The CraicRiccarton Central, Christchurch
The Craic – Pub food and drinks
The Craic – Pub food and drinks
The Craic – Pub food and drinks
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Pub · Riccarton Central

The Craic

Riccarton Central, Christchurch

Opening hours

Right now in Christchurch6:23 pm
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for The Craic. Many pubs in Christchurch open for lunch through to late evening, but please check before you go.

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Riccarton Central, Christchurch

About

About The Craic

Found at the Riccarton Central area, The Craic is a pub that has become part of the Riccarton Central dining scene. From the Christchurch city centre it is roughly 2.7 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

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

We have not yet verified the trading hours for The Craic. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a pub like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Riccarton Central easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
On TapHouse wine

Glass

$11–15

KidsChicken nuggets and fries

Kids size

$12–15

Pub ClassicsBangers and mash

Pork sausages with onion gravy

$24–29

Bar SnacksGarlic bread

Pub favourite

$8–11

On TapLocal craft beer

Pint

$12–15

Bar SnacksWedges

With sour cream and sweet chilli

$12–16

Plan your visit

When is The Craic busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 8 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Craic

Where is The Craic?

The Craic is at Riccarton Central, Christchurch, about 2.7 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Craic's opening hours?

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

What kind of food does The Craic serve?

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

How much does it cost to eat at The Craic?

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

What other restaurants are near The Craic?

The closest is Dimitris (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Craic

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

Map of Riccarton Central
Dimitris – Greek food 10 m
Greek

Dimitris

86 Riccarton Road, Riccarton Central
Riccarton Central, Christchurch
Mykonos – Greek food 10 m
Greek

Mykonos

Riccarton Central
Riccarton Central, Christchurch
Theo's Fisheries – Takeaway food 20 m
Takeaway

Theo's Fisheries

82 Riccarton Road, Riccarton Central
Riccarton Central, Christchurch
China Wok – Chinese food 50 m
Chinese

China Wok

Riccarton Central
Riccarton Central, Christchurch

Other pub & bar dining places nearby

Pub & Bar Dining in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
The FoxRiccarton Central190 m
Volstead Trading CompanyRiccarton Central–380 m
BurjRiccarton East–560 m
Wilson's Sports BarRiccarton East–570 m
The Running Bull Bar and GrillRiccarton–740 m
Punky BrewsterRiccarton South960 m