# Curator's House, Christchurch Central City Curator's House is a restaurant at 7 Rolleston Avenue, Botanic Gardens, Central City, Christchurch. [Call 03 379 2252]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Menu]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, route 8) is 279 m away; a separated cycleway passes the door; council off-street parking is 212 m away. The address’s own page keeps 124 council reports on file. The council’s 2024 directory lists it, a live NZBN entry says it still trades. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 7 Rolleston Avenue, Botanic Gardens, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 379 2252 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site lists 033520150_ - **Website:** http://www.curatorshouse.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** info@curatorshouse.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Menu:** https://www.curatorshouse.co.nz/#menu-section _(Its own website)_ - **NZBN:** 9429037697013, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** CURATOR'S HOUSE LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 1999-01-12 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Restaurant operation _(NZBN register)_ - **Trades as:** Curator's House Restaurant _(NZBN register)_ ## In its own listing The Curator's House serves authentic Spanish Cuisine including traditional main courses such as Cordero Asado (slow roasted alpine lamb shoulder) and Spanish Paella served in its pan. Enjoy the Spanish cuisine and tapas al fresco in the Botanic Gardens, fireside in one of the dining rooms with stunning views or reserve a private room for your event. Open 7 Days for lunch, dinner & tapas. _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:** Open Space Community Parks _(District Plan)_ - **Heritage item:** Curator's House and Setting (Heritage NZ category 2), significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [7 Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue), 124 reports on file ## The reports nearby 2,170 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9086135), [1 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/1-rolleston-avenue) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9084216), [11 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/11-rolleston-avenue) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9069529), [15 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street) - [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/9052636), [20 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/20-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048411), [2 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-street) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9048217), [15 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9047857), [15 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street) - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9023006), [11 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/11-rolleston-avenue) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9022201), [7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8999270), [1 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/1-cambridge-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8984605), [2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-boulevard) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8984600), [7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 279 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB, 284 m (routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 91, 92) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EB, 286 m (routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 91, 92) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Separated cycleway, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Wilsons Off-Street, 212 m (12 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Curator's%20House%2C%207%20Rolleston%20Avenue%2C%20Botanic%20Gardens%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.532672739244354,172.62716923956683) ## Nearby - [Curators House](https://www.chch.live/business/curators-house-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 4 m - [The Kind Foundation](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 52 m - [Duo](https://www.chch.live/business/duo-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 61 m - [Hotel Give](https://www.chch.live/business/hotel-give-christchurch-central-city), Hostels, 67 m - [The Kind Foundation & Numbo Six Bar & Bistro](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-numbo-six-bar-bistro-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 67 m - [Airstream Icecream](https://www.chch.live/business/airstream-icecream-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 77 m - [Nurses Memorial Chapel](https://www.chch.live/park/1472-nurses-memorial-chapel), Botanic, 294 m - [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve), park, 464 m - [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve), park, 474 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._ - [Christchurch Hospital Grounds](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-30), Car park, 231 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [Curators House](https://www.chch.live/business/curators-house-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 4 m - [Duo](https://www.chch.live/business/duo-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 61 m - [The Kind Foundation & Numbo Six Bar & Bistro](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-numbo-six-bar-bistro-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 67 m - [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-ex-bunsen-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 208 m - [Boatshed Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/boatshed-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 218 m - [UpStairs Dining & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/upstairs-dining-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 252 m - [Cook 'N' With Gas](https://www.chch.live/business/cook-n-with-gas-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 274 m - [Cook 'n' With Gas & The Astro Lounge](https://www.chch.live/business/cook-n-with-gas-the-astro-lounge-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 285 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Doctors on Cashel](https://www.chch.live/business/doctors-on-cashel-christchurch-central-city), Doctors & clinics, 97 m - [Christchurch Bike & Walking Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-bike-walking-tours-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 103 m - [Bean at the Y](https://www.chch.live/business/bean-at-the-y-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 111 m - [Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities](https://www.chch.live/business/teece-museum-of-classical-antiquities-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 118 m - [Paint 'n' Sip](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-n-sip-christchurch-central-city), Craft, 127 m - [Cellar Door](https://www.chch.live/business/cellar-door-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 130 m - [Boat Shed Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/boat-shed-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 141 m - [The Observatory Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-observatory-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 145 m - [Antigua Boat Sheds](https://www.chch.live/business/antigua-boat-sheds-christchurch-central-city), Canoe Hire, 151 m - [The Central Art Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-central-art-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 154 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=-43.532672739244354&lon=172.62716923956683) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.532672739244354,172.62716923956683,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Curator's%20House) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Curator's House?** A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Curator's House?** 7 Rolleston Avenue, Botanic Gardens, Central City. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.532672739244354,172.62716923956683,17) **Is Curator's House still trading?** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades. **How do you contact Curator's House?** phone [03 379 2252](tel:033792252) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.curatorshouse.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@curatorshouse.co.nz](mailto:info@curatorshouse.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other restaurants are near Curator's House?** [Curators House](https://www.chch.live/business/curators-house-christchurch-central-city) (4 m), [Duo](https://www.chch.live/business/duo-christchurch-central-city) (61 m), [The Kind Foundation & Numbo Six Bar & Bistro](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-numbo-six-bar-bistro-christchurch-central-city) (67 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Curator's House?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue) holds 124 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Curators House](https://www.chch.live/business/curators-house-christchurch-central-city) (4 m); the Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St bus stop is 279 m away: route 8; a separated cycleway passes the door; nearest park: [Nurses Memorial Chapel](https://www.chch.live/park/1472-nurses-memorial-chapel) (294 m). **What stood where Curator's House is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.532672739244354&lon=172.62716923956683) ## 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) - 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 - New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/curator-s-house-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city