# The Den Bar - The Chateau on the Park, Riccarton

The Den Bar - The Chateau on the Park is a restaurant at Corner of Deans Ave & Kilmarnock St, Riccarton, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Den%20Bar%20-%20The%20Chateau%20on%20the%20Park%2C%20Corner%20of%20Deans%20Ave%20%26%20Kilmarnock%20St%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Den%20Bar%20-%20The%20Chateau%20on%20the%20Park%2C%20Corner%20of%20Deans%20Ave%20%26%20Kilmarnock%20St%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: 0800 808 999.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Kilmarnock St near Deans Ave, route 130) is 95 m away; a separated cycleway on the Uni-Cycle route passes within 62 m. 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:** Corner of Deans Ave & Kilmarnock St, Riccarton _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 0800 808 999 or 03 348 8999 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.chateau-park.co.nz/, unreachable when last read 2 Oct 2026 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

The cosy Den Bar is a popular spot for guests visiting The Chateau on the Park. Offering a warm cosy retreat with an inviting fire and a Friday evening happy hour. Visit the neighbouring Garden Court Brassiere for something to eat. Open 7 days for lunch, brunch & dinner

_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:** Residential Visitor Accommodation Zone _(District Plan)_


## The reports nearby
537 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/9114504), [5 Kilmarnock Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/5-kilmarnock-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9108776), [32 Mona Vale Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/32-mona-vale-avenue)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9090830), [32 Mona Vale Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/32-mona-vale-avenue)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9028504), [30 Mona Vale Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/30-mona-vale-avenue)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9021556), [32 Mona Vale Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/32-mona-vale-avenue)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9004172), [32 Mona Vale Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/32-mona-vale-avenue)
- [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/8955071), [12 Ayr Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/12-ayr-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8945490), [32 Mona Vale Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/32-mona-vale-avenue)
- [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/8938409), [5 Kilmarnock Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/5-kilmarnock-street)
- [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/8801595), [179 Deans Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/179-deans-avenue)
- [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8740059), [44 Matai St East, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/44-matai-st-east)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8707518), [10B Matai Street East, Fendalton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/10b-matai-street-east)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Kilmarnock St near Deans Ave, 95 m (routes 130) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Kilmarnock St near Deans Ave, 106 m (routes 130) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Mona Vale Ave near Kilmarnock St, 184 m (routes 130) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Separated cycleway, Uni-Cycle route, 62 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Den%20Bar%20-%20The%20Chateau%20on%20the%20Park%2C%20Corner%20of%20Deans%20Ave%20%26%20Kilmarnock%20St%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52584541518769,172.61119016825555)

## Nearby

- [The Chateau On The Park Christchurch A Double Tree By Hilton](https://www.chch.live/business/the-chateau-on-the-park-christchurch-a-double-tree-by-hilton-riccarton), Hotels, 35 m
- [The Garden Court Brasserie - The Chateau on the Park](https://www.chch.live/business/the-garden-court-brasserie-the-chateau-on-the-park-riccarton), Restaurants, 64 m
- [The Chateau on the Park - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-chateau-on-the-park-doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-riccarton), Hotels, 71 m
- [Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton](https://www.chch.live/business/chateau-on-the-park-christchurch-a-doubletree-by-hilton-riccarton), Hotels, 83 m
- [The Towers on the Park](https://www.chch.live/business/the-towers-on-the-park-riccarton), Hotels, 135 m
- [Mona Vale Homestead](https://www.chch.live/business/mona-vale-homestead-riccarton), Restaurants, 259 m
- [Mona Vale](https://www.chch.live/park/946-mona-vale), Botanic, 398 m
- [Mandeville Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1739-mandeville-reserve), park, 567 m
- [Millbrook Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1157-millbrook-reserve), Botanic, 599 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

- [The Garden Court Brasserie - The Chateau on the Park](https://www.chch.live/business/the-garden-court-brasserie-the-chateau-on-the-park-riccarton), Riccarton, 64 m
- [Mona Vale Homestead](https://www.chch.live/business/mona-vale-homestead-riccarton), Riccarton, 259 m
- [Mayor Of Ale & Burj Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/mayor-of-ale-burj-restaurant-riccarton), Riccarton, 346 m
- [Arjee Bhajee](https://www.chch.live/business/arjee-bhajee-riccarton), Riccarton, 351 m
- [Thai Chefs](https://www.chch.live/business/thai-chefs-riccarton), Riccarton, 357 m
- [Monster Chicken](https://www.chch.live/business/monster-chicken-riccarton), Riccarton, 361 m
- [Thai Orchid](https://www.chch.live/business/thai-orchid-riccarton), Riccarton, 376 m
- [Closed: Trevinos](https://www.chch.live/business/closed-trevinos-riccarton), Riccarton, 379 m
- [Every one in Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-riccarton)

## Also in Riccarton

- [Hagley Park Motels](https://www.chch.live/business/hagley-park-motels-riccarton), Motels, 265 m
- [Britten Stables](https://www.chch.live/business/britten-stables-riccarton), B&Bs, 293 m
- [Mona Vale Homestead & Gardens Venue](https://www.chch.live/business/mona-vale-homestead-gardens-venue-riccarton), Cafés, 305 m
- [Samhil Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/samhil-motor-lodge-riccarton), Motels, 324 m
- [Cherry Tree Lodge Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/cherry-tree-lodge-motel-riccarton), Motels, 336 m
- [City Park Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/city-park-motel-riccarton), Motels, 336 m
- [Greatstay Bed and Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/greatstay-bed-and-breakfast-riccarton), B&Bs, 348 m
- [vapourium](https://www.chch.live/business/vapourium-riccarton), E Cigarette, 350 m
- [The Running Bull Bar and Grill](https://www.chch.live/business/the-running-bull-bar-and-grill-riccarton), Bars & pubs, 351 m
- [Parkview on Hagley](https://www.chch.live/business/parkview-on-hagley-riccarton), Hotels, 354 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=-43.52584541518769&lon=172.61119016825555)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52584541518769,172.61119016825555,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Den%20Bar%20-%20The%20Chateau%20on%20the%20Park)
- [Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is The Den Bar - The Chateau on the Park?**

A restaurant in Riccarton, Christchurch.

**Where is The Den Bar - The Chateau on the Park?**

Corner of Deans Ave & Kilmarnock St, Riccarton. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52584541518769,172.61119016825555,17)

**Is The Den Bar - The Chateau on the Park 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 Den Bar - The Chateau on the Park?**

phone [0800 808 999](tel:0800808999) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.chateau-park.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other restaurants are near The Den Bar - The Chateau on the Park?**

[The Garden Court Brasserie - The Chateau on the Park](https://www.chch.live/business/the-garden-court-brasserie-the-chateau-on-the-park-riccarton) (64 m), [Mona Vale Homestead](https://www.chch.live/business/mona-vale-homestead-riccarton) (259 m), [Mayor Of Ale & Burj Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/mayor-of-ale-burj-restaurant-riccarton) (346 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near The Den Bar - The Chateau on the Park?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [The Chateau On The Park Christchurch A Double Tree By Hilton](https://www.chch.live/business/the-chateau-on-the-park-christchurch-a-double-tree-by-hilton-riccarton) (35 m); the Kilmarnock St near Deans Ave bus stop is 95 m away: route 130; a separated cycleway on the Uni-Cycle route passes within 62 m; nearest park: [Mona Vale](https://www.chch.live/park/946-mona-vale) (398 m).

**What stood where The Den Bar - The Chateau on the Park is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52584541518769&lon=172.61119016825555)

## 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 2026-10-26

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