# Opening, and licensed New alcohol licences: a bar, a restaurant, a bottle store. The closest thing the council publishes to a business-openings feed. A licence is not an opening, and this page will not pretend otherwise: the date shown is when the licence takes effect, which can be weeks before a door opens and sometimes belongs to a place that has quietly changed hands. But it is the only dated, public, city-wide signal that somewhere new is coming, and reading a month of it tells you more about where Christchurch is actually growing than any press release. Trading names arrive in shouty capitals and are put back into sentence case here. _Relayed from the source, not verified or endorsed by this site._ ## In force / coming up - [Heavy Rain Warning - Orange](https://alerts.metservice.com/cap/alert?id=2.49.0.0.554.0.severeweather.nz.20261012202725099.4), Buller, Expect 80 to 110 mm of rain, mainly about the ranges. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h expected during Wednesday morning and afternoon. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Minimal., 14 Oct 2026 ## Recent - [Heavy Rain Watch](https://alerts.metservice.com/cap/alert?id=2.49.0.0.554.0.severeweather.nz.20261012202725099.1), Ranges of Westland and Grey Districts north of Mount Cook, also Canterbury High Country within 15 kilometres of the Main Divide, Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate., 13 Oct 2026 - **Bar 185 - (Ex: Social Cafe & Bar)**, 185 Manchester Street Central City, On-licence tavern, 9 Oct 2026 - [Wine in A Glass New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/business/wine-in-a-glass-new-zealand-clifton), 71 Panorama Road Clifton, Off-licence remote sales, 7 Oct 2026 - [Blackwell Trading Post](https://www.chch.live/business/blackwell-trading-post-merivale), 205 Papanui Road Merivale, Off-licence liquor store, 7 Oct 2026 - [the Clubroom Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/the-clubroom-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), 219 Moorhouse Avenue Central City, On-licence other not otherwise specified, 1 Oct 2026 - [Nevis Bluff](https://www.chch.live/business/nevis-bluff-burnside), 2/49 Sir William Pickering Drive Harewood, Off-licence remote sales, 29 Sept 2026 - [Spice Mantra](https://www.chch.live/business/spice-mantra-belfast), 5/812 Main North Road Belfast, On-licence restaurant class 3, 29 Sept 2026 - [Nan Hot Pot Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/nan-hot-pot-christchurch-upper-riccarton), 8 Brake Street Upper Riccarton, On-licence restaurant class 3, 28 Sept 2026 - [the Elmwood Trading Company](https://www.chch.live/business/the-elmwood-trading-company-strowan), 1 Normans Road Papanui, On-licence restaurant class 1, 28 Sept 2026 - [Base Food By Fire](https://www.chch.live/business/base-food-by-fire-sydenham), 2/107 Montreal Street Addington, On-licence caterer, 28 Sept 2026 - [Banbury Park Village](https://www.chch.live/business/banbury-park-village-halswell), 107 Milns Road Halswell, On-licence other not otherwise specified, 25 Sept 2026 - [Sweet Lili'S Cafe and Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/sweet-lili-s-cafe-and-bar-bishopdale), 245 Sawyers Arms Road Bishopdale, On-licence restaurant class 3, 25 Sept 2026 - [Orton Bradley Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/orton-bradley-cafe-christchurch-2), 1 Charteris Bay Road Diamond Harbour, On-licence restaurant class 3, 25 Sept 2026 - [Rendezvous on Barrington](https://www.chch.live/business/rendezvous-on-barrington-spreydon), 250 Barrington Street Spreydon, On-licence tavern, 25 Sept 2026 - [Hoi An House](https://www.chch.live/business/hoi-an-house-halswell), 265 Halswell Road Halswell, On-licence restaurant class 3, 25 Sept 2026 - [the New Zealand Wine Box](https://www.chch.live/business/the-new-zealand-wine-box-ferrymead), 23 Humphreys Drive Ferrymead, Off-licence remote sales, 25 Sept 2026 - [Tillman Wine Merchants](https://www.chch.live/business/tillman-wine-merchants-strowan), 89 St Andrews Square Papanui, Off-licence