Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wellington

"Delicious from start to finish. And we did the saki pairing to make it even better. If you love the food of Japan this is the best place to go. We..."

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Bruce Mackintosh

"This was recommended by our hotel, and they were right on. They told us they had killer cocktails. So true. They told us it was funky and eclectic -..."

Megha Dogra

"Arrived at 7ish where all the bar was almost full. We grabbed some tapas and some drinks. All the food and drinks were fairly good. We loved the..."

Shirley Yu

"The coolest bar in nz! NOT a lot for vegans but the crushed potatoes, mushroom dish and YAMS were yummo went with 5 others who said their food was..."

Temptation Cakes Auckland

"Delicious food and lovely ambience. Definitely recommend the beef brisket! The sangria was very yummy. The decor was very cute and staff were very..."

Maggie Jaques

"My first time to be here having met some friends for a few drinks. It's a little gem that's hidden from the main thoroughfare, and I'm not surprised..."

DrJ G

"This unorthodox hidden gem is a well known secret and is located right behind campus. Coincidence? Went in with a group of friends on a regular..."

Mana

"A wedding anniversary treat. We had heard so many good things about Havana we came with very high expectations and didn't have them..."

Philip Reeve

"Fantastic atmosphere and food. Great service. Highlights are definitely the braised cabbage, and the pork belly. 10/10 would go again! Not a bad word..."

Paul Stone

"What a neat little place for a night out. Great atmosphere and cool ambience with a VERY eclectic bunch of diners. We had two wines, a coffee and..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Great live bands & spectacular cocktails, extensive menu of the classics and modern creations. Awesome fun vibe all round on any given night...."

Jay

"Tapas at Havana is as Wellington as it gets, it's also as good as it gets when it comes to modern uber cool dining. I'll keep this one short -..."

Kiwi Kelvin

"My BF and I had the fish, beef fillet skewers and pork cheek with mash for lunch, which cost $61 and both of us were only half full. I know they are..."

Carina Chang

"The tapas are delicious. This little bar has great vibe for a couple or small group. Service is always friendly and pretty prompt, we ordered our..."

Lee

"My partner and I had dinner and cocktails. Firstly we love Havana as a bar and the drinks are top knotch. The food was delicious I just wish the..."

Kate S

"The service was slick and friendly, and we had a great time sharing the various courses, without any arguments over who got what! For a large group..."

Andrew Turner

"Friendly, but busy waitstaff (Saturday night) who do not speak Spanish, wide selection of beverages in different price ranges. Small portions..."

Feather Davis

"Service was impeccable with wait staff not only professionally attendant but likable and personal. Despite gosling with a dozen others for a much..."

Beck

"Took hubby out for suprise birthday dinner. Tables were full when we arrived and was a bit of a wait. Was advised to order drink next door. Drinks..."

Sonya Kooiman

"I absolutely love this place, service is always great and the food is presented beautifully! It's hard to fault it, keep up the great..."

Richie G Wa

"Been a few times. Restaurant food and service both good but very busy. Good for groups but time consuming. Would recommend intimate dinners at the..."

CCb

"A nice quiet place with a homely ambiance, I really enjoyed dinner at Havana. The kai was delicious and the service was excellent. We had a couple of..."

Marcia Murray

"Had a girls night out here, and we could not find fault with any of the lovely tapas dishes. Two stand-outs were the aged beef skewers that were..."

Elizabeth Heeg

"Thoroughly enjoyed. Had Tapas and cocktails, was beautiful. The prawns tasted like I was in Argentina and the accents and service of the staff to..."

Emma Saunders

"I love this place, the food is delicious, the setting comfortable and stylish and the staff knowledgable, friendly and professional. They have a..."

Rose

"My partner and I came here over the weekend to celebrate two years together.We had been to Havana before as part of a very large group, and left..."

Jay E

"This is probably the best service I've had all year... not to mention fantastic food and a kick-ass wine list with some interesting Old World..."

Dean Cornish

"As vegetarians we chose this as it had options for us and we found the food generous, delicious and interesting. Was worth the 30 minute walk and we..."

Simon Drewery

"A group of six of us had lunch at Havana last Friday, and Havana put on a great performance for us.The lunch menu really is a series of..."

Paul Kulhavy

"Everything was amazing! I've been to Havana a few times for drinks and love the vibe and atmosphere there, but this is the first time i've eaten..."

Tess Dunford

"I walk past this place just about every day and finally got around to going. The service was excellent the decor extremely comfortable especially..."

Jason Milne

"I cant fault my evenings I have had at Havana bar recently. I love the new restaurant and they change the menu weekly with inspired seasonal fresh..."

Laura Wilson

"I adore this place and visit as often as I can - and not just because of the wonderful decor that I find rather interesting (check out the canoe)...."

Deanna Lysaght

"Thank goodness the waitress asked us if we has been there before, our group said no. The lovely waitress then explained portion size was small and..."

Puku Princess

"it’s a balmy summer night and you and your friends are feeling breezy. two cute little cottages are winking in the distance beckoning you in...."

