Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
One of the best coffee bars in Wellington - a must visit for true coffee lovers!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hangar
119 Dixon StOne of the best coffee bars in Wellington - a must visit for true coffee lovers!
Amazing food and a gorgeous courtyard out the back - another one of our favourites.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olive Restaurant
170-172 Cuba StAmazing food and a gorgeous courtyard out the back - another one of our favourites.
A popular cafe - I love the locally made coffee and food here. You get great service every time - even when they are crazy busy! The perfect place for brunch.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caffe L'affare
27 College StA popular cafe - I love the locally made coffee and food here. You get great service every time - even when they are crazy busy! The perfect place for brunch.
One of my favourite places to eat, with a great selection of cocktails as well.
Even better - 241 meals on Mondays and 241 cocktails on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chow Tory
45 Tory StOne of my favourite places to eat, with a great selection of cocktails as well.
Even better - 241 meals on Mondays and 241 cocktails on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Delicious fresh local produce and interesting dishes, plus great coffee - perfect for breakfast or lunch!
Ti Kouka Cafe
76 Willis StDelicious fresh local produce and interesting dishes, plus great coffee - perfect for breakfast or lunch!
One of Wellington's best loved cafes - a huge selection of food, amazing cakes & treats and great coffee!
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fidel's Cafe
234 Cuba StOne of Wellington's best loved cafes - a huge selection of food, amazing cakes & treats and great coffee!
Scopa
141 Cuba StreetThe most delicious Italian food!
Beautiful food, great service and the hot chocolate is one of my favourites in Wellington - practically a dessert on it's own!;)
Duke Carvell's Swan Lane Emporium
3 Swan LnBeautiful food, great service and the hot chocolate is one of my favourites in Wellington - practically a dessert on it's own!;)
If you have a car, this is a fantastic place to come for breakfast or lunch (& amazing milkshakes!). On a nice day be sure to take a table outside with views of Scorching Bay.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scorch O Rama
497 Karaka Bay RdIf you have a car, this is a fantastic place to come for breakfast or lunch (& amazing milkshakes!). On a nice day be sure to take a table outside with views of Scorching Bay.
A fresh, healthy and flavour-filled menu - I love this place for a good brunch or dinner!
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loretta
181 Cuba StA fresh, healthy and flavour-filled menu - I love this place for a good brunch or dinner!
One of our favourites burger places in Wellington. Casual dining from a food truck on Cuba Street!
257 Cuba St
257 Cuba StreetOne of our favourites burger places in Wellington. Casual dining from a food truck on Cuba Street!
One of our all-time favourites! They have a huge menu filled with a delicious range of Asian-fusion food. There are also loads of different cocktails to try - love it!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monsoon Poon
12 Blair StOne of our all-time favourites! They have a huge menu filled with a delicious range of Asian-fusion food. There are also loads of different cocktails to try - love it!
Amazing coffee, amazing food. The perfect place for brunch!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neo Cafe & Eatery
132 Willis StAmazing coffee, amazing food. The perfect place for brunch!
Wellington waterfront is the perfect spot to chill on a sunny day - and the gelato from here is the best! Coffee is good too!
49/77 Jervois Quay
Wellington waterfront is the perfect spot to chill on a sunny day - and the gelato from here is the best! Coffee is good too!
The BEST pizza in Wellington! (in our opinion;)
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza Pomodoro
13 Leeds StThe BEST pizza in Wellington! (in our opinion;)
Gorgeous cafe and a great menu- from breakfast to dinner and dessert!
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Floriditas
161 Cuba StGorgeous cafe and a great menu- from breakfast to dinner and dessert!
One of the best restaurants in Wellington - amazing food & a great atmosphere!
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ortega
16 Majoribanks StOne of the best restaurants in Wellington - amazing food & a great atmosphere!
A beautiful seasonal menu with lots of vegetarian options and good coffee
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nikau Cafe
101 Wakefield StA beautiful seasonal menu with lots of vegetarian options and good coffee
Sea views and some of the best brunch options in Wellington. Well worth the short drive out here if you have a car. Overlooks Lyall bay - a lovely white sand beach which can get some good surf too!
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maranui Cafe
7A Lyall ParadeSea views and some of the best brunch options in Wellington. Well worth the short drive out here if you have a car. Overlooks Lyall bay - a lovely white sand beach which can get some good surf too!
Love the food here! It is quite cosy and can get really busy but the cocktails are fab and they won 'best burger' for Wellington on a Plate 2015.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Egmont Street Eatery
11 Egmont StLove the food here! It is quite cosy and can get really busy but the cocktails are fab and they won 'best burger' for Wellington on a Plate 2015.