remote sales, 25 Sept 2026 - [St Lui](https://www.chch.live/business/st-lui-christchurch-central-city), 303 Cashel Street Central City, On-licence restaurant class 2, 22 Sept 2026 - [Uprising](https://www.chch.live/business/uprising-waltham), 199 Ferry Road Phillipstown, On-licence restaurant class 3, 19 Sept 2026 - [the Last Word](https://www.chch.live/business/the-last-word-christchurch-central-city), 31 New Regent Street Central City, On-licence tavern, 17 Sept 2026 - [Reading Cinemas - the Palms](https://www.chch.live/business/reading-cinemas-the-palms-shirley), 18 Marshland Road Shirley, On-licence theatre/cinema, 17 Sept 2026 - [Knight Wine Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/knight-wine-bar-christchurch-central-city), 159 Hereford Street Central City, On-licence tavern, 17 Sept 2026 - [Richard Hadlee Retirement Village](https://www.chch.live/business/richard-hadlee-retirement-village-belfast), 20 Radcliffe Road Belfast, On-licence other not otherwise specified, 17 Sept 2026 - [Marlowe](https://www.chch.live/business/marlowe-christchurch-central-city), 211 High Street Central City, On-licence restaurant class 2, 11 Sept 2026 - **Woolworths Halswell**, 195R Halswell Road Halswell, Off-licence supermarket, 11 Sept 2026 - **Woolworths Belfast**, 755 Main North Road Belfast, Off-licence supermarket, 6 Sept 2026 - [Spicyboys](https://www.chch.live/business/spicyboys-somerfield), 78 Stanbury Avenue Spreydon, Off-licence remote sales, 4 Sept 2026 - [Independent Provedoring Company](https://www.chch.live/business/independent-provedoring-company-lyttelton), 20 Norwich Quay Lyttelton, Off-licence remote sales, 4 Sept 2026 - [Picklepadel](https://www.chch.live/business/picklepadel-addington), 36 Clarence Street South Addington, On-licence other not otherwise specified, 4 Sept 2026 - **Zzan Wigram**, 53 The Runway Hornby, On-licence restaurant class 3, 4 Sept 2026 - [Vesuvio](https://www.chch.live/business/vesuvio-merivale), 2 Papanui Road St Albans, On-licence tavern, 4 Sept 2026 - [Cafe Kudos](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-kudos-middleton), 235 Annex Road Middleton, On-licence restaurant class 3, 4 Sept 2026 - **4 Bars Distillery**, 3/150 Lichfield Street Central City, On-licence tavern, 1 Sept 2026 - **Curry Time**, 284 Main North Road Redwood, On-licence restaurant class 3, 1 Sept 2026 - [Super Liquor Seaside](https://www.chch.live/business/super-liquor-seaside-new-brighton), 13/126 Brighton Mall New Brighton, Off-licence liquor store, 1 Sept 2026 - [Misceo Cafe Bar Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/misceo-cafe-bar-restaurant-bryndwr), 251 Clyde Road Fendalton, On-licence restaurant class 1, 30 Aug 2026 - [Diamond Harbour & Bays Bowling Club](https://www.chch.live/business/diamond-harbour-bays-bowling-club-diamond-harbour), 20A Purau Avenue Diamond Harbour, Club licence class 3, 29 Aug 2026 - [Kustom Car Club](https://www.chch.live/business/kustom-car-club-mcleans-island), 685 McLeans Island Road Harewood, Club licence class 3, 28 Aug 2026 - [Wooden Carriages - the Marborough Flyer](https://www.chch.live/business/wooden-carriages-the-marborough-flyer-parklands), 42 Pohutukawa Crescent Burwood, On-licence conveyance, 27 Aug 2026 - [the Mountaineer/the Whale Train/the Mainlander](https://www.chch.live/business/the-mountaineer-the-whale-train-the-mainlander-parklands), 42 Pohutukawa Crescent Burwood, On-licence conveyance, 27 Aug 2026 - [Garden Hotel & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/garden-hotel-restaurant-shirley), 110 Marshland Road Shirley, On-licence hotel, 25 Aug 2026 - [Old Boys Collegians Cricket Club](https://www.chch.live/business/old-boys-collegians-cricket-club-merivale), 83 Heaton Street Merivale, Club licence class 3, 22 Aug 2026 - [Sakana](https://www.chch.live/business/sakana-shirley), 215 Marshland Road Marshland, On-licence restaurant class 3, 21 Aug 2026 - [Saigon Centre Vietnamese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/saigon-centre-vietnamese-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), 