Kai Luv

"Fantastic food and exceptional hospitality. Every dish is faultless👍🏻 I had an amazing birthday dinner here. Thanks a lot 🙏🏻 Highly..."

Steward Leung

"Such a beautiful place at the capital! 🇳🇿Enjoyed every bite there! They have tapas style with so many good options at the menu and the seasonal..."

Nohemi Tijerina

"Lovely meal. The zucchini tart was amazing, as were the prawns. Everything was so good. Really nice staff and a chill atmosphere..."

Zak Lahgazi

"I had a pleasant visit at this little bar. The ambiance was awesome, and the staff were very friendly. They had a good selection of beverages, and I..."

Robin de Bruin

"Great atmosphere and service, staff is friendly. I've been there for drinks and I'd totally recommend the Caipirinha, one of the best cocktails there..."

Luiza Lima

"Thank goodness our morning ferry was cancelled or we might never have found this place...we both had the chef's menu (pescatarian version) and every..."

Alison Glew

"Funky vibe, dudes turning LPS added to an already cool vibe. Cool layout and decor. Cool and pleasant..."

Quintin Austin

"if I could give this place 10/10, I’d give it 15. honestly the service was amazing. the servers and the chefs were all so lovely and accomodating...."

Waimarama Tapiata-Bright

"Havana is a very reliable bar to enjoy a good cocktail and snacks. The atmosphere is private and chill; The service and food are always to point. The..."

María Paz Cárcamo Agüero

"Wonderful, I'm blown away by the service, comes second to none. Was such a treat and blows away the competition. The drinks were wet and stiff and..."

Zipitsweety

"Friendly service, delicious food. Highly recommend the bread and garlic dip, the eggplant schnitzel, fish of the day (Snapper) was cooked to..."

Lou M

"Great bar with a really good atmosphere but the food and the service needs some serious attention. Told the waitress I was not in a hurry and all..."

Nick Pattillo

"We were a large group and had a set menu Fantastic service by all the staff, food was delicious and there was lots of it. Great value for money...."

Jan Thompson

"If you like great service and and “intimate “ setting this place is for you. Cocktails are great especially blowie in the corner is my favourite...."

Dale Mooney

Jonathan Dasani

"Celebrated a birthday here last night and we were all blown away by the food, wine, and amazing service. Highly..."

Holly Buttress

"What a little gem in the heart of Wellington. Great atmosphere, very cosy. We all ordered something different from the menu and shared it. The meals..."

Roderick Phillips

Glover Lunchbar

"Great little cafe for grabbing fresh snacks on the..."

Keith Morris

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1841 Bar Restaurant

89/100 (2361 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The $29 Bill Cutting Breast dish had a juicy piece of chicken breast 🐓 . It was perfectly cooked and was easy to cut + eat. Mashed potatoes 🥔..."

Veeral Patel

"We went on the night the ironside steak was $25.00 was amazing meal, we had to wait a bit to be seated as the place was packed, we weren't asked if..."

Cindy Sinkinson

"This place is great for a few brews and a feed with mates. There's a nice sheltered courtyard if you don't mind the odd smoker and the service is..."

Crumpet King

"Great service. Staff are helpful and really friendly. Place has a good vibe wether your having dinner or just out for a cheeky or 2. Recommend this..."

Tyson Te Kira

"Went there for the last big test match, had a 200g steak dinner with beer. Good old Kiwi tucka, but I really loved the steak, was a true medium rare!..."

James Ong

"This is a great place to go for a great meal with friends and/or family, I have been here many times (mostly on Tuesday nights)Tuesday night is..."

Shlomi Phillips

"The food was really great and customer service was really good to start off with, but went downhill as the night went on. We booked a table for..."

Sharon Harvey

"Meet with friends for brunch...eggs are always poached to perfection and they brew a great coffee. Great atmosphere and service! Love their 2-4-1..."

Sarah Brocklehurst

"I was here recently for lunch with a group of friends. The quality, portions and price of our meals was superb and the service was exceptional. We..."

Fiona Wright

"Good honest tasty food with generous portions, easily cater for large groups of diners. Diner comes out in reasonable time considering the busy nite...."

Bob Ranchod

"We have been here a few times now and they have Great pub food. Everything i have personally ordered here has been good so far. Their lunch meals..."

Bridget

"It was my first visit to this place on my sisters recommendation. Welcome was nice & warm. We were also told about the lunch specials. We..."

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"Went for Sunday lunch with family. Was good as it has plenty of room, and with one a couple of elderly, one broken leg and one baby amongst the ten..."

Eileen Basher

"This place is awesome 👍👍 the steak was the best! Big fat and juicy just how I like it 😊 the chips on the side could of done with less salt..."

Ladi Haze

"Good pub grub. Bit inconsistent at times, but usually pretty good. Good service, reasonable prices and the best BBQ ribs I've found in wellington so..."

Henry Blair

"I ordered the fettuccine dish, was very nice...above average.I asked about the dessert special which was a white chocolate cheesecake...it was all..."

Shannon Patangata

"With the cheapest jug being an $11 Amstel lite and the other jugs all settling at $13 this is a good place for a cheap drink! Although a few more..."

