# Evil Genius, Ferrymead Evil Genius is a bar or pub at 1091 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch. [Call 03 260 1002]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Menu]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. ## About, in one paragraph It opens Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, typically noon to 8 pm. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Ferry Rd near Settlers Cres, route 3, route 140, route 155) is 132 m away; a shared path on the Rapanui Shag Rock route passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 5 council reports on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday, Tuesday: Closed - Wednesday, Thursday: noon, 8 pm - Friday, Saturday: noon, 10 pm - Sunday: noon, 8 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 1091 Ferry Road _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Bars & pubs _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** +64 3 260 1002 _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Website:** https://www.evilgenius.co.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** info@evilgenius.co.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Menu:** https://www.evilgenius.co.nz/menu-main _(Its own website)_ - **Social:** https://www.instagram.com/evilgenius.chch/, https://www.facebook.com/evilgeniushq _(Its own website)_ - **NZBN:** 9429046083616, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** THE EVIL GENIUS COMPANY LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2017-04-19 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Bar - licensed _(NZBN register)_ ## In its own listing Taking inspiration from traditional Asian street food, here they serve up fresh flavours in a modern, relaxed and informal dining setting. Think tasty, interesting, bite sized plates that are easily shared among friends. Coffee is sourced locally from Lyttelton's Spook Haus coffee roaster, ales on tap from Cassel's and wines from the rich Canterbury plains. Settle in and see the chef at work in their open kitchen, or treat yourself to views across the estuary and out to the ocean in their open courtyard. An idyllic spot to relax and unwind with family and friends. Open Wednesday - Sunday _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:** Industrial General _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [1091 Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1091-ferry-road), 5 reports on file ## The reports nearby 455 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/8980358), [1 Settlers Cres, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1-settlers-crescent) - [Water Pollution - Sediment](https://www.chch.live/report/8930944), [1016 Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1016-ferry-road) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/8877659), Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Heathcote Ward, New Zealand - [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8872764), [1099R Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1099r-ferry-road) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8842885), [11 Settlers Crescent, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/11-settlers-crescent) - [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8826454), [13 Tidal View, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/13-tidal-view) - [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8626771), [11 Tidal View, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/11-tidal-view) - [Accessibility](https://www.chch.live/report/8471336), Tidal View, Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8439147), [1022 Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1022-ferry-road) - [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8430682), Ferrymead, Christchurch, New Zealand - [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/8407295), Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand - [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8404417), Tidal View, Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand ## Getting there - Bus stop, Ferry Rd near Settlers Cres, 132 m (routes 3, 140, 155) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Ferry Rd near Settlers Cres, 141 m (routes 3, 140, 155) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Ferrymead Shops, 303 m (routes 3, 140, 155) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, Rapanui Shag Rock route, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/street/ferrymead/ferry-road), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Evil%20Genius%2C%201091%20Ferry%20Road%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5572493,172.7060775) ## Nearby - [The Evil Genius Bar & Lair](https://www.chch.live/business/the-evil-genius-bar-lair-ferrymead), Restaurants, 19 m - [Estuary & Co Bar & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/estuary-co-bar-cafe-ferrymead), Cafés, 28 m - [Saltwood Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/saltwood-restaurant-ferrymead), Restaurants, 30 m - [Bison BBQ](https://www.chch.live/business/bison-bbq-ferrymead), Restaurants, 41 m - [O2 Vet](https://www.chch.live/business/o2-vet-ferrymead), Vets, 74 m - [Sports Doctors](https://www.chch.live/business/sports-doctors-ferrymead), Doctors & clinics, 82 m - [Settlers Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1293-settlers-reserve), park, 276 m - [Scott Park Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/park/1619-scott-park-ferrymead), park, 368 m - [Te Awakura Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1264-te-awakura-reserve), park, 570 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._ ## The nearest other bars & pubs - [CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/cbk-craft-bar-kitchen-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 100 m - [Claddagh](https://www.chch.live/business/claddagh-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 165 m - [Ou La La French Delicacy](https://www.chch.live/business/ou-la-la-french-delicacy-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 171 m - [The Twisted Hop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-twisted-hop-woolston), Woolston, 2.1 km - [Blue Smoke](https://www.chch.live/business/blue-smoke-woolston), Woolston, 2.1 km - [The Brewery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-brewery-woolston), Woolston, 2.1 km - [Oak N Ferry](https://www.chch.live/business/oak-n-ferry-woolston), Woolston, 2.1 km - [Woolston Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/woolston-tavern-woolston), Woolston, 2.1 km - [Every one in Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar#in-ferrymead) ## Also in Ferrymead - [Ferrymead Medical Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/ferrymead-medical-centre-ferrymead), Doctors & clinics, 91 m - [La Ruby Thai Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/la-ruby-thai-restaurant-ferrymead), Restaurants, 92 m - [Noi](https://www.chch.live/business/noi-ferrymead), Restaurants, 92 m - [The Bottle-O Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bottle-o-ferrymead-2), Bottle stores, 92 m - [CBK Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/business/cbk-ferrymead), Restaurants, 93 m - [EL Faro Cafe & Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/el-faro-cafe-eatery-ferrymead), Restaurants, 93 m - [The New Zealand Wine Box](https://www.chch.live/business/the-new-zealand-wine-box-ferrymead), Bottle stores, 93 m - [Orange Studios & Saxy Time Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/orange-studios-saxy-time-bar-ferrymead), Venues & events, 96 m - [Black Pearl Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/black-pearl-tavern-ferrymead), Restaurants, 104 m - [Random Furniture Outlet Store](https://www.chch.live/business/random-furniture-outlet-store-ferrymead), Clothing, 106 m - [Every kind of business in Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.6** on Google, 551 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · takeaway · takes bookings · outdoor seating · beer · wine. > Incredible food - i'm vegan and the cauliflower was INCREDIBLE. Tom kha.. amazing. Cocktails delicious. Vibe immaculate. I cannot recommend this place enough - thank you also to the wonderful bar and wait staff and clearly very talented chefs!, Brittany Burchill, 3 months ago > Great food, great friendly service. The fried chicken is super soft, and the glazed pork is tasty. The house made chilli oil was a nice touch and hence made that push for this review. The view was stunning while sitting out with a nice weather. If the pork could be softer or the chicken marinated spicier, it would have been a "to die for". But overall it's a fantastic meal and a beautiful place., albert lee, 5 months ago > Unexpectedly excellent! Not a massive menu but what we had was excellent particularly the fried rice which was different to the norm but good enough for me to want to go back for more. Good service prompt not pushy, wine and beer very acceptable. Will certainly be going back. Excellent value for the quality we had!, Andrew Elliott, 5 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5572493&lon=172.7060775) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5572493,172.7060775,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Evil%20Genius) - [Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/927549790), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Evil Genius?** A bar or pub in Ferrymead, Christchurch. **Where is Evil Genius?** 1091 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, on [Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/street/ferrymead/ferry-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5572493,172.7060775,17) **Is Evil Genius still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact Evil Genius?** phone [03 260 1002](tel:+6432601002), its [website](https://www.evilgenius.co.nz/), email [info@evilgenius.co.nz](mailto:info@evilgenius.co.nz). **When is Evil Genius open?** Monday, Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday, Thursday: noon, 8 pm; Friday, Saturday: noon, 10 pm; Sunday: noon, 8 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other bars & pubs are near Evil Genius?** [CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/cbk-craft-bar-kitchen-ferrymead) (100 m), [Claddagh](https://www.chch.live/business/claddagh-ferrymead) (165 m), [Ou La La French Delicacy](https://www.chch.live/business/ou-la-la-french-delicacy-ferrymead) (171 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar). **What’s near Evil Genius?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1091-ferry-road) holds 5 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [The Evil Genius Bar & Lair](https://www.chch.live/business/the-evil-genius-bar-lair-ferrymead) (19 m); the Ferry Rd near Settlers Cres bus stop is 132 m away: routes 3, 140, 155; a shared path on the Rapanui Shag Rock route passes the door; nearest park: [Settlers Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1293-settlers-reserve) (276 m). **What stood where Evil Genius is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5572493&lon=172.7060775) ## 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) - 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 2026-10-16 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/evil-genius-ferrymead Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar Suburb: https://www.chch.live/ferrymead