# Moon Under Water, Somerfield Moon Under Water is a bar or pub at 150 Somerfield Street, Somerfield, Christchurch, inside the Beckenham commercial centre. [Call 03 331 8001]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Menu]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 1 on the council’s register, to 4 Mar 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. ## About, in one paragraph On the record it offers outdoor seating and priced $. Its own website describes it as “Moon Under Water is Christchurch's premier Craft Beer pub. Located just off Colombo Street in Sydenham "The Moon" has a wide selection of beers and great food”. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Colombo St near Somerfield St, route 1) is 112 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 1 council report on file. It holds an on-licence restaurant class 1 on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday: Closed - Tuesday – Friday: 11 am, 11 pm - Saturday – Sunday: 9 am, 11 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 150 Somerfield Street, Christchurch 8024 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Bars & pubs _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** +64 3 331 8001 _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Website:** https://moonunderwater.co.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Menu:** https://moonunderwater.co.nz/food-menu/ _(Its own website)_ - **Price range:** $ _(Its own website)_ - **NZBN:** 9429046471383, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** MOON UNDER WATER (2017) LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2017-11-21 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Bar - licensed _(NZBN register)_ - **Wheelchair:** Step-free, wheelchair accessible _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Services:** Outdoor seating, No takeaway _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Payment:** Credit cards, Debit cards _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC001967/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 13 Apr 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence restaurant class 1, expires 4 Mar 2028, held by Moon Under Water (2017) Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing Come try this new Iconic Pub, great food, beer & service. Dog friendly. Open Tuesday - Friday, 3pm-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:** Local centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Commercial centre:** Beckenham, small neighbourhood centre _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [150 Somerfield Street](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/150-somerfield-street), 1 report on file ## The reports nearby 125 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8882881), [117 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/117-colombo-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8358917), [119 Somerfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/119-somerfield-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/7799967), [117 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/117-colombo-street) - [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/7763454), [120A Somerfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/120a-somerfield-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/7516706), [119 Somerfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/119-somerfield-street) - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/7437477), [45 Aylmer St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/45-aylmer-street) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/7339543), [117 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/117-colombo-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/7275524), [128 Somerfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/128-somerfield-street) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/7166413), [145 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/145-colombo-street) - [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/6990919), [139 Somerfield Street, Somerfield, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/139-somerfield-street) - [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/6767730), [129 Somerfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/129-somerfield-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/6512064), [148 Somerfield Street, Somerfield, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/148-somerfield-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Colombo St near Somerfield St, 112 m (routes 1) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Colombo St and Somerfield St, 124 m (routes 1) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Aylmer St and Colombo St, 167 m (routes 1) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Somerfield Street](https://www.chch.live/street/somerfield/somerfield-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Moon%20Under%20Water%2C%20150%20Somerfield%20Street%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5573204,172.6364458) ## Nearby - [Commi](https://www.chch.live/business/commi-somerfield), Restaurants, 13 m - [Nurse Maude Hospice Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/nurse-maude-hospice-shop-somerfield), Clothing, 23 m - [Tillmans Fine Furniture](https://www.chch.live/business/tillmans-fine-furniture-somerfield), Furniture, 24 m - [Runacres](https://www.chch.live/business/runacres-somerfield), Insurance, 29 m - [Black & White](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-sydenham), Cafés, 33 m - [Diamond Thai Massage](https://www.chch.live/business/diamond-thai-massage-sydenham), Massage, 42 m - [Colombo Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1447-colombo-reserve), park, 82 m - [Southey Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1570-southey-reserve), park, 