A vibrant event fills Bar Franco's modern Italian bar in Christchurch, with guests mingling amidst stylish decor.
A vibrant event fills Bar Franco's modern Italian bar in Christchurch, with guests mingling amidst stylish decor.
Christchurch

Bar Franco

Christchurch

Bar Franco

Christchurch’s Boldest Venue for Private Events, Parties & Italian Feasts Bar Franco is where Christchurch comes to party, dine, and celebrate—Italian style. This is not your stock-standard function venue. It’s where bold flavours, curated cocktails, and unforgettable events are crafted with flair.

Split across two seriously stunning levels inside The Crossing, Bar Franco is Christchurch’s go-to venue for events that leave a lasting impression. From sleek cocktail parties and romantic weddings to headline-making brand launches, milestone birthdays, and high-energy corporate functions—we do it all, and we do it with style. Downstairs, the Spritz & Negroni Bar is pure vibe. Think velvet booths, curated playlists, DJ decks, and standing events for up to 100 guests. It’s the ultimate space to sip, snack, dance, and celebrate well into the night. Upstairs, the dining room is elegant and intimate—ideal for seated dinners, long-table celebrations, and private dining experiences for up to 70 guests. Every corner oozes charm, with room to make it your own. We don’t do basic. Every event at Bar Franco is built from scratch—tailored menus, custom cocktails, themed styling, show-stopping grazing tables, and feasts made to impress. Whether you're launching a product, tying the knot, or throwing the kind of party people talk about for months, we bring serious creativity, flavour, and flawless execution. Add in city-central convenience, nearby parking, and a team obsessed with delivering the best—Bar Franco isn’t just a venue. It’s the start of your best event yet.

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Smiling guests enjoy a vibrant, modern Italian bar experience at Bar Franco in Christchurch, featuring distinctive lighting.
Guests enjoy drinks in the vibrant, modern Italian bar at Bar Franco in Christchurch, featuring distinctive lighting.
A vibrant group of women toast with champagne in the modern Italian Bar Franco in Christchurch.
A vibrant event fills Bar Franco's modern Italian bar in Christchurch, with guests mingling amidst stylish decor.
Bar Franco in Christchurch features a vibrant, retro-inspired Spritz & Negroni Bar with a bright orange counter and extensive bottle display.
The vibrant, retro-Italian bar at Bar Franco in Christchurch, with its curved orange counter and illuminated shelving.
Bar Franco's sophisticated Christchurch dining room boasts modern Italian flair, with blue velvet seating and sunlit sheer drapes.
A vibrant, modern Italian-style bar area at Bar Franco in Christchurch, featuring woven chairs, blue velvet booths, and warm orange lighting.
An inviting modern Italian dining room at Bar Franco in Christchurch, featuring plush velvet booths and warm amber drapes.
Bar Franco's vibrant, modern Italian bar and dining area in Christchurch features eye-catching decor and rattan seating.
The vibrant, retro-inspired bar at Bar Franco in Christchurch, featuring shelves stocked with Campari bottles and a neon sign.
Bar Franco, a vibrant Italian-style bar and dining space in Christchurch, features lush plants and a bold orange counter.
The elegant Italian dining room at Bar Franco in Christchurch, with dark wood, velvet seating, and set tables.
Bar Franco in Christchurch features an elegant modern Italian dining room with set tables and soft drapes.
Bar Franco's vibrant, modern Italian bar in Christchurch, showcasing a textured orange counter and prominent Campari display.
The vibrant, Italian-inspired bar at Bar Franco in Christchurch features an orange, textured counter and rattan stools.
The vibrant, retro-inspired bar at Bar Franco in Christchurch embodies a modern Italian and Mediterranean aesthetic.
A lively booth seating area with a Campari print, reflecting Bar Franco's vibrant modern Italian and retro-chic style in Christchurch.
A vibrant modern Italian bar area at Bar Franco in Christchurch, featuring distinctive pendant lights, plush blue booths, and geometric window screens.
Bar Franco's modern Italian dining area in Christchurch features luxe blue booths, rattan chairs, and decorative circular window screens.
Bar Franco in Christchurch offers a modern Italian dining and bar interior, featuring vibrant pendant lights, blue velvet booths, and decorative window screens.
Vibrant, Italian-inspired Spritz & Negroni bar area at Bar Franco, Christchurch, with a striking orange counter.
Bar Franco in Christchurch features a modern Italian dining room and bar, accented by elegant decor and large windows.

Spaces

Rooms Cocktail Dining Theatre Meeting
Restaurant Level 2 80 70 40 50
Spritz & Negroni Bat Level 1 100 50 60 50

Christchurch’s Boldest Venue for Private Events, Parties & Italian Feasts Bar Franco is where Christchurch comes to party, dine, and celebrate—Italian style. This is not your stock-standard function venue. It’s where bold flavours, curated cocktails, and unforgettable events are crafted with flair.

Split across two seriously stunning levels inside The Crossing, Bar Franco is Christchurch’s go-to venue for events that leave a lasting impression. From sleek cocktail parties and romantic weddings to headline-making brand launches, milestone birthdays, and high-energy corporate functions—we do it all, and we do it with style. Downstairs, the Spritz & Negroni Bar is pure vibe. Think velvet booths, curated playlists, DJ decks, and standing events for up to 100 guests. It’s the ultimate space to sip, snack, dance, and celebrate well into the night. Upstairs, the dining room is elegant and intimate—ideal for seated dinners, long-table celebrations, and private dining experiences for up to 70 guests. Every corner oozes charm, with room to make it your own. We don’t do basic. Every event at Bar Franco is built from scratch—tailored menus, custom cocktails, themed styling, show-stopping grazing tables, and feasts made to impress. Whether you're launching a product, tying the knot, or throwing the kind of party people talk about for months, we bring serious creativity, flavour, and flawless execution. Add in city-central convenience, nearby parking, and a team obsessed with delivering the best—Bar Franco isn’t just a venue. It’s the start of your best event yet.