# The Victoria, Christchurch Central City

The Victoria is a bar or pub in Christchurch Central City.

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

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap.

## About, in one paragraph

The Victoria is a bar or pub in Christchurch Central City. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Kilmore Street Town Hall, route 1, route 29, route 95) is 267 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking (201 spaces) is 88 m away.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Kind:** Bars & pubs _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Food registration:** reg CCC003361/2, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 21 May 2027 _(MPI food register)_

## The ground it stands on

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

- **District Plan zone:** Transport _(District Plan)_
- **Heritage item:** Commercial Building and Setting, Former Cook and Ross (Heritage NZ category 2), highly significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_


## The reports nearby
5,486 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9143337), [85 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/85-armagh-street)
- [Tramway General](https://www.chch.live/report/9141447), 55–71 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, 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 fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127954), [277 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/277-manchester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127953), [277 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/277-manchester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127937), Curbside Of Urbanz Backpackers 273 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127936), Curbside Of Urbanz Backpackers 273 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9124453), [66 Chester Street West, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/66-chester-street-west)
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9118081), [129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/129-gloucester-street)
- [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9118039), [129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/129-gloucester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9104451), [180 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/180-armagh-street)
- [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9091986), [162 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/162-gloucester-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Kilmore Street Town Hall, 267 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Kilmore St near Manchester St, 281 m (routes 1, 27, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 345 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Mainland Parking off-street parking, 88 m (201 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Victoria%2C%20Christchurch%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5288549,172.6363915)

## Nearby

- [Victoria Free House](https://www.chch.live/business/victoria-free-house-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 5 m
- [Market Place Restaurant and Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/market-place-restaurant-and-bar-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 33 m
- [Social Wine Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/social-wine-bar-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 33 m
- [Cafe 1851](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-1851-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 36 m
- [Crowne Plaza Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/crowne-plaza-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 52 m
- [Ice Cream Charlie](https://www.chch.live/business/ice-cream-charlie-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 82 m
- [Victoria Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1066-victoria-square), Botanic, 107 m
- [Canterbury Provincial Council Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1068-canterbury-provincial-council-reserve), Botanic, 176 m
- [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda), Botanic, 225 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, 156 m

## The nearest other bars & pubs

- [Victoria Free House](https://www.chch.live/business/victoria-free-house-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 5 m
- [Social Wine Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/social-wine-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 33 m
- [The Last Word](https://www.chch.live/business/the-last-word-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 178 m
- [Wilko](https://www.chch.live/business/wilko-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 200 m
- [Gin Gin](https://www.chch.live/business/gin-gin-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 214 m
- [O.G.B Bar & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/o-g-b-bar-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 288 m
- [OGB Bar & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/ogb-bar-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 288 m
- [The Parlour](https://www.chch.live/business/the-parlour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 289 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Te PAE Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/te-pae-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 84 m
- [The Court Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-court-theatre-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 92 m
- [Te Pae Convention Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/te-pae-convention-centre-christchurch-central-city), Business, 111 m
- [Foundation Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/foundation-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 129 m
- [Waka on Avon](https://www.chch.live/business/waka-on-avon-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 130 m
- [Imagination Station](https://www.chch.live/business/imagination-station-christchurch-central-city), Business, 146 m
- [Ko Tāne](https://www.chch.live/business/ko-tane-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 155 m
- [The Piano](https://www.chch.live/business/the-piano-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 155 m
- [Opening Soon: Holiday Inn Express](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-holiday-inn-express-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 157 m
- [Isaac Theatre Royal](https://www.chch.live/business/isaac-theatre-royal-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 173 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=-43.5288549&lon=172.6363915)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5288549,172.6363915,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Victoria)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11413729972), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is The Victoria?**

A bar or pub in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is The Victoria?**

Somewhere in Christchurch Central City, the record holds no street address. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5288549,172.6363915,17)

**Is The Victoria still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap.

**What other bars & pubs are near The Victoria?**

[Victoria Free House](https://www.chch.live/business/victoria-free-house-christchurch-central-city) (5 m), [Social Wine Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/social-wine-bar-christchurch-central-city) (33 m), [The Last Word](https://www.chch.live/business/the-last-word-christchurch-central-city) (178 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/bar).

**What’s near The Victoria?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Victoria Free House](https://www.chch.live/business/victoria-free-house-christchurch-central-city) (5 m); the Kilmore Street Town Hall bus stop is 267 m away: routes 1, 29, 95; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Victoria Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1066-victoria-square) (107 m).

**What stood where The Victoria is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5288549&lon=172.6363915)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- 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 2026-10-23

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