Great food, coffee and local beer! Love the outdoor seating area and super friendly staff. From brunch to dinner - it's all delicious... save room for dessert!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bresolin
278 Willis StGreat food, coffee and local beer! Love the outdoor seating area and super friendly staff. From brunch to dinner - it's all delicious... save room for dessert!
Grill Meats Beer
227 Cuba StSuperb grilled meats... and beer! ;)
Mexico Wellington
41 Dixon StGreat mexican food!
A place for foodies! Has a bit of a crazy, noisy atmosphere but incredible food and cocktails.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Charley Noble
1 Post Office SquareA place for foodies! Has a bit of a crazy, noisy atmosphere but incredible food and cocktails.
A Wellington institution! Brunch, dinner, drinks - it's all amazing. A must visit!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Matterhorn
106 Cuba StA Wellington institution! Brunch, dinner, drinks - it's all amazing. A must visit!
Great India Restaurant
141 Manners StOne of our favourite spots for Indian cuisine!
A fabulous range of cabinet food - perfect to take away for a picnic at the waterfront or botanic gardens!
Dixon Street Delicatessen
45 Dixon StA fabulous range of cabinet food - perfect to take away for a picnic at the waterfront or botanic gardens!
Health-food heaven! Can be quite busy around lunchtime but the fresh salads, raw slices and delish smoothies are worth it! Lots of dairy & gluten free/paleo friendly options.
Seize
117 Lambton QuayHealth-food heaven! Can be quite busy around lunchtime but the fresh salads, raw slices and delish smoothies are worth it! Lots of dairy & gluten free/paleo friendly options.
Beaut cocktails, a great vibe and deliciously fresh Asian fusion food
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dragonfly
70 Courtenay PlBeaut cocktails, a great vibe and deliciously fresh Asian fusion food
Fine dining quality food in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere just next door. The menu is interesting and changes often. For a special occasion, the 7 course degustation is just perfect- highly recommend!
Jano Bistro
270 Willis StFine dining quality food in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere just next door. The menu is interesting and changes often. For a special occasion, the 7 course degustation is just perfect- highly recommend!
Siem Reap Restaurant
99 Dixon StFantastic Cambodian cuisine!
Delicious, well priced Malaysian cuisine. Can be quite busy as it's a popular place!
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Penang
179 Victoria StDelicious, well priced Malaysian cuisine. Can be quite busy as it's a popular place!
Loads of vegan, GF, DF options (try the vegan chocolate cake or vegetarian nachos!). A great place to chill with an eclectic arcade atmosphere.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Midnight Espresso
178 Cuba StLoads of vegan, GF, DF options (try the vegan chocolate cake or vegetarian nachos!). A great place to chill with an eclectic arcade atmosphere.
Delicious range of Italian tapas and sharing plates - love the food, atmosphere and service from here!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ombra
199 Cuba StDelicious range of Italian tapas and sharing plates - love the food, atmosphere and service from here!
Delicious, cheap & cheerful vegetarian/vegan food
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aunty Mena's Vegetarian Restaurant & Cafe
167 Cuba StDelicious, cheap & cheerful vegetarian/vegan food
Prefab
14 Jessie StGreat place for a coffee!
Amazing cakes and treats with a twist! Try one of their brownies - salted caramel, kit kat or peanut butter... SO good!! They have lots of vegan, paleo and gluten free options too.
142 Willis St
Amazing cakes and treats with a twist! Try one of their brownies - salted caramel, kit kat or peanut butter... SO good!! They have lots of vegan, paleo and gluten free options too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing selection of local beers (you can ask to sample first!) and awesome pizza (brought across from Pizza Pomodoro next door)
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Golding's Free Dive
Amazing selection of local beers (you can ask to sample first!) and awesome pizza (brought across from Pizza Pomodoro next door)
Perfect spot for drinks - the salted caramel rum is a must try!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
C.G.R. Merchant & Co.
44 Courtenay PlPerfect spot for drinks - the salted caramel rum is a must try!
Hawthorn Lounge
82 Tory StA great little place for a quiet drink!
The main street for a night out in Wellington - plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs to choose from!
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Courtenay Place
Courtenay PlaceThe main street for a night out in Wellington - plenty of restaurants, bars and clubs to choose from!
Perfect for casual drinks or a meal with a lovely courtyard out the back, they often have live music as well!
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
39 Abel Smith StPerfect for casual drinks or a meal with a lovely courtyard out the back, they often have live music as well!
Craft beers, beanbags on the lawn and a great atmosphere - the perfect place to chill on a sunny day!
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rogue & Vagabond
18 Garrett StCraft beers, beanbags on the lawn and a great atmosphere - the perfect place to chill on a sunny day!
A cosy bar with loads of character. On Tuesdays they do 2 for 1 desserts (highly recommend the chocolate fondant!) and on Wednesdays it's 2 for 1 cocktails. They often have live music on Fridays too!
