# The Tearooms At Ballantynes, Christchurch Central City The Tearooms At Ballantynes is a café at Lower Ground Floor in Ballantynes Department Store, City Mall, Christchurch Central City. [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. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Well renowned for its quality merchandise and exceptional service, Ballantynes is your luxury department store for designer fashion, beauty and homewares”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), route 3, route 8, route 80) is 138 m away; a quiet street passes within 43 m; council off-street parking (741 spaces) is 106 m away. 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._ ## Reviews [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Tearooms%20At%20Ballantynes%2C%20Lower%20Ground%20Floor%20in%20Ballantynes%20Department%20Store%2C%20City%20Mall%2C%20Christchurch), its rating and reviews live there. ## Getting there - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), 138 m (routes 3, 8, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform B), 174 m (routes 1, 7, 8, 27, 44, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 184 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Quiet street, 43 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Lichfield Street car park building, 106 m (741 spaces, 26 mobility, 10 EV) _(Council parking data)_ - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Tearooms%20At%20Ballantynes%2C%20Lower%20Ground%20Floor%20in%20Ballantynes%20Department%20Store%2C%20City%20Mall%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.533246402975315,172.63608643219632) ## Nearby - [Kin - Ballantynes](https://www.chch.live/business/kin-ballantynes-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 10 m - [Bank of New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/business/bank-of-new-zealand-christchurch-central-city), Banks, 26 m - [Moochi](https://www.chch.live/business/moochi-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 30 m - [OmniTech](https://www.chch.live/business/omnitech-christchurch-central-city), Business, 31 m - [Closed - Ello Cafe & Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/closed-ello-cafe-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 34 m - [Kin Bistro, Kin Wine Bar & Tearooms](https://www.chch.live/business/kin-bistro-kin-wine-bar-tearooms-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 36 m - [The Stewart Plaza](https://www.chch.live/park/1566-the-stewart-plaza), park, 115 m - [City Mall](https://www.chch.live/park/1278-city-mall), park, 122 m - [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles), park, 127 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, 98 m ## The nearest other cafés - [Kin - Ballantynes](https://www.chch.live/business/kin-ballantynes-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 10 m - [Closed - Ello Cafe & Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/closed-ello-cafe-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 34 m - [The Barkery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-barkery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 37 m - [Sweet Soul Patisserie](https://www.chch.live/business/sweet-soul-patisserie-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 41 m - [Majestic Tea Bar - BNZ Centre at Five Lanes](https://www.chch.live/business/majestic-tea-bar-bnz-centre-at-five-lanes-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 65 m - [Fika](https://www.chch.live/business/fika-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 66 m - [The Milk Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/the-milk-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 83 m - [Black and White Coffee Cartel](https://www.chch.live/business/black-and-white-coffee-cartel-christchurch-central-city-2), Christchurch Central City, 99 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [The Pantry](https://www.chch.live/business/the-pantry-christchurch-central-city-2), Business, 36 m - [Nespresso](https://www.chch.live/business/nespresso-christchurch-central-city), Coffee roasters, 37 m - [Ballantynes](https://www.chch.live/business/ballantynes-christchurch-central-city), Department stores, 38 m - [Kathmandu](https://www.chch.live/business/kathmandu-christchurch-central-city), Outdoor gear, 39 m - [NZ Post Cashel Street](https://www.chch.live/business/nz-post-cashel-street-christchurch-central-city), Post offices, 39 m - [Unichem](https://www.chch.live/business/unichem-christchurch-central-city), Pharmacies, 48 m - [Mi Piaci](https://www.chch.live/business/mi-piaci-christchurch-central-city), Shoes, 50 m - [Guthrey Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/guthrey-centre-christchurch-central-city), Malls, 51 m - [Spark](https://www.chch.live/business/spark-christchurch-central-city), Phone shops, 51 m - [Vivo](https://www.chch.live/business/vivo-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 52 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## What the record holds - **Address:** Lower Ground Floor in Ballantynes Department Store, City Mall _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Cafés _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://www.ballantynes.com/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ ## How the council’s directory described it The Tearooms offers cabinet food including fresh muffins, scones, friands, slices, sandwiches and rolls along with menu items that include gourmet toasted sandwiches, paninis, breakfasts and fresh Soup of the Day, all prepared on-site. Moderate wheelchair access Open Monday - Friday 9am-4pm & Saturday - Sunday 10am-4pm _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)_ - **Consent CRC203618:** Water Take/Use, held by J Ballantyne and Company Limited, to 23 Jan 2040, 21 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll ## The reports nearby 6,096 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/9206604), [75 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/75-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9206570), [136 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/136-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9206569), [136 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/136-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9206476), [88 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/88-cambridge-terrace) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9206465), [88 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/88-cambridge-terrace) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9206456), [96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/96-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9206321), Park of Remembrance 100 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9205467), [101 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/101-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9199092), [95 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/95-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9199091), [75 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/75-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9190858), [96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/96-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9189589), [680 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/680-colombo-street) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.533246402975315&lon=172.63608643219632) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.533246402975315,172.63608643219632,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Tearooms%20At%20Ballantynes) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is The Tearooms At Ballantynes?** A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is The Tearooms At Ballantynes?** Lower Ground Floor in Ballantynes Department Store, City Mall, Christchurch Central City. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.533246402975315,172.63608643219632,17) **Is The Tearooms At Ballantynes 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 Tearooms At Ballantynes?** its [website](http://www.ballantynes.com/) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other cafés are near The Tearooms At Ballantynes?** [Kin - Ballantynes](https://www.chch.live/business/kin-ballantynes-christchurch-central-city) (10 m), [Closed - Ello Cafe & Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/closed-ello-cafe-eatery-christchurch-central-city) (34 m), [The Barkery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-barkery-christchurch-central-city) (37 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe). **What’s near The Tearooms At Ballantynes?** 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Kin - Ballantynes](https://www.chch.live/business/kin-ballantynes-christchurch-central-city) (10 m); the Bus Interchange (Intercity stop) bus stop is 138 m away: routes 3, 8, 80; a quiet street passes within 43 m; nearest park: [The Stewart Plaza](https://www.chch.live/park/1566-the-stewart-plaza) (115 m). **What stood where The Tearooms At Ballantynes is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.533246402975315&lon=172.63608643219632) ## 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 active resource consents, recorded where the consented activity happens (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 2026-11-02 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); council and ECan data under CC BY 4.0; Wikidata CC0. Something wrong? 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