# The Hoi Polloi Bar & Bistro, Christchurch Central City The Hoi Polloi Bar & Bistro is a restaurant at 840-848 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 595 6569]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Menu]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Welcome to The Hoi Polloi Bar & Bistro, right here at Carnmore Hotel Christchurch. Our delicious menus showcase high quality produce and products from our local Canterbury province and a wider network”…. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Colombo St near Salisbury St, route 27) is 56 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking (66 spaces) is 71 m away. The address’s own page keeps 1 council report on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Sunday: 4 pm to 10 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## From its website and public pages - [The menu](), on its own site _Source: Its own website, read 27 Oct 2026._ ## Reviews [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Hoi%20Polloi%20Bar%20%26%20Bistro%2C%20840-848%20Colombo%20Street%2C%20Christchurch), its rating and reviews live there. ## What the record holds - **Address:** 840-848 Colombo Street, Christchurch 8013 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 006435956569 _(Its own website)_ - **Website:** https://thehoipolloi.co.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Menu:** https://thehoipolloi.co.nz/dinner-menu/#kids-menu _(Its own website)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC004995/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 12 Dec 2026 _(MPI food register)_ ## How the council’s directory described it The Hoi Polloi Bar and Bistro is located on the ground floor of Carnmore Hotel Christchurch. Open for breakfast Monday - Friday 6.30am-10am and Saturday - Sunday 7am-10am _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024; the business’s own words from about 2024, repeated as a lead, not checked._ ## 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:** [840-848 Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/840-848-colombo-street), 1 report on file ## What stood on Colombo Street [2004, Shops along Colombo Street, towards Cathedral Square](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/obeirne/ccl-cs-16104) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside A Rolling Stone, 2023-12._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street#s-then) ## The reports nearby 1,960 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/9168966), [120 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/120-peterborough-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9168911), [829 Colombo Street, City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/829-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9168828), [842 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/842-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9165911), [809 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/809-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9165892), [789 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/789-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9165884), [119 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/119-kilmore-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9165873), [119 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/119-kilmore-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9165862), [119 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/119-kilmore-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9165775), [78 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/78-peterborough-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9165757), [90 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/90-peterborough-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9165758), [90 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/90-peterborough-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9165740), [110 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/110-peterborough-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Colombo St near Salisbury St, 56 m (routes 27) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Salisbury St near Gracefield Ave, 60 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Colombo St near Salisbury St, 77 m (routes 27) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Mainland Parking, 71 m (66 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Hoi%20Polloi%20Bar%20%26%20Bistro%2C%20840-848%20Colombo%20Street%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5245938,172.6367699) ## Nearby - [Arden Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/arden-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 1 m - [Carnmore Hotel Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/carnmore-hotel-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 7 m - [Cohesive Construction](https://www.chch.live/business/cohesive-construction-christchurch-central-city), Company, 39 m - [Whiskey Galore](https://www.chch.live/business/whiskey-galore-christchurch-central-city), Bottle stores, 48 m - [Whisky Galore](https://www.chch.live/business/whisky-galore-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 52 m - [Himalayas Indian Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/himalayas-indian-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 60 m - [Rose Historic Chapel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1788-rose-historic-chapel-reserve), Botanic, 150 m - [Aldred Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1725-aldred-reserve), park, 250 m - [Victoria Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1836-victoria-triangles), park, 362 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._ - [Aldersgate](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-32), Car park, 474 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [Himalayas Indian Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/himalayas-indian-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 60 m - [Himalayas](https://www.chch.live/business/himalayas-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 62 m - [Rangoon Ruby](https://www.chch.live/business/rangoon-ruby-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 121 m - [The Guardian Bar & Grill](https://www.chch.live/business/the-guardian-bar-grill-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 128 m - [Bolina Indian Sweets and Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/bolina-indian-sweets-and-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 143 m - [Krung Thep Thai Street Food](https://www.chch.live/business/krung-thep-thai-street-food-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 197 m - [Cheese Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/cheese-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 261 m - [The Platter](https://www.chch.live/business/the-platter-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 266 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Corkin and Friends](https://www.chch.live/business/corkin-and-friends-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 67 m - [World Travellers Christchurch City](https://www.chch.live/business/world-travellers-christchurch-city-christchurch-central-city), Business, 67 m - [Centrepoint on Colombo](https://www.chch.live/business/centrepoint-on-colombo-christchurch-central-city), Motels, 105 m - [Holiday Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/holiday-lodge-christchurch-central-city), Motels, 110 m - [Centre Point on Colombo Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/centre-point-on-colombo-motel-christchurch-central-city), Motels, 111 m - [The Herbal Dispensary Store](https://www.chch.live/business/the-herbal-dispensary-store-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 119 m - [Williams Corporation](https://www.chch.live/business/williams-corporation-christchurch-central-city), Company, 120 m - [Powerhouse Coworking](https://www.chch.live/business/powerhouse-coworking-christchurch-central-city), Coworking spaces, 125 m - [One shop Convenience](https://www.chch.live/business/one-shop-convenience-christchurch-central-city), Dairies & convenience, 126 m - [The Guardian](https://www.chch.live/business/the-guardian-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 129 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=-43.5245938&lon=172.6367699) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5245938,172.6367699,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Hoi%20Polloi%20Bar%20%26%20Bistro) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/13357102238), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is The Hoi Polloi Bar & Bistro?** A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is The Hoi Polloi Bar & Bistro?** 840-848 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, on [Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5245938,172.6367699,17) **Is The Hoi Polloi Bar & Bistro still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact The Hoi Polloi Bar & Bistro?** phone [03 595 6569](tel:006435956569) (its own website), its [website](https://thehoipolloi.co.nz/). **When is The Hoi Polloi Bar & Bistro open?** Monday – Sunday: 4 pm to 10 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other restaurants are near The Hoi Polloi Bar & Bistro?** [Himalayas Indian Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/himalayas-indian-restaurant-christchurch-central-city) (60 m), [Himalayas](https://www.chch.live/business/himalayas-christchurch-central-city) (62 m), [Rangoon Ruby](https://www.chch.live/business/rangoon-ruby-christchurch-central-city) (121 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near The Hoi Polloi Bar & Bistro?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/840-848-colombo-street) holds 1 report; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Arden Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/arden-hotel-christchurch-central-city) (1 m); the Colombo St near Salisbury St bus stop is 56 m away: route 27; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Rose Historic Chapel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1788-rose-historic-chapel-reserve) (150 m). **What stood where The Hoi Polloi Bar & Bistro is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5245938&lon=172.6367699) ## The record behind this This page is the union of what these public sources say, each fact above names the one it came from. A listing is a lead, not a promise the business still trades: - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - 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) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - 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 2026-11-01 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); council and ECan data under CC BY 4.0; Wikidata CC0. 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