# The Craic Irish Bar, Riccarton The Craic Irish Bar is a bar or pub at 2 Straven Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, inside the Riccarton commercial centre. [Call 03 343 4657]() · [Directions]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 21 Jan 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Clarence St near Peverel St, route 120, the Orbiter (clockwise)) is 223 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 2 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._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 2 Straven Road Riccarton _(Council licence register)_ - **Kind:** Bars & pubs _(Council licence register)_ - **Phone:** 03 343 4657 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://www.thecraicirishbar.co.nz/, unreachable when last read 2 Oct 2026 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Email:** irishcraic.bar@gmail.com _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC006581/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 10 Oct 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence tavern, expires 21 Jan 2027, held by DJ 1313 Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing A busy Irish bar with affordable pub grub meals. Known as the best little dive bar in town, Christchurch's favourite pre town stop over. Open 7 days _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:** Town centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Commercial centre:** Riccarton, district centre _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [2 Straven Road Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/2-straven-road), 2 reports on file ## The reports nearby 1,690 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9053448), [1 Nelson Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/1-nelson-street) - [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) - [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9006648), [10 Dilworth St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/10-dilworth-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8981447), [91 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/91-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) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8952677), [105 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/105-riccarton-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8940649), [104B Riccarton Rd, ????, ??????? 8041, ????](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/104b-riccarton-road) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8936079), [6B Bradshaw Tce, ????, ?????? 8011, ???](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/6b-bradshaw-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8895559), Kosco Asian Supermarket 92A Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8886763), [15 Straven Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/15-straven-road) - [Animal - Deceased](https://www.chch.live/report/8882692), [102 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/102-riccarton-road) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8871519), [5 Straven Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/5-straven-road) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Clarence St near Peverel St, 223 m (routes 120, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Riccarton Rd near Harakeke St, 227 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 130, 140) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Kilmarnock St near Kahu Rd, 227 m (routes 130) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Straven Road Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/street/riccarton/straven-road), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Craic%20Irish%20Bar%2C%202%20Straven%20Road%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52928607523364,172.60245972596857) ## Nearby - [Dimitris](https://www.chch.live/business/dimitris-riccarton), Restaurants, 18 m - [Mykonos](https://www.chch.live/business/mykonos-riccarton), Restaurants, 19 m - [The Craic](https://www.chch.live/business/the-craic-riccarton), Bars & pubs, 19 m - [The Dragon Express Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/the-dragon-express-restaurant-riccarton), Restaurants, 21 m - [Oliff's Computers](https://www.chch.live/business/oliff-s-computers-riccarton), Computers, 23 m - [Riccarton Tailoring](https://www.chch.live/business/riccarton-tailoring-riccarton), Tailors, 24 m - [Clarence Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1027-clarence-reserve), park, 238 m - [Mandeville Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1739-mandeville-reserve), park, 316 m - [Picton Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1007-picton-reserve), park, 332 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, 193 m ## The nearest other bars & pubs - [The Craic](https://www.chch.live/business/the-craic-riccarton), Riccarton, 19 m - [Robbie's Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/robbie-s-riccarton), Riccarton, 94 m - [The Fox](https://www.chch.live/business/the-fox-riccarton), Riccarton, 195 m - [Volstead Trading Company](https://www.chch.live/business/volstead-trading-company-riccarton), Riccarton, 388 m - [Burj](https://www.chch.live/business/burj-riccarton), Riccarton, 571 m - [Wilson's Sports Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/wilson-s-sports-bar-riccarton), Riccarton, 578 m - [Wilsons Sports Bar & TAB](https://www.chch.live/business/wilsons-sports-bar-tab-riccarton), Riccarton, 586 m - [The Running Bull Bar and Grill](https://www.chch.live/business/the-running-bull-bar-and-grill-riccarton), Riccarton, 746 m - [Every one in Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar#in-riccarton) ## Also in Riccarton - [The Grill House Mediterranean Cuisine](https://www.chch.live/business/the-grill-house-mediterranean-cuisine-riccarton), Fast food, 24 m - [Hugh LeLievre Jeweller](https://www.chch.live/business/hugh-lelievre-jeweller-riccarton), Jewellery, 26 m - [Milans and Monica Barber](https://www.chch.live/business/milans-and-monica-barber-riccarton), Hairdressers, 28 m - [Portraits Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/portraits-cafe-riccarton), Cafés, 29 m - [Theo's Fisheries](https://www.chch.live/business/theo-s-fisheries-riccarton), Fast food, 32 m - [Yolo Cheese Hotdog](https://www.chch.live/business/yolo-cheese-hotdog-riccarton), Fast food, 32 m - [Straven Road Veterinary Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/straven-road-veterinary-centre-riccarton), Vets, 40 m - [Elite Barber Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/elite-barber-studio-riccarton), Hairdressers, 45 m - [Top In Town](https://www.chch.live/business/top-in-town-riccarton), Restaurants, 47 m - [Jiggle Korean Cuisine & Barbecue](https://www.chch.live/business/jiggle-korean-cuisine-barbecue-riccarton), Restaurants, 48 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=-43.52928607523364&lon=172.60245972596857) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52928607523364,172.60245972596857,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Craic%20Irish%20Bar) - [Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is The Craic Irish Bar?** A bar or pub in Riccarton, Christchurch. **Where is The Craic Irish Bar?** 2 Straven Road Riccarton, on [Straven Road Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/street/riccarton/straven-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52928607523364,172.60245972596857,17) **Is The Craic Irish Bar still trading?** Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 21 Jan 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact The Craic Irish Bar?** phone [03 343 4657](tel:033434657) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.thecraicirishbar.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [irishcraic.bar@gmail.com](mailto:irishcraic.bar@gmail.com) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other bars & pubs are near The Craic Irish Bar?** [The Craic](https://www.chch.live/business/the-craic-riccarton) (19 m), [Robbie's Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/robbie-s-riccarton) (94 m), [The Fox](https://www.chch.live/business/the-fox-riccarton) (195 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar). **What’s near The Craic Irish Bar?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/2-straven-road) holds 2 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Dimitris](https://www.chch.live/business/dimitris-riccarton) (18 m); the Clarence St near Peverel St bus stop is 223 m away: routes 120, Oc; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Clarence Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1027-clarence-reserve) (238 m). **What stood where The Craic Irish Bar is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52928607523364&lon=172.60245972596857) ## Sources - 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) - 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 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/the-craic-irish-bar-riccarton Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar Suburb: https://www.chch.live/riccarton