# Downstairs, Christchurch Central City Downstairs is a restaurant at 16-22 New Regent Street, Central City, Christchurch. [Call 03 366 2727]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory, last checked by a mapper 31 Dec 2025. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Manchester St Super Stop, route 1, route 5, route 7) is 177 m away; a cycle lane passes within 59 m; council off-street parking is 43 m away. The address’s own page keeps 1 council report on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 16-22 New Regent Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 366 2727 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** https://downstairs.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Email:** hello@twentysevensteps.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **NZBN:** 9429034215371, NZ Limited Company, Removed _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** DOWNSTAIRS LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2006-03-27 _(NZBN register)_ - **Last checked by a mapper:** 31 Dec 2025 _(OpenStreetMap)_ ## In its own listing This new wine 'pub' is called 'downstairs' and is the sister venue to nearby Twenty Seven Steps. Open Wednesday - Thursday 4-11pm, Friday - Saturday 4pm - midnight and Sunday 2-10pm _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)_ - **Heritage item:** New Regent Street Shops and Setting (Heritage NZ category 1), highly significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [22 New Regent Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/22-new-regent-street), 1 report on file ## The reports nearby 6,475 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/9082761), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [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) - [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9071726), [136 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/136-worcester-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) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 177 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Gloucester St near Latimer Square, 215 m (routes 5, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Gloucester St near Latimer Square, 222 m (routes 5, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 59 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Wilsons Parking, 43 m (45 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [New Regent Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/new-regent-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Downstairs%2C%2016-22%20New%20Regent%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5293244,172.6388246) ## Nearby - [Go Kiwi Gifts & The Wool Store](https://www.chch.live/business/go-kiwi-gifts-the-wool-store-christchurch-central-city), Business, 3 m - [Twenty Seven Steps & Downstairs](https://www.chch.live/business/twenty-seven-steps-downstairs-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 5 m - [The Nook Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-nook-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 9 m - [Twenty Seven Steps](https://www.chch.live/business/twenty-seven-steps-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 10 m - [Kukuruku Sushi & BBQ](https://www.chch.live/business/kukuruku-sushi-bbq-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 16 m - [Sushi Sachi](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-sachi-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 17 m - [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda), Botanic, 159 m - [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square), Botanic, 212 m - [Godley Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1084-godley-statue-reserve), Botanic, 301 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, 159 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [Twenty Seven Steps & Downstairs](https://www.chch.live/business/twenty-seven-steps-downstairs-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 5 m - [The Nook Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-nook-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 9 m - [Twenty Seven Steps](https://www.chch.live/business/twenty-seven-steps-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 10 m - [Waffle Haus](https://www.chch.live/business/waffle-haus-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 18 m - [Story](https://www.chch.live/business/story-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 27 m - [Cafe Stir](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-stir-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 28 m - [Odeon](https://www.chch.live/business/odeon-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 32 m - [Casa Publica](https://www.chch.live/business/casa-publica-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 43 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Wilko](https://www.chch.live/business/wilko-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 18 m - [New Regent Chicken & Chips](https://www.chch.live/business/new-regent-chicken-chips-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 20 m - [The Dog Box Barbershop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-dog-box-barbershop-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 20 m - [Coffee Lovers](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-lovers-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 22 m - [Groovy Glasses Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/groovy-glasses-ltd-christchurch-central-city), Opticians, 22 m - [Polished Diamonds](https://www.chch.live/business/polished-diamonds-christchurch-central-city), Jewellery, 22 m - [New Regent Nails](https://www.chch.live/business/new-regent-nails-christchurch-central-city), Beauty, 23 m - [The Wizard](https://www.chch.live/business/the-wizard-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 23 m - [Nspyre Red Boutique Hair Lounge](https://www.chch.live/business/nspyre-red-boutique-hair-lounge-christchurch-central-city), Business, 25 m - [VIP Fitness](https://www.chch.live/business/vip-fitness-christchurch-central-city), Gyms & fitness, 26 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.7** on Google, 91 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · takes bookings · outdoor seating · beer · wine. > Great vibe for dinner and drinks. It is a wine bar and their staff make good recommendations. Food was outstanding and of a good portion. This place is suitable for both a causal catch-up and a special occasion., Angela Tse, 8 months ago > Amazing little pace. Neat service, all the staff very attentive. Food was top notch, loved the flavours. I had the pate, croquettes and octopus, unfortunately I didn’t save room for a dessert. Very pleased night at Downstairs., MARIA, a month ago > Great wee spot tucked into the heart of new regent Street. Good wine list, food is good. Service was a bit sub par with a huge delay in ordering and receiving. We used first table so maybe they didnt prioritize us?, Georgia Taylor, a month ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5293244&lon=172.6388246) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5293244,172.6388246,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Downstairs) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/10673339805), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Downstairs?** A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Downstairs?** 16-22 New Regent Street, Central City, on [New Regent Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/new-regent-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5293244,172.6388246,17) **Is Downstairs still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory, last checked by a mapper 31 Dec 2025. **How do you contact Downstairs?** phone [03 366 2727](tel:033662727) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://downstairs.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [hello@twentysevensteps.co.nz](mailto:hello@twentysevensteps.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other restaurants are near Downstairs?** [Twenty Seven Steps & Downstairs](https://www.chch.live/business/twenty-seven-steps-downstairs-christchurch-central-city) (5 m), [The Nook Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-nook-eatery-christchurch-central-city) (9 m), [Twenty Seven Steps](https://www.chch.live/business/twenty-seven-steps-christchurch-central-city) (10 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Downstairs?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/22-new-regent-street) holds 1 report; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Go Kiwi Gifts & The Wool Store](https://www.chch.live/business/go-kiwi-gifts-the-wool-store-christchurch-central-city) (3 m); the Manchester St Super Stop bus stop is 177 m away: routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95; a cycle lane passes within 59 m; nearest park: [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda) (159 m). **What stood where Downstairs is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5293244&lon=172.6388246) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - 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) - 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/downstairs-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city