Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wellington

"Truly an amazing experience. The team is so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the food they service. I will 100% be back and tell everyone to..."

Spencer Zhan

Adrian McCarty

Duke Of Welington

The Old Bailey

83/100 (1917 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Very nice lunch in a sunny weather. The seafood linguine was delicious. The chicken sandwiches with chips are tasty with good portion. A bit sad that..."

Olivia Hodgson

"Came in and had a pint of Monteith's Black Beer, which was delicious. Is a cozy little spot, but loud as it was kind of busy at lunchtime. When I..."

Cori Williams

"An amazing place and very welcoming staff. Seating setup is very convenient for groups and very good options in the menu. I usually find something I..."

Ahmed Elsawaf

"Excellent service 👏 👍 this morning 10.40am Gentleman-tall, who showed me to his favorite corner table with a view, took my order, really..."

miriam uy

"Had lunch early on this week. They didn't have a lot of what we were wanting on the menu. Had the fish and chips. The curry sauce it came with, was..."

Fay Fruean-Va'ai

"A slice of home, no matter if you're American, European, Aussie, or local - this is a true pub. It's breakfast only in the morning, and I had some..."

Adam Hofmann

"Beautiful place. Very delicious beef hamburger. Very delicious tea. We sit we talked with friends. We enjoyed it. Very good service..."

gosmami

"We were a group of four. We had made a booking for a table. It was private and cosy. We received a warm welcome. Nice pub food. Pie, steaks, and..."

susan young

"Yummy sirloin 2 for $30 steak dinner !!😋 The Chicken Rice Rissotto was also nice. So was the salmon mains. The standout mains was the Chicken Cos..."

Phillip Yee

""The Old Bailey" has always been a great pub with good value food options. During COVID-19 they have introduced an App to order meals from your..."

Graeme Wooller

"Went for a farewell get together, busy on a Thursday night, good table service and menu, our waiter was attentive, chatty, checked on our meals and..."

G Jones (GJ)

"Visited this place on the weekend and ordered their 2 for 1 steak. The steak was perfect, the chips were crispy and salad and sauce compliments the..."

Sam Pineda

"Excellent service from Rachel very friendly and super customer service. Thank you very much you put a smile to my stressful morning. Food was also..."

mick mckeever

"Great bar with a nice atmosphere and wonderful food. Staff and friendly patrons are pieceful, and the meal sizes are..."

daveandALL all

"Had dinner there tonight. Served by Anthony who was great. Friendly and professional. Great place to chill and have a beer and..."

Jason Leong

"Good service high quality dishes. Very quite..."

Wilson Liu

Chooky's Pub & Pantry

"Great vibe - stage looks like Nan’s place! Must visit if in Wellington...."

Therese Jenkins

"Love it! Delicious pies, nice and cozy atmosphere, feels like a proper English..."

Sam Kretschmer

"Amazing venue with the best..."

Mike Dilnot

"I haven't even finished my meal yet but I can't wait to give this place 5 stars. From the moment I called to book, then the moment we walked in..."

TJ Patel

"Popped in just for drinks on a Thursday evening, and it was surprisingly quiet for such a cool and central place. Still, the bar staff were friendly,..."

Stanley Dunthorne

"Cool little place. Nice outdoor area for when it's not pouring down with rain. Nice indoor area for when it is. It doesn't advertise itself as a..."

aaronachnid

"This place gets a lot of stick from some of the locals, but I really don't see why. I suppose it's a little grimey compared to some of the other..."

Maddog (UKwonderboy)

"Good environment. Pretty much standard pub fare food offerings but with a bit of a kick. Goat cheese, honey and walnut toasted sandwich was..."

Gerard Hermans

"Spent a great evening there. The waiters where cool (shout out to Dugedy, even if you do not work anymore there), the cider and beer was good and..."

Thomas Lamprecht

"Outstanding service from the young man Fergo behind the bar who also served me a Bloody Mary that was to die for. He also went out of his way to..."

Tyler Leggett

"Came here for their Tuesday night pub quiz. Spacious bar, good quality pub food, and reasonably priced drinks. Can't go wrong here if you're after a..."

Eamon Lesperance

"Karaoke at this place on a Saturday night is awesome, the singing from inside the bar can be heard on the street.... The hidden talent around..."

