Earl

Earl is an inner-city bistro on Lichfield Street in central Christchurch, on the edge of Rauora Park. Its food is seasonal and Euro-inspired, designed for sharing, with a focus on wine. A regular Tuesday Pasta Night features a rotating pasta menu, and bookings are advised for it. The room is described as warm.

The venue serves lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday, with lunch à la carte. It is closed to the public on Sunday and Monday but is available for private hire on those days. The website has a Functions section, though it does not publish capacities or packages, so group size and format would need to be confirmed with the venue.

Recognition. Earl was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026, announced on 30 June 2026.

The website does not name the owners or chef, and gives no founding date.