Wellington Dining Suggestions FINE DINING Logan Brown Housed in a stunning 1920’s banking chamber, Logan Brown is charming without the fuss. Their food is innovative, generous and full flavoured, with emphasis on cooking perfection and seasoning. Logan Brown offers professional, friendly service and an excellent wine list. And in true Wellington style, with its own little quirks, the bar is also a salt water fish tank. Logan Brown features in the Cuisine Good Food Guide and reservations are essential. 192 Cuba Street, Wellington | +64 4 801 9776 | www.loganbrown.co.nz Hippopotamus Hippopotamus Restaurant is the perfect choice to commence, or complete, a night out with friends. Take in views of the stunning Wellington Harbour while treating your taste buds to beautifully presented, fine French cuisine. Make sure you allow time for a cocktail in the bar first, perfectly crafted by their expert mixologists. 90 Cable Street, Wellington | +64 4 802 8935 www.qthotelsandresorts.com/wellington/eat-drink/hippopotamus Ortega Fish Shack & Bar Ortega serves fabulous food in a casual, relaxed atmosphere with great service. Focusing on fresh New Zealand seafood, the highly awarded chef and owner creates dishes of quality, flavour and integrity. Ortega was named Runner-Up for Best Specialist Restaurant for the Cuisine NZ Good Food Awards 2014, and features in the Cuisine Good Food Guide. Private dining rooms are available; reservations highly recommended. 16 Majoribanks Street, Wellington | +64 4 382 9559 | www.ortega.co.nz
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Wellington Dining Suggestions
FINE DINING
Logan Brown Housed in a stunning 1920’s banking chamber, Logan Brown is charming without the fuss. Their food is innovative, generous and full flavoured, with emphasis on cooking perfection and seasoning. Logan Brown offers professional, friendly service and an excellent wine list. And in true Wellington style, with its own little quirks, the bar is also a salt water fish tank. Logan Brown features in the Cuisine Good Food Guide and reservations are essential.
Hippopotamus Hippopotamus Restaurant is the perfect choice to commence, or complete, a night out with friends. Take in views of the stunning Wellington Harbour while treating your taste buds to beautifully presented, fine French cuisine. Make sure you allow time for a cocktail in the bar first, perfectly crafted by their expert mixologists. 90 Cable Street, Wellington | +64 4 802 8935 www.qthotelsandresorts.com/wellington/eat-drink/hippopotamus
Ortega Fish Shack & Bar
Ortega serves fabulous food in a casual, relaxed atmosphere with great service. Focusing on fresh New Zealand seafood, the highly awarded chef and owner creates dishes of quality, flavour and integrity. Ortega was named Runner-Up for Best Specialist Restaurant for the Cuisine NZ Good Food Awards 2014, and features in the Cuisine Good Food Guide. Private dining rooms are available; reservations highly recommended.
Bellamys by Logan Brown Bellamys – the New Zealand parliamentary eating institution in the Beehive. Logan Brown's new restaurant in the Beehive in Wellington combines New Zealand Parliament’s rich history with the legacy of Logan Brown restaurant. Previously for exclusive use by parliamentarians, Bellamys is now open to anyone wishing to experience the buzz, spirit of hospitality and amazing food our country has to offer. Level 3, The Beehive, Wellington | +64 4 817 9678 | bellamysbyloganbrown.co.nz
Shed 5
Shed 5 occupies one of the oldest wharf stores in Lambton Harbour, and was once a woolshed. Now one of Wellington’s premier seafood restaurants, you can dine in style in a stunning water’s edge location. Shed 5 pride themselves on serving up the freshest seafood available, with an in-house fishmonger filleting the day’s catch on-site. Crisp white tablecloths and sparkling tableware gleam under the dark-wood beams in the spacious dining room. On a sunny day, the dining area expands to include an outdoor courtyard with harbour views.