Steven McTague

"I always make a point to eat here when I'm in town. Great beer selection and awesome bar food. Best curly fries and chicken wings I've ever..."

Wesley L

"Love the vibe at the grannies who are totally BAD ASS! Always fun, especially the dance music. Great place to meet friends for happy hour drinks..."

Alan Kwok

"Good atmosphere. Music isn't so loud you have to yell. Drinks are reasonably priced. Food is a little on the expensive side but tastes..."

seth samuel

The Backbencher Gastropub

81/100 (4676 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Probably at the higher price end compared to the rest of the coffee shop we have checked out but definitely a good spot to sit and relax after..."

Aileen Gutierrez

"Lunch at the newly refurbished Backbencher today, with every meal receiving a 5/5 star rating! I had the roasted cauliflower bowl- not sure of exact..."

E M

"A well presented pub and eatery, enjoyed the beet salad with halloumi, however there was too much dressing so the salad in the bottom of my bowl was..."

David Burton

"Iconic bar. We arrived after the kitchen had closed so ordered a LOT of bar snacks for a group of 15+ people and were not disappointed. The staff..."

Maralda Williams

"A very interesting pub, catering to the political folk that work around it and those that just want to pop in for a drink and a bite to eat. There is..."

Wain Stanton

"The food was decent. I do not like the new way to order, it's just a fast food place rather than a restaurant. The acoustics is not..."

Hugo Bosman

"A cool spot to explore and have a cuppa in the capital especially if you are around the beehive, just walk cross the street. Fun to look at the..."

Maggie Chen

"We had a great time here, went on a Sunday night so it was relatively quite. Service was good and we weren't waiting long to receive our meals. We..."

T J

"above average food quality & service. that's why we have been there twice in last 3 - 4 months. also the Parliament is just cross road. it is..."

Fergus Mao

"One of my favourite spots in Wellington. Service is always spot on. As is the food and drinks offering! Thanks for looking after..."

Sam Miskimmin

"A Wellington institution that has been well renovated (again) with good food and a good range of beers. It ain't super cheap but the team are..."

Ben W

"Directly opposite Parliament, funny caricature statues, yummy food and nice..."

Victoria Piggott

One Fat Bird

81/100 (2035 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Serves Alcohol

Live Music

Free off-street parking

"Delicious food. Sometimes, if you don't book, you may have to wait a while for a table. The service speed is standard, sometimes a little slow when..."

Justin Chua

"Good service and the atmosphere is pleasant and warm. We had the Wellington on a Plate burger special, and while I am a fan of blue cheese, in this..."

EpiCurious

"There is a pleasant and whimsical sense of humor in this cafe; framed pencils of famous cartoon characters and bird houses on the wall. Solid kitchen..."

Jade M.

"Came for breakfast today just after 11am and it was really nice. Coffee was very good. The man who served us today was really nice and friendly (he..."

Sharon Harvey

"A great local pub, excellent selection of beer and great service. We went with friend on a Thursday and 5/6 of our party had the build your own..."

Muffin Mum

"Great spot for live music, delicious craft beer and a good pub meal. My friends and I love steak night on Thursdays and the rotating beer selection..."

Kelsey Fly

"Very pleasant local pub though a dismissive head barman put me off with his attitude. Went here with friends for the Tuesday Quiz Night which was..."

Jonathan Goodson

"Called in for lunch using an entertainment voucher (2-4-1) after it popped up on the ap.The decor is quirky yet comfortable and I imagine..."

A Tasty Plate

"Just moved to karori , so decided to try out one fat bird for a drink and a bite to eat! Great selection of beers and wines . My friend and I bought..."

Dave Reidy

"The best kids menu's ever, food was fresh and well presented they were late bringing out one meal but compensated by not charging us for it, we were..."

Cara Millar

"Excellent food, great service, and always room for the family. Tonight when faced with the prospect of going downtown and getting the runaround for..."

James Mielke

"We happened upon One Fat Bird by chance and it was an incredible place to go with the family. We were only there for appetisers and drinks..."

Mrs. Scott

"Nice place for a reasonably priced meal. Had a good atmosphere and the staff were friendly and helpful. Meals were tasty and delivered quickly. I..."

Kane Lynn

"One Fat Bird is the best kept secret in Karori! After a busy day of house hunting we stumbled in famished. Wonderful service and killer wings to..."

