# Sumner Post Office Bar, Sumner Sumner Post Office Bar is a premises filed under Bars & pubs at 1/40 Nayland Street Sumner, Christchurch, inside the Sumner commercial centre. The record holds no hours or contact details for it yet. **Licensed.** Holds a current on-licence tavern on the council’s register, running to 19 Dec 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. From the street, a verified Street View pano (2025-04): https://www.google.com/maps/@?api=1&map_action=pano&pano=2RAeTU6FoThVi_XUx8FuYA ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Wakefield Ave near Nayland St, route 3) is 101 m away; a shared path on the Te Ara Ihutai Coastal Pathway route passes within 225 m. The address’s own page keeps 3 council reports on file. It holds a current on-licence tavern on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 1/40 Nayland Street Sumner _(Council licence register)_ - **Kind:** Bars & pubs _(Council licence register)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC006016/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 30 Oct 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence tavern, current to 19 Dec 2028, held by SPO Sumner Limited _(Council licence register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** Off-licence tavern, current to 12 Apr 2027, held by SPO Sumner Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## 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:** Sumner, small neighbourhood centre _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [40 Nayland Street Sumner](https://www.chch.live/sumner/40-nayland-street), 3 reports on file ## The reports nearby 921 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/9082963), [58 Esplanade, Canterbury, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sumner/58-esplanade) - [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9075213), [52 Esplanade, Canterbury, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sumner/52-esplanade) - [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/9055332), [61 Nayland Street, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sumner/61-nayland-street) - [Playground Equipment](https://www.chch.live/report/9025103), [26 Nayland Street, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sumner/26-nayland-street) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8991279), [1/24 Marriner Street, Sumner Canterbury 8081, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sumner/1-24-marriner-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8976482), [14/16 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sumner/14-16-wakefield-avenue) - [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8961454), [23 Nayland Street, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sumner/23-nayland-street) - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8918481), [14/16 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sumner/14-16-wakefield-avenue) - [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/8856515), Marriner St near Wakefield Ave, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand - [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/8836164), [24 Nayland St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sumner/24-nayland-street) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8802691), [52 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sumner/52-esplanade) - [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8790671), [52 Esplanade, Canterbury, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sumner/52-esplanade) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Wakefield Ave near Nayland St, 101 m (routes 3) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Nayland St near Stoke St, 103 m (routes 3) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Nayland St near Stoke St, 111 m (routes 3) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, Te Ara Ihutai Coastal Pathway route, 225 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Nayland Street Sumner](https://www.chch.live/street/sumner/nayland-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Sumner%20Post%20Office%20Bar%2C%201%2F40%20Nayland%20Street%20Sumner%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.56994250919608,172.75935018885468) ## Within a short walk - [Sumner Medical Rooms](https://www.chch.live/business/sumner-medical-rooms-sumner), Doctors & clinics, 6 m - [Cafe Lapines](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-lapines-sumner), Fast food, 16 m - [Fuse Youth Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/fuse-youth-cafe-sumner), Cafés, 20 m - [Burger Stop](https://www.chch.live/business/burger-stop-sumner), Fast food, 21 m - [Sushi Hana](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-hana-sumner), Fast food, 22 m - [Clink Restaurant and Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/clink-restaurant-and-bar-sumner), Restaurants, 23 m - [Sumner Croquet Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1189-sumner-croquet-reserve), park, 156 m - [Matuku Takotako / Sumner Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-53), Library, 97 m ## The nearest other bars & pubs - [4Shore Sumner](https://www.chch.live/business/4shore-sumner), Sumner, 47 m - [The Village Grape Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/the-village-grape-bar-sumner), Sumner, 49 m - [4 Shore Sumner](https://www.chch.live/business/4-shore-sumner), Sumner, 51 m - [The