# The Square Restaurant & Bar - The Novotel, Christchurch Central City The Square Restaurant & Bar - The Novotel is a restaurant at 50 Cathedral Square, Central City, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 372 2111. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Located in Cathedral Square Christchurch, Novotel Christchurch Hotel combines modern amenities with a convenient Christchurch CBD location”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Colombo St, route 8) is 184 m away; a cycle lane passes within 172 m; council off-street parking is 25 m away. The address’s own page keeps 54 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## From its website and public pages - [Email](), h6592@accor.com _Source: Its own website, read 28 Oct 2026._ ## Reviews [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Square%20Restaurant%20%26%20Bar%20-%20The%20Novotel%2C%2050%20Cathedral%20Square%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch), its rating and reviews live there. ## What the record holds - **Address:** 50 Cathedral Square, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 372 2111 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Website:** http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-6592-novotel-christchurch-cathedral-square/restaurant.shtml _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** h6592@accor.com _(Its own website)_ - **Wheelchair:** Wheelchair accessible, its own website _(Its own website)_ - **Services:** Wi-Fi, Air conditioning, Parking _(Its own website)_ ## How the council’s directory described it The Novotel has an entire level devoted to wining and dining including an a la carte restaurant overlooking Cathedral Square. Serving fresh, local produce with a kiwiana flare, in a modern and charming atmosphere, the Square Restaurant offers semi-formal dining in contemporary surroundings. Then stop by the inviting lounge bar for after work meetings and casual drinks. Open 7 days, 6am-10pm _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:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [50 Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/50-cathedral-square), 54 reports on file ## The reports nearby 6,333 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9200600), [215 Oxford Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/215-oxford-terrace) - [Tram Shelter Issue](https://www.chch.live/report/9199365), [47 Cathedral Sq, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/47-cathedral-sq) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9199084), [53 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/53-cathedral-square) - [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9188565), [2 Cathedral Sq, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-cathedral-sq) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9177050), [147 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/147-hereford-street) - [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) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9174361), [103 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/103-worcester-street) - [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 fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128193), [147 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/147-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128192), [147 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/147-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128182), [151 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/151-hereford-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 184 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 189 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 192 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 172 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Inpark Cathedral car park, 25 m (34 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cathedral-square), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Square%20Restaurant%20%26%20Bar%20-%20The%20Novotel%2C%2050%20Cathedral%20Square%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.530348977766465,172.63747581557394) ## Nearby - [Novotel](https://www.chch.live/business/novotel-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 14 m - [Foundation Cafe & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/foundation-cafe-bar-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 21 m - [Lucky Ninja Food truck](https://www.chch.live/business/lucky-ninja-food-truck-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 55 m - [Opening Soon: Holiday Inn Express](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-holiday-inn-express-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 59 m - [Imagination Station](https://www.chch.live/business/imagination-station-christchurch-central-city), Business, 62 m - [Foundation Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/foundation-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 68 m - [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square), Botanic, 63 m - [Godley Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1084-godley-statue-reserve), Botanic, 148 m - [The Stewart Plaza](https://www.chch.live/park/1566-the-stewart-plaza), park, 232 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._ - [Turanga Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-56), Library, 33 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [Edizi](https://www.chch.live/business/edizi-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 83 m - [Pacifica Kava Lounge](https://www.chch.live/business/pacifica-kava-lounge-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 97 m - [gumP-tion Restaurant & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/gump-tion-restaurant-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 102 m - [The Cosmopolitan](https://www.chch.live/business/the-cosmopolitan-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 103 m - [Tramway Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/tramway-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 105 m - [Francesca's Italian Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/francesca-s-italian-kitchen-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 106 m - [Chong's](https://www.chch.live/business/chong-s-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 108 m - [Swiss Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/swiss-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 115 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Christchurch Tramway](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-tramway-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 72 m - [Tūranga Central Library](https://www.chch.live/business/turanga-central-library-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 75 m - [Booking Station](https://www.chch.live/business/booking-station-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 88 m - [New City Tourist Bazaar](https://www.chch.live/business/new-city-tourist-bazaar-christchurch-central-city), Markets, 88 m - [O.G.B Bar & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/o-g-b-bar-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 100 m - [OGB Bar & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/ogb-bar-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 100 m - [The Parlour](https://www.chch.live/business/the-parlour-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 101 m - [Grand Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/grand-tour-christchurch-central-city), Business, 102 m - [Cathedral Junction Barbers](https://www.chch.live/business/cathedral-junction-barbers-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 103 m - [CST - Christchurch Sightseeing Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/cst-christchurch-sightseeing-tours-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 103 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=-43.530348977766465&lon=172.63747581557394) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.530348977766465,172.63747581557394,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Square%20Restaurant%20%26%20Bar%20-%20The%20Novotel) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is The Square Restaurant & Bar - The Novotel?** A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is The Square Restaurant & Bar - The Novotel?** 50 Cathedral Square, Central City, on [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cathedral-square). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.530348977766465,172.63747581557394,17) **Is The Square Restaurant & Bar - The Novotel still trading?** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. **How do you contact The Square Restaurant & Bar - The Novotel?** phone [03 372 2111](tel:033722111) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-6592-novotel-christchurch-cathedral-square/restaurant.shtml) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [h6592@accor.com](mailto:h6592@accor.com) (its own website). **What other restaurants are near The Square Restaurant & Bar - The Novotel?** [Edizi](https://www.chch.live/business/edizi-christchurch-central-city) (83 m), [Pacifica Kava Lounge](https://www.chch.live/business/pacifica-kava-lounge-christchurch-central-city) (97 m), [gumP-tion Restaurant & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/gump-tion-restaurant-bar-christchurch-central-city) (102 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near The Square Restaurant & Bar - The Novotel?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/50-cathedral-square) holds 54 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Novotel](https://www.chch.live/business/novotel-christchurch-central-city) (14 m); the Hereford St near Colombo St bus stop is 184 m away: route 8; a cycle lane passes within 172 m; nearest park: [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square) (63 m). **What stood where The Square Restaurant & Bar - The Novotel is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.530348977766465&lon=172.63747581557394) ## 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: - 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 - Record assembled 2026-11-01 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); council and ECan data under CC BY 4.0; Wikidata CC0. Something wrong? 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