# The Darkroom, Christchurch Central City The Darkroom is a bar or pub at 336 St Asaph Street Central City, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 974 2425]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 28 Mar 2029, 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 Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Ferry Rd (Ritchies Depot EB), route 3) is 127 m away; a cycle lane passes within 115 m; council off-street parking is 162 m away. The address’s own page keeps 3 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:** 336 St Asaph Street Central City _(Council licence register)_ - **Kind:** Bars & pubs _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 974 2425 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://darkroom.bar _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Email:** info@darkroombar.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC003122/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 8 Feb 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence tavern, expires 28 Mar 2029, held by Darkroom Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing Known for it's unique atmosphere and live music (check their website for who and when). Head along and try the great selection of kiwi beer and wine. Open Wednesday 6pm-late & Thursday - Saturday 7pm-late _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 _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [336 St Asaph Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/336-st-asaph-street), 3 reports on file ## What stood on St Asaph Street [1939, Meeting Michael Joseph Savage on St Asaph Street](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/photohunt/2016/ccl-cs-7023) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Bohemian Bakery, 2024-06._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/st-asaph-street#s-then) ## The reports nearby 2,325 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9089568), [83 Ferry Road, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/83-ferry-road) - [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9089560), Ferry Rd (Ritchies Depot EB), Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/9084276), [348 Saint Asaph St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/348-saint-asaph-street) - [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/9078323), St Asaph St near Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9066574), [339 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/339-tuam-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9066550), [289 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/289-tuam-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057349), [71 Ferry Road, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/71-ferry-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057328), [60 Ferry Road, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/60-ferry-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057311), [49 Ferry Road, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/49-ferry-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057312), [49 Ferry Road, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/49-ferry-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057285), [47 Ferry Road, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/47-ferry-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057286), [47 Ferry Road, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/47-ferry-road) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Ferry Rd (Ritchies Depot EB), 127 m (routes 3) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, St Asaph St near Fitzgerald Ave, 138 m (routes 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Tuam St near Duke St, 138 m (routes 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 115 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Parkable Off-Street, 162 m (14 spaces, 1 mobility) _(Council parking data)_ - [St Asaph Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/st-asaph-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Darkroom%2C%20336%20St%20Asaph%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5365193,172.6480181) ## Nearby - [Galaxy Records](https://www.chch.live/business/galaxy-records-christchurch-central-city), Music, 10 m - [The Listening Post](https://www.chch.live/business/the-listening-post-christchurch-central-city), Hifi, 29 m - [12 Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/12-bar-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 33 m - [Doki](https://www.chch.live/business/doki-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 38 m - [The Lotus Heart Vegetarian Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/the-lotus-heart-vegetarian-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 40 m - [Space Academy](https://www.chch.live/business/space-academy-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 40 m - [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park), park, 383 m - [Washington Way Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1316-washington-way-reserve), Sports ground, 479 m - [Raglan Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1684-raglan-reserve), park, 586 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 bars & pubs - [12 Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/12-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 33 m - [Galaxy Arcade](https://www.chch.live/business/galaxy-arcade-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 242 m - [Galaxy Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/galaxy-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 257 m - [Flux - Boxed Quarter](https://www.chch.live/business/flux-boxed-quarter-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 449 m - [Boxed Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/boxed-inn-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 472 m - [Little Monday Wine Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/little-monday-wine-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 519 m - [Tiger Baby](https://www.chch.live/business/tiger-baby-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 535 m - [Robbie's Lichfield Sports Bar & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/robbie-s-lichfield-sports-bar-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 540 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Pizza Trap](https://www.chch.live/business/pizza-trap-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 48 m - [The Lotus Heart](https://www.chch.live/business/the-lotus-heart-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 48 m - [KBL](https://www.chch.live/business/kbl-christchurch-central-city), Car dealers, 51 m - [Space Academy & Pizza Trap](https://www.chch.live/business/space-academy-pizza-trap-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 65 m - [Christchurch Apartments](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-apartments-christchurch-central-city), Real estate, 67 m - [Motor Works](https://www.chch.live/business/motor-works-christchurch-central-city), Car repair, 85 m - [Scoundrel](https://www.chch.live/business/scoundrel-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 85 m - [A1 Automotive Cooling](https://www.chch.live/business/a1-automotive-cooling-christchurch-central-city), Car repair, 94 m - [Rad Roasting Co](https://www.chch.live/business/rad-roasting-co-christchurch-central-city), Coffee roasters, 94 m - [Tony's Tyre Service](https://www.chch.live/business/tony-s-tyre-service-christchurch-central-city), Car repair, 104 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5365193&lon=172.6480181) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5365193,172.6480181,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Darkroom) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/164041152), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is The Darkroom?** A bar or pub in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is The Darkroom?** 336 St Asaph Street Central City, Christchurch Central City, on [St Asaph Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/st-asaph-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5365193,172.6480181,17) **Is The Darkroom still trading?** Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 28 Mar 2029, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact The Darkroom?** phone [03 974 2425](tel:039742425) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://darkroom.bar), email [info@darkroombar.co.nz](mailto:info@darkroombar.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other bars & pubs are near The Darkroom?** [12 Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/12-bar-christchurch-central-city) (33 m), [Galaxy Arcade](https://www.chch.live/business/galaxy-arcade-christchurch-central-city) (242 m), [Galaxy Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/galaxy-bar-christchurch-central-city) (257 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar). **What’s near The Darkroom?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/336-st-asaph-street) holds 3 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Galaxy Records](https://www.chch.live/business/galaxy-records-christchurch-central-city) (10 m); the Ferry Rd (Ritchies Depot EB) bus stop is 127 m away: route 3; a cycle lane passes within 115 m; nearest park: [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park) (383 m). **What stood where The Darkroom is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5365193&lon=172.6480181) ## 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/the-darkroom-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city