# Smash Palace, Christchurch Central City Smash Palace is a bar or pub at 174 High Street Central City, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 371 7496]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 17 July 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](). ## About, in one paragraph On the record it offers outdoor seating. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Tuam St near Madras St, route 1, route 3, route 5) is 222 m away; a shared path passes the door; council off-street parking is 30 m away. The address’s own page keeps 8 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Thursday: 3 pm to midnight - Friday – Saturday: noon to midnight - Sunday: noon to 8 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 174 High Street Central City _(Council licence register)_ - **Kind:** Bars & pubs _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 371 7496 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://thesmashpalace.co.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Email:** johnny@goodbyebluemonday.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Services:** Outdoor seating _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC000676/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 16 Mar 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence tavern, expires 17 July 2027, held by Goodbye Blue Monday Limited _(Council licence register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** Off-licence tavern, expires 25 May 2029, held by Goodbye Blue Monday Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing Smash Palace is a family business and they are proud of the community they have created. The bar has become an important focal point in many local's lives. It's not just a place to drink beer, it's a place to meet the local community and participate in the New Christchurch. Head along and try their local beer and wine. Monday - Friday 3pm until late, Saturday 12noon until late & Sunday 12noon-8pm _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:** Central City Mixed Use Zone (South Frame) _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [174 High Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/174-high-street), 8 reports on file ## What stood on High Street [2004, 201 High Street](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/obeirne/ccl-cs-16075) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Base Woodfired Pizza, 2024-06._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/high-street#s-then) ## The reports nearby 5,655 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9133909), [179 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/179-cashel-street) - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9127223), [80 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/80-lichfield-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9126704), [188 High St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/188-high-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9126651), [236 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/236-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9126575), [130 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/130-lichfield-street) - [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9124363), 118–130 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9123484), CBRE House Level 1/220 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9118521), [169 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/169-cashel-street) - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9116763), [103 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/103-manchester-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9112568), CBRE House Level 1/220 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9112284), [159 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/159-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9105842), [132 Manchester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/132-manchester-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Tuam St near Madras St, 222 m (routes 1, 3, 5, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform D), 230 m (routes 1, 7, 8, 27, 44, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform C), 258 m (routes 3, 5, 29, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Mainland parking, 30 m (21 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [High Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/high-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Smash%20Palace%2C%20174%20High%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5346732,172.6408906) ## Nearby - [Brick Farm](https://www.chch.live/business/brick-farm-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 40 m - [Earl](https://www.chch.live/business/earl-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 40 m - [Brew Bar - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/brew-bar-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 46 m - [The Emerald Room - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/the-emerald-room-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 46 m - [The Upper Dux - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/the-upper-dux-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 46 m - [Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 50 m - [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 80 m - [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park), park, 286 m - [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles), park, 325 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._ - [St Asaph](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-36), Car park, 276 m ## The nearest other bars & pubs - [Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 50 m - [The Poplar Social Club](https://www.chch.live/business/the-poplar-social-club-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 50 m - [Tiger Baby](https://www.chch.live/business/tiger-baby-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 84 m - [Robbie's Lichfield Sports Bar & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/robbie-s-lichfield-sports-bar-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 88 m - [Little Monday Wine Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/little-monday-wine-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 145 m - [Retropolitan Social Club](https://www.chch.live/business/retropolitan-social-club-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 147 m - [Retropolitan Social](https://www.chch.live/business/retropolitan-social-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 153 m - [Pink Lady](https://www.chch.live/business/pink-lady-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 158 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [The Dog Box Barber Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-dog-box-barber-shop-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 50 m - [Pot Stick on Poplar](https://www.chch.live/business/pot-stick-on-poplar-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 59 m - [Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/pot-sticker-dumpling-bar-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 59 m - [C1 Espresso](https://www.chch.live/business/c1-espresso-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 61 m - [Alice Cinematheque](https://www.chch.live/business/alice-cinematheque-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 62 m - [Marlowe](https://www.chch.live/business/marlowe-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 66 m - [Sal's](https://www.chch.live/business/sal-s-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 66 m - [Vienna Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vienna-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 66 m - [Alice Cinema](https://www.chch.live/business/alice-cinema-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 67 m - [4 Bars Distillery](https://www.chch.live/business/4-bars-distillery-christchurch-central-city), Breweries, 68 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.6** on Google, 1,275 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · outdoor seating · beer · wine. > Great place to go for a beer and a meal. Can get busy at times which makes finding seating hard. The night we went it was reasonably busy but we found a table out the back next to a gas fire which was lovely. The burgers are yummy, the atmosphere good and there is usually a DJ playing a variety of music, Rachele Devereux, 4 months ago > What a gem! Great music, dancing, two wonderful DJs , mixing all sorts of music, Outside, in a old container, loads of umbrellas tables, bars, lights, basic foods but hey, the vibes and the dancing, packed day and night xx, Di Price, 8 months ago > Genuinely the best tofu in town!! amazing vibes, beautiful place to eat, drink and relax., Niamh Colledge, 5 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5346732&lon=172.6408906) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5346732,172.6408906,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Smash%20Palace) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/173101342), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Smash Palace?** A bar or pub in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Smash Palace?** 174 High Street Central City, Christchurch Central City, on [High Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/high-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5346732,172.6408906,17) **Is Smash Palace still trading?** Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 17 July 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact Smash Palace?** phone [03 371 7496](tel:033717496) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://thesmashpalace.co.nz), email [johnny@goodbyebluemonday.co.nz](mailto:johnny@goodbyebluemonday.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **When is Smash Palace open?** Monday – Thursday: 3 pm to midnight; Friday – Saturday: noon to midnight; Sunday: noon to 8 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other bars & pubs are near Smash Palace?** [Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/dux-central-christchurch-central-city) (50 m), [The Poplar Social Club](https://www.chch.live/business/the-poplar-social-club-christchurch-central-city) (50 m), [Tiger Baby](https://www.chch.live/business/tiger-baby-christchurch-central-city) (84 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar). **What’s near Smash Palace?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/174-high-street) holds 8 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Brick Farm](https://www.chch.live/business/brick-farm-christchurch-central-city) (40 m); the Tuam St near Madras St bus stop is 222 m away: routes 1, 3, 5, 80; a shared path passes the door; nearest park: [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve) (80 m). **What stood where Smash Palace is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5346732&lon=172.6408906) ## 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) - 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) - 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 2026-10-21 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/smash-palace-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city