Whitebait challenges the traditional thinking around restaurants in Wellington. Situated on Clyde Quay Wharf, the interior of Whitebait is designed to reflect the sea and the decor pays homage to the kai moana (seafood) that features prominently on the menu. Celebrating local and sustainably-sourced ingredients, the chefs create fantastic dishes using their Josper charcoal-fired oven. Diners also enjoy spectacular views across the yacht moorings to the Wellington waterfront. Whitebait is the 2015 winner of Cuisine’s “Good Food” Best New Restaurant.
A haven for lovers of both seafood and meat, Charley Noble showcases wood-fired cooking and local ingredients. The seafood bar has a choice of freshly shucked oysters and diamond shell clams, along with crudo kingfish, tuna, ceviche and house gin-cured salmon. The Zesti wood-fired char grill and rotisserie serves up organic cuts of aged, pasture fed and grain fed beef. Charley Noble is ideally located around the corner from InterContinental Wellington.
Dragonfly Dragonfly is a modern Asian restaurant and bar offering a contemporary environment with rustic Asian influences. Its focus is on a shared dining experience of innovative Southeast Asian cuisine, with boutique beers, creative cocktails and beverages to match. An intimate bamboo courtyard offers an additional alfresco dining area. Traditional décor in the restaurant creates an authentic ambience, with Asian treasures incorporated in a functional and decorative way. 70 Courtenay Place, Wellington | +64 4 803 3995 | www.dragon-fly.co.nz
Havana
Havana Bar is a haven for lovers of world music. Located in two historic Wellington cottages, the Cuban themed bar is an escape from all pretension, encompassing the full experience, from the delights of lunch, dinner, and drinks, finishing with the finest music and dance. Havana’s eclectic mix of music and personalities has made it a local haunt. The food here is made to share, so indulge in their modern Tapas menu or seasonal plates which match perfectly with the extensive range of drinks in the bar.
Set in the midst of Wellington’s iconic Cuba Street, Floriditas is a smart, spacious café and restaurant. They are well known for their delicious baking, seasonal food, interesting wine and great service. The simple, inviting menu features fresh ingredients gathered from their favourite local producers. 161 Cuba Street, Wellington +64 4 381 2212 | www.floriditas.co.nz
Nikau Cafe Situated on the ground floor of the City Gallery in Wellington, Nikau Café serves simple, stylish and authentic food, using the best ingredients. The small menu changes often and features seasonal, local and organic produce. A must-try, which Nikau has been long renowned for, is their Kedgeree with house smoked fish – delicious. Civic Square, Wellington | +64 4 801 4168 | www.nikaucafe.co.nz Pickle & Pie
A recent addition to the Wellington café scene located in a redeveloped laneway, this New York-inspired deli offers a wide range of classic sandwiches, salads, and of course, pickles & pies; the selection changing regularly. 2 Lombard Street, Wellington +64 4 979 6284 | www.pickleandpie.co.nz
Prefab Prefab is an all-in-one eatery, coffee roastery, community hub, events facility, and showcase for New Zealand design. Prefab has a fresh and unpretentious approach to daytime dining, from abandoning cabinet food in favour of fresh from the kitchen fare to offering bottomless single origin filter coffee. Signature ACME & CO breads and bakery items are baked on-site and served warm from the Prefab oven throughout the day. 14 Jessie Street, Wellington | +64 4 385 2263 | www.pre-fab.co.nz
The Library is a lounge bar, reading room, live music venue and dessert venue all in one. Enjoy fun and frivolous cocktails as you relax and unwind, hidden away in the heart of Courtenay Place. Head through the doorway next to Burger King and you’ll no doubt feel a bit sneaky and unsure as you navigate the stairs for the entrance. Enter into a cosy lounge room lined with books and artwork and feel instantly relaxed. A bar for all generations!
Crumpet New on the scene, Crumpet takes cocktails to a whole new level. The expert staff use their knowledge and talents to customise unique drinks to your liking. Of course, crumpets are on the menu too, but not as you know them – their sweet and savoury combinations are innovative and daring. Jazz music, old-fashioned décor, a checkered tile floor and rustic wooden furniture evokes a quaint and relaxed environment. 109 Manners Street, Wellington | +64 4 803 3486
Hawthorn Lounge
Based on a gentlemen’s retreat, this cosy bar is an oasis from the hustle of downtown. Opened by brothers who wanted to share their vision of a public living room, Hawthorn Lounge has all the grace one would expect from the 1920’s. Big band music complements the nattily attired staff with their obscure range of spirits used to create award winning cocktails. Hawthorn is a Wellington gem - an intimate and inviting little
speakeasy and a home away from home for cocktail connoisseur and cocktail curious alike.
