# The Spirits Workshop, Sydenham

The Spirits Workshop is a bottle store at 11 Sandyford Street Sydenham, Christchurch. The record holds a phone number and a website for it.

**Licensed.** Holds a current off-licence other not otherwise specified on the council’s register, running to 8 Nov 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades.

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “Premium crafted spirits that include New Zealand Curiosity Gin and Divergence whisky. Our spirits are reflective of our New Zealand heritage. Come in for a tour and tasting”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Moorhouse Ave near Orbell St, route 140) is 247 m away; a cycle lane passes within 250 m; council off-street parking is 304 m away. The address’s own page keeps 6 council reports on file. It holds a current off-licence other not otherwise specified on the council’s register.

_Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 11 Sandyford Street Sydenham _(Council licence register)_
- **Kind:** Bottle stores _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 021 336 416 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.thespiritsworkshop.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **NZBN:** 9429042139614, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered name:** THE SPIRITS WORKSHOP LIMITED _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered since:** 2016-01-14 _(NZBN register)_
- **Industry:** Spirits, potable mfg _(NZBN register)_
- **Trades as:** Curiosity Gin, The Spirits Workshop Distillery, Divergence Whisky _(NZBN register)_
- **Food registration:** reg CCC002894/1, NP Level 3, verified by Auditing Solutions NZ Limited, expires 22 Nov 2026 _(MPI food register)_
- **Alcohol licence:** Off-licence other not otherwise specified, current to 8 Nov 2028, held by The Spirits Workshop Limited _(Council licence register)_

## In its own listing

Homegrown spirits delivering the tastes of New Zealand to the world. Come and enjoy a unique experience. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 11am-5pm

_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:** Industrial General _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [11 Sandyford Street Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/11-sandyford-street), 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.
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044349), [40 Cass Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/40-cass-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8969759), [89 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/89-durham-street-south)
- [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/8955353), [11 Dewsburys Lane, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/11-dewsburys-lane)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8925652), [45 Battersea Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/45-battersea-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8925640), [45 Battersea Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/45-battersea-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8925265), [106 Orbell Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/106-orbell-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8919902), [78 Durham St South, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/78-durham-st-south)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8919891), [78 Durham St South, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/78-durham-st-south)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8913344), 16–38 Cass St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8863829), [58A Sandyford Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/58a-sandyford-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8852120), [93 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/93-durham-street-south)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8851964), [82 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/82-durham-street-south)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Moorhouse Ave near Orbell St, 247 m (routes 140) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Moorhouse Ave near Montreal St, 281 m (routes 140) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Colombo St near Cass St, 291 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, 250 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Wilson off-street parking, 304 m (28 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Sandyford Street Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/sandyford-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Spirits%20Workshop%2C%2011%20Sandyford%20Street%20Sydenham%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.542304990052195,172.63299114475276)

## Within a short walk

- [Sydenham Underpass](https://www.chch.live/business/sydenham-underpass-sydenham), Venues & events, 27 m
- [Papa's Smashies](https://www.chch.live/business/papa-s-smashies-sydenham), Fast food, 34 m
- [Benny's Barber Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/benny-s-barber-shop-sydenham), Hairdressers, 35 m
- [Food on Durham](https://www.chch.live/business/food-on-durham-sydenham), Fast food, 61 m
- [Pita Pit](https://www.chch.live/business/pita-pit-sydenham-2), Company, 63 m
- [Clarity Press](https://www.chch.live/business/clarity-press-sydenham), Company, 68 m
- [Carlyle Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1273-carlyle-reserve), park, 335 m

## The nearest other bottle stores

- [Merchants Liquor Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/business/merchants-liquor-colombo-street-sydenham), Sydenham, 392 m
- [The Beer Library](https://www.chch.live/business/the-beer-library-sydenham), Sydenham, 462 m
- [Decant Wines](https://www.chch.live/business/decant-wines-sydenham), Sydenham, 464 m
- [Henry's Beer Wine and Spirits - Moorhouse Ave](https://www.chch.live/business/henry-s-beer-wine-and-spirits-moorhouse-ave-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 494 m
- [Liquorland](https://www.chch.live/business/liquorland-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 496 m
- [Liquorland Moorhouse](https://www.chch.live/business/liquorland-moorhouse-sydenham), Sydenham, 544 m
- [Vino Fino](https://www.chch.live/business/vino-fino-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 608 m
- [Super Liquor](https://www.chch.live/business/super-liquor-sydenham), Sydenham, 863 m
- [Every one in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/businesses/liquor#in-sydenham)

## Also in Sydenham

- [Grater Goods](https://www.chch.live/business/grater-goods-sydenham), Delis, 88 m
- [Crisp & Vale](https://www.chch.live/business/crisp-vale-sydenham), Caterers, 91 m
- [Dive HQ Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/dive-hq-christchurch-sydenham), Outdoor gear, 96 m
- [Golden Fleece Factory Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/golden-fleece-factory-shop-sydenham), Clothing, 98 m
- [Chambers Art Gallery & Studio Spaces](https://www.chch.live/business/chambers-art-gallery-studio-spaces-sydenham), Galleries, 105 m
- [Gavin Cox](https://www.chch.live/business/gavin-cox-sydenham), Furniture, 105 m
- [The Nifty Markets](https://www.chch.live/business/the-nifty-markets-sydenham), Markets, 114 m
- [Renegade Brewing Co](https://www.chch.live/business/renegade-brewing-co-sydenham), Bars & pubs, 117 m
- [Battle Axe Throwing](https://www.chch.live/business/battle-axe-throwing-sydenham), Sports centres, 137 m
- [Global Culture Factory Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/global-culture-factory-shop-sydenham), Clothing, 144 m
- [Every kind of business in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.542304990052195&lon=172.63299114475276)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.542304990052195,172.63299114475276,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Spirits%20Workshop)
- [Reviews on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/The%20Spirits%20Workshop%2011%20Sandyford%20Street%20Sydenham)
- [Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is The Spirits Workshop?**

A bottle store in Sydenham, Christchurch.

**Where is The Spirits Workshop?**

11 Sandyford Street Sydenham, on [Sandyford Street Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/sandyford-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.542304990052195,172.63299114475276,17)

**Is The Spirits Workshop still trading?**

Holds a current off-licence other not otherwise specified on the council’s register, running to 8 Nov 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades.

**How do you contact The Spirits Workshop?**

phone [021 336 416](tel:021336416) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.thespiritsworkshop.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other bottle stores are near The Spirits Workshop?**

[Merchants Liquor Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/business/merchants-liquor-colombo-street-sydenham) (392 m), [The Beer Library](https://www.chch.live/business/the-beer-library-sydenham) (462 m), [Decant Wines](https://www.chch.live/business/decant-wines-sydenham) (464 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/liquor).

**What’s near The Spirits Workshop?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/11-sandyford-street) holds 6 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Sydenham Underpass](https://www.chch.live/business/sydenham-underpass-sydenham) (27 m); the Moorhouse Ave near Orbell St bus stop is 247 m away: route 140; a cycle lane passes within 250 m; nearest park: [Carlyle Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1273-carlyle-reserve) (335 m).

**What stood where The Spirits Workshop is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.542304990052195&lon=172.63299114475276)

## Sources

- 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)
- 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
- New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address
- 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 2026-10-15

---
HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/the-spirits-workshop-sydenham
Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses
Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/liquor
Suburb: https://www.chch.live/sydenham
