The RockpoolSydenham, Christchurch
The Rockpool – Pub food and drinks
The Rockpool – Pub food and drinks
The Rockpool – Pub food and drinks
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Bar · Sydenham

The Rockpool

85 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011 Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for The Rockpool
Monday8 am – 10 pm
Tuesday8 am – 10 pm
Wednesday8 am – 10 pm
Thursday8 am – 10 pm
Friday8 am – 10 pm
Saturday8 am – midnight
Sunday8 am – midnight

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 374 9461 to check.

85 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011

About

About The Rockpool

Found at 85 Hereford Street in Sydenham, The Rockpool is a bar that has become part of the Sydenham dining scene. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Diners come here for pub food and drinks. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as steak and chips. It is one of 151 pub & bar dining venues we list in Christchurch.

You can visit any day of the week – The Rockpool opens daily. The earliest start is 8 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is midnight on Saturdays. Late-night diners are catered for on Saturday and Sunday. In total it trades for about 102 hours each week.

Good to know: outdoor seating. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a bar like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of bar with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Pub ClassicsSteak and chips

250g sirloin with pepper sauce

$32–40

Bar SnacksGarlic bread

Pub favourite

$8–11

KidsFish and chips (kids)

With tomato sauce

$12–15

Sunday RoastRoast of the day

Meat, roast vegetables and gravy

$26–34

Bar SnacksChicken wings

Buffalo hot sauce

$15–20

On TapHouse wine

Glass

$11–15

Plan your visit

When is The Rockpool busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at bars in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Rockpool

Where is The Rockpool?

The Rockpool is at 85 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011, about 200 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Rockpool's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 8 am – 10 pm; Tuesday 8 am – 10 pm; Wednesday 8 am – 10 pm; Thursday 8 am – 10 pm; Friday 8 am – 10 pm; Saturday 8 am – midnight; Sunday 8 am – midnight. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Rockpool open on weekends?

Yes – The Rockpool is open on both Saturday (8 am – midnight) and Sunday (8 am – midnight).

What kind of food does The Rockpool serve?

Pub food and drinks. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of bar.

How much does it cost to eat at The Rockpool?

As an estimate, a meal at a bar like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact The Rockpool?

You can call +64 3 374 9461. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Rockpool?

The closest is Micky Finn's Irish Pub (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Rockpool

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Sydenham
Therapy – Cafe food 40 m
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Original Sin 50 m
Restaurant

Original Sin

Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central
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Kong – Bar food 50 m
Bar

Kong

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Other pub & bar dining places nearby

Pub & Bar Dining in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
Micky Finn's Irish PubSydenham–10 m
Mr Brightside Rooftop BarSydenham50 m
KongSydenham–50 m
Fat Eddie'sSydenham60 m
The Little FiddleSydenham80 m
The Craft EmbassySydenham90 m