# The Rockpool & Micky Finns, Christchurch Central City

The Rockpool & Micky Finns is a bar or pub at 85 Hereford Street Central City, Christchurch Central City.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Rockpool%20%26%20Micky%20Finns%2C%2085%20Hereford%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Rockpool%20%26%20Micky%20Finns%2C%2085%20Hereford%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Licensed.** Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 20 Jan 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Colombo St, route 8) is 251 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking (104 spaces) is 54 m away. The address’s own page keeps 4 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:** 85 Hereford Street Central City _(Council licence register)_
- **Kind:** Bars & pubs _(Council licence register)_
- **Food registration:** reg CCC003008/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 14 Dec 2026 _(MPI food register)_
- **Alcohol licence:** On-licence tavern, expires 20 Jan 2027, held by The Rockpool Limited _(Council licence register)_

## The ground it stands on

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

- **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [85 Hereford Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/85-hereford-street), 4 reports on file


## The reports nearby
7,506 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/9177029), [4 Strand Ln, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-strand-lane)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9177010), [4 Strand Ln, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-strand-lane)
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9155227), [116 Oxford Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/116-oxford-terrace)
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9145123), [53 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/53-hereford-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143729), [111 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/111-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143727), BNZ Centre 105 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/9134239), [41 Cathedral Sq, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/41-cathedral-sq)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9126526), [131 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/131-cambridge-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9126512), [71 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/71-hereford-street)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9125570), [159 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/159-oxford-terrace)
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9124664), [694 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/694-colombo-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9123775), [693 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/693-colombo-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 251 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 254 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 292 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Mainland Parking off-street parking, 54 m (104 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Hereford Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/hereford-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Rockpool%20%26%20Micky%20Finns%2C%2085%20Hereford%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53172282129156,172.63461218928506)

## Nearby

- [Caveman](https://www.chch.live/business/caveman-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 20 m
- [Micky Finn's Irish Pub](https://www.chch.live/business/micky-finn-s-irish-pub-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 22 m
- [Micky Finns Irish Pub](https://www.chch.live/business/micky-finns-irish-pub-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 23 m
- [The Rockpool](https://www.chch.live/business/the-rockpool-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 23 m
- [Mister Brightside](https://www.chch.live/business/mister-brightside-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 24 m
- [Soul Full](https://www.chch.live/business/soul-full-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 26 m
- [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve), Botanic, 103 m
- [Godley Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1084-godley-statue-reserve), Botanic, 132 m
- [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 190 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._
- [Triangle](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-33), Car park, 235 m

## The nearest other bars & pubs

- [Micky Finn's Irish Pub](https://www.chch.live/business/micky-finn-s-irish-pub-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 22 m
- [Micky Finns Irish Pub](https://www.chch.live/business/micky-finns-irish-pub-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 23 m
- [The Rockpool](https://www.chch.live/business/the-rockpool-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 23 m
- [Mister Brightside](https://www.chch.live/business/mister-brightside-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 24 m
- [Mr Brightside Rooftop Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/mr-brightside-rooftop-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 45 m
- [Kong](https://www.chch.live/business/kong-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 75 m
- [Fat Eddie's](https://www.chch.live/business/fat-eddie-s-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 81 m
- [Fat Eddies](https://www.chch.live/business/fat-eddies-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 91 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Opening soon: The Modern Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-the-modern-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 29 m
- [SuRa Sushi - Hereford Street](https://www.chch.live/business/sura-sushi-hereford-street-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 33 m
- [Better Burger](https://www.chch.live/business/better-burger-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 48 m
- [Therapy](https://www.chch.live/business/therapy-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 50 m
- [Kebab on Terrace](https://www.chch.live/business/kebab-on-terrace-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 54 m
- [Taste of Egypt - CBD](https://www.chch.live/business/taste-of-egypt-cbd-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 55 m
- [Franklin Smith](https://www.chch.live/business/franklin-smith-christchurch-central-city), Business, 61 m
- [MetroMart](https://www.chch.live/business/metromart-christchurch-central-city-2), Dairies & convenience, 63 m
- [Original Sin](https://www.chch.live/business/original-sin-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 68 m
- [Avon Souvenirs](https://www.chch.live/business/avon-souvenirs-christchurch-central-city), Gift shops, 70 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=-43.53172282129156&lon=172.63461218928506)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53172282129156,172.63461218928506,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Rockpool%20%26%20Micky%20Finns)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is The Rockpool & Micky Finns?**

A bar or pub in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is The Rockpool & Micky Finns?**

85 Hereford Street Central City, Christchurch Central City, on [Hereford Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/hereford-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53172282129156,172.63461218928506,17)

**Is The Rockpool & Micky Finns still trading?**

Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 20 Jan 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades.

**What other bars & pubs are near The Rockpool & Micky Finns?**

[Micky Finn's Irish Pub](https://www.chch.live/business/micky-finn-s-irish-pub-christchurch-central-city) (22 m), [Micky Finns Irish Pub](https://www.chch.live/business/micky-finns-irish-pub-christchurch-central-city) (23 m), [The Rockpool](https://www.chch.live/business/the-rockpool-christchurch-central-city) (23 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar).

**What’s near The Rockpool & Micky Finns?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/85-hereford-street) holds 4 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Caveman](https://www.chch.live/business/caveman-christchurch-central-city) (20 m); the Hereford St near Colombo St bus stop is 251 m away: route 8; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve) (103 m).

**What stood where The Rockpool & Micky Finns is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53172282129156&lon=172.63461218928506)

## Sources

- Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (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 2026-10-28

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