260 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._ - [Beckenham Service Centre](https://www.chch.live/facility/service-centre-10), Service centre, 468 m ## The nearest other bars & pubs - [Armadillo's](https://www.chch.live/business/armadillo-s-sydenham), Sydenham, 74 m - [Sydenham Bowling Club](https://www.chch.live/business/sydenham-bowling-club-sydenham), Sydenham, 1.1 km - [Protocol](https://www.chch.live/business/protocol-cashmere), Cashmere, 1.1 km - [Tails Cocktail Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/tails-cocktail-bar-sydenham), Sydenham, 1.2 km - [Two Thumb on Colombo](https://www.chch.live/business/two-thumb-on-colombo-sydenham), Sydenham, 1.3 km - [Two Thumb Brewing Company](https://www.chch.live/business/two-thumb-brewing-company-sydenham), Sydenham, 1.3 km - [Rendezvous On Barrington](https://www.chch.live/business/rendezvous-on-barrington-spreydon), Spreydon, 1.4 km - [The Brickworks](https://www.chch.live/business/the-brickworks-huntsbury), Huntsbury, 1.4 km - [Every one in Somerfield](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar#in-somerfield) ## Also in Somerfield - [Canterbury Childrens Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-childrens-theatre-somerfield), Cinemas & theatres, 400 m - [Malthouse Costumes](https://www.chch.live/business/malthouse-costumes-somerfield), Rental, 409 m - [She Chocolaterie](https://www.chch.live/business/she-chocolaterie-somerfield), Sweets & snacks, 428 m - [Milton Street Dairy](https://www.chch.live/business/milton-street-dairy-somerfield), Dairies & convenience, 804 m - [Challenge](https://www.chch.live/business/challenge-somerfield), Petrol stations, 845 m - [Piccolo Ristorante Italiano](https://www.chch.live/business/piccolo-ristorante-italiano-somerfield), Restaurants, 1.0 km - [Chim Don Don](https://www.chch.live/business/chim-don-don-somerfield), Restaurants, 1.0 km - [The Groom Room](https://www.chch.live/business/the-groom-room-somerfield), Hairdressers, 1.0 km - [Highland Fern](https://www.chch.live/business/highland-fern-somerfield), Bottle stores, 1.1 km - [Blink Hair Design](https://www.chch.live/business/blink-hair-design-somerfield), Hairdressers, 1.1 km - [Every kind of business in Somerfield](https://www.chch.live/somerfield#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.7** on Google, 1,085 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · takeaway · takes bookings · outdoor seating · beer · wine. > As an Asian tourist with zero knowledge of Christchurch's bar scene, I simply asked ChatGPT to recommend 'a local craft beer bar worth a visit,' and this was the very first place it suggested. My experience completely confirmed it—easily the best spot I visited during my five-day trip! I arrived at 5:30 pm, and the place was already packed with a fantastic vibe. For food, the Market Fish Crudo had a super-rich umami flavor, and the fish was incredibly fresh and tender. I ordered a cider and a hazy IPA, both of which paired wonderfully with the food. The fries came in a very generous portion, a, C L (CL), a month ago > The staff were lovely and helped us pick drinks that suited each person. The cheese chips were a bit much, just a lump of melted cheese that solidified. There was a dog that just kept barking. The outside seating was lovely and it was nice to have fresh air on a sunny day., Tasha Johnson, 3 months ago > Huge selection of craft beers. Good size burgers and nicely made pizzas., Nick Tremewan, 6 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5573204&lon=172.6364458) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5573204,172.6364458,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Moon%20Under%20Water) - [Somerfield](https://www.chch.live/somerfield), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5264817532), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Moon Under Water?** A bar or pub in Somerfield, Christchurch. **Where is Moon Under Water?** 150 Somerfield Street, Somerfield, on [Somerfield Street](https://www.chch.live/street/somerfield/somerfield-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5573204,172.6364458,17) **Is Moon Under Water still trading?** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 1 on the council’s register, to 4 Mar 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact Moon Under Water?** phone [03 331 8001](tel:+6433318001), its [website](https://moonunderwater.co.nz/). **When is Moon Under Water open?** Monday: Closed; Tuesday – Friday: 11 am, 11 pm; Saturday – Sunday: 9 am, 11 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other bars & pubs are near Moon Under Water?** [Armadillo's](https://www.chch.live/business/armadillo-s-sydenham) (74 m), [Sydenham Bowling Club](https://www.chch.live/business/sydenham-bowling-club-sydenham) (1.1 km), [Protocol](https://www.chch.live/business/protocol-cashmere) (1.1 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar). **What’s near Moon Under Water?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/150-somerfield-street) holds 1 report; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Commi](https://www.chch.live/business/commi-somerfield) (13 m); the Colombo St near Somerfield St bus stop is 112 m away: route 1; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Colombo Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1447-colombo-reserve) (82 m). **What stood where Moon Under Water is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5573204&lon=172.6364458) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0) - 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) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address - 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 2026-10-17 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/moon-under-water-somerfield Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar Suburb: https://www.chch.live/somerfield