Erin Da Silva

"Great place for an early morning breakfast to watch the rugby. Food was good, service was excellent for such a large crowd. Definitely will come..."

Bronwyn Donaldson

"Great selection of food and beverages, although priced slightly high. Overall, really friendly staff and a warm and welcoming environment. Has a..."

Tim

"We visited One Fat Bird for some beers, snacks and story telling after a family funeral. The service was excellent and the platters and beer..."

Mary Chamberlain

"Kids friendly restaurant, attentive staff, great kids menu with drink and dessert inclusive for 11$. Sunday after 5pm kids eat free. Some street..."

s s

"Great local pub, wide selection of beers and wines. Food is good quality "pub grub" especially the..."

Richard Busby

"This was a really good choice to meet up with friends for drinks before a show. Food is good with nice sized portions. A nice selection of beers,..."

Harry Brendon Potter

"We shared a wonderful meal with wonderful dear friends visiting from Australia. So glad we decided to go out of our suburb and eat here. They had..."

Alison Scott

"WOAP 🍔 was fantastic, 10/10. Lots of flavours that all complimented each other. The food is usually great here but this was exceptional. I'll..."

Helen Atkinson

"Really great service. The waiting staff were lovely. The food was nice enough. Perfect for a multi generational family meal. I did feel it was..."

Roger Burra

"A friendly and fast service. The meal was fantastic. Excellent value for money. Plenty of lager on..."

Brent Smith

Brew'd Island Bay

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"They make the Best Vegtarian Pizza in Wellington, I must also try your roasted Kumabr Burger, looks Great, They have Great ..."

Kyriakos George

"God mat, dryck och trevlig..."

Anette Breitholtz

"Lovely service and family atmosphere, also they do a good quiz, keeping my brain lithe and limber.... . A great all round..."

Sarah Wright

"Great local bar and restaurant and a welcome addition to the Island Bay community. The fit-out is cozy with fresh and interesting interior design...."

Jonno Huntington

"Best burger I've had in NZ and awesome kumara..."

Katy Baker

"Very cosy and nice atmosphere. Staff were super lovely and friendly, and food was quick and yummy and plentiful! Cannot really fault any part of the..."

Foodie

"Fabulous friendly bar/restaurant with great food and good specials. A step up from most bars. The atmosphere is cozy and friendly and the restaurant..."

Jonathan Cutts

"Food is sooo good I went there for dinner once and I used a netball c upon I had the burger and chips. When I got home I was so full but in a good..."

Quinsy Peleti (quin)

"Had breakfast here today and not too bad. For the price maybe a little bit over priced. I got eggs with bacon on toast with a side of mushrooms,..."

Sharon Harvey

"Good service from our waiter. Would of prefered a bigger portion size for the main but overall the pork belly was very good. Would visit again to try..."

Tate Hollis

"Went with 2 other on the burger and beer deal. Had the fish burger and was awesome! Good size portions and really tasty, staff were very friendly..."

Ohhh Neil

"Went here for an easy Monday night dinner (used our entertainment book voucher) and was pleasantly surprised! The pizza was awesome, and the beef..."

Holly R

"Fantastic dine on Tuesday night, accompanied by 2 for 1 pizzas. The flat ordering 4 out of the 6 choices, all with great taste and very friendly..."

Vaughan

"Second visit in 4 weeks, first for drinks then returning for an evening meal. Both visits left us impressed and glad Island Bay has a nice local now...."

Hilary Davis

"We've only had wonderful experiences here. The staff are lovely and although the food is on the higher side, it's such a tasty treat, we are happy to..."

Alexandra Collinson

"Dropped in for a coffee today as the Bluebelle was closed for renovations. The coffee was ok but could have been hotter. It was a hot day though so..."

Deb Zeb

"We went for a quick meal after work. I was impressed with attentive service. The meal was what I expected. Prompt service, good meal, good selection..."

Hamwillboo Boock

"Very good service. Simple menu but well cooked. Good atmosphere. A good addition to Island Bay's existing..."

Richard HW

"Great easy location and good food. Wasn't sure how I was going to tackle the Beef & Chook Burger as it was so high, but I had to try and managed it -..."

Robert McDougall

"Delicious food, welcoming and very flexible with our requests... the staff were so kind and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. Thank you so..."

Sonya Ford

"Great Island Bay addition from the Wellington Hospitality Group! In the style of the surrounding suburb, Bret’s is a bit more kid back than your..."

