FreshChoice Barrington is a full-service supermarket at 256 Barrington Street, Christchurch, trading under the FreshChoice banner ('Where Fresh Meets Local') and owned by Browns of Barrington Limited. The store covers the usual range of a modern New Zealand supermarket, with dedicated departments for Bakery, Fruit & Vegetables, Meat, Deli, Seafood, Dairy & Eggs, Groceries, Frozen Foods, Drinks, Snacks, Confectionery, Seasonal goods, Beer, Wine & Cider, Household, Baby, Pet, Magazines & Newspapers, Health & Beauty, Supplements, Flowers & Gift Baskets, and Bulk Foods.
Customers can shop in-store or online, with the website offering account sign-in, shopping lists, an order calendar, frequent purchases, and a delivery and collection timetable. The store runs a Priority Assistance Service and holds an off-licence (Liquor Licence #60/OFF/45/2025) for its beer, wine and cider range.
The Meat department carries a wide range of fresh chicken, beef, lamb and pork, including branded products from Harris Meats and Hellers, priced both per item and per kilogram, with regular specials advertised alongside everyday prices.
FreshChoice Barrington sits on Barrington Street in Christchurch, trading under the wider FreshChoice banner with the tagline "Where Fresh Meets Local." The store is owned and operated by Browns of Barrington Limited, and offers the full range of a modern New Zealand supermarket alongside the option to shop online for delivery or collection.
Shoppers at FreshChoice Barrington can move through dedicated sections for Bakery, Fruit & Vegetables, Meat, Deli, Seafood, Dairy & Eggs, Groceries, Frozen Foods, Drinks, Snacks, Confectionery, Seasonal goods, Household, Baby, Pet, Magazines & Newspapers, Health & Beauty, Supplements, Flowers & Gift Baskets, and Bulk Foods. The store also holds an off-licence (Liquor Licence #60/OFF/45/2025) covering its Beer, Wine & Cider range, sold responsibly with age restrictions clearly noted in line with New Zealand law.
The Meat department is one of the more detailed parts of the store's offering, stocking fresh chicken, beef, lamb and pork alongside branded products from names like Harris Meats and Hellers. Shoppers can find everyday cuts such as beef mince, chicken drumsticks, chicken tenderloins, chicken breast fillets, lamb loin chops, pork loin chops and pork mince, as well as prepared items like Harris Meats beef burgers and a range of Hellers sausages. Prices are shown both per item and per kilogram, and the department runs regular specials — recent examples have included discounts on chicken drumsticks, chicken breast fillets, chicken stir fry, chicken diced, and a notable markdown on whole beef eye fillet.
Beyond the physical store, FreshChoice Barrington offers a full online shopping experience. Customers can create an account, build shopping lists, review their last order or frequent purchases, and use an order calendar to plan ahead. A delivery and collection timetable sets out when online orders can be scheduled, giving flexibility for those who prefer not to shop in person.
The store runs a Priority Assistance Service, aimed at supporting customers who need extra help while shopping. FreshChoice Barrington also keeps customers updated through a Latest Mailer with current promotions and specials, and maintains a presence on Facebook and Instagram for local updates.
FreshChoice Barrington is located at 256 Barrington Street, Christchurch 8024, and is open every day from 7:00am to 10:00pm. The store can be reached by phone on 03 943 9222 or by email at [email protected] for account, ordering or general enquiries.