# The Embankment, Waltham

The Embankment is a bar or pub in Waltham, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Embankment%2C%20Waltham%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Embankment%2C%20Waltham%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap.

## About, in one paragraph

The Embankment is a bar or pub in Waltham, Christchurch. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Ferry Rd near Lancaster St, route 3) is 26 m away; a separated cycleway on the Heathcote Expressway route passes the door.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Kind:** Bars & pubs _(OpenStreetMap)_

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Industrial General _(District Plan)_


## The reports nearby
773 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/9057472), [217 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/217-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057436), [186F Ferry Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/186f-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057420), [160 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/160-ferry-road)
- [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/9057407), [156 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/156-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057400), [143 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/143-ferry-road)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9050437), [528 Moorhouse Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/528-moorhouse-avenue)
- [Street Cleaning](https://www.chch.live/report/9032160), [130 Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/130-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9025026), [225E Ferry Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/225e-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9025025), [225E Ferry Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/225e-ferry-road)
- [Traffic Signals urgent safety issue](https://www.chch.live/report/8985968), [457 Wilsons Rd North, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/457-wilsons-rd-north)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8902173), [199 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/199-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8891022), [215 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/waltham/215-ferry-road)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Ferry Rd near Lancaster St, 26 m (routes 3) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Ferry Rd near Nursery Rd, 147 m (routes 3) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, St Asaph St near Phillips St, 291 m (routes 80) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Separated cycleway, Heathcote Expressway route, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Embankment%2C%20Waltham%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5389274,172.653911)

## Nearby

- [The Embankment Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/the-embankment-tavern-waltham), Bars & pubs, 11 m
- [Catering Hardware](https://www.chch.live/business/catering-hardware-waltham), Houseware, 41 m
- [Dulux](https://www.chch.live/business/dulux-waltham), Hardware, 54 m
- [Nippon Direct Auto](https://www.chch.live/business/nippon-direct-auto-phillipstown), Car dealers, 83 m
- [HVS Motors](https://www.chch.live/business/hvs-motors-waltham), Car dealers, 84 m
- [GoodCars](https://www.chch.live/business/goodcars-waltham), Car dealers, 87 m
- [Cross Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1722-cross-reserve), park, 282 m
- [Essex Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1488-essex-reserve), park, 488 m
- [Welcome Rest](https://www.chch.live/park/1398-welcome-rest), park, 527 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

- [The Embankment Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/the-embankment-tavern-waltham), Waltham, 11 m
- [The Fitz 2 Sports Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/the-fitz-2-sports-bar-waltham), Waltham, 251 m
- [Brew Academy](https://www.chch.live/business/brew-academy-waltham), Waltham, 368 m
- [12 Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/12-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 514 m
- [The Darkroom](https://www.chch.live/business/the-darkroom-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 546 m
- [Galaxy Arcade](https://www.chch.live/business/galaxy-arcade-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 782 m
- [Galaxy Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/galaxy-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 792 m
- [Ciburb Bar & Grill](https://www.chch.live/business/ciburb-bar-grill-waltham), Waltham, 934 m
- [Every one in Waltham](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar#in-waltham)

## Also in Waltham

- [Uprising](https://www.chch.live/business/uprising-waltham), Sports centres, 89 m
- [Inch Quality European](https://www.chch.live/business/inch-quality-european-waltham), Car dealers, 100 m
- [Gentle Giant Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/gentle-giant-cafe-waltham), Cafés, 106 m
- [Car City](https://www.chch.live/business/car-city-waltham), Car dealers, 108 m
- [Remarkable Cars](https://www.chch.live/business/remarkable-cars-waltham), Car dealers, 130 m
- [Manges Autos](https://www.chch.live/business/manges-autos-waltham), Car repair, 131 m
- [Stadium Finance](https://www.chch.live/business/stadium-finance-waltham), Financial, 143 m
- [Sports Marine](https://www.chch.live/business/sports-marine-waltham), Boat, 148 m
- [The Car Bazar](https://www.chch.live/business/the-car-bazar-waltham), Car dealers, 150 m
- [Chevron Quality Cars](https://www.chch.live/business/chevron-quality-cars-waltham), Car dealers, 163 m
- [Every kind of business in Waltham](https://www.chch.live/waltham#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5389274&lon=172.653911)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5389274,172.653911,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Embankment)
- [Waltham](https://www.chch.live/waltham), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4733006321), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is The Embankment?**

A bar or pub in Waltham, Christchurch.

**Where is The Embankment?**

Somewhere in Waltham, the record holds no street address. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5389274,172.653911,17)

**Is The Embankment still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap.

**What other bars & pubs are near The Embankment?**

[The Embankment Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/the-embankment-tavern-waltham) (11 m), [The Fitz 2 Sports Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/the-fitz-2-sports-bar-waltham) (251 m), [Brew Academy](https://www.chch.live/business/brew-academy-waltham) (368 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar).

**What’s near The Embankment?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [The Embankment Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/the-embankment-tavern-waltham) (11 m); the Ferry Rd near Lancaster St bus stop is 26 m away: route 3; a separated cycleway on the Heathcote Expressway route passes the door; nearest park: [Cross Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1722-cross-reserve) (282 m).

**What stood where The Embankment is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5389274&lon=172.653911)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- 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 2026-10-20

---
HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/the-embankment-waltham
Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses
Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar
Suburb: https://www.chch.live/waltham