J.G. Seabrook

"Great burgers and loaded fries. Good range of local beers. Live music was awesome. Recommended for a slow Saturday..."

Jo Adams

"Love this place, it is most definitely THE BEST address in Island Bay ! Staff is so friendly and lovely, the garden bar is a really cool spot to hang..."

Clémence Mart

"Great service, beautiful cocktail and deliscious burgers. Would have loved to see Kumara fries on the menu as I'm not a potato fan but thats purely..."

Jo Jones

"Took the family in for a meal and was a good experience. Atmosphere was nice and family friendly. Demi the waitress was knowledgeable about the menu..."

jaidan kesry

"Brewd is an excellent establishment. Despite the night being very busy, and clearly being overrun with customers, the food and service was..."

Xandi C

"Great little pub in Island Bay,I really enjoy the vibes but shame about the gorilla burger being the only food option. They used to do nice pizzas...."

Hugh Parker

"As always the bar staff are great . Lovely and welcoming. The new chef is fantastic! Pork belly salad was great and the brownie was..."

Shisca Russell

"A great place in Island Bay to chill out after work. Love..."

Kritin

"Absolutely Delicious meal, best Gorilla burger I have had so far. Our Waitress a gorgeous young lass called Demi went out of her way to find us great..."

kandace willcox

"The Gorilla burgers are just so good. Really happy to discover yesterday the bar now has some Parrotdog beers on tap too. It’s great to have more..."

Nicole Finlayson

Ministry Of Food Bar And Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"We had an awesome time! Everything was done for us and the staff were friendly and catered to our needs. I highly recommend this venue for your next..."

Sil Tevita

"Love this place, food is great and the hot chocolate ganache! (ask for it instead of the regular hot chocolate, you won't regret..."

Dommy Sutherland

"Had lunch recently here with my daughter. My favourite was the potato soup (sorry I'm not sure of the correct name??), and it was amazingly tasty and..."

Rayleen Hirini

"Great atmosphere & all the staff are really positive haven't eaten there yet but plan to well done..."

Vanessa Good

"Top notch local beers, great pizza (the prosciutto and artichoke one is my fave) and friendly..."

Steve Young

"Good bunch of people. Have enjoyed my regular coffees here over many, many years. Cheers..."

Jared Forbes

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Martin Stevenson

"Always a great place for lunch - fresh food, great service, plenty of choice from a changing and delicious menu. Cant comment ón the cheese scones..."

AGB

"It's a great place to have dinner while waiting for the traffic to ease coming from work. Service is great - friendly and attentive and food is very..."

TAROT ZAMM

"The Ministry of Food is a pleasant restaurant/cafe located on The Terrace in Wellington's CBD. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and table..."

Haydn Murdoch

"Nice brekkie cafe. Open from 7am, plenty of seating. Smashed avo called "The Millennial" was delicious, but a little sloppily presented. Turkish eggs..."

Suan Yeo

"Came for a team lunch and was not pleasantly surprised - it was definitely pleasant but far from a surprise as every time I’ve been here has been..."

Mitchell Bidois

"Tasty food (had venison and beetroot burger) and great selection of craft beer (2 different pilsner on tap). Good music, great place to go after work..."

Darren Keane

"I was looking for a feed. Went in some hotel resturant and they ignored me. My nostrils were treated to a plethora of olfactory exposures. Seemed to..."

Stuart Keer-Keer

"Small little place, great for a checky after work drink. We didn't have food but drinks were as..."

amanda w

"Thank you for the Cheese Scone recipe. My sister sent it as we live in Sydney so it was a bit far to travel for scone. Albeit totally great scones...."

Tony Martin

"Service is fantastic here. Plenty of seating and was able to get a table right away. The food was good, I had the buttermilk chicken burger with..."

Eric Renner

"Always a great place to catch up in between meetings. Great coffee, quality food, and obliging staff. Centrally located on the..."

Raawiri David Ratuu

"I had dinner here with my friend. We arrived to the most friendly welcome and got a lovely comfortable seat out the back. I had a beautiful fish dish..."

Moana Franks

"Useful bar. Good beers and drinks. Good breakfasts and coffee. Almost like a bistro in France, where it's open when you need it to be, and offers..."

