Christchurch
restaurantChristchurch Central

Rambler

Listed
96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch CentralWebsite+64 22 182 4296
About

About Rambler

Rambler is a bar and restaurant on the ground floor of Drifter, a design-led hotel-hostel hybrid at 96 Lichfield Street in central Christchurch. It occupies the former Wellington Woollen Manufacturing Company Building, a 1919 heritage building, with original features preserved.

Food and drink

Rambler serves coffee and pastries from opening, then Mediterranean-inspired snacks and sharing plates from 11.30am until late. The drinks list emphasises New Zealand beer and wine plus house cocktails. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free-friendly options are noted.

Features

  • An L-shaped bar with lounge seating
  • A DJ booth with disco ball lighting, with live music and DJs on regular evenings
  • A courtyard
  • Free WiFi

Events

The venue lists two event spaces, The Glasshouse and The Social Club. Capacities and pricing were not available in the sources reviewed, so organisers should enquire directly (phone 022 182 4296).

Hours

Published hours are 7am to 10pm Monday to Thursday and Sunday, 7am to 11.30pm Friday, and 7am to midnight Saturday. Hours may change.

Sources: neatplaces.co.nz. Researched and written from public sources · 07 Oct 2026.

Capacity

Spaces

1 space

Dining & Functions

restaurant
Listed
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Theatre
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Classroom
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Banquet
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Cabaret
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Cocktail
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Boardroom
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U-Shape
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Hollow Square

Details

Contact

Address
96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central