547 Colombo Street Central City, On-licence restaurant class 3, 21 Aug 2026 - **Dux Dine**, 28 Riccarton Road Riccarton, On-licence restaurant class 3, 18 Aug 2026 - [Christchurch Municipal Officers Association](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-municipal-officers-association-christchurch-central-city), 53 Hereford Street Central City, Club licence class 2, 18 Aug 2026 - [the Piano](https://www.chch.live/business/the-piano-christchurch-central-city), 156 Armagh Street Central City, On-licence theatre/cinema, 16 Aug 2026 - [Samairaz Indian Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/samairaz-indian-restaurant-marshland), 41 Raranga Street Marshland, On-licence restaurant class 3, 16 Aug 2026 - [A Rolling Stone](https://www.chch.live/business/a-rolling-stone-christchurch-central-city), 579 Colombo Street Central City, On-licence tavern, 15 Aug 2026 - **Armadillo'S Lyttelton - (Ex: Lyttelton Tavern)**, 23 Dublin Street Lyttelton, On-licence tavern, 14 Aug 2026 - [Flythru Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/flythru-cafe-christchurch-airport), 27 Durey Road Harewood, On-licence restaurant class 3, 12 Aug 2026 - [Uncle Seven'S Claypot Rice](https://www.chch.live/business/uncle-seven-s-claypot-rice-riccarton), 35G Riccarton Road Riccarton, On-licence restaurant class 3, 12 Aug 2026 - [Discover Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/discover-christchurch-christchurch-airport), 30 Durey Road Harewood, Off-licence other not otherwise specified, 12 Aug 2026 - [Bishop Brothers Sports Bar & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/bishop-brothers-sports-bar-restaurant-bishopdale), 119 Farrington Avenue Bishopdale, On-licence tavern, 10 Aug 2026 - [Mexicano'S](https://www.chch.live/business/mexicano-s-christchurch-central-city), 131 Victoria Street Central City, On-licence restaurant class 1, 7 Aug 2026 - [Otto Pizza & Chicken Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/otto-pizza-chicken-bar-ilam), 90 Ilam Road Ilam, On-licence tavern, 7 Aug 2026 - [Anthony Wilding Retirement Village](https://www.chch.live/business/anthony-wilding-retirement-village-aidanfield), 1/5 Corbett Crescent Oaklands, On-licence other not otherwise specified, 6 Aug 2026 - **Maxine'S Palace**, 291 Lincoln Road Addington, On-licence restaurant class 3, 4 Aug 2026 - [Newbee Meadery](https://www.chch.live/business/newbee-meadery-halswell), 1 Fauna Street Halswell, Off-licence remote sales, 4 Aug 2026 - [Chillingworth Road](https://www.chch.live/business/chillingworth-road-redwood), 478 Cranford Street Redwood, On-licence restaurant class 3, 1 Aug 2026 - [China Delight Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/china-delight-restaurant-sockburn), 12 Yaldhurst Road Upper Riccarton, On-licence BYO restaurant, 1 Aug 2026 - [Mona Vale Homestead](https://www.chch.live/business/mona-vale-homestead-riccarton), 40 Mona Vale Avenue Fendalton, On-licence restaurant class 2, 31 Jul 2026 - [Mama San](https://www.chch.live/business/mama-san-strowan), 5A Normans Road Papanui, On-licence restaurant class 3, 26 Jul 2026 - [Station By Maharaja](https://www.chch.live/business/station-by-maharaja-papanui), 1 Restell Street Papanui, On-licence restaurant class 3, 25 Jul 2026 - [Undisturbed Meadery](https://www.chch.live/business/undisturbed-meadery-upper-riccarton), 33A Lochee Road Upper Riccarton, Off-licence remote sales, 23 Jul 2026 - [Gunpowder Indian Restaurant & Bar Prestons](https://www.chch.live/business/gunpowder-indian-restaurant-bar-prestons-marshland), 436 Prestons Road Burwood, On-licence restaurant class 3, 23 Jul 2026 - [Schnitz & Co](https://www.chch.live/business/schnitz-co-christchurch-central-city), 31 Victoria Street Central City, On-licence tavern, 23 Jul 2026 - **Freshchoice Lyttelton**, 17 London Street Lyttelton, Off-licence supermarket, 23 Jul 2026 - [the Bellevue](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bellevue-papanui), 21 Windermere Road Papanui, On-licence other not otherwise specified, 23 Jul 2026 - [Harbour