# Skylark Bar & Lounge - Christchurch Casino, Christchurch Central City

Skylark Bar & Lounge - Christchurch Casino is a restaurant at 30 Victoria Street, Central City, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Skylark%20Bar%20%26%20Lounge%20-%20Christchurch%20Casino%2C%2030%20Victoria%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://christchurchcasino.co.nz/restaurants-bars/skylarkbar/>) · [Menu](<https://christchurchcasino.co.nz/whats-on/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Skylark%20Bar%20%26%20Lounge%20-%20Christchurch%20Casino%2C%2030%20Victoria%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: 03 365 9999.

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “The Skylark Bar and Lounge is the ultimate destination for exquisite live entertainment at Christchurch Casino”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Victoria St near Peterborough St, route 1, route 29, route 95) is 154 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking is 92 m away. The address’s own page keeps 5 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 and the business’s own website, sources below._

## From its website and public pages

- [The menu](<https://christchurchcasino.co.nz/whats-on/>), on its own site
- [Facebook](<https://www.facebook.com/chchcasino/>), its social page
- [X](<https://x.com/chchcasino>), its social page
- [Email](<mailto:generalenq@christchurchcasino.co.nz>), generalenq@christchurchcasino.co.nz

_Source: Its own website, read 27 Oct 2026._

## Reviews

[Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Skylark%20Bar%20%26%20Lounge%20-%20Christchurch%20Casino%2C%2030%20Victoria%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch), its rating and reviews live there.

## Getting there

- Bus stop, Victoria St near Peterborough St, 154 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Kilmore Street Town Hall, 178 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Salisbury St near Victoria St, 223 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Wilsons Off-Street, 92 m (44 spaces, 1 mobility) _(Council parking data)_
- [Victoria Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/victoria-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Skylark%20Bar%20%26%20Lounge%20-%20Christchurch%20Casino%2C%2030%20Victoria%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52602008165533,172.6330930863637)

## Nearby

- [The Cafe - Christchurch Casino](https://www.chch.live/business/the-cafe-christchurch-casino-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 19 m
- [Christchurch Casino](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-casino-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 23 m
- [Yamagen Japanese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/yamagen-japanese-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 26 m
- [Koji](https://www.chch.live/business/koji-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 30 m
- [Delhi Belly](https://www.chch.live/business/delhi-belly-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 31 m
- [Midori Japanese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/midori-japanese-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 32 m
- [Victoria Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1836-victoria-triangles), park, 61 m
- [Aldred Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1725-aldred-reserve), park, 260 m
- [Cranmer Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1817-cranmer-square), Botanic, 290 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._
- [Aldersgate](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-32), Car park, 220 m

## The nearest other restaurants

- [The Cafe - Christchurch Casino](https://www.chch.live/business/the-cafe-christchurch-casino-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 19 m
- [Yamagen Japanese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/yamagen-japanese-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 26 m
- [Koji](https://www.chch.live/business/koji-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 30 m
- [Delhi Belly](https://www.chch.live/business/delhi-belly-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 31 m
- [Midori Japanese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/midori-japanese-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 32 m
- [Aroy Thai](https://www.chch.live/business/aroy-thai-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 35 m
- [Gunpowder Indian Restaurant & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/gunpowder-indian-restaurant-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 39 m
- [Jolly Poacher](https://www.chch.live/business/jolly-poacher-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 45 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Monza Sports Bar - Christchurch Casino](https://www.chch.live/business/monza-sports-bar-christchurch-casino-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 34 m
- [Assurity Consulting Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/assurity-consulting-ltd-christchurch-central-city), IT & software, 37 m
- [Coffee Den](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-den-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 42 m
- [Schnitz & Co](https://www.chch.live/business/schnitz-co-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 43 m
- [Schnitz Bar & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/schnitz-bar-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 44 m
- [The Good Goat Gastro Pub](https://www.chch.live/business/the-good-goat-gastro-pub-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 46 m
- [Midori](https://www.chch.live/business/midori-ex-koji-victoria-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 47 m
- [Calendar Girls](https://www.chch.live/business/calendar-girls-christchurch-central-city), Business, 55 m
- [Symrose's SuperFresh](https://www.chch.live/business/symrose-s-superfresh-christchurch-central-city), Dairies & convenience, 57 m
- [Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust](https://www.chch.live/business/otautahi-community-housing-trust-christchurch-central-city), Quango, 61 m
- [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz)