Noble Rot Suited for all wine drinkers new and experienced, Noble Rot is a wine bar unlike any other. As Wellington is happily positioned between Marlborough and Wairarapa, two of New Zealand's significant wine-making regions, Noble Rot is primely poised to serve the best from these local areas and beyond. With nearly 500 wines in its cellar, you are certain to find that perfect drop. 6 Swan Lane, Wellington | +64 4 385 6671 | www.noblerot.co.nz
Fortune Favours
A new addition to the recently-revived Hannah’s Laneway area, a group of established Wellington hospitality veterans have restored an old industrial building and reimagined it as an innovative and exciting brewpub. Many beers on their impressive menu are brewed on-site, and cocktails, wines, and gins also feature. An array of meat and cheese platters complement this selection, perfect for sharing.
Hashigo Zake Hashigo Zake is an underground craft beer haven with a Japanese theme, operating out of old police cells. You’ll find an ever-changing array of local and imported tap beer, many unavailable anywhere else in New Zealand. It’s fair to say that these guys are leaders in the craft beer scene here in Wellington. But if you’d like to mix things up there’s also a carefully selected range of wines, whiskies, ciders and sakes. This is a must visit for all beer connoisseurs. 25 Taranaki Street, Wellington | +64 4 390 7300 | www.hashigozake.co.nz
Burger Liquor is Wellington's first Burger Bar. Serving great burgers, along with everyone’s favourite accompaniments; fries, tacos, onion rings, and more. Delicious cocktails, hard shakes, beers, and a great selection of bourbons and rums make up the ‘liquor’ part of the name. The décor is very trendy and modern too – be prepared, this is much more than your standard burger joint.
Rams Sweet and sour pork, beef cashew nut, Vietnamese chicken fillet, salt and pepper prawn, Ma-po tofu, honey chicken fillet, and much more – there are 38 great meals to choose from at Rams Restaurant and the staff delight in making it hard for you to choose. Each meal is delicious and prepared by a team who maximise the flavour and taste while making sure it’s good for you. Be sure to try their signature dumplings as well. 171 Cuba Street, Wellington +64 4 803 3628 | www.ramsrestaurant.co.nz
Mt Victoria Chippery
Perhaps the best fish and chips in Wellington, the Chippery has a commitment to using the finest ingredients. Their fish, craft beer batter and hand cut agria chips are all locally sourced. Almost everything on the menu including the condiments and sauces is made from scratch on-site, and there are eight different types of fish on offer. You can dine-in, takeaway, or even have your food delivered.
Mr Go’s is a modern, fusion restaurant at its best – Asian hawker-style street food with a kiwi twist. Named after an iconic Wellington figure Ah Go who sought to bring together Western and Asian communities in the 1880’s, their food follows the same philosophy. The freshest, seasonal ingredients are used in their dishes, and creative and crafty beverages are perfectly matched to enhance the flavours. Mr Go’s was also the winner of the Best Burger in the Wellington on a Plate 2017 awards.
Monsoon Poon At Monsoon Poon guests can view the open kitchen, watching chefs wield their tools whilst preparing and cooking a fabulous array of food from Vietnam, Thailand, China, India, Malaysia and Indonesia. There is a great selection of a-la-carte options and banquet menus, making it a good choice for casual dining. 12 Blair Street, Wellington +64 4 803 3555 | www.monsoonpoon.co.nz
Great India
Established in 1983, Great India has been the capital's favourite Indian restaurant for over 30 years. Great India comprises a menu of superbly crafted traditional dishes such as rogan josh, lamb vindaloo and butter chicken, mixed with a stunning array of more modern, mouth-watering Indian delicacies such as Goan Pork Curry - pork marinated for 24 hours, or Samba Masala, a venison curry from Nepal-North India. In fact, the menu at Great India Restaurant features more than 60 dishes - enough to satisfy every taste.
