OGB

Bars key icon.
Bars key icon.

Monday3:00 – 11:00 pm.

Tuesday3:00 – 11:00 pm.

Wednesday3:00 – 11:00 pm.

Thursday3:00 pm – 1:00 am.

Friday12:00 pm – 1:00 am.

Saturday12:00 pm – 1:00 am.

Sunday12:00 – 11:00 pm.

28 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch

03 377 4336

OGB is a charming slice of old Christchurch in the centre city. The Neo-Renaissance building it calls home was built back in the early 1900s, giving the bar a real sense of history. The staff here are dressed as if they live in the era, wearing crisp white shirts, tailored black trousers, suspenders and newsboy caps. But nothing about OGB feels themed or make-believe – just a charming, authentic step back in time.

Grab a seat in the intimate bar or head outside for some al fresco dining (it’s the perfect place for watching the tourists and tram roll on by). Inside, the walls are painted a deep dark green and works perfectly set against the oak tables, rimu light shades and brass instruments – and the lighting? It’s something to behold!

And then there’s Parlour – a dimly lit, opulent cocktail lounge used for private functions which feels like something straight out of Mad Men. The entrance is through a secret bookcase with a twinkling chandelier hanging above rich wooden furnishings inside – need we say more, Betty Draper?

The food options at OGB are aplenty, ranging from tasty snacks and sharing platters to pair with your favourite cocktail, all the way to generous bistro-style plates if you’re particularly ravenous. Look out for the menu items highlighted in red which are served until 1am.

OGB is a timeless bar which feels like it has been here forever, and luckily for us, is adding a generous sprinkling of class to the city. Whether you’re dining alfresco in the summer, sharing a beer with your four-legged friend (yup, there's dog beer on the menu) or enjoying a few late-night concoctions, there’s always a bar stool with your name on it here.

Words by Jane Lyons & Photography by Naomi Haussmann

Information not correct? Report an error

Location

28 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch

Nearby Places

The Craft Embassy

Man ordering a beer at the bar at Craft Embassy.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Bars key icon.

Great beer, great food, great views. Craft Embassy is the whole package and more.

Doubles

A customer ordering at the white and green counter at Doubles cafe Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Cafes key icon.

Game, set, match! In a sunny spot on Worcester Boulevard, this tennis-themed café with a gram-worthy brunch menu is the new King of...

Imōto Lounge Bar

Exterior of Imōto Lounge Bar within The Welder.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Bars key icon.

Looking for your next fun night out in Christchurch? Well, there’s someone we’d love to introduce you to.

Paddy McNaughton's

Exterior of Paddy McNaughton's, Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Bars key icon.

Paddy McNaughton's is a pint-sized pub with Guinness and Magners on tap. It’s the closest thing to a Dublin pub this side of the equator. Live music every week.

Similar Places

LONDO

A man placing a plate of food on the counter at Londo in Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Restaurants key icon.

Good things come in small packages, and Londo is a prime example of that age old proverb.

Vivace Espresso

Corner site of Vivace Espresso on Cambridge Terrace in Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Cafes key icon.

Vivace Espresso on Christchurch’s Cambridge Terrace is a cafe that wears many hats and wears them well.

BOXed Quarter

Laneways and an overhead walkway within BOXed Quarter in Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Cafes key icon. Fashion key icon.

A hub for all things food, creativity and culture, BOXed Quarter thinks outside the square.

Downstairs Bar

Dark moody image inside Downstairs where their is bright feature lighting.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Bars key icon. Restaurants key icon.

What do you get when you marry the cosy vibes of an intimate pub with the sophistication of an inner city wine bar? You end up with the best of both worlds and the result is Downstairs on New Regent Street.