# The Sideline Sports Bar, Richmond

The Sideline Sports Bar is a bar or pub at 331 Stanmore Road, Richmond, Christchurch, inside the North Avon East commercial centre.

[Call 03 381 7566](<tel:033817566>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Sideline%20Sports%20Bar%2C%20331%20Stanmore%20Road%20Richmond%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Sideline%20Sports%20Bar%2C%20331%20Stanmore%20Road%20Richmond%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Licensed.** Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 22 Jan 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Stanmore Rd near Siddal Pl, route 60, the Orbiter (clockwise)) is 49 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 6 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:** 331 Stanmore Road Richmond _(Council licence register)_
- **Kind:** Bars & pubs _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** 03 381 7566 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Food registration:** reg CCC006546/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 26 Sept 2027 _(MPI food register)_
- **Alcohol licence:** On-licence tavern, expires 22 Jan 2027, held by Richmond Hospitality Limited _(Council licence register)_

## In its own listing

With eight screens, including a massive 105" screen, this is a great spot for heading along to watch sport. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $10 lunches available everyday.

_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:** Neighbourhood centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Commercial centre:** North Avon East, local centre _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [331 Stanmore Road Richmond](https://www.chch.live/richmond/331-stanmore-road), 6 reports on file


## The reports nearby
1,301 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9087967), 24–26 Pavitt St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9084498), [310 Stanmore Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/richmond/310-stanmore-road)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9039410), [1A McLeod St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/richmond/1a-mcleod-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024532), [322 Stanmore Road, Richmond, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/richmond/322-stanmore-road)
- [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9019414), [331 Stanmore Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/richmond/331-stanmore-road)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9016859), [73 North Avon Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/richmond/73-north-avon-road)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9016743), [339 Stanmore Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/richmond/339-stanmore-road)
- [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/8987028), [11 Tweed Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/richmond/11-tweed-street)
- [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8981527), [78 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/richmond/78-london-street)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8820368), [331 Stanmore Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/richmond/331-stanmore-road)
- [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/8805176), [112 North Avon Road, Richmond, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/richmond/112-north-avon-road)
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8803889), [330 Stanmore Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/richmond/330-stanmore-road)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Stanmore Rd near Siddal Pl, 49 m (routes 60, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, N Avon Rd near Petrie St, 124 m (routes 60, Oa) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Stanmore Rd near London St, 166 m (routes 60, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Stanmore Road Richmond](https://www.chch.live/street/richmond/stanmore-road), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Sideline%20Sports%20Bar%2C%20331%20Stanmore%20Road%20Richmond%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5183855,172.6560766)

## Nearby

- [ANZ](https://www.chch.live/business/anz-richmond), ATMs, 13 m
- [Chada Traditional Thai Massage](https://www.chch.live/business/chada-traditional-thai-massage-richmond), Massage, 16 m
- [Richmond Workingmen's Club - The Critic Sports Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/richmond-workingmen-s-club-the-critic-sports-bar-richmond), Restaurants, 20 m
- [Richmond Workingmen's Club - The Taproom](https://www.chch.live/business/richmond-workingmen-s-club-the-taproom-richmond), Restaurants, 20 m
- [Richmond Dairy](https://www.chch.live/business/richmond-dairy-richmond), Dairies & convenience, 21 m
- [North Avon Postal Services](https://www.chch.live/business/north-avon-postal-services-richmond), Post offices, 24 m
- [Richmond Playground](https://www.chch.live/park/1205-richmond-playground), park, 227 m
- [Avebury Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1019-avebury-park), Botanic, 382 m
- [Alexandra Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1145-alexandra-park), park, 471 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 Bealey ale and steak house](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bealey-ale-and-steak-house-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 981 m
- [Pomeroy's](https://www.chch.live/business/pomeroy-s-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.1 km
- [Two Thumb on Manchester](https://www.chch.live/business/two-thumb-on-manchester-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.3 km
- [Two Thumb Brewing Company](https://www.chch.live/business/two-thumb-brewing-company-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.3 km
- [Fox and Ferret](https://www.chch.live/business/fox-and-ferret-shirley), Shirley, 1.3 km
- [Cocopelli](https://www.chch.live/business/cocopelli-shirley), Shirley, 1.4 km
- [Schroeders Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/schroeders-tavern-edgeware), Edgeware, 1.4 km
- [Schroeder's Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/schroeder-s-tavern-edgeware), Edgeware, 1.4 km
- [Every one in Richmond](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar#in-richmond)

## Also in Richmond

- [Bin Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/bin-inn-richmond), Supermarkets, 24 m
- [The Silk Road Food Post](https://www.chch.live/business/the-silk-road-food-post-richmond), Fast food, 24 m
- [Liquid Self Service Laundromat](https://www.chch.live/business/liquid-self-service-laundromat-richmond), Laundromats, 34 m
- [Graphic Addication](https://www.chch.live/business/graphic-addication-richmond), Tattoo & piercing, 35 m
- [Zozo's Hair](https://www.chch.live/business/zozo-s-hair-richmond), Hairdressers, 35 m
- [Iceburgg](https://www.chch.live/business/iceburgg-richmond), Restaurants, 38 m
- [Red Poppy Thai](https://www.chch.live/business/red-poppy-thai-richmond), Restaurants, 39 m
- [Samurai Sushi](https://www.chch.live/business/samurai-sushi-richmond), Restaurants, 39 m
- [North Avon Fish Fry](https://www.chch.live/business/north-avon-fish-fry-richmond), Fast food, 41 m
- [Rice Ball Richmond](https://www.chch.live/business/rice-ball-richmond), Restaurants, 44 m
- [Every kind of business in Richmond](https://www.chch.live/richmond#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5183855&lon=172.6560766)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5183855,172.6560766,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Sideline%20Sports%20Bar)
- [Richmond](https://www.chch.live/richmond), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/446612613), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is The Sideline Sports Bar?**

A bar or pub in Richmond, Christchurch.

**Where is The Sideline Sports Bar?**

331 Stanmore Road Richmond, on [Stanmore Road Richmond](https://www.chch.live/street/richmond/stanmore-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5183855,172.6560766,17)

**Is The Sideline Sports Bar still trading?**

Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 22 Jan 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades.

**How do you contact The Sideline Sports Bar?**

phone [03 381 7566](tel:033817566) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other bars & pubs are near The Sideline Sports Bar?**

[The Bealey ale and steak house](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bealey-ale-and-steak-house-christchurch-central-city) (981 m), [Pomeroy's](https://www.chch.live/business/pomeroy-s-christchurch-central-city) (1.1 km), [Two Thumb on Manchester](https://www.chch.live/business/two-thumb-on-manchester-christchurch-central-city) (1.3 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar).

**What’s near The Sideline Sports Bar?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/richmond/331-stanmore-road) holds 6 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [ANZ](https://www.chch.live/business/anz-richmond) (13 m); the Stanmore Rd near Siddal Pl bus stop is 49 m away: routes 60, Oc; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Richmond Playground](https://www.chch.live/park/1205-richmond-playground) (227 m).

**What stood where The Sideline Sports Bar is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5183855&lon=172.6560766)

## 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)
- 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

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