Simon Caudwell

"Popped in for a quick breakfast on the way to work. Lovely food, quiet pleasant atmosphere. Staff member on service was..."

Rachel

"Took my 7 month old baby to Ministry of Food and the staff were very accommodating. Gladly heated up my baby's food, offered a seat for my baby's..."

Jerusha King

"Amazing customer service, friendly staff and great brunch..."

Domi Angelo-Laloli

"Friendly staff. Come here often as it's so close to the office. Coffee is quite good, they use Rich coffee which my coworkers swear by being one of..."

Rhiannon Fletcher-Gallop

". (03/2018) One of the best bars located over The Terrace. Convenient location and easily approachable. Can be easily spotted on the roadside from a..."

Nitesh Gautam

Glasshouse Bar And Grill

"Worth it if you get the grab one deals for this place, we have come here before for breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Great food! Last time I came..."

Cheeseburger

"Ordered Pulled Pork Burger. Very tasty!Pleasantly surprised, service was prompt and polite. Environment was a little shabby due to renovations..."

Darren Jay

"My partner and I had lunch here last Sunday and the food was delicious. I had the fish and my partner had the steak and both looked spectacular on..."

Kate S

"We got a deal voucher on line which was $25.00 for $50 credit. The decor is nice but we were the only ones there at lunch so it lacked atmosphere..."

Food Lover

"Very good food and service at this restaurant.Have eaten in a lot of Wellington restaurants and this is up there. A little Wellington..."

Matt Buck

"We really enjoyed our meal here at Frankie's. The staffs were so lovely and offered good service. We ordered a 550g medium rare Beef fillet to share...."

Yuan Z

"I was quiet happy with my experience at Frankies. Staff was pleasant and as helpful as we asked them to be. Food was well prepared with attention to..."

Elliot

"We had a fantastic meal here, quality ingredients,creative menu and freindly staff. The prawn toast starter was a highlight. Great decor, super comfy..."

Clare Eames

"The lamb was delicious and tender! The photo didn’t do justice to it. It’s the kinda place you wouldn’t notice by walking in front of..."

Natália Z

"The best service ever in NZ. Had dinner in Frankie's on 14th April Easter Friday. We were impressed by the service, positive energy provided by a..."

Ada Wong

"We had dinner through first table tonight. The food was amazing, tasty. Service was super friendly,very enjoy having dinner here. Will be back..."

Barry Li

"Amazing. Everything was perfect! I would say probably the best restaurant i have been to in a while. The food..service everything was perfect! Will..."

Joanne Hosie

"Fantastic array of delicious breakfast foods. They have all the hot foods from bacon and sausages to hash browns and poached eggs, muesli and exotic..."

Anthony Kendrew

"Every dish was delicious, and the waiter was very..."

Angela Wan

"Went with my mother for Christmas lunch. In addition to good food and excellent service from attentive staff, I was particularly pleased that there..."

Michael Heliotis

"Good food and service though the wait was a little on the longer..."

Jonathan Luo

"frankie's bar and eatery is probably one of the most underrated hidden gems in wellington, or quite possibly, ever! i think that i speak on behalf of..."

Sophia

"As a treat for our family, we like to have Christmas lunch out somewhere different as we don’t often eat out, and so far this has been the best..."

Bruce Tui

"Nice little Bar attached to the Thorndon Hotel. Very amicable polite and accomodating fellows working the bar. Pleasant place to sit and socialise..."

Gerard McCall

"Amazing food and amazing service. I was stoked with my meal. Had the vegan option of their WOAP burger. It was so delicious, and I had a wonderful..."

Rachel Tovey

"We attended this well presented Eatery / bar as a last minute, late evening dinner after work type deal. The gentleman who served us, I should have..."

Oliver Ellice

Khandallah Trading Company

76/100 (1076 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"I came on a Monday with my family (2 for 1 mains Yuussss) and the staff were super friendly and helpful. My son has allergies so the waitress was..."

Hamish Timmins

"Love love love this place ! Since moving to khandallah I just love coming here . The staff are super friendly , great food , and just a great..."

Rachael Carlyon

"Just had dinner here and absolutely loved it! My burger was amazing, awesome live music, and the blonde girl that looked after us had such good..."

Vanessa Estelle Redit

"Enjoy dining here on my holidays to NZ :) great meal options at good prices. Awesome helpful staff. And the coffee is brilliant too !! Definitely..."

