# The Common Room, Riccarton

The Common Room is a restaurant at 119 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Common%20Room%2C%20119%20Riccarton%20Road%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.facebook.com/thecommonroomchch/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Common%20Room%2C%20119%20Riccarton%20Road%2C%20Riccarton%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: 020 4128 0157.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Westfield Riccarton, route 3, route 5, route 80) is 34 m away; a cycle lane passes within 47 m. The address’s own page keeps 21 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._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 119 Riccarton Road, Riccarton _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 020 4128 0157 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/thecommonroomchch/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

New to Riccarton and focused on quality pool gaming, darts, board games and good food. Use The Common Room as your lounge away from home. There is also space available for venue hire. Open Monday - Thursday 3pm-11pm, Friday 3pm-2am, Saturday 12pm-2am, Sunday 12pm-11pm

_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)_
- **Address record:** [119 Riccarton Road](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/119-riccarton-road), 21 reports on file

## What stood on Riccarton Road

[1900, Riccarton Road, Christchurch](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/photohunt/2014/ccl-cs-28533)

_From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside ANZ, 2025-02._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/riccarton/riccarton-road#s-then)


## The reports nearby
1,501 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9034285), [123 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/123-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9022633), [112 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/112-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9000750), [130 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/130-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9000726), [122 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/122-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9000687), [119 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/119-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8992474), [132 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/132-riccarton-road)
- [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/8965835), [122 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/122-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8959514), 35–39 Dilworth St, ????, ?????? 8041, ???
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8959159), [114B Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/114b-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8957969), [129 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/129-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8957948), [124 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/124-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8957109), [114B Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/114b-riccarton-road)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Westfield Riccarton, 34 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oa) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Westfield Riccarton, 116 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Clarence St near Peverel St, 278 m (routes 120, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, 47 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Riccarton Road](https://www.chch.live/street/riccarton/riccarton-road), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Common%20Room%2C%20119%20Riccarton%20Road%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52990731356182,172.59915568810754)

## Nearby

- [The Pawnshop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-pawnshop-riccarton), Pawnbroker, 21 m
- [Gong Cha](https://www.chch.live/business/gong-cha-riccarton), Delis, 26 m
- [Fresh Cuts Barbershop](https://www.chch.live/business/fresh-cuts-barbershop-riccarton), Hairdressers, 30 m
- [Cosmei](https://www.chch.live/business/cosmei-riccarton), Beauty, 34 m
- [Benson Chinese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/benson-chinese-restaurant-riccarton), Restaurants, 42 m
- [Park Ranger](https://www.chch.live/business/park-ranger-riccarton), Cafés, 42 m
- [Clarence Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1027-clarence-reserve), park, 328 m
- [Riccarton Bush](https://www.chch.live/park/1543-riccarton-bush), park, 348 m
- [Picton Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1007-picton-reserve), park, 484 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._
- [Riccarton Service Centre](https://www.chch.live/facility/service-centre-13), Service centre, 244 m

## The nearest other restaurants

- [Benson Chinese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/benson-chinese-restaurant-riccarton), Riccarton, 42 m
- [Velvet Burger](https://www.chch.live/business/velvet-burger-riccarton), Riccarton, 67 m
- [Fuji Hong Kong Hot Pot](https://www.chch.live/business/fuji-hong-kong-hot-pot-riccarton), Riccarton, 77 m
- [Wucha Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/wucha-christchurch-riccarton), Riccarton, 77 m
- [Khmer Satay Noodle House](https://www.chch.live/business/khmer-satay-noodle-house-riccarton), Riccarton, 78 m
- [SoYo](https://www.chch.live/business/soyo-riccarton), Riccarton, 79 m
- [Poppy Thai](https://www.chch.live/business/poppy-thai-riccarton), Riccarton, 89 m
- [Khmer Cambodian Satay Noodle House](https://www.chch.live/business/khmer-cambodian-satay-noodle-house-riccarton), Riccarton, 90 m
- [Every one in Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-riccarton)

## Also in Riccarton

- [Piece of Cake](https://www.chch.live/business/piece-of-cake-riccarton), Business, 45 m
- [Parry Field Lawyers](https://www.chch.live/business/parry-field-lawyers-riccarton), Lawyers, 52 m
- [Kathmandu NZ Outlet Store](https://www.chch.live/business/kathmandu-nz-outlet-store-riccarton), Clothing, 54 m
- [Ben Gong Queen's Tea](https://www.chch.live/business/ben-gong-queen-s-tea-riccarton), Delis, 55 m
- [Amici's Italian Deli & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/amici-s-italian-deli-cafe-riccarton), Cafés, 62 m
- [Dumplings "2 Dollar Rice" on Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/dumplings-2-dollar-rice-on-riccarton), Fast food, 70 m
- [Harcourts](https://www.chch.live/business/harcourts-riccarton), Real estate, 70 m
- [Sal's Authentic NY Pizzeria - Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/sal-s-authentic-ny-pizzeria-riccarton), Fast food, 76 m
- [ASB Bank](https://www.chch.live/business/asb-bank-riccarton-2), Banks, 78 m
- [Farmers](https://www.chch.live/business/farmers-riccarton), Department stores, 82 m
- [Every kind of business in Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52990731356182&lon=172.59915568810754)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52990731356182,172.59915568810754,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Common%20Room)
- [Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is The Common Room?**

A restaurant in Riccarton, Christchurch.

**Where is The Common Room?**

119 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, on [Riccarton Road](https://www.chch.live/street/riccarton/riccarton-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52990731356182,172.59915568810754,17)

**Is The Common Room 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 The Common Room?**

phone [020 4128 0157](tel:02041280157) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.facebook.com/thecommonroomchch/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other restaurants are near The Common Room?**

[Benson Chinese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/benson-chinese-restaurant-riccarton) (42 m), [Velvet Burger](https://www.chch.live/business/velvet-burger-riccarton) (67 m), [Fuji Hong Kong Hot Pot](https://www.chch.live/business/fuji-hong-kong-hot-pot-riccarton) (77 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near The Common Room?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/119-riccarton-road) holds 21 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [The Pawnshop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-pawnshop-riccarton) (21 m); the Westfield Riccarton bus stop is 34 m away: routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oa; a cycle lane passes within 47 m; nearest park: [Clarence Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1027-clarence-reserve) (328 m).

**What stood where The Common Room is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52990731356182&lon=172.59915568810754)

## 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)
- 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 2026-10-18

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