Mikaere Kopeke-Te Aho

"I've been here so many times that I'm surprised I haven't reviewed it yet!.Take advantage of their specials!! They're so worth it. 2 4 1 Monday's are..."

FOOD Wars

"1841 take their name from the year that Johnsonville was established in the Wellington area. This venue has had a few facelifts over the past six..."

Puku Princess

"Came here yesterday for meal & quiz night. The Fish of the Day (oven-baked gurnard, potato & sun-dried tomato bake, cucumber salsa, salad)..."

Raymond

"As visitors to Wellington we asked some of the locals where a well priced dinner was. We were told 1841!My friends and I dined at 1841 on a..."

Steph

"We have been regular diners at 1841 since the new ownership took over a year ago. Noticeably, this place is beicoming busier no matter what day of..."

Hayley Gray

"We recently held a combined 50th and 10th anniversary at 1841.The staff were absolutely fantastic and went out of their way to make sure we..."

Sue

"We have been locals for 3 years now and in all the times we have been here we have never been disappointed with the service or our meals, the $10..."

Anna Louise Odermatt-Head

"Great starters and meal! If you are a fan of spice i highly recommend the wings! They will definitely leave you "warm" or dial back on the spice and..."

Aaron Bublitz

"Friendly staff. Good food and fast service. We had pork ribs and the serving is huge, good bang for your..."

Ickollection

"Good place with great selection of food and decent prices. Thursday night special are worth it. Any main foe $25. Decent atmosphere. Only thing I..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"Tuesday night and the place was heaving. Mind you, a good steak meal and a drink for $29 and you can't go wrong. Despite being out in the courtyard..."

Melanie Clubley (Mrs C)

"This would be our 3rd visit together as a 3-some as it's usually 4 of us. Lil sis, mum and I enjoyed our lovely starters of twister prawns followed..."

Nefu Fuimaono

"Really busy but even so we had great service. Food was yummy and they had live music which set a nice..."

Vanessa Martin

"1841 is a top-rated restaurant located in Wellington, New Zealand. The restaurant's name is inspired by the year in which Wellington was founded, and..."

Gary Mitchell

"Our party of four enjoyed our visit to 1841. Friendly service. Good food. Adequate portions. Lots of sport options on TVs dotted around the place. It..."

Morne Smart

"Absolutely loving their steak ! Good value for money despite some small..."

Stephanie Chung

"200g Ironside steak was delicious as ever. I usually get this, and I'm never disappointed! Steak was done nicely and really tasty! Chips are fresh..."

Emily

Waitoa Social Club

89/100 (5380 ratings)

"Great place to spend an avo! The staff are friendly and the owner/brewer even shows his face to have a beer with..."

Raynor Martin

"Very welcome addition to Hataitai and long anticipated. Good beer, great staff will try the food at some stage I'm sure.. when do u start brewing..."

Kevin O'Donnell

"Really good snags, really good beer, love the board games, love the atmosphere. Hataitai is great. No complaints, would recommend to..."

Ryan McKenzie

"Awesome place!! Great beer,nice staff and chilled out..."

Aterea Brown

"Great beer, good vibe & lots of stainless. And dog..."

Abe Gee

"Great beer. Cool vibe. Great way to spend a Sunday..."

Richard Wiley

"Great local atmosphere so nice seeing such a broad range of..."

Katherine Davey

"The Waitoa pale ale is not a bad drop at all. Great..."

Sebastian Taylor

"Friendly Staff, good Beer, Chilled..."

Daragh Norman

"Nothing not to like, ticks all the..."

Byron Newton

"Awesome bar for a quiet pint or two of quality beer. Well..."

Patrick Mccarthy

"I can't believe the service it's absolutely..."

Finn Bodkin

"Absolutely love this place! Go to the quiz every week and find it a good mixture of general knowledge and fun. Toby and Ivan are amazing on the bar..."

Fiona Sullivan

"Dropped in for Wellington On A Plate so tried their burger "I can't believe it's not butter chicken" the burger was not the best. Go for a KFC..."

Desmond Tiedemann

"Very cool vibe, spacious and authentic, these are the words is choose due Hataitai's cool new micro-brewery. With a little range of other beers to..."

J.G. Seabrook

"Loved it. Was really cool being back in the little “village” I grew up in and seeing it now has a little tap house. Staff were great, beer was..."

Lilli Carle

"always enjoy going there for a few quiets and tasting something new. the brillance of this place is you can have multiple groups doing their thing..."

Peter Couchman

"Very nice range of quality beer to enjoy while sitting among the vats. Cool! The quiz on Wednesday is super, winner gets a bar tab. A little light on..."

Adam Walker

"A great little gem of a place. Great atmosphere, Awesome bar staff. Looking forward to the next..."

Allan Ainsworth (Seedy Al)

"Cool place, great staff, great beer. Good to have a place surrounded by the actual brewery as so many brewery taprooms have just become you’re..."

Tim Azure

"Popped in here for a quick beer, and what a great time! Fantastic beers, staff and..."

Niki Maher

"Just popped in for a little beer....as usual great service and enjoyable banter with Bar staff and Patrons... never..."

