Casa Publica, a South American-inspired bar in Christchurch, features an inviting indoor dining space with a fireplace and bar stools.
Christchurch

Casa Publica

Christchurch

Casa Publica

Where Christchurch’s most spirited venue meets polished event hosting.

Casa Publica combines the sophistication of old-world Latin America with modern hospitality, offering a truly distinctive setting for corporate events, team gatherings, and private celebrations. Located in the heart of Christchurch, Casa Publica delivers an experience that’s as memorable as it is effortless.

With flexible spaces — from the refined intimacy of The Colombian Lounge, to the larger Hugo's Rum Lounge — Casa Publica caters to groups of all sizes and styles. Bespoke menus, premium packages, and seamless service ensure every detail is covered, allowing you to focus on your guests and your goals.

If you’re looking to elevate your next event with flavour, flair, and professionalism, Casa Publica is ready to welcome you.

Gallery

An old-world Latin American-inspired bar interior at Casa Publica, Christchurch, displaying its vast rum collection.
Casa Publica in Christchurch's moody, South American-inspired rum bar features hanging glasses and a prominent "1905 Rum Bar" mirror.
An intimate, moody dining room with South American and Prohibition-era style at Casa Publica, Christchurch.
A moody, South American-inspired private dining booth at Casa Publica, Christchurch, featuring plush seating and a chandelier.
Casa Publica, Christchurch, offers a moody, South American-inspired dining area with warm lighting, wooden walls, and vintage art.
A long wooden table with tasting glasses and leather chairs in Casa Publica Christchurch's sophisticated, South American-inspired private dining space.
An intimate live music performance by a guitarist at the South American-inspired Casa Publica in Christchurch.
Casa Publica in Christchurch features a moody, prohibition-era South American-inspired private dining room with a long table set for guests.
A South American-inspired outdoor bar seating area at Casa Publica, Christchurch, features a rustic wooden high-top table and stools.
A moody, prohibition-era inspired private dining booth with a chandelier at Casa Publica, Christchurch.
An intimate, South American-inspired private dining booth with ornate curtains at Casa Publica in Christchurch.
An inviting outdoor dining area with wicker furniture at the South American-inspired Casa Publica in Christchurch.
A private dining booth with dark wood and velvet curtains, showcasing Casa Publica's South American-inspired prohibition-era design in Christchurch.
Casa Publica, a South American-inspired bar in Christchurch, features an inviting indoor dining space with a fireplace and bar stools.
An intimate, South American-inspired dining area with red velvet curtains and set wooden tables at Casa Publica in Christchurch.
A moody, South American-inspired bar seating area at Casa Publica in Christchurch overlooks the street scene.
A moody, South American-inspired bar with tall windows and bar stools at Casa Publica, Christchurch.
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Casa Publica, Christchurch's South American-inspired bar, features a cozy dining area with a fireplace and street view.
Casa Publica, a South American-inspired eatery in Christchurch, offers an inviting outdoor dining space.
A vibrant outdoor dining area at Casa Publica in Christchurch, offering South American-inspired wooden tables and embroidered bar stools.
The South American-inspired bar at Casa Publica, Christchurch, boasts a vast rum collection and moody Prohibition-era lighting.
An old-world Latin American-inspired bar at Casa Publica in Christchurch, with red velvet curtains, spirits, and beer taps.
The rustic, South American-inspired bar area at Casa Publica, Christchurch, features beer taps and liquor bottles.
A bartender reaches for a bottle behind the illuminated, South American-inspired rum bar at Casa Publica in Christchurch.
Casa Publica in Christchurch offers a moody, prohibition-era inspired bar with a vast rum selection and patterned tile floor.
The moody, South American-inspired bar and dining area at Casa Publica in Christchurch, featuring a long wooden bar.
Casa Publica's South American-inspired balcony bar in Christchurch overlooks the colorful New Regent Street.

Spaces

RoomsCocktailDining
Hugo’s Rum Lounge 35-
Colombian Lounge 7040
The Balcony 20-

Reviews

Harvey Tyler

Perfect location for a lazy Sunday afternoon ale in the sun! Superb Mexican food, huge range of beverages, excellent ambience and top notch customer service from engaging and informative staff. I suggest this is one of if the best for pre and post shows at Isaac Theatre Royale!

Whiti

Awesome! Great location and atmosphere. Really lovely staff. Food is tasty and lots of great options. Our favourites are picanhe, and the signature chicken dish is brilliant. House made guacamole always excellent. Low carb beer on tap. Highly recommended.

Chris Green

The trust the chef menu was excellent, it allowed us as a group to try lots of different items from each menu. 4 courses, the guacamole, made by hand in front of you was so delicious. The pork belly tacos were out of this world. Leah was wonderful and always made sure we had what we needed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Will dine here again.

Where Christchurch’s most spirited venue meets polished event hosting.

Casa Publica combines the sophistication of old-world Latin America with modern hospitality, offering a truly distinctive setting for corporate events, team gatherings, and private celebrations. Located in the heart of Christchurch, Casa Publica delivers an experience that’s as memorable as it is effortless.

With flexible spaces — from the refined intimacy of The Colombian Lounge, to the larger Hugo's Rum Lounge — Casa Publica caters to groups of all sizes and styles. Bespoke menus, premium packages, and seamless service ensure every detail is covered, allowing you to focus on your guests and your goals.

If you’re looking to elevate your next event with flavour, flair, and professionalism, Casa Publica is ready to welcome you.

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