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Library
53 Courtenay PlA cosy bar with loads of character. On Tuesdays they do 2 for 1 desserts (highly recommend the chocolate fondant!) and on Wednesdays it's 2 for 1 cocktails. They often have live music on Fridays too!
A huge selection of NZ craft beers, international beer, craft cider and New Zealand wines. Food is good too!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Beer Quarter
6 Edward StA huge selection of NZ craft beers, international beer, craft cider and New Zealand wines. Food is good too!
Hashigo Zake
25 Taranaki StA great spot for craft beer lovers
Pan De Muerto
82 Tory StAwesome mexican!
Gorgeous wee bar, slightly hidden behind busy Cuba Street. Love the tapas here!
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Havana Bar
34 Wigan StGorgeous wee bar, slightly hidden behind busy Cuba Street. Love the tapas here!
Great food and a beaut place to grab a drink on a sunny day... relax in a bean bag on the lawn right next to the water front!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St John's Bar and Restaurant
5 Cable StGreat food and a beaut place to grab a drink on a sunny day... relax in a bean bag on the lawn right next to the water front!
Just down the road from home; this place is cosy and relaxed - a great place to sample some Tuatara beer (brewed on site!). Generally a lot less busy than the bars on Cuba St.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tuatara Brewery
7 Sheffield StJust down the road from home; this place is cosy and relaxed - a great place to sample some Tuatara beer (brewed on site!). Generally a lot less busy than the bars on Cuba St.
Have a drink or two on the roof and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Arborist Rooftop Bar
166 Willis StHave a drink or two on the roof and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere
Another of the city's great rooftop bars!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dirty Little Secret
54 Taranaki StAnother of the city's great rooftop bars!
Everything Else
So many amazing cafes and restaurants, vintage shops, art galleries and record stores - there's always something new to see here
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cuba Mall
So many amazing cafes and restaurants, vintage shops, art galleries and record stores - there's always something new to see here
Loads of different stalls with live music, delicious cheap eats and street performers! Friday nights on Left Bank (just off Cuba St) and Saturday nights down lower Cuba St.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wellington Night Market
Service LnLoads of different stalls with live music, delicious cheap eats and street performers! Friday nights on Left Bank (just off Cuba St) and Saturday nights down lower Cuba St.
On Sundays - Fresh produce, flowers, locally made artisan goodies and various food trucks situated by the beautiful harbour. Grab some lunch and check out City Market next door while you're there!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harbourside Market Wellington
Cable StreetOn Sundays - Fresh produce, flowers, locally made artisan goodies and various food trucks situated by the beautiful harbour. Grab some lunch and check out City Market next door while you're there!
On Saturdays - Locally made handcrafted goods, food and more!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wellington Underground Market
102 Oriental ParadeOn Saturdays - Locally made handcrafted goods, food and more!
Hand crafted truffles, hot chocolates and artisan blocks - WCF is a must visit for chocolate lovers!! The bars of salted caramel brittle are a personal favourite.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wellington Chocolate Factory
5 Eva StHand crafted truffles, hot chocolates and artisan blocks - WCF is a must visit for chocolate lovers!! The bars of salted caramel brittle are a personal favourite.
Yoga for the People
133-139 Tory StMy local hot yoga studio - love it!
House of Dumplings
117 Taranaki StThe most amazing handmade dumplings!!
The main shopping area in town for high street stores. Recommend walking down via Cuba and Victoria Street to visit some gorgeous independent boutiques and high fashion labels on the way.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lambton Quay
Lambton QuayThe main shopping area in town for high street stores. Recommend walking down via Cuba and Victoria Street to visit some gorgeous independent boutiques and high fashion labels on the way.
The Little Waffle Shop
53 Courtenay PlAmazing waffles! Loads of different toppings to choose from
Freshly baked bread, french pastries and tarts - perfect for breakfast and right next door!
Le Moulin Bakery
248 Willis StFreshly baked bread, french pastries and tarts - perfect for breakfast and right next door!
An excellent hot yoga studio with loads of different classes available
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot Yoga Wellington (Wakefield St)
250G Wakefield StAn excellent hot yoga studio with loads of different classes available
The most beautiful place to browse some designer shops or even just have a coffee or bite to eat!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Bank Shopping Arcade
233-237 Lambton QuayThe most beautiful place to browse some designer shops or even just have a coffee or bite to eat!
Our inner city beach! On a busy day it will be packed but is a great place to relax in the sun (grab a coffee/gelato from Kaffee Eis!)
