# Foundation Cafe & Bar, Christchurch Central City Foundation Cafe & Bar is a café at 60 Cathedral Square, Central City, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **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: 03 365 0308. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Colombo St, route 8) is 187 m away; a cycle lane passes within 173 m; council off-street parking is 44 m away. The address’s own page keeps 40 council reports on file. 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:** 60 Cathedral Square, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Cafés _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 365 0308 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/foundationchristchurch/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ ## In its own listing Visit this new cafe and bar located in Turanga Central Library. Open Monday - Friday 7am-8pm & Saturday - Sunday 8.30am-5pm _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:** Transport _(District Plan)_ - **Heritage item:** Cathedral Square and Setting, highly significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [60 Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/60-cathedral-square), 40 reports on file ## The reports nearby 6,474 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/9070812), [86 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/86-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9066897), Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9066878), [129 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/129-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9066872), [134 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/134-hereford-street) - [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/9060208), [168 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/168-gloucester-street) - [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9059869), [110 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/110-armagh-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9054179), [88 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/88-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9042273), [31 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/31-cathedral-square) - [Animal - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9040809), [88 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/88-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9035883), [711 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/711-colombo-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 187 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 194 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 210 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 173 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Inpark Cathedral car park, 44 m (34 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cathedral-square), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Foundation%20Cafe%20%26%20Bar%2C%2060%20Cathedral%20Square%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53035286675432,172.63721295968202) ## Nearby - [The Square Restaurant & Bar - The Novotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-square-restaurant-bar-the-novotel-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 21 m - [Lucky Ninja Food truck](https://www.chch.live/business/lucky-ninja-food-truck-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 35 m - [Novotel](https://www.chch.live/business/novotel-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 35 m - [Imagination Station](https://www.chch.live/business/imagination-station-christchurch-central-city), Business, 44 m - [Foundation Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/foundation-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 53 m - [Opening Soon: Holiday Inn Express](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-holiday-inn-express-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 71 m - [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square), Botanic, 63 m - [Godley Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1084-godley-statue-reserve), Botanic, 129 m - [The Stewart Plaza](https://www.chch.live/park/1566-the-stewart-plaza), park, 228 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, 25 m ## The nearest other cafés - [Foundation Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/foundation-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 53 m - [Tūranga Central Library](https://www.chch.live/business/turanga-central-library-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 92 m - [Escarto Espresso Cart](https://www.chch.live/business/escarto-espresso-cart-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 125 m - [Seasons Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/seasons-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 141 m - [Coffee Corner](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-corner-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 146 m - [Starbucks](https://www.chch.live/business/starbucks-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 156 m - [Coffee Lovers](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-lovers-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 165 m - [Cafe 1851](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-1851-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 168 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [New City Tourist Bazaar](https://www.chch.live/business/new-city-tourist-bazaar-christchurch-central-city), Markets, 73 m - [Christchurch Tramway](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-tramway-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 89 m - [CST - Christchurch Sightseeing Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/cst-christchurch-sightseeing-tours-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 92 m - [Edizi](https://www.chch.live/business/edizi-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 103 m - [Fritz's Weiners Food Cart](https://www.chch.live/business/fritz-s-weiners-food-cart-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 104 m - [Cathedral Square Chess Set](https://www.chch.live/business/cathedral-square-chess-set-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 105 m - [gumP-tion Restaurant & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/gump-tion-restaurant-bar-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 106 m - [Booking Station](https://www.chch.live/business/booking-station-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 108 m - [Cheapskates Skate Skool](https://www.chch.live/business/cheapskates-skate-skool-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 110 m - [O.G.B Bar & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/o-g-b-bar-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 112 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=-43.53035286675432&lon=172.63721295968202) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53035286675432,172.63721295968202,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Foundation%20Cafe%20%26%20Bar) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Foundation Cafe & Bar?** A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Foundation Cafe & Bar?** 60 Cathedral Square, Central City, on [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cathedral-square). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53035286675432,172.63721295968202,17) **Is Foundation Cafe & Bar 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 Foundation Cafe & Bar?** phone [03 365 0308](tel:033650308) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.facebook.com/foundationchristchurch/) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other cafés are near Foundation Cafe & Bar?** [Foundation Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/foundation-cafe-christchurch-central-city) (53 m), [Tūranga Central Library](https://www.chch.live/business/turanga-central-library-christchurch-central-city) (92 m), [Escarto Espresso Cart](https://www.chch.live/business/escarto-espresso-cart-christchurch-central-city) (125 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe). **What’s near Foundation Cafe & Bar?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/60-cathedral-square) holds 40 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [The Square Restaurant & Bar - The Novotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-square-restaurant-bar-the-novotel-christchurch-central-city) (21 m); the Hereford St near Colombo St bus stop is 187 m away: route 8; a cycle lane passes within 173 m; nearest park: [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square) (63 m). **What stood where Foundation Cafe & Bar is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53035286675432&lon=172.63721295968202) ## 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) - Record assembled 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/foundation-cafe-bar-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city