Julia Anderson

"Came along tonight to try out the steak night and was one of the best nights out. As soon as we walked in we had excellent staff and our waiter Rory..."

Kate Margaret Benton-Macer

"amazing food! everyone at our table had something different and loved it all but that southern chicken burger thats a 5+++ ....."

Kerri Homan

"Food is so nice I was super impressed. Will definitely come back..."

YY

"Family atmosphere. Food was good. Service was..."

Mary Sue Hopper

"Five stars for the food !! Lamb shank is a must-try from the main menu. The starter platter has a good variety. Cocktail options are limited, but the..."

amrita singh

Colin Hopper

"Yes, you should go here. This is a local for me and have been many times, the service is generally really good. Occasionally it’ll get really busy..."

Should You Go Here

"Came here to try their Burger Wellington entry and, for the second year, it was fabulous! The server was kind and enthusiastic, the atmosphere felt..."

John Thomason

"Great burger, a good range of beers and cheery staff. A nice spot to grab lunch and a..."

Mark Richards

"Tuesday night quiz night always enjoyable. Hard to get a table, even harder to get the top prize. Often I go for the special board if eating as there..."

Rebecca Antipas

"Went for steak night with the family and didn't disappoint. Relaxed atmosphere (we sat in the outdoor space), friendly service, delicious margaritas..."

Francesca Yalden

"Went in during the lunch time on Wednesday. I have always loved the place and the food has always been..."

Nina Smith

"Very friendly local pub, generous food with a slightly Indian theme, though the flavours play it safe for Kiwis. The staff here are always willing to..."

Gael Price

"I came in for lunch on 13/05/23 with my husband and kids. Great service. The food was brought out quickly, looked and tasted great. Also great good..."

Cherie Koaneti

"Great service, great food and large portions, clean restaurant and bathrooms. Good vegetarian and gluten free options. Busy but quick service and..."

Tara Willans

"Another pub another burger, mad dash to get another burger in for Wellington On A Plate. Good place for all the locals as it appeared there were a..."

Desmond Tiedemann

Siglo Bar & Kitchen

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Reservations

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good variety of drinks and staff are welcoming and have a good knowledge of the alcohol. Great place for a quiet day drink or party at night...."

Scarlett HJ

"Great place to get away for a quiet afternoon drink or a great night out. Wonderfull staff and service would definitely recommend Siglo to anybody in..."

Baelie

"This place is the best!!! Day time to chill or night time to party, always come here for a good time with my mates. The selection of craft beers is..."

Charlotte Chazz Colgan

"This has been one of my favourite haunts when I need to chill with a jug of beer. Staff are friendly and the place is cozy with a nice, friendly..."

DrJ G

"Raising the bar for pubs comes Siglo. A very busy, slowly gaining in popularity, bar/pub for younger than 44 year Olds. Decent good menu, price is..."

Mana

"Had a TGIFriday drink here and some surprisingly good grub! The chilli cheese dog was tasty and hit the spot but the highlight was definitely the..."

Siobhan

"Well-priced drinks and food considering it's right smack in the middle of Wellington's Courtenay Place! Customer service was excellent and food was..."

R-Dee Roche

"Just hopped off the plane checked in and in search for a hearty meal and tbh it was the craft beers that caught our mates attention first off...."

Sungsam7

"First time here with my eldest daughter. We live in lower hutt but came out for the evening. Nice bargin with 2 pizzas for $15 and the rest of the..."

Shontele Carroll

"went early I think it's a late night venue, full of people it's a great..."

SHANE Green

"Stop in for a quick drink after work, the bartender was super friendly and gave awesome service. They have a great selection of beers and whiskey as..."

Kyriakos George

"Attended a private function. Bar staff were super friendly and professional in every..."

HUGO CELLMOFF

"Good bartenders, solid floorspace (both down and upstairs) decently priced, balcony is a huge plus for some air. The only letdown is the men's..."

Zander Raymond

"They had a great band performing when i went there last. Love there jug deals. Upstairs, its always nice too go on the balcony for some fresh air and..."

Awatea Ropiha

"Phenomenal staff, they really care about you and ensure you have a lovely time. They always have a moment to chat and check you're okay. Any problems..."

Jade Geldenhuis

"Attended a party upstairs in the venue. There were enough staff numbers to ensure service at the bar, food was plentiful and facilities were..."

