Barrington Mall is a really handy and easy place to shop, especially for locals. It’s clean, well laid out and not too overwhelming, which makes popping in for a quick shop nice and stress-free.
There’s a good mix of stores for everyday needs, and the supermarket and essentials make it a convenient one-stop spot. Parking is usually straightforward, and it’s easy to get in and out without the chaos you get at some of the bigger malls.
The only reason I’ve given four stars instead of five is that the range of shops is a bit smaller compared to the larger malls around Christchurch, and it would be great to see a few more options added in the future.
Overall though, Barrington Mall is reliable, friendly and practical – a solid local mall that does exactly what it needs to do.
Nanda Amor
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August 31, 2024
It was delightful to wander indoors and shop, especially with the cool weather outside . The food court was a hit, offering options like Chili's and Cafe. The mall's concept of housing multiple brands in a family-friendly environment is fantastic; you could easily spend three hours exploring. ❤️Plus, amenities like a food court, playground for kids, and public restrooms are available. Additionally, there's ample parking space at the mall. Very nice and full of different prestigious brands but also have a variety of restaurants and places to have fun with the family! Nice, big and clean mall, though it sometimes gets crowded. Food court and children attractions are decent too. Many times brand stores don't have any special heavily discounted deals but overall a nice place to shop and hangout.✅
Rouyden TM Lake
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July 28, 2025
Barrington Mall gets a thumbs up from me!
This place has it all - great coffee, supermarket, and The Warehouse. Cleanliness is top-notch, and the toilets are surprisingly spotless (a big plus in my book!). The iced caramel latte (no cream) was a highlight for me, and Uncle devoured a tasty slice of cake and latte. We'll be back! 😊
Malcolm Scrymgeour
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January 05, 2026
A perfectly functional suburban mall. The Warehouse and Fresh Choice serve as the anchor tenants. Weirdly, both seem slightly dark, suggesting they are a bit tired.
Fresh Choice is the usual mix of good specials, nice and unusual parts to their range, but also relatively expensive on other items.
The mall has a good, although not extensive, range of shops, including a good pharmacy. It has an unhurried, quiet busyness story of vibe. The carparkl is relatively full much of the time but always with spaces to park.
It is supported well by locals. It is a mid sized suburban mall with a fair range of shops to choose from.
It's good enough for me to visit at least twice weekly, it does pretty much exactly what it says on the packet.
pro prank
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March 31, 2026
Lovely mall but can we do some about more parent parks because im sick of no being able to get my son in the car because of idiots that can't park
I just had to squeeze my son in the car because of someones stupid parking 😒
He has a graze on his leg now i could barely fit i had to sit him on my lap and try move my car over to make more space on his side
I was in the lines put this person had there car on angle and i couldn't get into the car to put him in his seat or clip him in
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Barrington, 256 Barrington Street, Spreydon, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand
Barrington Mall is a really handy and easy place to shop, especially for locals. It’s clean, well laid out and not too overwhelming, which makes popping in for a quick shop nice and stress-free. There’s a good mix of stores for everyday needs, and the supermarket and essentials make it a convenient one-stop spot. Parking is usually straightforward, and it’s easy to get in and out without the chaos you get at some of the bigger malls. The only reason I’ve given four stars instead of five is that the range of shops is a bit smaller compared to the larger malls around Christchurch, and it would be great to see a few more options added in the future. Overall though, Barrington Mall is reliable, friendly and practical – a solid local mall that does exactly what it needs to do.
It was delightful to wander indoors and shop, especially with the cool weather outside . The food court was a hit, offering options like Chili's and Cafe. The mall's concept of housing multiple brands in a family-friendly environment is fantastic; you could easily spend three hours exploring. ❤️Plus, amenities like a food court, playground for kids, and public restrooms are available. Additionally, there's ample parking space at the mall. Very nice and full of different prestigious brands but also have a variety of restaurants and places to have fun with the family! Nice, big and clean mall, though it sometimes gets crowded. Food court and children attractions are decent too. Many times brand stores don't have any special heavily discounted deals but overall a nice place to shop and hangout.✅
Barrington Mall gets a thumbs up from me! This place has it all - great coffee, supermarket, and The Warehouse. Cleanliness is top-notch, and the toilets are surprisingly spotless (a big plus in my book!). The iced caramel latte (no cream) was a highlight for me, and Uncle devoured a tasty slice of cake and latte. We'll be back! 😊
A perfectly functional suburban mall. The Warehouse and Fresh Choice serve as the anchor tenants. Weirdly, both seem slightly dark, suggesting they are a bit tired. Fresh Choice is the usual mix of good specials, nice and unusual parts to their range, but also relatively expensive on other items. The mall has a good, although not extensive, range of shops, including a good pharmacy. It has an unhurried, quiet busyness story of vibe. The carparkl is relatively full much of the time but always with spaces to park. It is supported well by locals. It is a mid sized suburban mall with a fair range of shops to choose from. It's good enough for me to visit at least twice weekly, it does pretty much exactly what it says on the packet.
Lovely mall but can we do some about more parent parks because im sick of no being able to get my son in the car because of idiots that can't park I just had to squeeze my son in the car because of someones stupid parking 😒 He has a graze on his leg now i could barely fit i had to sit him on my lap and try move my car over to make more space on his side I was in the lines put this person had there car on angle and i couldn't get into the car to put him in his seat or clip him in