# HarBar Beachfront Cafe, Akaroa

HarBar Beachfront Cafe is a café at 83 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=HarBar%20Beachfront%20Cafe%2C%2083%20Rue%20Jolie%2C%20Akaroa%2C%20Banks%20Peninsula>) · [Website](<https://www.facebook.com/harbarakaroa>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HarBar%20Beachfront%20Cafe%2C%2083%20Rue%20Jolie%2C%20Akaroa%2C%20Banks%20Peninsula>)

**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: 027 578 5627.

## About, in one paragraph

The address’s own page keeps 2 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:** 83 Rue Jolie, Akaroa _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Cafés _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 027 578 5627 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/harbarakaroa _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

HarBar Beach Cafe and Bar overlooks the beautiful Akaroa Harbour, Banks Peninsula - so head along, take a seat and enjoy the beautfiul views. Relax with their extensive selection of NZ Gin, NZ craft beers, boutique NZ wines and fabulous cocktails. Dog friendly. Open Thursday - Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **Heritage item:** Former Women's Rest Room and Setting, significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [83 Rue Jolie](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/83-rue-jolie), 2 reports on file


## The reports nearby
297 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/8863176), [57 Rue Lavaud, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/57-rue-lavaud)
- [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8828396), [4 Rue Balguerie, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/4-rue-balguerie)
- [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/8790582), 5–9 Beach Rd, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8774866), [66 Rue Lavaud, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/66-rue-lavaud)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8569887), [2 Julius Place, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/2-julius-place)
- [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8429782), [4 Rue Balguerie, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/4-rue-balguerie)
- [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8424264), [58 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/58-rue-lavaud)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8238135), [63 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/63-rue-lavaud)
- [Playground Equipment](https://www.chch.live/report/8176329), [80 Rue Jolie, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/80-rue-jolie)
- [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8136177), [66 Rue Lavaud, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/66-rue-lavaud)
- [Damaged Street Light](https://www.chch.live/report/7988934), [4 Rue Balguerie, Canterbury, Banks Peninsula Ward 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/4-rue-balguerie)
- [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/7987822), [82 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/82-rue-lavaud)
## Getting there

- [Rue Jolie](https://www.chch.live/street/akaroa/rue-jolie), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=HarBar%20Beachfront%20Cafe%2C%2083%20Rue%20Jolie%2C%20Akaroa%2C%20Banks%20Peninsula)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.80566220557554,172.96613090982154)

## Nearby

- [Tīni Gin Bar & Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/tini-gin-bar-eatery-akaroa), Bars & pubs, 6 m
- [Ma Maison Restaurant And Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/ma-maison-restaurant-and-bar-akaroa), Restaurants, 66 m
- [Ma Maison](https://www.chch.live/business/ma-maison-akaroa), Restaurants, 68 m
- [Maison de la Mer](https://www.chch.live/business/maison-de-la-mer-akaroa), B&Bs, 86 m
- [Crater Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/crater-cafe-akaroa), Bakeries, 94 m
- [Murphys on the Corner - Fish & Chip Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/murphys-on-the-corner-fish-chip-shop-akaroa), Fast food, 94 m
- [Cenotaph War Memorial](https://www.chch.live/park/1828-cenotaph-war-memorial), Botanic, 31 m
- [Rue Balguerie Playground](https://www.chch.live/park/1290-rue-balguerie-playground), Botanic, 57 m
- [Rue Balguerie Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1732-rue-balguerie-reserve), park, 97 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._
- [Akaroa Collection Point](https://www.chch.live/facility/transfer-station-35), Transfer station, 369 m

## The nearest other cafés

- [Nikau Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/nikau-cafe-akaroa), Akaroa, 116 m
- [Waffle Haus](https://www.chch.live/business/waffle-haus-akaroa), Akaroa, 189 m
- [The Common](https://www.chch.live/business/the-common-akaroa), Akaroa, 197 m
- [The Bach](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bach-akaroa), Akaroa, 304 m
- [Peninsula General Store](https://www.chch.live/business/peninsula-general-store-akaroa), Akaroa, 332 m
- [Akaroa Corner Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-corner-cafe-akaroa), Akaroa, 344 m
- [L'escargot Rouge](https://www.chch.live/business/l-escargot-rouge-akaroa), Akaroa, 452 m
- [Akaroa Cinemas and Café](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-cinemas-and-cafe-akaroa), Akaroa, 554 m
- [Every one in Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-akaroa)

## Also in Akaroa

- [Akaroa Criterion Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-criterion-motel-akaroa), Motels, 103 m
- [A la Baguette](https://www.chch.live/business/a-la-baguette-akaroa), Bakeries, 104 m
- [Bugger Me Burgers](https://www.chch.live/business/bugger-me-burgers-akaroa), Fast food, 107 m
- [Four Square](https://www.chch.live/business/four-square-akaroa), Dairies & convenience, 110 m
- [Foursquare Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/business/foursquare-akaroa), Dairies & convenience, 118 m
- [pōhatu penguins](https://www.chch.live/business/pohatu-penguins-akaroa), Guide, 118 m
- [Akaroa Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-museum-akaroa), Museums, 131 m
- [Garthowen Bed and Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/garthowen-bed-and-breakfast-akaroa), B&Bs, 157 m
- [Akaroa Butchery + Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/akaroa-butchery-deli-akaroa), Butchers, 158 m
- [Pot Pourri](https://www.chch.live/business/pot-pourri-akaroa), Gift shops, 178 m
- [Every kind of business in Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/akaroa#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.80566220557554&lon=172.96613090982154)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.80566220557554,172.96613090982154,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=HarBar%20Beachfront%20Cafe)
- [Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/akaroa), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is HarBar Beachfront Cafe?**

A café in Akaroa, Christchurch.

**Where is HarBar Beachfront Cafe?**

83 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, on [Rue Jolie](https://www.chch.live/street/akaroa/rue-jolie). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.80566220557554,172.96613090982154,17)

**Is HarBar Beachfront Cafe 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 HarBar Beachfront Cafe?**

phone [027 578 5627](tel:0275785627) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.facebook.com/harbarakaroa) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other cafés are near HarBar Beachfront Cafe?**

[Nikau Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/nikau-cafe-akaroa) (116 m), [Waffle Haus](https://www.chch.live/business/waffle-haus-akaroa) (189 m), [The Common](https://www.chch.live/business/the-common-akaroa) (197 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe).

**What’s near HarBar Beachfront Cafe?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/akaroa/83-rue-jolie) holds 2 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Tīni Gin Bar & Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/tini-gin-bar-eatery-akaroa) (6 m); nearest park: [Cenotaph War Memorial](https://www.chch.live/park/1828-cenotaph-war-memorial) (31 m).

**What stood where HarBar Beachfront Cafe is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.80566220557554&lon=172.96613090982154)

## 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)
- Record assembled 2026-10-16

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