Pete Taylor

"Attended a recent function in the upstairs bar. The setting provides an ideal atmosphere for the occasion - either sociable interaction over a few..."

Patrick Leota

"There's a lot of hating on this place which I'm not sure is really justified. When I came here, they didn't have the finest selection of drink and..."

Maddog (UKwonderboy)

"Not sure what all the hate on Siglo is about. But it's a great bar, the Male bartender on Friday night is cool and it gets packed pretty quick late..."

daniel sarn

"Was paying 9 dollars for house vodka, soda amd lime but seemed to have a good atmosphere, was a huge que to go outside for a cigarette..."

Casey Jane

Gasworks

75/100 (1462 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Love this friendly local joint for a casual family meal or catch up with friends. I need to get those kumara fries in my belly next time, they looked..."

Eating My Way Around

"Great food! Great taste! Great portions!Makes sense that the prices are a bit higher than usual.We ordered the Chicken Sandwich, Holy Cow..."

Michelle M Almeida

"As a newbie in Wellington I thought this place was great. Food was good and the staff super friendly and accommodating. Granted it was out of season..."

Michael Wilkinson

"Came here on a Sunday Nice music and a very chilled out atmosphere I had the mushroom soup and we had a coupon for the 2 4 1..."

Tim 51

"Great family restaurant. Had our Xmas Social here on Friday and we were all very happy. Our main waitress was very attentive and so were the others...."

Tone

"Food is delish! All you can eat ribs on Wednesdays for only NZD20. Fantastic pork bao and fish and chips! 😀🤗❤️🍸 Great customer..."

Anne

"Very friendly service. The waiters and waitress were amazing. Meals came out in no time! Excellent food. Cooked perfectly. Would come here again..."

Alex Banks

"Friends enjoy the steak night. Only $20 for a 300+ gms of scotch fillet. Awesome deal and what's more is the steak is cooked to perfection with..."

Prem Tapia

"My husband and I came here for a date night. The service was great. He had the steak and I had a burger that also had fried chicken on it. Everything..."

Keri Budinger

"Went on a Tuesday night, they had 241 on mains, so me and my partner had a full rack of ribs each, came with fries and a very tasty side salad with..."

Brit Abroad

"Whilst the wait was a little long for food and slightly pricey, it was entirely worth it. I enjoyed my introduction to pork ribs and was left wanting..."

Ashley Smith

"Came in on a Tuesday evening for dinner with my family as we had heard it was 241. Have not been in Gasworks for awhile as we moved away so it is a..."

Darlene

"We came for breakfast today as we have many times in past and enjoyed ourselves (like we always do). We ordered eggs benedict and it was cooked well,..."

Sharon Harvey

"Great food and everyone who works there is super nice and polite, would 100% recommend! The feel of the area is also very unique which makes it very..."

Laura Bornemann

"The Gas Works is one of those bars that could do really well in MiramarI haven't been in there in over a year but we had some friends from out..."

Silverduck

"My dad was in town and, being a 'meat and 2 veg' sort of Whanganui man, I was at a bit of a loss as to where to take him for dinner. A friend..."

Tessa Jean

"We pre-booked a table for 6 (5/9/15).When we arrived we were shown to our table, and was brought some jugs of water and some glasses. We ordered..."

Sally Ann Smith

"More of a family restaurant than a bar the Gasworks is a good spot tucked away just inside Miramar hill. Quiet in the afternoons it has free wifi and..."

Ian Apperley

"Attentive, pleasant staff. Two kids and two adults $130.00 great value. Started with breads and dips - the dips were very nice as was the garlic -..."

Greg Cockerill

"Service is consistently exceptional...."

Richard Dawe

"One of my favourite places when i visit my relatives in wellington.Had dinner there last night, great food, reasonable prices and very friendly..."

Hans Van Dongen

"Highly recommend! Especially on the night that has all you can eat ribs! Delicious and the staff make it fun by not taking no for an answer and..."

Courtney

"Good pub grub, good portions, hot, fast and good atmosphere & friendly staff.Nice to go to for lunch and chill.Good for..."

Casey

"Great place, found the atmosphere and food amazing for a resonable price. You won't be disapointed on the quality and quantity for the price. I can't..."