Haze](https://www.chch.live/business/harbour-haze-diamond-harbour), 2I Waipapa Avenue Diamond Harbour, On-licence restaurant class 2, 22 Jul 2026 - [the Swamp Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/the-swamp-tavern-islington), 1/670 Main South Road Islington, On-licence tavern, 22 Jul 2026 - [27seconds](https://www.chch.live/business/27seconds-lyttelton), 34 Exeter Street Lyttelton, Off-licence remote sales, 22 Jul 2026 - [Hornby Working Men'S Club & Msa](https://www.chch.live/business/hornby-working-men-s-club-msa-hornby), 17 Carmen Road Hornby, Off-licence club, 21 Jul 2026 - [Shanghai Bistro and Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/shanghai-bistro-and-bar-riccarton), 105 Riccarton Road Riccarton, On-licence restaurant class 3, 18 Jul 2026 - [Etta Restaurant & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/etta-restaurant-bar-casebrook), 1R Tulett Park Drive Styx, On-licence restaurant class 3, 16 Jul 2026 - [the Bottle O Qeii](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bottle-o-qeii-new-brighton), 5/251 Travis Road North New Brighton, Off-licence liquor store, 14 Jul 2026 - **the Bottle-O Shirley**, 114 Marshland Road Shirley, Off-licence liquor store, 10 Jul 2026 - **Haere-Roa**, 90 Ilam Road Ilam, On-licence function centre, 9 Jul 2026 - [Hells Pizza Wigram](https://www.chch.live/business/hells-pizza-wigram), 67 Skyhawk Road Hornby, On-licence restaurant class 3, 8 Jul 2026 - [Nala Korean Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/nala-korean-restaurant-bishopdale), 6 Bishopdale Court Bishopdale, On-licence restaurant class 3, 8 Jul 2026 - [South Garden Chinese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/south-garden-chinese-restaurant-upper-riccarton), 4 Brake Street Upper Riccarton, On-licence restaurant class 3, 8 Jul 2026 - [Brigittes Sumner](https://www.chch.live/business/brigittes-sumner), 22A Esplanade Sumner, On-licence restaurant class 3, 8 Jul 2026 - [May'S Thai](https://www.chch.live/business/may-s-thai-bryndwr), 289 Wairakei Road Bryndwr, On-licence BYO restaurant, 7 Jul 2026 - **the Brickworks**, 65 Centaurus Road Huntsbury, On-licence tavern, 5 Jul 2026 - **Renegade Brewing Co**, 109 Orbell Street Sydenham, On-licence tavern, 4 Jul 2026 - [Chang Thai Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/chang-thai-restaurant-hornby), 21 Shands Road Hornby, On-licence restaurant class 3, 4 Jul 2026 - **Eleven Eleven - (Ex: the Addington Bar)**, 291 Lincoln Road Addington, On-licence tavern, 4 Jul 2026 - [Clearwater Golf Club](https://www.chch.live/business/clearwater-golf-club-northwood), 1/38 Clearwater Avenue Belfast, Off-licence other not otherwise specified, 4 Jul 2026 - [La Ruby Thai Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/la-ruby-thai-restaurant-ferrymead), 9 Humphreys Drive Ferrymead, On-licence restaurant class 3, 4 Jul 2026 - [Tennis Canterbury](https://www.chch.live/business/tennis-canterbury-christchurch), 111 Woodham Road Avonside, Club licence class 2, 3 Jul 2026 - [Citywide Florist](https://www.chch.live/business/citywide-florist-addington), 2/342 Lincoln Road Addington, Off-licence other not otherwise specified, 3 Jul 2026 - [Pak N Save Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/pak-n-save-riccarton), 133 Riccarton Road Riccarton, Off-licence supermarket, 1 Jul 2026 - [Liquorland Parklands](https://www.chch.live/business/liquorland-parklands), 6 Inwoods Road Parklands, Off-licence liquor store, 1 Jul 2026 - [Kevin Hickman Retirement Village](https://www.chch.live/business/kevin-hickman-retirement-village-broomfield), 25 Steadman Road Riccarton Park, On-licence other not otherwise specified, 1 Jul 2026 - [Canterbury Club](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-club-christchurch-central-city), 129 Cambridge Terrace Central City, On-licence chartered club, 1 Jul 2026 - [Christchurch Club](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-club-christchurch-central-city), 154 Worcester Street Central City, On-licence chartered club, 1 Jul 2026 - [Richmond