# Ginger Cafe & Eatery, Christchurch Central City Ginger Cafe & Eatery is a restaurant at 1/160 Lichfield Street Central City, Christchurch Central City. [Directions]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 2 on the council’s register, to 28 June 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Tuam St near Madras St, route 1, route 3, route 5) is 129 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking (350 spaces) is 7 m away. The address’s own page keeps 37 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence restaurant class 2 on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 1/160 Lichfield Street Central City _(Council licence register)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants _(Council licence register)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC006797/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 27 Mar 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence restaurant class 2, expires 28 June 2027, held by Licher Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Central City Mixed Use Zone (South Frame) _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [160 Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/160-lichfield-street), 37 reports on file ## What stood on Lichfield Street [1870, Early Colombo Street crossing Lichfield Street](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/star/prints/pre1900/ccl-cs-4135) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Cactus Outdoor, 2025-03._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/lichfield-street#s-then) ## The reports nearby 4,557 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9083730), [270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/270-saint-asaph-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082715), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082705), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082694), [208 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/208-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082690), [19 Bedford Row, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/19-bedford-row) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9082060), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9076699), [270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/270-saint-asaph-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9076686), [279 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/279-saint-asaph-street) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9075453), [213b Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/213b-tuam-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9070296), Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9070271), [115 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/115-lichfield-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9066542), [204 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/204-lichfield-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Tuam St near Madras St, 129 m (routes 1, 3, 5, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Latimer Square, 267 m (routes 60) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Latimer Square, 282 m (routes 60) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Innovation car park, 7 m (350 spaces, 8 mobility) _(Council parking data)_ - [Lichfield Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/lichfield-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Ginger%20Cafe%20%26%20Eatery%2C%201%2F160%20Lichfield%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.534415005444195,172.64239036033595) ## Nearby - [Domino's](https://www.chch.live/business/domino-s-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 12 m - [Fre Fratelli Fried Pizza](https://www.chch.live/business/fre-fratelli-fried-pizza-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 24 m - [Snap Fitness](https://www.chch.live/business/snap-fitness-christchurch-central-city), Gyms & fitness, 28 m - [Mosaic by Simo City Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/mosaic-by-simo-city-centre-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 32 m - [Saladbar](https://www.chch.live/business/saladbar-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 34 m - [Mama Bear Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/mama-bear-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 35 m - [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 202 m - [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park), park, 251 m - [Latimer Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1026-latimer-square), Botanic, 387 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._ - [St Asaph](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-36), Car park, 216 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [Fre Fratelli Fried Pizza](https://www.chch.live/business/fre-fratelli-fried-pizza-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 24 m - [Mosaic by Simo City Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/mosaic-by-simo-city-centre-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 32 m - [A'mano Authentic Pasta & Cucina](https://www.chch.live/business/a-mano-authentic-pasta-cucina-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 38 m - [Sushi Pop Sushi & Bowl](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-pop-sushi-bowl-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 48 m - [Jaba Grill & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/jaba-grill-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 57 m - [Sal's](https://www.chch.live/business/sal-s-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 68 m - [Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/pot-sticker-dumpling-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 78 m - [Brew Bar - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/brew-bar-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 79 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Robbie's Lichfield Sports Bar & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/robbie-s-lichfield-sports-bar-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 37 m - [Black & White Coffee Cartel - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-coffee-cartel-lichfield-street-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 43 m - [Kiwi Viking Subs](https://www.chch.live/business/kiwi-viking-subs-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 45 m - [Tiger Baby](https://www.chch.live/business/tiger-baby-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 45 m - [Saltworks Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/saltworks-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Business, 48 m - [Bánh Mì Em](https://www.chch.live/business/banh-mi-em-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 49 m - [Brown Bread Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/brown-bread-ltd-christchurch-central-city), Business, 49 m - [NG Boutique](https://www.chch.live/business/ng-boutique-christchurch-central-city), Business, 49 m - [The Kebab House](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kebab-house-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 50 m - [4 Bars Distillery](https://www.chch.live/business/4-bars-distillery-christchurch-central-city), Breweries, 62 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=-43.534415005444195&lon=172.64239036033595) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.534415005444195,172.64239036033595,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Ginger%20Cafe%20%26%20Eatery) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Ginger Cafe & Eatery?** A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Ginger Cafe & Eatery?** 1/160 Lichfield Street Central City, Christchurch Central City, on [Lichfield Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/lichfield-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.534415005444195,172.64239036033595,17) **Is Ginger Cafe & Eatery still trading?** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 2 on the council’s register, to 28 June 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **What other restaurants are near Ginger Cafe & Eatery?** [Fre Fratelli Fried Pizza](https://www.chch.live/business/fre-fratelli-fried-pizza-christchurch-central-city) (24 m), [Mosaic by Simo City Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/mosaic-by-simo-city-centre-christchurch-central-city) (32 m), [A'mano Authentic Pasta & Cucina](https://www.chch.live/business/a-mano-authentic-pasta-cucina-christchurch-central-city) (38 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Ginger Cafe & Eatery?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/160-lichfield-street) holds 37 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Domino's](https://www.chch.live/business/domino-s-christchurch-central-city) (12 m); the Tuam St near Madras St bus stop is 129 m away: routes 1, 3, 5, 80; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve) (202 m). **What stood where Ginger Cafe & Eatery is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.534415005444195&lon=172.64239036033595) ## Sources - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (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) - Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/ginger-cafe-eatery-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city