Halswell%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Craythornes%20Public%20House%2C%20344%20Halswell%20Rd%20(on%20corner%20with%20Nicholls%20Rd)%2C%20Halswell%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 322 7132.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Halswell Shops, route 125) is 26 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 344 Halswell Rd (on corner with Nicholls Rd), Halswell _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 322 7132 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.craythornes.co.nz/, gone when last read 30 Sept 2026 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Email:** office@craythornes.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

Located ten minutes from Christchurch's city centre is this unique suburban hotel that has 12 newly completed guest suites, Mother Craythornes Restaurant and Bar, a Sports Bar with TAB and gaming room. Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner

_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:** Local centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Commercial centre:** Halswell, small neighbourhood centre _(District Plan)_


## The reports nearby
511 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9013187), [301 Halswell Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/halswell/301-halswell-road)
- [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/9007209), Halswell Shops, Halswell, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9006514), [28 Nicholls Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/halswell/28-nicholls-road)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8954436), [9 Nicholls Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/halswell/9-nicholls-road)
- [Playground Equipment](https://www.chch.live/report/8925463), [347A Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/halswell/347a-halswell-road)
- [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/8923509), [21 Nicholls Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/halswell/21-nicholls-road)
- [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/8922535), [9 Nicholls Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/halswell/9-nicholls-road)
- [Abandoned Vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8885756), [29 Wales St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/halswell/29-wales-street)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8771590), [329 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/halswell/329-halswell-road)
- [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/8729779), [322 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/halswell/322-halswell-road)
- [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/8719039), [362 Halswell Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/halswell/362-halswell-road)
- [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/8680851), [2 Nicholls Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/halswell/2-nicholls-road)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Halswell Shops, 26 m (routes 125) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Halswell Shops, 56 m (routes 7) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Halswell Shops, 93 m (routes 7, 125) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Craythornes%20Public%20House%2C%20344%20Halswell%20Rd%20(on%20corner%20with%20Nicholls%20Rd)%2C%20Halswell%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.579644405285336,172.5665099297928)

## Nearby

- [Halswell Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/halswell-tavern-halswell), Venues & events, 11 m
- [Super Liquor](https://www.chch.live/business/super-liquor-halswell), Bottle stores, 11 m
- [The Halswell](https://www.chch.live/business/craythorne-s-public-house-halswell), Bars & pubs, 13 m
- [Halswell Bakery](https://www.chch.live/business/halswell-bakery-halswell), Bakeries, 102 m
- [Unichem](https://www.chch.live/business/unichem-halswell), Pharmacies, 102 m
- [Halswell Noodle Delights](https://www.chch.live/business/halswell-noodle-delights-halswell), Restaurants, 106 m
- [Rearsby Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1471-rearsby-reserve), park, 276 m
- [Kinrara Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1604-kinrara-reserve), park, 327 m
- [Fern Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1527-fern-reserve), park, 338 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._
- [Halswell](https://www.chch.live/facility/recreation-centre-16), Recreation centre, 237 m

## The nearest other restaurants

- [Halswell Noodle Delights](https://www.chch.live/business/halswell-noodle-delights-halswell), Halswell, 106 m
- [The Old Vicarage](https://www.chch.live/business/the-old-vicarage-halswell), Halswell, 117 m
- [Pizza Hut](https://www.chch.live/business/pizza-hut-halswell), Halswell, 376 m
- [Armadillo's](https://www.chch.live/business/armadillo-s-halswell), Halswell, 566 m
- [Roti Chai Indian Street Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/roti-chai-indian-street-kitchen-halswell), Halswell, 571 m
- [Hoi An House](https://www.chch.live/business/hoi-an-house-halswell), Halswell, 689 m
- [Indian Roots](https://www.chch.live/business/indian-roots-halswell), Halswell, 1.6 km
- [Supa Panda Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/supa-panda-restaurant-halswell), Halswell, 1.6 km
- [Every one in Halswell](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-halswell)

## Also in Halswell

- [Halswell Post Office](https://www.chch.live/business/halswell-post-office-halswell), Post offices, 106 m
- [Halswell Seafood Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/halswell-seafood-centre-halswell), Fast food, 110 m
- [New World](https://www.chch.live/business/new-world-halswell), Supermarkets, 120 m
- [Obsess Cafe - Halswell](https://www.chch.live/business/obsess-cafe-halswell), Cafés, 121 m
- [Halswell New World](https://www.chch.live/business/halswell-new-world-halswell), Supermarkets, 126 m
- [REDCafe - Te Hapua Halswell](https://www.chch.live/business/redcafe-te-hapua-halswell), Fast food, 203 m
- [Halswell Rugby League](https://www.chch.live/business/halswell-rugby-league-halswell), Sports centres, 283 m
- [Halswell Football Club](https://www.chch.live/business/halswell-football-club-halswell), Sports centres, 291 m
- [Halswell Fish & Chips](https://www.chch.live/business/halswell-fish-chips-halswell), Fast food, 319 m
- [Halswell Fish and Chip Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/halswell-fish-and-chip-shop-halswell), Fast food, 325 m
- [Every kind of business in Halswell](https://www.chch.live/halswell#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.579644405285336&lon=172.5665099297928)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.579644405285336,172.5665099297928,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Craythornes%20Public%20House)
- [Halswell](https://www.chch.live/halswell), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Craythornes Public House?**

A restaurant in Halswell, Christchurch.

**Where is Craythornes Public House?**

344 Halswell Rd (on corner with Nicholls Rd), Halswell. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.579644405285336,172.5665099297928,17)

**Is Craythornes Public House still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact Craythornes Public House?**

phone [03 322 7132](tel:033227132) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.craythornes.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [office@craythornes.co.nz](mailto:office@craythornes.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other restaurants are near Craythornes Public House?**

[Halswell Noodle Delights](https://www.chch.live/business/halswell-noodle-delights-halswell) (106 m), [The Old Vicarage](https://www.chch.live/business/the-old-vicarage-halswell) (117 m), [Pizza Hut](https://www.chch.live/business/pizza-hut-halswell) (376 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near Craythornes Public House?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Halswell Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/halswell-tavern-halswell) (11 m); the Halswell Shops bus stop is 26 m away: route 125; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Rearsby Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1471-rearsby-reserve) (276 m).

**What stood where Craythornes Public House is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.579644405285336&lon=172.5665099297928)

## Sources

- 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)
- 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)
- Record assembled 2026-10-18

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