# Market Place Restaurant and Bar, Christchurch Central City

Market Place Restaurant and Bar is a restaurant at 764 Colombo Street, Central City, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Market%20Place%20Restaurant%20and%20Bar%2C%20764%20Colombo%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Market%20Place%20Restaurant%20and%20Bar%2C%20764%20Colombo%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>)

**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: 03 741 2800.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Kilmore St near Manchester St, route 1, route 27, route 29) is 274 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking (201 spaces) is 78 m away. 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:** 764 Colombo Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 741 2800 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/christchurch/chccs/hoteldetail?qRef=sr&qDest=Christchurch%2C+NZL&qRpn=1&qChld=0&qAAR=6CBARC&qSrt=sBR&qSHp=1&qSmP=3&qIta=99602090&qGRM=0&qLng=172.633301&qRd, unreachable when last read 1 Oct 2026 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

Located in Central Christchurch just minutes from CBD within the Crowne Plaza Hotel is Market Place. This 80 seat restaurant has been inspired by the bustling markets held in Victoria Square many years ago! Diners will get to experience local seasonal produce through a variety of dishes from health-conscious options through to hearty and more generous meals! Open 7 days, 6am-10pm

_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:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [764 Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/764-colombo-street), 7 reports on file

## What stood on Colombo Street

[2004, Shops along Colombo Street, towards Cathedral Square](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/obeirne/ccl-cs-16104)

_From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside A Rolling Stone, 2023-12._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street#s-then)


## The reports nearby
5,803 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9174361), [103 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/103-worcester-street)
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9160237), [794 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/794-colombo-street)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9143337), [85 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/85-armagh-street)
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/9134239), [41 Cathedral Sq, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/41-cathedral-sq)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127980), [168 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/168-gloucester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127954), [277 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/277-manchester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127953), [277 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/277-manchester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127937), Curbside Of Urbanz Backpackers 273 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127936), Curbside Of Urbanz Backpackers 273 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9124453), [66 Chester Street West, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/66-chester-street-west)
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9118081), [129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/129-gloucester-street)
- [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9118039), [129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/129-gloucester-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Kilmore St near Manchester St, 274 m (routes 1, 27, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Kilmore Street Town Hall, 287 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 316 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Mainland Parking off-street parking, 78 m (201 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Market%20Place%20Restaurant%20and%20Bar%2C%20764%20Colombo%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52891771517202,172.6367891706423)

## Nearby

- [Social Wine Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/social-wine-bar-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 0 m
- [Cafe 1851](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-1851-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 6 m
- [Crowne Plaza Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/crowne-plaza-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 20 m
- [The Victoria](https://www.chch.live/business/the-victoria-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 33 m
- [Victoria Free House](https://www.chch.live/business/victoria-free-house-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 37 m
- [The Court Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-court-theatre-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 63 m
- [Victoria Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1066-victoria-square), Botanic, 137 m
- [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda), Botanic, 201 m
- [Canterbury Provincial Council Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1068-canterbury-provincial-council-reserve), Botanic, 205 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, 139 m

## The nearest other restaurants

- [Cafe Stir](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-stir-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 147 m
- [Francesca's Italian Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/francesca-s-italian-kitchen-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 166 m
- [Casa Publica](https://www.chch.live/business/casa-publica-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 169 m
- [The Nook Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-nook-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 169 m
- [The Square Restaurant & Bar - The Novotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-square-restaurant-bar-the-novotel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 169 m
- [Downstairs](https://www.chch.live/business/downstairs-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 170 m
- [Twenty Seven Steps & Downstairs](https://www.chch.live/business/twenty-seven-steps-downstairs-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 173 m
- [Twenty Seven Steps](https://www.chch.live/business/twenty-seven-steps-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 174 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Te PAE Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/te-pae-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 104 m
- [Ice Cream Charlie](https://www.chch.live/business/ice-cream-charlie-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 115 m
- [Foundation Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/foundation-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 117 m
- [The Piano](https://www.chch.live/business/the-piano-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 122 m
- [Waka on Avon](https://www.chch.live/business/waka-on-avon-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 129 m
- [Opening Soon: Holiday Inn Express](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-holiday-inn-express-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 131 m
- [Imagination Station](https://www.chch.live/business/imagination-station-christchurch-central-city), Business, 136 m
- [Te Pae Convention Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/te-pae-convention-centre-christchurch-central-city), Business, 138 m
- [Isaac Theatre Royal](https://www.chch.live/business/isaac-theatre-royal-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 141 m
- [Rollickin Gelato Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/rollickin-gelato-cafe-christchurch-central-city-2), Cafés, 144 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=-43.52891771517202&lon=172.6367891706423)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52891771517202,172.6367891706423,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Market%20Place%20Restaurant%20and%20Bar)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Market Place Restaurant and Bar?**

A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Market Place Restaurant and Bar?**

764 Colombo Street, Central City, on [Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52891771517202,172.6367891706423,17)

**Is Market Place Restaurant and 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 Market Place Restaurant and Bar?**

phone [03 741 2800](tel:037412800) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/christchurch/chccs/hoteldetail?qRef=sr&qDest=Christchurch%2C+NZL&qRpn=1&qChld=0&qAAR=6CBARC&qSrt=sBR&qSHp=1&qSmP=3&qIta=99602090&qGRM=0&qLng=172.633301&qRd) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other restaurants are near Market Place Restaurant and Bar?**

[Cafe Stir](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-stir-christchurch-central-city) (147 m), [Francesca's Italian Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/francesca-s-italian-kitchen-christchurch-central-city) (166 m), [Casa Publica](https://www.chch.live/business/casa-publica-christchurch-central-city) (169 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near Market Place Restaurant and Bar?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/764-colombo-street) holds 7 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Social Wine Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/social-wine-bar-christchurch-central-city) (0 m); the Kilmore St near Manchester St bus stop is 274 m away: routes 1, 27, 29, 95; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Victoria Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1066-victoria-square) (137 m).

**What stood where Market Place Restaurant and Bar is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52891771517202&lon=172.6367891706423)

## 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 2026-10-28

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