# Opening Soon: Velvet Burger - The Terrace, Christchurch Central City

Opening Soon: Velvet Burger - The Terrace is a restaurant at The Terraces, 134 Oxford Terrace, Central City, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Opening%20Soon%3A%20Velvet%20Burger%20-%20The%20Terrace%2C%20The%20Terraces%2C%20134%20Oxford%20Terrace%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Opening%20Soon%3A%20Velvet%20Burger%20-%20The%20Terrace%2C%20The%20Terraces%2C%20134%20Oxford%20Terrace%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.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Montreal St, route 8) is 249 m away; a shared zone passes the door; council off-street parking (450 spaces) is 71 m away. The address’s own page keeps 18 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._

## Reviews

[Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Opening%20Soon%3A%20Velvet%20Burger%20-%20The%20Terrace%2C%20The%20Terraces%2C%20134%20Oxford%20Terrace%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch), its rating and reviews live there.

## Getting there

- Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 249 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 249 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 297 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Shared zone, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, The Terrace car park building, 71 m (450 spaces, 16 mobility) _(Council parking data)_
- [Oxford Terrace](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/oxford-terrace), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Opening%20Soon%3A%20Velvet%20Burger%20-%20The%20Terrace%2C%20The%20Terraces%2C%20134%20Oxford%20Terrace%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53242385935628,172.63403186017706)

## Nearby

- [Chiwahwah](https://www.chch.live/business/chiwahwah-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 2 m
- [Fat Eddies](https://www.chch.live/business/fat-eddies-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 3 m
- [Grant Thornton](https://www.chch.live/business/grant-thornton-christchurch-central-city), Business, 3 m
- [Canterbury Brewers Collective - Riverside](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-brewers-collective-riverside-christchurch-central-city), Bottle stores, 4 m
- [Amaterrace Teppanyaki](https://www.chch.live/business/amaterrace-teppanyaki-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 7 m
- [Roca](https://www.chch.live/business/roca-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 9 m
- [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 100 m
- [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner), Botanic, 132 m
- [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve), Botanic, 147 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._
- [Civic Offices](https://www.chch.live/facility/council-office-8), Council office, 201 m

## The nearest other restaurants

- [Chiwahwah](https://www.chch.live/business/chiwahwah-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 2 m
- [Amaterrace Teppanyaki](https://www.chch.live/business/amaterrace-teppanyaki-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 7 m
- [Roca](https://www.chch.live/business/roca-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 9 m
- [Zodiac](https://www.chch.live/business/zodiac-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 13 m
- [Roka](https://www.chch.live/business/roka-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 14 m
- [Viaduct](https://www.chch.live/business/viaduct-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 19 m
- [Original Sin](https://www.chch.live/business/original-sin-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 29 m
- [Botanic](https://www.chch.live/business/botanic-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 38 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Fat Eddie's](https://www.chch.live/business/fat-eddie-s-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 12 m
- [Kong](https://www.chch.live/business/kong-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 19 m
- [The Green Lab - Understorey](https://www.chch.live/business/the-green-lab-understorey-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 23 m
- [The Craft Embassy](https://www.chch.live/business/the-craft-embassy-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 26 m
- [Little Andromeda](https://www.chch.live/business/little-andromeda-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 27 m
- [Franklin Smith](https://www.chch.live/business/franklin-smith-christchurch-central-city), Business, 31 m
- [The Greenhouse Room](https://www.chch.live/business/the-greenhouse-room-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 31 m
- [Taste of Egypt - CBD](https://www.chch.live/business/taste-of-egypt-cbd-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 36 m
- [Kebab on Terrace](https://www.chch.live/business/kebab-on-terrace-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 37 m
- [The Little Fiddle](https://www.chch.live/business/the-little-fiddle-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 37 m
- [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz)

## What the record holds

- **Address:** The Terraces, 134 Oxford Terrace, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.velvetburger.co.nz/, unreachable when last read _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## How the council’s directory described it

- Opening soon - The Cook Brothers are bringing Velvet Burger to the central city. Located above Terrace Tavern this new eatery is bound to be a hit!

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024; the business’s own words from about 2024, repeated as a lead, not checked._

## 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:** [134 Oxford Terrace](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/134-oxford-terrace), 18 reports on file


## The reports nearby
7,360 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Animal - Deceased](https://www.chch.live/report/9208683), Cambridge Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9206604), [75 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/75-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9206570), [136 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/136-oxford-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9206569), [136 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/136-oxford-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9206555), [71 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/71-hereford-street)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9206542), Hereford Street Bridge 71 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9206526), Hereford Street Bridge 71 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9206519), [110 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/110-cambridge-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9206501), [95 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/95-cambridge-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9206476), [88 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/88-cambridge-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9206465), [88 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/88-cambridge-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9206456), [96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/96-oxford-terrace)
## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53242385935628&lon=172.63403186017706)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53242385935628,172.63403186017706,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Opening%20Soon%3A%20Velvet%20Burger%20-%20The%20Terrace)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Opening Soon: Velvet Burger - The Terrace?**

A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Opening Soon: Velvet Burger - The Terrace?**

The Terraces, 134 Oxford Terrace, Central City, on [Oxford Terrace](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/oxford-terrace). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53242385935628,172.63403186017706,17)

**Is Opening Soon: Velvet Burger - The Terrace 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 Opening Soon: Velvet Burger - The Terrace?**

its [website](https://www.velvetburger.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other restaurants are near Opening Soon: Velvet Burger - The Terrace?**

[Chiwahwah](https://www.chch.live/business/chiwahwah-christchurch-central-city) (2 m), [Amaterrace Teppanyaki](https://www.chch.live/business/amaterrace-teppanyaki-christchurch-central-city) (7 m), [Roca](https://www.chch.live/business/roca-christchurch-central-city) (9 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near Opening Soon: Velvet Burger - The Terrace?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/134-oxford-terrace) holds 18 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Chiwahwah](https://www.chch.live/business/chiwahwah-christchurch-central-city) (2 m); the Hereford St near Montreal St bus stop is 249 m away: route 8; a shared zone passes the door; nearest park: [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance) (100 m).

**What stood where Opening Soon: Velvet Burger - The Terrace is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53242385935628&lon=172.63403186017706)

## The record behind this

This page is the union of what these public sources say, each fact above names the one it came from. A listing is a lead, not a promise the business still trades:

- 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 2026-11-02

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); council and ECan data under CC BY 4.0; Wikidata CC0. Something wrong? [tell us](https://www.chch.live/corrections).

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