Henry Collier

Husk

89/100 (1012 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tried the fried chicken burger & the smash burger which were an absolute bargain $15 on the lunch special menu - it was delicious 👌🏽 only..."

Sei

"Great beers brewed right next to the bar, with friendly staff. Food was epic had the fried chicken burger and the rest of our group loved it too...."

Wee Weka

"Amazing little place hidden away! Had an amazing time trying out little beer tasters - 4 for $10 everyday from 2pm-4pm. Just an awesome Wellington..."

Rachel Lee

"The food was really good and the service was pretty good. Place was nice and loved the entrance.Food was quite pricey but luckily there was a..."

Charles Goldsmith

"Really great range of beers which are brewed onsite, and the staff have always been friendly. It’s the place to go if you like experimental beers...."

Tefbarton

"Great atmosphere and beer (making their own). The staff were also very friendly, happy to dish out tasters when trying to make a decision. Also knew..."

Ben Rowan

"Such a great space and a great team! Accommodating, friendly and the food was amazing! We were there for a work do, so there was around 35 of us. The..."

Anna Young

"Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Oh, and the beer's pretty good..."

Paulette Birchfield

"Excellent pub on Ghuznee Street. Very dog friendly. I had the Wagyu beef sandwich which was delicious. I also had the diamond eyes hazy pale ale..."

Carl

Chris Price (Pricey)

"Sunday brunch here was choice. The big breakfast is sumptuous; the staff are intelligent and proactive; the ambience perfectly Wellington with both..."

Jack Sheppard

"Had the yummiest chicken burger I've had in ages here. Couple that with a sweet white stout, what more could you ask..."

Rob Keyzers

"Great friendly service in interesting surroundings. The cheese burger spring rolls are great and they can cater for those who aren't into beer too..."

Dan Berry

"Excellent beers and a massive selection too. The food is fabulous. Chilled vibes and really cool..."

Harry Sekhon

"For sure my favorite brewery right now. The brews are tasty as, the vibes are low-key, and the indoors section is kept nice and..."

Logan Spector

"Yes yes yes!!! The fried chicken is as legendary as I have heard. Great quaint atmosphere with the brewing tanks sitting just around near our seats..."

Yuet Chu

"Nice place to stay for a while and enjoy a good beer. The staff members are friendly and helpful to inform you of their products and services..."

Kevin James van Duuren

"Nice place with their own brewery. Not far from 5 stars... didn't get to taste their beers but food was good. Especially lamb ribs were really tasty..."

Saku Koistinen

"Great breakfast and snack meals had here, along with great coffee. They also do tons of their own brewed..."

Shaun Barrett

"Confit Duck Burger was delicious, fries perfectly cooked and delicious, really nice aioli, loved the knife securing the burger to the serving board. ..."

Charlie Fox

"Great bar. Good bar knowledgeable staff. Great beer, coffee and food. What more could you..."

Josh Wood

"Love this place! the food is super good value, and extremely tasty. Love the simplicity of the menu. Always great beer options on tap. Came here for..."

Natalie Grant

"Great chill ambience, comfortable seating, friendly staff, and consistently delicious..."

Grace Griffiths

"It's a really nice place for a meal and a beer on ghuznie Street in Wellington with friendly, helpful staff, and if you scan the menu, you see the..."

David Corner

Coco's Bar&grill

88/100 (1071 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great atmosphere and high quality of food. The staff is super nice and prompt. The dish is decent, full of flavour and kind of Asian fusion style...."

Hanajan

"I've tried the steak, beef burger, chicken burger and steak sandwich. The food is delicious, big portions. Won't leave you hungry for sure. Very..."

Iristoff babybear

"The Hazy IPA was great. The smoking area is plenty seats. I have made some new friends from the regulars. Coco was a very nice..."

Liam Wang

"Fantastic place to grab a drink, with excellent indoor and outdoor seating options, including areas protected from the wind (which is a handy thing..."

John Weaver

"Nice bar to kick back, relax and enjoy a cold drink while having a chat. Nice surroundings and well set out seating areas. Nice..."

Barry Hudson

"I was with a work group to celebrate the successful completion of a major project. We pre ordered. Service was fast but latter became intrusive. It..."

Clara Wallace

"Menu has a good combination of western and Japanese style meals and they're a decent..."

Cara Marshall

"I try to have lunch at Cocos at least once a week, If I don't, I start to get withdrawal symptoms. I have had most of the items on the menu and would..."

Cal Iaccarino

"Nice place with a good vibe. Could be slightly cheaper and a bigger menu choice but overall the food and service was..."

David MacIver

"Friendly and helpful staff, and the food was excellent! I had a 250g scotch fillet (medium rare) and my wife was brave enough to try the 400g sirloin..."

Mike White

"Enjoyed it and the lass behind the bar was a..."

Brian Gilliland

"I visit Coco's for special occasions :) to enjoy a very nice meal with my..."

Siva Kumar

"Perhaps the best vegan shepherds pie I have ever had. A chef who knows what they are doing...."

tryp tych

"Amazing service from all staff on site. The food is also amazing. Will be a regular spot for..."

