# Sun Dog Diner, Merivale

Sun Dog Diner is a restaurant at Cnr Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue, Central City, Merivale, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Sun%20Dog%20Diner%2C%20Cnr%20Papanui%20Road%20and%20Bealey%20Avenue%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sun%20Dog%20Diner%2C%20Cnr%20Papanui%20Road%20and%20Bealey%20Avenue%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: 021 055 4382.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Bealey Ave, route 1, route 95) is 67 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking is 172 m away. 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._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** Cnr Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 021 055 4382 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.sundogdiner.co.nz/, unreachable when last read _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Email:** info@sundogdiner.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **NZBN:** 9429042480426, NZ Limited Company, Removed _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered name:** SUN DOG LIMITED _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered since:** 2016-07-25 _(NZBN register)_
- **Industry:** Restaurant operation _(NZBN register)_

## In its own listing

The owners of the now closed Mamacita's Food Truck are opening a new restaurant in the Carlton Courts building. The menu is described as 'rock-n-roll gourmet comfort food'. Fully licensed.

_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:** Transport _(District Plan)_


## The reports nearby
398 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9010254), Carlton Mill Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8987962), Unit C/21 Bealey Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8916605), [183 Victoria Street, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/183-victoria-street)
- [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/8882571), [21A Bealey Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/21a-bealey-avenue)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8837598), [45 Bealey Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/45-bealey-avenue)
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8830504), [21B Bealey Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/21b-bealey-avenue)
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8658449), [19/2 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/19-2-papanui-road)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8631296), [20 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/20-papanui-road)
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8592190), [28 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/28-papanui-road)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8541727), [17-19 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/17-19-papanui-road)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/8526352), [3 Bealey Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/3-bealey-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/8512937), [3 Bealey Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/merivale/3-bealey-avenue)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Bealey Ave, 67 m (routes 1, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Bealey Ave, 132 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Victoria St near Dorset St, 153 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Private, 172 m (22 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Sun%20Dog%20Diner%2C%20Cnr%20Papanui%20Road%20and%20Bealey%20Avenue%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.520710998710065,172.62802371104442)

## Nearby

- [mtf Finance](https://www.chch.live/business/mtf-finance-merivale), Financial, 8 m
- [Gatherings](https://www.chch.live/business/gatherings-merivale), Restaurants, 13 m
- [Alfred Wine Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/alfred-wine-bar-merivale), Bars & pubs, 22 m
- [Noki Coffee & Egg](https://www.chch.live/business/noki-coffee-egg-merivale), Cafés, 26 m
- [Vesuvio](https://www.chch.live/business/vesuvio-merivale), Bars & pubs, 39 m
- [Londo](https://www.chch.live/business/londo-merivale), Restaurants, 46 m
- [Carlton Mill Riverbank](https://www.chch.live/park/1507-carlton-mill-riverbank), park, 434 m
- [Springfield Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1296-springfield-reserve), park, 563 m
- [Aldred Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1725-aldred-reserve), park, 583 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._

## The nearest other restaurants

- [Gatherings](https://www.chch.live/business/gatherings-merivale), Merivale, 13 m
- [Londo](https://www.chch.live/business/londo-merivale), Merivale, 46 m
- [Mama Ree Thai Street Food](https://www.chch.live/business/mama-ree-thai-street-food-merivale), Merivale, 47 m
- [Mama Ree](https://www.chch.live/business/mama-ree-merivale), Merivale, 53 m
- [Athens Yacht Club](https://www.chch.live/business/athens-yacht-club-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 65 m
- [Strawberry Fare](https://www.chch.live/business/strawberry-fare-merivale), Merivale, 150 m
- [Majestic at Mayfair](https://www.chch.live/business/majestic-at-mayfair-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 204 m
- [Jimmy's Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/jimmy-s-restaurant-merivale), Merivale, 206 m
- [Every one in Merivale](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-merivale)

## Also in Merivale

- [Carlton](https://www.chch.live/business/carlton-merivale), Bars & pubs, 53 m
- [Carlton Bar & Steakhouse](https://www.chch.live/business/carlton-bar-steakhouse-merivale), Bars & pubs, 54 m
- [Città](https://www.chch.live/business/citta-merivale), Furniture, 57 m
- [Burger King](https://www.chch.live/business/burger-king-merivale), Fast food, 62 m
- [Rabobank](https://www.chch.live/business/rabobank-merivale), Banks, 71 m
- [Town Planning Group](https://www.chch.live/business/town-planning-group-merivale), Business, 73 m
- [BoConcept](https://www.chch.live/business/boconcept-merivale), Furniture, 77 m
- [Z Car Wash](https://www.chch.live/business/z-car-wash-merivale), Car washes, 77 m
- [The Paraque](https://www.chch.live/business/the-paraque-merivale), Hotels, 81 m
- [Z Espress - Carlton Cnr](https://www.chch.live/business/z-espress-carlton-cnr-merivale), Fast food, 86 m
- [Every kind of business in Merivale](https://www.chch.live/merivale#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.520710998710065&lon=172.62802371104442)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.520710998710065,172.62802371104442,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Sun%20Dog%20Diner)
- [Merivale](https://www.chch.live/merivale), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Sun Dog Diner?**

A restaurant in Merivale, Christchurch.

**Where is Sun Dog Diner?**

Cnr Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue, Central City, Merivale. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.520710998710065,172.62802371104442,17)

**Is Sun Dog Diner 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 Sun Dog Diner?**

phone [021 055 4382](tel:0210554382) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.sundogdiner.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@sundogdiner.co.nz](mailto:info@sundogdiner.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other restaurants are near Sun Dog Diner?**

[Gatherings](https://www.chch.live/business/gatherings-merivale) (13 m), [Londo](https://www.chch.live/business/londo-merivale) (46 m), [Mama Ree Thai Street Food](https://www.chch.live/business/mama-ree-thai-street-food-merivale) (47 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near Sun Dog Diner?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [mtf Finance](https://www.chch.live/business/mtf-finance-merivale) (8 m); the Bealey Ave bus stop is 67 m away: routes 1, 95; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Carlton Mill Riverbank](https://www.chch.live/park/1507-carlton-mill-riverbank) (434 m).

**What stood where Sun Dog Diner is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.520710998710065&lon=172.62802371104442)

## Sources

- 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)
- New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address
- Record assembled 2026-10-17

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