FOOD Wars

"Liked the atmosphere. Decoration is nice, food was great (chicken hamburger) and good portion size. Service (except reception guy who made no efforts..."

W. Ferreira

"I have visited Gasworks 3 times, each time was on a Sunday for lunch. Service was good and the staff friendly. Food was good and their range on the..."

Carl Cumings

"Tasty food,good service and not bad pricingdefinitely go there againAs a first time visit it was different and a decent menu..."

Hayden McCallum

"Popped into the Gasworks for all you can eat ribs and fries last night. Was really impressed with the friendly quick service. The atomosphere was..."

DebHead

"We've dined at Gasworks a few times, always really enjoying the food and the service is..."

Al Jackson

"First time in here, experience was amazing. 1. Kumara Chips - large serving and nicely fried! 2. Fettuccine - generous amount, you can share this to..."

Jaine Hidalgo

"Food was good and well priced, friendly service, bar like feel to the venue, burger was well seasoned and tasty and a good number of fries, menu has..."

Ash (TrainerAshNZ)

"Was here a while ago, things have improved. Warmly welcomed on arrival, staff were great. Ordered their burger entry into Wellington On A Plate..."

Desmond Tiedemann

"Great friendly service. Also really nice food. Always happy to go here for a good brunch or a date..."

Chey D

"A fantastic place to hang out and watch the rugby with friends. Menu is extensive yet not confusing. Do try the steak open sandwich and the palenta..."

Psyckers DO

"The food is amazing, so yum, staff were nice. We did not have a booking on a busy night but they still were able to find us a table. Nothing was a..."

Lisa Baigent-Toms

"Awesome place for a meal and a drink with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. I go here on a regular basis for a meal. The steak here is always..."

Pstutzy Nz

"Great customer service, great food and a great environment! Really loved the quick and efficient service and the ample portions of food! Really..."

Filo Tu-Faleupolu

"The Gasworks has been a semi regular place for us to eat. We probably go at least 4 times a year for a meal. It’s had its ups and downs with its..."

Key Man

"Down from Auckland for the weekend and looking for a relaxed place to grab a feed and a few drinks. Gasworks has exceeded all expectations. Went with..."

Steve

"As a first timer in Wellington I felt very welcomed. The manager and waitress had good conversation and the service was great. Even on a cold wet..."

Michael Wilkinson

"Their WOAP 2019 Kentucky Derby burger with waffle fries is solid, paired with a FF Wellington Ian IPA, but next time a chipotle rather than charcoal..."

Nicholas Cooper

"Very good service and really enjoyed our lunch (pan fried fish and beer battered fish & chips). Thank..."

Siva Kumar

"The food and staff were amazing but I found I was quite cold with the doors wide open there was a cross breeze we couldn't escape from. Overall we..."

Fiona Mitchell

"Lovely smiley staff greeted us as we arrived. Nice warm atmosphere and modern day core. Good coffee... Yummy food... We tried the cauliflower and..."

David Kingston

Wellington Sports Cafe

"Food here is great. Huge portions and good prices. Theres always sport on and if youre look8ng for something specific if you ask the guys they will..."

Paula Smith

"The crew is adorable and I love the food, drinks , space. And I love most you have Salsa Tuesdays - Thank you so much...."

Hannah Léla

"In the heart of Wellington's nightlife district. They serve pretty good burgers on a build-your-own basis. Beers available on tap, of the various..."

Jeff Schrader

"Pretty good sports bar with great service. Food was generally pretty okay, but avoid the so-called "buffalo wings" at all..."

Nick Breese

"wow love Wednesday special buffalo wings $1each very delicious see you next Wednesday if not before great service. thank..."

Tricia Nicholls-Olsen

"Nice place for a late night drink and some finger food. Large sports screens around the image of the place.. good for sports..."

Joel Almeida

"Best place for nice drink on a friday, then another on saturday and sunday. They show sports and have gangster..."

Edward

"Very nice lunch had there and had a relaxed atmosphere at the same..."

CarolE

"Decent pub grub, friendly & helpful staff. Massive screen, and plenty of TVs to watch the sport..."

Matt Lewis

"It's a sports bar. It's a goodbone though. Big tvs. Big pizzas. Big beers. No..."

Al Gibbons

"Great music, friendly staff, nice..."

David Jensen

"$10 jugs, friendly staff, good..."

Joey Bright

"Good service and nice gas fire out..."

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