# Hoofbeats Bar and Bistro - The Racecourse Hotel, Sockburn Hoofbeats Bar and Bistro - The Racecourse Hotel is a restaurant at 118 Racecourse Road, Riccarton, the map pin sits in Sockburn, 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: 03 342 7150. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Racecourse Rd near O'briens Rd, route 130) is 69 m away; a shared path on the South Express route passes within 60 m. The address’s own page keeps 7 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:** 118 Racecourse Road, Riccarton _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 342 7150 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://www.racecoursehotel.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Email:** enquiries@racecoursehotel.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ ## In its own listing Located opposite Riccarton Racecourse, this is a popular spot for jockeys, racehourse trainers and owners. The bistro menu specialises in family dining at affordable prices. _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:** Residential Visitor Accommodation Zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [118 Racecourse Road](https://www.chch.live/sockburn/118-racecourse-road), 7 reports on file ## The reports nearby 178 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9109616), [131 Racecourse Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sockburn/131-racecourse-road) - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8996549), [79 Epsom Road, Sockburn, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sockburn/79-epsom-road) - [Abandoned Vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8959164), [8A Showgate Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sockburn/8a-showgate-avenue) - [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8787861), [87 Epsom Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sockburn/87-epsom-road) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8440111), [87 Epsom Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sockburn/87-epsom-road) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8188496), Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8129060), 18 O’Briens Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8080732), [118 Racecourse Road, Sockburn, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sockburn/118-racecourse-road) - [Flooding](https://www.chch.live/report/8079023), [118 Racecourse Road, Sockburn, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sockburn/118-racecourse-road) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/7885023), [64 Epsom Road, Sockburn, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sockburn/64-epsom-road) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/7819493), [22 Obriens Road, Sockburn, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sockburn/22-obriens-road) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/7699380), [66A Epsom Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sockburn/66a-epsom-road) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Racecourse Rd near O'briens Rd, 69 m (routes 130) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Epsom Rd near Carbine Pl, 112 m (routes 130) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Epsom Rd near Carbine Pl, 139 m (routes 130) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, South Express route, 60 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Racecourse Road](https://www.chch.live/street/sockburn/racecourse-road), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Hoofbeats%20Bar%20and%20Bistro%20-%20The%20Racecourse%20Hotel%2C%20118%20Racecourse%20Road%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53304609257018,172.54787777679402) ## Nearby - [The Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/the-racecourse-hotel-motor-lodge-sockburn), Hotels, 18 m - [Carbine Lounge & Bar - The Racecourse Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/carbine-lounge-bar-the-racecourse-hotel-sockburn), Bars & pubs, 24 m - [Racecourse Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/racecourse-riccarton-sockburn), Venues & events, 39 m - [Avonhead Automotive](https://www.chch.live/business/avonhead-automotive-sockburn), Car repair, 80 m - [Racecourse Dairy](https://www.chch.live/business/racecourse-dairy-sockburn), Dairies & convenience, 110 m - [Grand Prix Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/grand-prix-cafe-sockburn), Cafés, 260 m - [Paparua Stream Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1477-paparua-stream-reserve), park, 79 m - [Chokebore Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1446-chokebore-reserve), Botanic, 318 m - [Paparua Stream Reserve No. 2](https://www.chch.live/park/988-paparua-stream-reserve-no-2), park, 343 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 restaurants - [Curry Kingdom](https://www.chch.live/business/curry-kingdom-sockburn), Sockburn, 817 m - [Golden Boat Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/golden-boat-restaurant-sockburn), Sockburn, 817 m - [Southern Spices](https://www.chch.live/business/southern-spices-sockburn), Sockburn, 818 m - [Charcoal Tandoori Indian](https://www.chch.live/business/charcoal-tandoori-indian-sockburn), Sockburn, 869 m - [The Little Thai Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/the-little-thai-kitchen-sockburn), Sockburn, 870 m - [Nilesh Palace](https://www.chch.live/business/nilesh-palace-sockburn), Sockburn, 872 m - [Afghan Kebab](https://www.chch.live/business/afghan-kebab-sockburn), Sockburn, 929 m - [Wing Wah Fish & Chips](https://www.chch.live/business/wing-wah-fish-chips-sockburn), Sockburn, 936 m - [Every one in Sockburn](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-sockburn) ## Also in Sockburn - [Georgio’s Café](https://www.chch.live/business/georgio-s-cafe-sockburn), Cafés, 268 m - [Blackwells](https://www.chch.live/business/blackwells-sockburn), Car dealers, 530 m - [South Island Filter Cleaning Specialists](https://www.chch.live/business/south-island-filter-cleaning-specialists-sockburn), Car repair, 581 m - [Transgear](https://www.chch.live/business/transgear-sockburn), Car repair, 619 m - [Wanda Motor Repair](https://www.chch.live/business/wanda-motor-repair-sockburn), Car repair, 629 m - [npd](https://www.chch.live/business/npd-sockburn), Petrol stations, 652 m - [Tech Auto](https://www.chch.live/business/tech-auto-sockburn), Car repair, 670 m - [Sockburn Recreational Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/sockburn-recreational-centre-sockburn), Sports centres, 671 m - [Flemings Cylinder Head Repairs](https://www.chch.live/business/flemings-cylinder-head-repairs-sockburn), Car repair, 677 m - [Whitehouse Builders](https://www.chch.live/business/whitehouse-builders-sockburn), Company, 712 m - [Every kind of business in Sockburn](https://www.chch.live/sockburn#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53304609257018&lon=172.54787777679402) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53304609257018,172.54787777679402,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Hoofbeats%20Bar%20and%20Bistro%20-%20The%20Racecourse%20Hotel) - [Sockburn](https://www.chch.live/sockburn), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Hoofbeats Bar and Bistro - The Racecourse Hotel?** A restaurant in Sockburn, Christchurch. **Where is Hoofbeats Bar and Bistro - The Racecourse Hotel?** 118 Racecourse Road, Riccarton, the map pin sits in Sockburn, on [Racecourse Road](https://www.chch.live/street/sockburn/racecourse-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53304609257018,172.54787777679402,17) **Is Hoofbeats Bar and Bistro - The Racecourse Hotel 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 Hoofbeats Bar and Bistro - The Racecourse Hotel?** phone [03 342 7150](tel:033427150) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.racecoursehotel.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [enquiries@racecoursehotel.co.nz](mailto:enquiries@racecoursehotel.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other restaurants are near Hoofbeats Bar and Bistro - The Racecourse Hotel?** [Curry Kingdom](https://www.chch.live/business/curry-kingdom-sockburn) (817 m), [Golden Boat Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/golden-boat-restaurant-sockburn) (817 m), [Southern Spices](https://www.chch.live/business/southern-spices-sockburn) (818 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Hoofbeats Bar and Bistro - The Racecourse Hotel?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/sockburn/118-racecourse-road) holds 7 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [The Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/the-racecourse-hotel-motor-lodge-sockburn) (18 m); the Racecourse Rd near O'briens Rd bus stop is 69 m away: route 130; a shared path on the South Express route passes within 60 m; nearest park: [Paparua Stream Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1477-paparua-stream-reserve) (79 m). **What stood where Hoofbeats Bar and Bistro - The Racecourse Hotel is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53304609257018&lon=172.54787777679402) ## 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) - 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 2026-10-21 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/hoofbeats-bar-and-bistro-the-racecourse-hotel-sockburn Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/sockburn