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 30 Victoria Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 365 9999 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Website:** https://christchurchcasino.co.nz/restaurants-bars/skylarkbar/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Email:** generalenq@christchurchcasino.co.nz _(Its own website)_
- **Menu:** https://christchurchcasino.co.nz/whats-on/ _(Its own website)_
- **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/chchcasino/, https://x.com/chchcasino _(Its own website)_

## How the council’s directory described it

Formerly known as Valley Bar, this newly transformed space is now a chic cocktail bar that will capture your senses and offers a carefree, fun-loving atmosphere. Where quality live entertainment takes centre stage every week. Check out the live events to make sure you don’t miss out on the fun. Whether you prefer the classics, crave innovative creations, or want a chance to try them all, their divine cocktail menu is designed to cater to your every desire.

_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:** [30 Victoria Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/30-victoria-street), 5 reports on file

## What stood on Victoria Street

[1874, Railing and moulding, Victoria Street bridge](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/maps-plans/christchurch-bridges-plans-and-drawings/ccl-cs-85307)

_From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside The Bog Irish Bar, 2025-03._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/victoria-street#s-then)


## The reports nearby
2,484 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/9200640), [66 Chester St West, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/66-chester-st-west)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9170009), [55 Chester Street West, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/55-chester-street-west)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166236), [72A Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/72a-victoria-street)
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9166215), Victoria St near Peterborough St, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166195), [52 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/52-peterborough-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166159), [52 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/52-peterborough-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166148), [77 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/77-victoria-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166131), [65 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/65-victoria-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166130), [65 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/65-victoria-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166116), [61 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/61-kilmore-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166090), [61 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/61-kilmore-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9166091), [61 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/61-kilmore-street)
## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52602008165533&lon=172.6330930863637)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52602008165533,172.6330930863637,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Skylark%20Bar%20%26%20Lounge%20-%20Christchurch%20Casino)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Skylark Bar & Lounge - Christchurch Casino?**

A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Skylark Bar & Lounge - Christchurch Casino?**

30 Victoria Street, Central City, on [Victoria Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/victoria-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52602008165533,172.6330930863637,17)

**Is Skylark Bar & Lounge - Christchurch Casino 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 Skylark Bar & Lounge - Christchurch Casino?**

phone [03 365 9999](tel:033659999) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://christchurchcasino.co.nz/restaurants-bars/skylarkbar/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [generalenq@christchurchcasino.co.nz](mailto:generalenq@christchurchcasino.co.nz) (its own website).

**What other restaurants are near Skylark Bar & Lounge - Christchurch Casino?**

[The Cafe - Christchurch Casino](https://www.chch.live/business/the-cafe-christchurch-casino-christchurch-central-city) (19 m), [Yamagen Japanese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/yamagen-japanese-restaurant-christchurch-central-city) (26 m), [Koji](https://www.chch.live/business/koji-christchurch-central-city) (30 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near Skylark Bar & Lounge - Christchurch Casino?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/30-victoria-street) holds 5 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [The Cafe - Christchurch Casino](https://www.chch.live/business/the-cafe-christchurch-casino-christchurch-central-city) (19 m); the Victoria St near Peterborough St bus stop is 154 m away: routes 1, 29, 95; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Victoria Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1836-victoria-triangles) (61 m).

**What stood where Skylark Bar & Lounge - Christchurch Casino is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52602008165533&lon=172.6330930863637)

## 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)
- The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly
- 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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