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Retropolitan Social Club

4.4(507 reviews)

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In South Island, Retropolitan Social Club occupies 255 Saint Asaph Street in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, a central address in the island's largest city.

The venue is a bar and nightlife spot, and its 4.4 out of 5 average across 507 reviews reflects a busy, well-established following. Opening hours run from 15:00 onwards Tuesday to Friday and from 15:00 onwards on Saturday and Sunday, so the venue trades through the afternoon and into the evening.

First-time visitors should expect a central Christchurch setting where the focus rests on drinks and socialising rather than on a formal dining room. Queenstown, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka, Te Anau and Kaikoura are the other centres within reach on the island, so the city connects to the wider South Island by road.

The website at http://www.retropolitan.co.nz/ carries the venue's own information for anyone planning an evening. English is the main language in New Zealand and te reo Māori is also official, so Māori place names are used throughout the country, including across Christchurch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Retropolitan Social Club known for?

Retropolitan Social Club keeps its own website at http://www.retropolitan.co.nz/, which is where the venue's identity lives online. As a bar and nightlife spot on South Island, it trades on that presence rather than on any wider reputation.

What kind of business is Retropolitan Social Club?

Retropolitan Social Club is a bar and nightlife spot on South Island. It opens from 15:00 onwards Tuesday through Friday, and from 15:00 onwards on Saturdays and Sundays.

Where is Retropolitan Social Club located on South Island?

Retropolitan Social Club sits at 255 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand. That puts it in the central city grid of Christchurch, on the South Island.

How do visitors rate Retropolitan Social Club?

Visitors rate Retropolitan Social Club 4.4 out of 5, based on 507 reviews. That score sits alongside its role as a bar and nightlife spot in Christchurch Central City.

Is Retropolitan Social Club easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on South Island?

Retropolitan Social Club is within reach of centres such as Christchurch, with Queenstown, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka, Te Anau and Kaikoura also among the nearby places. Ferries link the Hauraki Gulf islands and Stewart Island, and a Cook Strait service connects the two main islands, so South Island towns are well tied together.

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