Little Penang Little Penang delivers authentic Malaysian flavours, attracting five-star reviews from locals and critics alike. As well as an extensive menu of delicious food, Little Penang serve traditional cakes and desserts. The food is affordable yet tasty, and there are no shortcuts here – the chefs specially import unique Malaysian ingredients to preserve the authenticity of their family recipes. 40 Dixon Street, Wellington | +64 4 382 9818
Majestic Cuisine
Majestic Cuisine is a popular restaurant serving an extensive range of Chinese cuisine, serving dim sum/ yum cha lunch daily and offering a huge dinner menu as well. Dishes on offer include popular classics like steamed pork bun, rice, noodles and crispy roast duck as well as some more unusual options such as chicken feet. 11b Courtenay Place, Wellington +64 4 381 0338 | www.majestic-cuisine.co.nz
Dragons Dragons is a centrally-located Chinese restaurant with an impressive selection of traditional and modern dishes, with a yum cha lunch menu as well. Their Cantonese menu is one of the most popular in Wellington, and they offer a BYO option as well.
Equipped with 160 menu items of Malaysia's most delectable treats, PappaRich has something for all palettes. Head along and trial Malaysian cuisine mainstays like Nasi Lemak, or try their innovative take on Malaysian drinks - the Coconut Paradise is a must-try. 1 Grey Street, Wellington +64 4 499 9436 | www.papparichnz.co.nz
Poppy and Shayne Hammond invite you to celebrate the elegance and romance of wine with them, at Poppies Martinborough, one of Martinborough's stylish wineries and vineyards. You can relax in the stylish tasting room or under a pergola with wine and a platter of local seasonal foods, absorbing the peace and beauty of the Martinborough vineyard winescape.
Café Medici (Martinborough) Set in the wine village of Martinborough, Café Medici creates delectable food with seasonal ingredients locally sourced in the Wairarapa. A fresh and honest menu with a twist of imagination accompanies delicious Peoples coffee. The sheltered, sunny courtyard provides a relaxed setting if you're
keen to enjoy some beautiful Wairarapa sunshine. 9 Kitchener Street, Martinborough +64 6 306 9965 |
Salute (Greytown)
This brilliant tapas bar and restaurant has a stunning courtyard dotted with shady oak trees and a deck overlooking the Main Street of Greytown. Enjoy the menu of renowned chef Travis Clive-Griffin, presented in a 'small plates' style which encourages a shared table and gives you the ability to sample many of the fabulous flavours offered on this extensive menu. Salute has never failed to impress with its robust flavours influenced by the Mediterranean and Middle East.
MARKETS Press Hall Once the heart of Wellington newspapers, the historic Press Hall has been redeveloped into a vibrant and exotic destination offering a hand-picked collective of unique taste experiences. Press Hall is all about the experience: flavours, culture and aromas in an epic, social environment. This is the place to hang out, congregate, share conversation and have a few drinks after sampling a bit of everything on offer.
Wellington Night Market Experience a melting pot of different cultures at the Wellington Night Market. Every Friday and Saturday, a community of stallholders showcase world-wide flavours in one of Wellington’s largest selections of international cuisines. It is a celebration of creativity, with performances complementing the experience. 116 Cuba Street (Friday), Lower Cuba Street (Saturday) www.wellingtonnightmarket.co.nz
Harbourside Market
Harbourside Market, has become Wellington's iconic outdoor market and the biggest weekly event in the city with around 10,000 visitors every Sunday morning, between 7:30am-2pm. Located on the beautiful Wellington Waterfront, beside Te Papa, the Harbourside Market hosts a diverse range of local suppliers including artisans and purveyors of the finest coffee, cheeses, condiments, deli meats, confectionery, an abundance of fresh fruit and
vegetables, organic produce and delicious hot foods from stallholders to take away. Waitangi Park, Wellington | + 64 4 495 7895 | www.harboursidemarket.co.nz