Social](https://www.chch.live/business/the-social-sumner), Sumner, 317 m - [Two Thumb Brewing Co Redcliffs](https://www.chch.live/business/two-thumb-brewing-co-redcliffs), Redcliffs, 1.8 km - [Two Thumb Redcliffs](https://www.chch.live/business/two-thumb-redcliffs), Redcliffs, 1.8 km - [The Valley Inn Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/the-valley-inn-tavern-heathcote-valley), Heathcote Valley, 4.2 km - [The Valley Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/the-valley-inn-heathcote-valley), Heathcote Valley, 4.2 km - [Every one in Sumner](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar#in-sumner) ## Also in Sumner - [Waves](https://www.chch.live/business/waves-sumner), Hairdressers, 24 m - [Miss Peppercorn](https://www.chch.live/business/miss-peppercorn-sumner), Restaurants, 27 m - [Red Snapper Fish & Chips](https://www.chch.live/business/red-snapper-fish-chips-sumner), Fast food, 30 m - [Physio NZ](https://www.chch.live/business/physio-nz-sumner), Physio, 42 m - [Bohemian Bakery](https://www.chch.live/business/bohemian-bakery-sumner), Bakeries, 45 m - [Fresh Produce Market Sumner](https://www.chch.live/business/fresh-produce-market-sumner), Markets, 47 m - [SuperValue Sumner](https://www.chch.live/business/supervalue-sumner), Supermarkets, 51 m - [L'Estrange Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/l-estrange-gallery-sumner), Galleries, 52 m - [Treasure Sumner Nail Spa](https://www.chch.live/business/treasure-sumner-nail-spa-sumner), Beauty, 55 m - [Time and Time Again](https://www.chch.live/business/time-and-time-again-sumner), Clothing, 56 m - [Every kind of business in Sumner](https://www.chch.live/sumner#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.7** on Google, 154 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · takes bookings · outdoor seating · beer · wine · lunch · dinner. > We had such a lovely experience at Sumner Post Office. The food was absolutely delicious, the lamb ribs were incredibly tender and fell straight off the bone, the slaw was fresh and generous, and the chicken was full of flavour. The interior has a really cool, stylish feel and gives the place a great atmosphere. The staff were also friendly and welcoming throughout our visit. Such a great spot in Sumner, we’ll definitely be back!, Viné Judd, a month ago > We came here for my partners birthday a few days ago and the service was great, mocktails were delicious and the food came out not long after we ordered! Portions are huge so come hungry! 😁 we had the chicken parmigiana, mushroom risotto and the beef croquettes which were delicious! Also has an outdoor dog friendly space which was a nice surprise to see a few floofs out for dinner! 😊 thank you for an enjoyable evening!, Tory Payne, a year ago > Service was excellent, right from when I walked through the front door. There was a good variety of food. The front of house, Milan gave us some amazing suggestions drink and food wise, we felt well looked after even though it looked extremely busy. Thanks to the bar staff, kitchen and the front of house, very happy with how it went., Mason, 2 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.56994250919608&lon=172.75935018885468) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.56994250919608,172.75935018885468,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Sumner%20Post%20Office%20Bar) - [Reviews on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Sumner%20Post%20Office%20Bar%201%2F40%20Nayland%20Street%20Sumner) - [Sumner](https://www.chch.live/sumner), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Sumner Post Office Bar?** Bars & pubs in Sumner, Christchurch. **Where is Sumner Post Office Bar?** 1/40 Nayland Street Sumner, on [Nayland Street Sumner](https://www.chch.live/street/sumner/nayland-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.56994250919608,172.75935018885468,17) **Is Sumner Post Office Bar still trading?** Holds a current on-licence tavern on the council’s register, running to 19 Dec 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **What other bars & pubs are near Sumner Post Office Bar?** [4Shore Sumner](https://www.chch.live/business/4shore-sumner) (47 m), [The Village Grape Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/the-village-grape-bar-sumner) (49 m), [4 Shore Sumner](https://www.chch.live/business/4-shore-sumner) (51 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar). **What’s near Sumner Post Office Bar?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/sumner/40-nayland-street) holds 3 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Sumner Medical Rooms](https://www.chch.live/business/sumner-medical-rooms-sumner) (6 m); the Wakefield Ave near Nayland St bus stop is 101 m away: route 3; a shared path on the Te Ara Ihutai Coastal Pathway route passes within 225 m; nearest park: [Sumner Croquet Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1189-sumner-croquet-reserve) (156 m). **What stood where Sumner Post Office Bar is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.56994250919608&lon=172.75935018885468) ## Sources - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (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) - 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 2026-10-15 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/sumner-post-office-bar-sumner Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar Suburb: https://www.chch.live/sumner