Bobby Jay

"I arrived in Wellington, as a part of my sperm donation world tour of new zealand, and came across this little bar 🍸 and they were doing a $1..."

Adam Hooper

"Came for a work night out and was really impressed with the food!... I ended up going with the steak which was cooked perfectly, would definitely go..."

Maddog (UKwonderboy)

Assembly

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Mid-range

"Great place to chill with friends at any night. They have 2 for 1 drinks and tasty pizzas for reasonable..."

Ákos Muráti

"Great place for drinks with happy hour specials. Shots are amazing, must try..."

Nelson

"Best bar in town, great atmosphere, great music, great..."

Michael Kinder

"Great bar and staff. Highly..."

Terry Stokes

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Matthew Flavin

Heyday Beer Co

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Amazing beer, fantastic tap room and first class service and communication. I could not rate Heyday any higher. Their care for customers is exactly..."

Nick Taylor

"The best craft brewery in Wellington. A must visit every time we go to Welly, as we always meet friends there and have a ball. The staff are..."

steve mccann

"Absolutely love this place. Went for drinks and a meal. The selection was great and the vegan burgers were tasty. Fun outdoor area with corn hole to..."

Abbie

"How good is it having a craft beer brewery within walking distance of home? Very good. Good beer. Chill vibe and you can sit outside. Games and..."

Geoff Bilbrough

"Popped in for a quick beer on a Saturday arvo brewery walkabout. Great garden bar with a ton of picnic tables out in the sun. I had the bingo bango..."

Chris Price (Pricey)

"Great food! Had an amazing beer brisket burger with delicious chips. Beer is excellent, great choice. Love this..."

Cameron Lloyd

"Definitely recommend grabbing a pint or two here. Plenty of beers for all and you might be able to learn & listen in to Frankie giving a gin tasting..."

Kevin Maloney

"Tasty craft beer in a fun environment with outdoor seating. In good weather during the day there’s cornhole outside and there are fun games & table..."

Samantha Macia

"Lovely Bar team, awesome beers and great vibe. One of my fave places for a beer in Wellington. I will be..."

Charles Fox

"The beer is great. The vibe in the place is super chill. Love that is dog friendly and the staff are..."

Graeme Todd

"Absolutely wonderful place, great craft beer options, amazing burgers, 100%..."

Arsalan Niroomandi

"Stunning bar with a very nice selection of craft beers. Knowledgeable bar staff too. Definitely worth stopping at if you're in the..."

Justin V

"Nice craft beer joint in a large warehouse. Lots of great IPAs on craft and they do tasting trays for both beers & gins. Food not bad either. Good..."

Eddie Jones

"Great beer - they have gone full pastel which may make you more traditional drinkers feel strange - go with it - the beer is..."

Sarah L

"Nice brewery. Had cards that came with the beers outlining flavor..."

Jay Kizer

"Hell of a baby changing table, and dog friendly! How all breweries and restaurants should be in Wellington. Service was..."

Damian

"Just excellent. A great cellar door for the brewery. Amazing beer, awesome staff and great..."

Andy Smith

The Pickle Jar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great atmosphere, family friendly. Truly excellent burgers, pizzas are ok but the base is lacking a bit - not the nice chewy crust you get at an OG..."

Keith

"This is a fantastic place to hang out and offers terrific pizza, perfect for feeding a crowd or a whole family. Good choice of beer and alcohol..."

Ishaan Kochhar

"Great pub food and decent customer service. Serves your typical pub food and drinks and is a great place for weekend lunches. From my experience, I'd..."

Justin Chua

"Tasty food. Dessert was yummy! Steak and mushrooms were great, chips were cooked really well. Will definitely be coming again. Service was really..."

Sharon Harvey

"Great food and friendly staff. The steaks were cooked to perfection, been a long time since I've had a steak cooked exactly to order preference...."

BethHolden

"Comfy cozy place. Friendly staff. Burgers are very good but almost too much going on. Have had the pizzas a few times now (half price, half meter on..."

Rachey Anne

"11.12.2016 - Lovely evening meal, last time we came was 2014 and weren't impressed. New cook staff and what a difference! Steak specials on..."

Leigh Simeona

"I dropped in for dinner with my 6 year old. We ordered Beef Nachos ( from kids menu) and I ordered a half/ half double Il Zucca / Pescardo Pizza...."

Hans Weston

"Warm, cozy pub. Great place to come in winter and curl up near the fire with a beer. Usually focuses more on showing the rugby, but they will..."

Liam O'Connor

"Had a halloumi and chicken burger, chips and a beer for $12 on Thursday, bargain! Staff are friendly and you can bring the kids and I have also seen..."

Miss Persistant

"Great local pub in Karori. Awesome dinner specials including half price meter pizzas on Mondays. Sit next to the fire and warm up on a cold winter..."

Natasha Short

"A good, local Karori pub. Great for watching sport while having a beer and something from the surprisingly good bar menu. As someone said earlier -..."

Duncan Galletly

"Excellent place for a beer and a some pub snacks! We enjoy watching sport here and relaxing. The place has lifted its game in recent times, so we..."

Humbleluxury

"This place is a hidden Gem! finally a great local in Karori.Great Decor, friendly service and really good gastropub fare! well worth a..."