Workingmen'S Club](https://www.chch.live/business/richmond-workingmen-s-club-richmond), 75 London Street Richmond, On-licence chartered club, 1 Jul 2026 - **Liquorland Riccarton**, 43 Riccarton Road Riccarton, Off-licence liquor store, 30 Jun 2026 - [the Yaldhurst Hotel & the Talbot@Yaldhurst Restaurant & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/the-yaldhurst-hotel-the-talbot-yaldhurst-restaurant-bar-yaldhurst), 15 West Coast Road Yaldhurst, On-licence hotel, 29 Jun 2026 - [Yaldy Bottle Store](https://www.chch.live/business/yaldy-bottle-store-yaldhurst), 15 West Coast Road Yaldhurst, Off-licence tavern, 29 Jun 2026 - [Ginger Cafe & Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/ginger-cafe-eatery-christchurch-central-city), 1/160 Lichfield Street Central City, On-licence restaurant class 2, 29 Jun 2026 - [Mumbaiwala](https://www.chch.live/business/mumbaiwala-christchurch-central-city), 120 Hereford Street Central City, On-licence restaurant class 2, 29 Jun 2026 - [Valentines Buffet Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/valentines-buffet-christchurch-hornby), 7 Chalmers Street Hornby, On-licence restaurant class 1, 28 Jun 2026 - [Jm-House Chinese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/jm-house-chinese-restaurant-marshland), 14/5 Prestons Park Drive Burwood, On-licence restaurant class 3, 26 Jun 2026 - [Silky Otter Hollywood Sumner Cinema](https://www.chch.live/business/silky-otter-hollywood-sumner-cinema-sumner), 30 Marriner Street Sumner, On-licence theatre/cinema, 25 Jun 2026 - [North Beach Beer Garden](https://www.chch.live/business/north-beach-beer-garden-new-brighton), 19 Bowhill Road New Brighton, Off-licence tavern, 25 Jun 2026 - [Cbk Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/business/cbk-ferrymead), 23 Humphreys Drive Ferrymead, On-licence restaurant class 2, 24 Jun 2026 - [Saltwood Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/saltwood-restaurant-ferrymead), 13 Tidal View Ferrymead, On-licence restaurant class 2, 23 Jun 2026 - [Two Thumb Brewing Company](https://www.chch.live/business/two-thumb-brewing-company-sydenham), 380 Colombo Street Sydenham, On-licence tavern, 23 Jun 2026 - [Iceburgg](https://www.chch.live/business/iceburgg-richmond), 325 Stanmore Road Richmond, On-licence restaurant class 3, 23 Jun 2026 - [Liquorland Shirley](https://www.chch.live/business/liquorland-shirley-2), 195 Marshland Road Marshland, Off-licence liquor store, 22 Jun 2026 - [Formaggio'S Restaurant & Pizzeria](https://www.chch.live/business/formaggio-s-restaurant-pizzeria-sydenham), 150 Colombo Street Sydenham, On-licence restaurant class 3, 20 Jun 2026 - [Strawberry Fare](https://www.chch.live/business/strawberry-fare-merivale), 15 Bealey Avenue Merivale, On-licence restaurant class 3, 19 Jun 2026 - [71st Cafe X Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/71st-cafe-x-bar-christchurch-central-city), 73 Victoria Street Central City, On-licence restaurant class 1, 19 Jun 2026 - [Meshino Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/meshino-cafe-saint-albans), 75 Rutland Street St Albans, On-licence restaurant class 2, 19 Jun 2026 - [Southpaw Brewing Company](https://www.chch.live/business/southpaw-brewing-company-new-brighton), 34 Brighton Mall New Brighton, On-licence tavern, 18 Jun 2026 - [Riverside Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/riverside-kitchen-christchurch-central-city), 100 Oxford Terrace Central City, On-licence restaurant class 3, 17 Jun 2026 - **Thirsty Liquor Papanui**, 495 Papanui Road Papanui, Off-licence liquor store, 17 Jun 2026 - [Cranford Ale House](https://www.chch.live/business/cranford-ale-house-saint-albans), 305 Cranford Street St Albans, On-licence tavern, 16 Jun 2026 - [Fresh Choice Fendalton](https://www.chch.live/business/fresh-choice-fendalton-bryndwr), 376 Ilam Road Fendalton, Off-licence supermarket, 16 Jun 2026 - [Pink Lady Rooftop](https://www.chch.live/business/pink-lady-rooftop-christchurch-central-city), 159 Manchester Street Central City, On-licence tavern, 15 Jun 2026 - [Hayez Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/hayez-restaurant-mairehau), 9/57 Warrington Street St Albans, On-licence restaurant class 3, 15 Jun 2026 - [Liquorland Cranford](https://www.chch.live/business/liquorland-cranford-saint-albans), 153 Cranford Street St Albans, Off-licence liquor store, 14 Jun 2026 - [Sampan House](https://www.chch.live/business/sampan-house-christchurch-central-city), 172 Gloucester Street Central City, On-licence restaurant class 3, 14 Jun 2026 - [Lumiere Cinemas](https://www.chch.live/business/lumiere-cinemas-christchurch-central-city), 2 Worcester Street Central City, On-licence theatre/cinema, 14 Jun 2026 - [Sumner Sports Pavilion](https://www.chch.live/business/sumner-sports-pavilion-sumner), 25 Campbell Street Sumner, Club licence class 2, 12 Jun 2026 - [Fable Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/fable-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), 1A/166 Gloucester Street Central City, On-licence hotel, 10 Jun 2026 - [5th Street](https://www.chch.live/business/5th-street-sydenham), 5 Elgin Street Sydenham, On-licence restaurant class 2, 6 Jun 2026 - **Indian Springs Eatery**, 2 Troup Drive Addington, On-licence restaurant class 3, 6 Jun 2026 - [Good Vibes](https://www.chch.live/business/good-vibes-fendalton), 205 Fendalton Road Fendalton, On-licence restaurant class 3, 6 Jun 2026 - [Maimura Japanese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/maimura-japanese-restaurant-wigram), 135 Corsair Drive Hornby, On-licence restaurant class 3, 6 Jun 2026 - **Game Over Christchurch**, 211 Blenheim Road Middleton, On-licence restaurant class 3, 6 Jun 2026 - **Texas Bar and Grill**, 120 Hereford Street Central City, On-licence restaurant class 2, 6 Jun 2026 - [Joe'S Garage Cranford Street](https://www.chch.live/business/joe-s-garage-cranford-street-redwood), 478 Cranford Street Redwood, On-licence restaurant class 3, 5 Jun 2026 - [Tails Cocktail Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/tails-cocktail-bar-sydenham), 357 Colombo Street Sydenham, On-licence tavern, 4 Jun 2026 - [Clubpickle](https://www.chch.live/business/clubpickle-sydenham), 144 Carlyle Street Sydenham, On-licence restaurant class 3, 3 Jun 2026 - **Sudima Christchurch City**, 376 Montreal Street Central City, On-licence hotel, 1 Jun 2026 - [Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport](https://www.chch.live/business/sudima-hotel-christchurch-airport), 550 Memorial Avenue Harewood, On-licence hotel, 1 Jun 2026 - [Moveable Feasts](https://www.chch.live/business/moveable-feasts-mairehau), 29 Crosby Street St Albans, On-licence caterer, 29 May 2026 - **Smash Palace - Off**, 174 High Street Central City, Off-licence tavern, 26 May 2026 - **Boulder Co**, 179 Blenheim Road Middleton, On-licence restaurant class 3, 23 May 2026 - **Zone Bowling Garden City**, 15 Iversen Terrace Waltham, On-licence other not otherwise specified, 23 May 2026 - **Colony**, 71 Lichfield Street Central City, Off-licence other not otherwise specified, 23 May 2026 - [Sydenham Underpass](https://www.chch.live/business/sydenham-underpass-sydenham), 113 Durham Street South Sydenham, On-licence function centre, 22 May 2026 - [Xolo](https://www.chch.live/business/xolo-christchurch-central-city), 20 Welles Street Central City, On-licence restaurant class 3, 22 May 2026 ## Questions, answered briefly **What does this page list?** New alcohol licences: a bar, a restaurant, a bottle store. The closest thing the council publishes to a business-openings feed. **Where does this feed come from?** [Christchurch City Council, Regulatory](https://opendata-christchurchcity.hub.arcgis.com/): read live, newest first. **How fresh is it?** The stream re-asks the source every minute while the page is open; the rows a crawler reads are the last bake, refreshed daily. --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/licences Source: [Christchurch City Council, Regulatory](https://opendata-christchurchcity.hub.arcgis.com/) Feed: https://www.chch.live/api/happening?kinds=licence