# Vinyl Cafe, Phillipstown

Vinyl Cafe is a café at 24B Essex Street, Central City, Phillipstown, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Vinyl%20Cafe%2C%2024B%20Essex%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.facebook.com/VinylCafeChristchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Vinyl%20Cafe%2C%2024B%20Essex%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>)

**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: 027 543 1877.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Tuam St near Fitzgerald Ave, route 80) is 172 m away; a cycle lane passes within 209 m; council off-street parking is 396 m away. The address’s own page keeps 5 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, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 24B Essex Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Cafés _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 027 543 1877 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/VinylCafeChristchurch _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Email:** dayle@thecoffeeworkshop.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

While you wait roasting service, serving delicious cafe food and freshly hot baked bread. Open Monday - Friday 7am-3pm

_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:** [24B Essex Street](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/24b-essex-street), 5 reports on file


## The reports nearby
526 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/9066615), [379 Tuam Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/379-tuam-street)
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9066609), [367 Tuam Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/367-tuam-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057012), [78 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/78-fitzgerald-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9056963), [433 Saint Asaph Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/433-saint-asaph-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9056942), [433 Saint Asaph Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/433-saint-asaph-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9056792), [29 Saxon Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/29-saxon-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9039267), [363 Tuam Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/363-tuam-street)
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9006840), [432 Tuam Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/432-tuam-street)
- [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8998964), [2 Raglan Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/2-raglan-street)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8998091), [379 Tuam St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/379-tuam-street)
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8786125), [2 Raglan Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/2-raglan-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8729359), [15 Clothier Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/15-clothier-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Tuam St near Fitzgerald Ave, 172 m (routes 80) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St (Aspire), 210 m (routes 60) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St (Aspire), 224 m (routes 60) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, 209 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Parkable Off-Street, 396 m (14 spaces, 1 mobility) _(Council parking data)_
- [Essex Street](https://www.chch.live/street/phillipstown/essex-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Vinyl%20Cafe%2C%2024B%20Essex%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.533924275211994,172.65213514470213)

## Nearby

- [Idiens Sheetmetal & Roofing](https://www.chch.live/business/idiens-sheetmetal-roofing-phillipstown), Houseware, 59 m
- [Bohemian Bakery](https://www.chch.live/business/bohemian-bakery-phillipstown), Bakeries, 68 m
- [Signtech Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/signtech-christchurch-phillipstown), Signwriters, 73 m
- [Connect](https://www.chch.live/business/connect-christchurch-central-city), Business, 91 m
- [Pure Hifi](https://www.chch.live/business/pure-hifi-christchurch-central-city), Hifi, 101 m
- [Cartridge World](https://www.chch.live/business/cartridge-world-christchurch-central-city), Printer Ink, 107 m
- [Raglan Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1684-raglan-reserve), park, 148 m
- [Worcester Pump Station Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1340-worcester-pump-station-park), park, 350 m
- [Essex Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1488-essex-reserve), park, 439 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 cafés

- [Coffee Embassy](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-embassy-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 161 m
- [Bunrunners](https://www.chch.live/business/bunrunners-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 206 m
- [Food Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/food-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 320 m
- [Coffee on Cashel](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-on-cashel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 396 m
- [Daddy's Dream Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/daddy-s-dream-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 405 m
- [Vivace Espresso Roastery and Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vivace-espresso-roastery-and-cafe-phillipstown), Phillipstown, 433 m
- [The Lotus Heart Vegetarian Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/the-lotus-heart-vegetarian-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 461 m
- [Peaches Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/peaches-cafe-christchurch), Linwood, 498 m
- [Every one in Phillipstown](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-phillipstown)

## Also in Phillipstown

- [Canterbury And Suburban Darts Association](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-and-suburban-darts-association-phillipstown), Clubs, 124 m
- [Auto & Marine Upholstery Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/auto-marine-upholstery-ltd-phillipstown), Upholsterer, 154 m
- [Salt Lane Studios](https://www.chch.live/business/salt-lane-studios-phillipstown), Coworking spaces, 158 m
- [Gary Lee Electrical](https://www.chch.live/business/gary-lee-electrical-phillipstown), Electrical, 175 m
- [Vynco Production](https://www.chch.live/business/vynco-production-phillipstown), Electrical, 185 m
- [The HIRT Lab](https://www.chch.live/business/the-hirt-lab-phillipstown), Gyms & fitness, 186 m
- [Vynco Industries](https://www.chch.live/business/vynco-industries-phillipstown), Electrical, 199 m
- [The Pink Elephant](https://www.chch.live/business/the-pink-elephant-phillipstown), Furniture, 249 m
- [Roses Carpets](https://www.chch.live/business/roses-carpets-phillipstown), Carpet, 256 m
- [Windsor Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/windsor-gallery-phillipstown), Galleries, 289 m
- [Every kind of business in Phillipstown](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.533924275211994&lon=172.65213514470213)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.533924275211994,172.65213514470213,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Vinyl%20Cafe)
- [Phillipstown](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Vinyl Cafe?**

A café in Phillipstown, Christchurch.

**Where is Vinyl Cafe?**

24B Essex Street, Central City, Phillipstown, on [Essex Street](https://www.chch.live/street/phillipstown/essex-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.533924275211994,172.65213514470213,17)

**Is Vinyl Cafe 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 Vinyl Cafe?**

phone [027 543 1877](tel:0275431877) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.facebook.com/VinylCafeChristchurch) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [dayle@thecoffeeworkshop.co.nz](mailto:dayle@thecoffeeworkshop.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other cafés are near Vinyl Cafe?**

[Coffee Embassy](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-embassy-christchurch-central-city) (161 m), [Bunrunners](https://www.chch.live/business/bunrunners-christchurch-central-city) (206 m), [Food Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/food-bar-christchurch-central-city) (320 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe).

**What’s near Vinyl Cafe?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/24b-essex-street) holds 5 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Idiens Sheetmetal & Roofing](https://www.chch.live/business/idiens-sheetmetal-roofing-phillipstown) (59 m); the Tuam St near Fitzgerald Ave bus stop is 172 m away: route 80; a cycle lane passes within 209 m; nearest park: [Raglan Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1684-raglan-reserve) (148 m).

**What stood where Vinyl Cafe is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.533924275211994&lon=172.65213514470213)

## Sources

- 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)
- Record assembled 2026-10-17

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