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oriental Bay
Our inner city beach! On a busy day it will be packed but is a great place to relax in the sun (grab a coffee/gelato from Kaffee Eis!)
Browse the national gallery, have a picnic lunch on the grassed area, chill out at the waterfront or visit Te Papa just over the bridge. Plenty of cafes around too!
Te Ngākau Civic Square
Browse the national gallery, have a picnic lunch on the grassed area, chill out at the waterfront or visit Te Papa just over the bridge. Plenty of cafes around too!
The sweetest little laneway runs between Eva and Leeds Streets - visit here for some gorgeous local food and drinks... Fix and Fogg, Six Barrel Soda, Leeds St Bakery, Cafe Lala and more!
Eva Street
Eva StreetThe sweetest little laneway runs between Eva and Leeds Streets - visit here for some gorgeous local food and drinks... Fix and Fogg, Six Barrel Soda, Leeds St Bakery, Cafe Lala and more!
Great little brewery if you're after some local craft beer!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parrotdog Brewery
66 Kingsford Smith StGreat little brewery if you're after some local craft beer!
Sightseeing
Perfect for a walk or run around the bays. Grab a gelato or hire a crocodile bike by Chaffers Marina!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oriental Parade
Oriental ParadePerfect for a walk or run around the bays. Grab a gelato or hire a crocodile bike by Chaffers Marina!
A lesser known gem - just a short walk up to the top of a hill for some lovely views of Wellington. It's not often very busy up here in comparison to Mt Vic - perfect spot for a picnic.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Massey Memorial
A lesser known gem - just a short walk up to the top of a hill for some lovely views of Wellington. It's not often very busy up here in comparison to Mt Vic - perfect spot for a picnic.
Amazing views of the city and harbour - cool to visit day or night. You can walk up or drive to the top, highly recommend going at dusk on a clear night!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lookout Road
Lookout RoadAmazing views of the city and harbour - cool to visit day or night. You can walk up or drive to the top, highly recommend going at dusk on a clear night!
Perfect for a ride up to the botanic gardens where you'll find gorgeous views, gardens and walks.
You can get a return ticket or just go one way and walk back down to town in about 20 -25 mins.
280 Lambton Quay
Perfect for a ride up to the botanic gardens where you'll find gorgeous views, gardens and walks.
You can get a return ticket or just go one way and walk back down to town in about 20 -25 mins.
A variety of nature walks and an adult sized flying fox!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Park (opposite) station
A variety of nature walks and an adult sized flying fox!
Beautiful gardens, walks and amazing views of the city
203 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Botánico de Wellington
101 Glenmore StBeautiful gardens, walks and amazing views of the city
Beautiful bush walks and native wildlife - a range of tracks to suit everyone. They also do night tours.
255 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadBeautiful bush walks and native wildlife - a range of tracks to suit everyone. They also do night tours.
Arts & Culture
The most adorable cinema complex - small theatres with mini couches and fab refreshments. Grab a drink or meal from Havana bar across the street for a great night out. Cheap tickets on Tuesdays.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Light House Cuba
29 Wigan StThe most adorable cinema complex - small theatres with mini couches and fab refreshments. Grab a drink or meal from Havana bar across the street for a great night out. Cheap tickets on Tuesdays.
Both the cinema and the bar underneath are fabulous!
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceBoth the cinema and the bar underneath are fabulous!
Beautifully restored art deco theatre with incredible artwork and sculptures on display and an amazing restaurant attached (Coco at the Roxy). A must visit!
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Roxy Cinema
5 Park RdBeautifully restored art deco theatre with incredible artwork and sculptures on display and an amazing restaurant attached (Coco at the Roxy). A must visit!
A great way to spend a rainy day! This is our national museum - lots of free things to see and there is always a couple of special exhibitions on as well. The recent ANZAC display is worth a visit.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Te Papa Museum station
A great way to spend a rainy day! This is our national museum - lots of free things to see and there is always a couple of special exhibitions on as well. The recent ANZAC display is worth a visit.
For movie fans - you can book in for a behind the scenes tour of Weta Workshop and/or visit the Weta Cave
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Weta Workshop
21 Camperdown RdFor movie fans - you can book in for a behind the scenes tour of Weta Workshop and/or visit the Weta Cave
Essentials
New World Willis Street Metro
70 Willis StClosest supermarket
A huge range of fresh produce, bakery goods, gourmet treats and lots of local artisan products. A foodies heaven!
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moore Wilson's
College StreetA huge range of fresh produce, bakery goods, gourmet treats and lots of local artisan products. A foodies heaven!
Shopping
Visit this food court for some cheap eats - loads of different cuisines
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Capital Market
151 Willis StVisit this food court for some cheap eats - loads of different cuisines