Downstairs at Bar Franco · Christchurch CBD
The Italian art of the pre-dinner drink — a spritz, a Negroni, a little something to nibble, and the easy hum of the evening getting started. This is aperitivo, and Bar Franco is its home in central Christchurch.
The ritual
Cinque a Sette — five to seven. The Italian window between the workday and dinner, made for a spritz, a snack and good company. Join us nightly at the bar. Full details coming soon.
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Where it happens
Aperitivo lives downstairs at the Spritz & Negroni Bar — low-lit, easy and built around the pour. Pull up a stool for a drink and a plate, then head upstairs for dinner when you're ready. More coming soon.
The house pour
Equal parts gin, Campari and vermouth, stirred down and served with a twist — the Negroni is the house ritual and the heart of aperitivo at Franco. Full tasting notes coming soon. See the full list on our menus.
Good to know
Our Cinque a Sette aperitivo runs 5 to 7 nightly, and the bar is open daily from 4pm, till late. Drop in after work for a spritz and a bite before dinner upstairs.
No — walk in and pull up a stool at the Spritz & Negroni Bar. If you're bringing a group or would like to stay for dinner, it's best to book a table.
Cicchetti and Italian bar snacks to go with your drink — olives, focaccia, arancini and salumi. Ask what's on tonight, or see the drinks menu for spritzes, Negronis and wines by the glass.
Downstairs at Bar Franco, in The Crossing at 166 Cashel Street, right in the heart of the Christchurch CBD.
Salute
Aperitivo, the Italian way — daily from 4pm, till late. Walk in, or book a table if you'd like to make a night of it.
