The DarkroomWaltham, Christchurch
The Darkroom – Pub food and drinks
The Darkroom – Pub food and drinks
The Darkroom – Pub food and drinks
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Bar · Waltham

The Darkroom

Waltham, Christchurch

Opening hours

Right now in Christchurch9:51 am
Hours not confirmed

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

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About

About The Darkroom

If you are looking for a bar in Waltham, Christchurch, The Darkroom at the Waltham area is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Christchurch, within walking distance of the centre.

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

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

For budgeting, bars of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). 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
Bar SnacksWedges

With sour cream and sweet chilli

$12–16

Pub ClassicsBeer-battered fish and chips

With salad and tartare

$26–32

Bar SnacksSharing platter

Wings, fries, onion rings and dips

$35–48

Pub ClassicsBeef and Guinness pie

With mash and peas

$26–31

KidsFish and chips (kids)

With tomato sauce

$12–15

Bar SnacksChicken wings

Buffalo hot sauce

$15–20

Plan your visit

When is The Darkroom 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 8 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Darkroom

Where is The Darkroom?

The Darkroom is at Waltham, Christchurch, about 1.1 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 Darkroom'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 Darkroom 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 Darkroom?

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 The Darkroom?

The closest is Pizza Trap (50 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Darkroom

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

Map of Waltham
Pizza Trap – Pizza food 50 m
Pizza

Pizza Trap

371 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central
Waltham, Christchurch
The Lotus Heart 50 m
Restaurant

The Lotus Heart

363 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central
Waltham, Christchurch
Scoundrel 80 m
Restaurant

Scoundrel

Waltham
Waltham, Christchurch
Bunrunners – Cafe food 230 m
Cafe

Bunrunners

87c Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch Central
Phillipstown, Christchurch
Good Habit – Cafe food 230 m
Cafe

Good Habit

319 Saint Asaph Street, Waltham
Waltham, Christchurch
Galaxy Arcade – Bar food 240 m
Bar

Galaxy Arcade

204 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch Central
Waltham, Christchurch
Purple Weka – Restaurant food 250 m
Restaurant

Purple Weka

Waltham
Waltham, Christchurch

Other pub & bar dining places nearby

Pub & Bar Dining in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
Galaxy ArcadeWaltham–240 m
Robbie's Sports Bar and Restaurant - Lichfield CourtyardSydenham–540 m
The EmbankmentCharleston–550 m
Dux CentralSydenham570 m
The Poplar Social ClubSydenham–570 m
Retropolitan Social ClubSydenham600 m