The PublicanMarshland, Christchurch
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Pub · Marshland

The Publican

436 Prestons Road, Marshland, Christchurch, 8083 Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for The Publican
Monday8 am – 9 pm
Tuesday8 am – 10 pm
Wednesday8 am – 10 pm
Thursday8 am – 10 pm
Friday8 am – 10 pm
Saturday8 am – 10 pm
Sunday8 am – 9 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 27 335 2484 to check.

436 Prestons Road, Marshland, Christchurch, 8083

About

About The Publican

The Publican brings pub food and drinks to 436 Prestons Road in Marshland, Marshland, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Christchurch. It is about 6.9 km from central Christchurch.

Diners come here for pub food and drinks. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as pub burger. We currently list 151 places in Christchurch in the pub & bar dining category, and The Publican is among them.

You can visit any day of the week – The Publican opens daily. The earliest start is 8 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 10 pm on Tuesdays. In total it trades for about 96 hours each week.

On the practical side, the listing notes outdoor seating and wheelchair accessible. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a pub like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 5 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Marshland easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of pub with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Bar SnacksSharing platter

Wings, fries, onion rings and dips

$35–48

Pub ClassicsPub burger

Beef, bacon, cheese and fries

$25–30

Bar SnacksNachos

Beef or beans

$17–22

Sunday RoastYorkshire pudding

With gravy

$4–6

On TapNZ lager

Pint

$10–13

Bar SnacksChicken wings

Buffalo hot sauce

$15–20

Plan your visit

When is The Publican busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at pubs in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Publican

Where is The Publican?

The Publican is at 436 Prestons Road, Marshland, Christchurch, 8083, about 6.9 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 Publican's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 8 am – 9 pm; Tuesday 8 am – 10 pm; Wednesday 8 am – 10 pm; Thursday 8 am – 10 pm; Friday 8 am – 10 pm; Saturday 8 am – 10 pm; Sunday 8 am – 9 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Publican open on weekends?

Yes – The Publican is open on both Saturday (8 am – 10 pm) and Sunday (8 am – 9 pm).

What kind of food does The Publican serve?

Pub food and drinks. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of pub.

How much does it cost to eat at The Publican?

As an estimate, a meal at a pub like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact The Publican?

You can call +64 27 335 2484. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Publican?

The closest is JM House Chinese Restaurant (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Publican

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

Map of Marshland
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GunPowder

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The Rowdy Kitchen 590 m
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The Rowdy Kitchen

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Flax & Co – Restaurant food 780 m
Restaurant

Flax & Co

41 Raranga Street, Marshland
Marshland, Christchurch
Samairaz 790 m
Indian

Samairaz

51 Raranga Street, Marshland
Marshland, Christchurch
Cinnamon Spice – Indian food 1.4 km
Indian

Cinnamon Spice

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Burwood, Christchurch

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