Jason

"We dined here last night as a party of 12. Service was excellent, and couldn't fault the food which was beautifully cooked and presented. I had the..."

Zoë Hawkins

"A great local restaurant/bar for meeting family, friends or even just a bite to eat and drink. I had one of the Pizzas which I have to admit were..."

Richard Kempen

"Friendly local pub to keep up with the sports but also a space for a family-friendly environment for a quiet catch-up or to celebrate with your..."

L Kun

"Hands down the best burger and wings I’ve had in Wellington, and it’s not even close. I have to ask them to hold the lettuce and sauce as the..."

James Mielke

"Absolutely fantastic for karori's lovely local Restaurant and bar.Fantastic service and delicious food for all.Highly recommend,do make reservations..."

Jude Head

"Been going on an off for a few years now but recently this place has become a thoroughly good local. Solid burger and pizza selection has me wanting..."

L G (Lew)

"Ahh the pickle jar. A family classic. Brought the youngest here with me and had an absolute blast. Ordered the metre long pizza, was pricy but..."

Meg Hardie-Boys

"Had a sirloin burger this time. The burger bun was not toasted properly so it was not that edible. The burger was okay but lacked any flavour. For..."

Laurence Chiu

"This restaurant can do no wrong. perfect design, amazing food, and just an awesome vibe. This place is my go-to when I am having a bad day because it..."

Zane M

"Ordered the buffalo hot wings and chips & dip. Cooked perfectly. Wings were crispy and coated with a perfect amount of sauce. A nice heat from the..."

Callum Boyce

"The food was amazing. I had 500g of chicken wings. If you like deep fried crispy chicken you will love these. The sauce was amazing. My husband had a..."

Michele Beach

"Always busy, yet speedy service. Every time I come here I get the same thing - the Pickled Cheeseburger - really need to broaden my horizons but..."

Hari Georgeson

"Great pizzas & burgers (& I'm sure the rest of the menu is top..."

Stew West

"Friendly staff, great food nice indoor outdoor seating with heaters and fire and best of all dog..."

Jolene Tempest

"Awesome meals for a great price. Lively atmosphere, very popular bar. Definitely recommend the pizza and the burger of the..."

Nicole Deadman

"There’s a great selection of food and beverages at this venue, the atmosphere, pretty friendly staff too. There’s a small parking lot next to..."

Tim

"Strange one, this one. Outstanding burgers, OK chips, meh aioli. Friendly service. Given the atmosphere (sports bar?), all the TVs, and noise levels..."

Andrej R

"New Menu with mixed opinions from my group. Sadly the pizzas seem to have taken a turn for the worst in November 2022. Was a 4 star review then a 5..."

Tim Cook

"The weather only allowed to go local. First time in a decade visiting the Pickle Jar. And surprised by the quality of the food and the variety..."

Detlef

"The kids fish and chips is good, and they now have Tuatara Hazy, so I might need to visit more often. $70 to feed three kids and get two pints ... is..."

Peter Kelly

Kelburn Village Pub

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"A fair range of choices on the Tapa menu. We ordered chicken bites (unfortunately very over done), edamame (were ok didn't like the seasoning), fries..."

Marama

"Nice beers. Good atmosphere. Didn’t look at the menu but what was being served at other tables looked..."

Chris B

"The service here is amazing! Our waitress came over just the right amount of times, made great drinks recommendations and all the food came out in..."

Isabella Clague

"Generic kiwi pub. But food was good. Had the Pizza and normally I don't finish a whole one at dinner (take 2/3 slices home for lunch) but damn I..."

Heide

"A local hangout. Warm place, friendly efficient waitstaff. They seem to care about their quality and..."

Alex Capi

"My family and I had a lot of pleasure of having our lunchtime there! There was a lot of free space in Upland Rd to park our car. A ramp is available..."

Matthieu MARY

"Service was excellent, friendly, helpful, every need was happily catered for, live entertainment was such a wonderful surprise, menu great and meals..."

Polly Florence

"Great friendly and accommodating staff, excellent drinks, and good pub food. Steak night on Wednesday was especially delicious and well..."

Kelley S.

"Amazing food, lovely service and the kids food is actual good food rather than frozen supermarket fish fingers you often find on other restaurants..."

Caitlyn Dunne

"Surprisingly tasty food. Kids were really enjoying the dinner. It is not in the pictures but pasta was really nice. And of course good beer range for..."

Claris Chung

"received only the finest service from a very sweet girl (i think she said her name was aylish, sorry if misspelt). definitely recommend the..."

Bryony Russell

"The best Thai Beef Salad I've ever had! Great entertainment and good service! Next time I'm getting the Chocolate Mousse all to myself as a spoonful..."

Chrissy C

"Fantastic little pub with an excellent selection of drinks and a great food menu. Unsung hero of the margarita scene. If you're a fan of Margaritas..."

Laurence Lewis

"Good atmosphere and staff, love to visit..."

Graham Broom

"Great vibes, great service. Eilish makes the best cocktails!! Best pub chips..."

