EmpireSydenham, Christchurch
Empire – Pub food and drinks
Empire – Pub food and drinks
Empire – Pub food and drinks
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Bar · Sydenham

Empire

172 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011

Opening hours

Right now in Christchurch8:50 am
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172 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011

About

About Empire

Empire brings pub food and drinks to 172 St Asaph Street in Sydenham, Sydenham, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Christchurch. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at pub food and drinks venues like this, favourites such as sharing platter and pub burger are usually on the menu. With 151 pub & bar dining options across Christchurch, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Opening hours for Empire have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many bars in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

For budgeting, bars of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Sydenham easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
Bar SnacksWedges

With sour cream and sweet chilli

$12–16

Bar SnacksSharing platter

Wings, fries, onion rings and dips

$35–48

Pub ClassicsPub burger

Beef, bacon, cheese and fries

$25–30

Pub ClassicsSteak and chips

250g sirloin with pepper sauce

$32–40

Pub ClassicsBeer-battered fish and chips

With salad and tartare

$26–32

Bar SnacksNachos

Beef or beans

$17–22

Plan your visit

When is Empire busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical 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 6 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Empire

Where is Empire?

Empire is at 172 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011, about 600 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Empire's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Empire 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 Empire?

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.

What other restaurants are near Empire?

The closest is Cafe Valentino (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Empire

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

Map of Sydenham
Cafe Valentino – Italian food 20 m
Italian

Cafe Valentino

168 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Besse – Restaurant food 30 m
Restaurant

Besse

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Engineers – Bar food 40 m
Bar

Engineers

178 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Ceylon Kitchen 50 m
Takeaway

Ceylon Kitchen

St Asaph Street, Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
D&N Souvlaki – Greek food 60 m
Greek

D&N Souvlaki

593 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Shree Jagannath – Vegan food 100 m
Vegan

Shree Jagannath

shop 2 /574 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch

Other pub & bar dining places nearby

Pub & Bar Dining in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
EngineersSydenham–40 m
A Rolling StoneSydenham–50 m
Salut SalutSydenham170 m
Mish MashSydenham–300 m
Canterbury Brewers CollectiveSydenham–330 m
Celine'sSydenham–340 m