Mollie Zara Lord

"Popped in for some tacos and beer on a sunny day, really good. All the tacos were delicious, fries were too, but couldn`t finish them. Beer was cold..."

GORDON BROTHERSTON

"My first 2022 WOAP burger - very tasty. The beer match at $13 for a 330ml can is a bit steep..."

Brendan Quigan

"This is our local while on holiday visiting from England. In the lovely village of Kelburn, great food and lovely friendly staff. Will miss this..."

Julie Hass

Fortune Favours Beer

87/100 (2085 ratings)

"Awesome spot! Great lively atmosphere on a Friday night. Beers are 10/10 and the service was quick + friendly. We look forward to..."

Brittany Gagne

"Super cool place serving excellent beer. Didn't have any food here. Therefore, there is no review on that subject ..."

Bo Christensen

"The Wellingtonian is sensational. After going from brewery to brewery and drinking bland beer, this one hit the spot. My tastebuds were awakened with..."

Brandon Bua

"We were sucked into here from the vibe on the patio from off the street. Solid beers, decent menu and all around great vibes. A perfect place to..."

Chris Price (Pricey)

"Great drinks, love the Gin selection. Music is great, and the Gorilla burgers..... mmm..."

Michael Stewart

"Great beer selection and very knowledgeable bartenders, good atmosphere. Food is great pub food. Good options for beer flights / tasting and great..."

Johnathon Preston

"Great beer selection and atmosphere. We stopped here on our Craft Beer Capital pub crawl. Also got a souvenir bandanna for our pup back at..."

Marin Laubscher

"Good beer, quick service and the food truck deal with next door is great. We have vegetarian burgers and fries, very delicious and just what we..."

Lawrence Chandler

"It's a pub. It's noisy. Some people love that, I don't 😁 The selection of beers was definitely trending towards "kill me with hops" to "unusual",..."

Andrej R

"Huge range of great beers on tap from their own brewery. I came on my own on a Monday night and it was fairly busy. You can order burgers from..."

James Christou

"beautiful venue and yummy tasty beer. FF fits well into the Welly craft beer scene with their unique twist and flavours. you'll love the venue, and..."

Alex Marshall

"Just around the corner from my daughter’s ex-workplace (big shout out to Mandatory Menswear!), is one of their favourite watering holes. How..."

Reece Benson

"Great place for a drink on a sunny afternoon in Wellington. Friendly staff, good ambiance, good music. Choose up or downstairs they even have a..."

MissMinimish

"Good range of decent (but not fabulous) beers. Gorillas burgers next door (a bit dry) but very..."

Scott Puddy

"Excellent! Friendly knowledgeable staff. First floor terrace, perfect for a sunny afternoon. Wide range of own brewed craft beers. Core range and..."

Andy York

"Amazing craft beers: I recommend The Natural Fantastic food: I recommend the pull pork bun They have a very vast selection of cheese and cured meats..."

Col Kennedy

The Residence

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a little friends reunion with the girls & we were recommended by other friends ‘The Residence’ for some good bar food, drinks & service. Glad..."

Leilani Karati

"I read the recent reviews. Maybe things have improved recently. My wife and I stopped in for happy hour on a Sunday while Jacob was bartending. He..."

Anthony R.

"Edit: Did not realise this didn't get posted until now My daughter and I are visiting Wellington for WoW. We are currently preparing to fly home..."

Jessie Jade

"Props to the awesome security man there who was in the bar. Looked after me well after a man was inappropriate - thank you so much! Nice staff..."

Ellyse D

"My group of friends have been coming here for our weekly meet ups for a while now and we always get outstanding service. Happy hour 2-4-1 is a great..."

Israel Reid

"Staff are friendly the lines are short the beer is cheap and they usually have sports on. Had a burger one night and steak and chips another. Was..."

Russell Stevenson

"Happy hour from 5-7 is fun. Activities every day. Especially enjoy Tuesday special - Burger 2 for 1 and music..."

Diana K

"Great deals, cool service, yummy food..had a real good night here..."

Bev Etuata

"Went out for the night wasn't too bad a lot of young people but other then that I had a good..."

Cruize Te Hau

"Emma is a mega boss at bingo! She looks after us insanely well and we all love her ❤️ P.S give us hints P.P.S we come in on non bingo nights to..."

tegan Voice

"This bar is most definitely one of my favorites in the city, from the awesome guys on the door, the bar staff, kitchen staff and the blessed..."

Rebekah Maynard

"great deals all days of the week. love the 2 for 1 from 5-7pm everyday. some staff much more attentive than others but i appreciate its hard with..."

Lucy Hayes

"Always open late, good music & staff, and plenty of slot machines. Only downside is for smokers because they can't smoke on the premises. Update:..."

Joey Bright

"Rezzies is the place to be on Courtney place. Have started attending musical bingo on Tuesdays, mainly because of host Emma! Her enthusiasm for the..."

Noah Sanson

"Best bar I’ve been to in Welly! Always calm and there’s always something fun to do. Thanks Emma for the amazing bingo nights every..."

Haley Salz

"Jelly donut shots ✔ 😍 V accommodating staff / gd service Ordering shots..."

karen finch

Juniper

"One of our go-to bars.. Right the middle of the CBD, in Lambton Quay area. Easy to reach, plenty of paid street parking spots (not during the peak..."

indah nuria Savitri

"Our meals were delicious, had the pork belly and it was perfectly cooked. Apple crumble pie was divine and the cocktails very nice. All round a very..."

Marina Stevenson

"Lovely venue for a girls catchup dinner. Excellent food & service. Can definitely recommend the caramelized roti - the accompanied citrus butter is..."

Helen Appleton

"Have been to Juniper a number of times for cocktails and tapas after work. They have attentive service, quality drinks at a reasonable price, and a..."

Richard D'Ath

"Absolutely love coming to Juniper when in Wellington for work. The food is so tasty and the drinks are incredible! I had the Beef Cheeks which were..."

Bronson Blackbourn

"Great surroundings with top service, when you and the staff can crack a joke. The disappointment was none. The food that we ordered was of a quality..."

Nigel Kroon

"Juniper was great! WOAP burger was delicious 9/10!! Lamb skewers were so good! Cocktails were great! Will definitely go..."

Stefan Reynolds

"Always has delicious food on the menu, friendly staff, and not too busy where you can't hear others you are dining with. Highly..."

Jo Bensemann

Heemi Katene-Hill

"Fish du jour was..."

Lisa

"Without doubt the best steak I've had in Wellington and likely the entire country (which came as a complete surprise given the amount of eateries..."

Charles Nelson

"Great food, Burger Wellington offering was a great price and delicious. Great cocktail selection and huge gin..."

R M

"Came here for dinner recently and they were super busy with an event on nearby. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was amazing! Best..."

Walt Boyd

"This restaurant was a very pleasant find on the spur of the moment. There is a comprehensive cocktail and drinks menu and they specialise in many..."

Mike Higgie

"Nice food and great booze list. Cocktails were nice, but made even better by paying only $10 on a Friday 🤣 Staff were really attentive too,..."

Cara Marshall

"Great food, friendly and attentive staff, awesome..."

Simon Margrett

"I had the fettucine it was cooked perfect and my latte was..."

Teresa G

Garage Project Taproom

Non-smoking restaurants

Drinks

After-hours

Mid-range

"Very friendly staff Nice cosy place to enjoy a cold brewNice ambience I enjoyed the lager type beerWe only stay around the corner..."

Tim 51

"The mother of all microbreweries- these guys got the ball rolling with the microbrewery trend sweeping Wellington at the mo. Excellent beers- they..."

James Ong

"A good place to have beer when in Wellington. I liked the variety in flavours. Might be a bit conjusted spacewise but definitely worth..."

Chakresh

"Been here few times and always loved the friendly vibe. It was another busy Sunday filled with happy people. The staff were really friendly and..."

Christian

"Popped by as it's just a quick walk from my hotel, after this having been on my list to visit since before my previous trip several years back. The..."

Edgar Liu

"One of the better taprooms I've been too, both in Australia and nz. Super simple, yet effective atmosphere. Very, very nice beers combined with some..."

James Grant

"Long time fan of the wonderful and quirky brews of Garage Project. Visiting this place only confirmed why I love their beers! Staff (Aaron) was a..."

Norman Ng

"This is a great place to grab a beer with some yummy snacks. They have non-alcoholic beers, too, and good ones...."

Dallas Rogers

"A really really good selection of beer.. Ordered 2 padlets and 8 different kinds of beer... not disappointed with the..."

A L

"Good neighborhood bar; looked like lots of regulars come here with friends greeting friends. Good beer, though not the best hazy IPAs I’ve had in..."

Marsha Russell

"Visiting from Melbourne, we literally came here first stop from the airport as we love GP beers! I was stoked with the range and selection. It’s a..."

Chris Price (Pricey)

"Best range of beers I've tried in the southern hemisphere. Whether you like the "normal " beer , something a little adventurous or something unique, ..."

T Marshall

"Supporting local crafts. Love the flight. Wine are served at less volume but still well enjoyed. Keep up the good work..."

Yen Zen Huang

"This place is awesome! Beer selection is mega, there's a ton of stuff they make and brew right nearby in the cellar and the selection is great...."

David Wild

The Hudson On Chews

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had an amazing time at the Hudson celebrating my daughter's 21st. The service from Mazda / Jesse was outstanding. Mazda's friendly, outgoing,..."

Mrs Burmeister

"A modern casual eatery. Fondue Friday! Steak Tues and..."

David “Von” Garratt

"Popped in for lunch while passing time before a flight out of Wellington and had one of the best fried chicken burgers I think I've ever had. The..."

Morgan Williams

"American style restaurant with an equal emphasis on food and drinks. Many options on tap for beer/cider and an extensive wine list. Food was great..."

Kevin Ang

"I had the chicken burger and it might not have been the best choice. Medium size portions and in general good quality. The staff is friendly the..."

Detlef

"WOAP 2022: I applaud the Hudson for offering a unique challenge with their Spin-the-wheel Wheel of Porktune burger but was hoping for a bit more..."

Mitchell Bidois

"Short but good brunch menu. Bacon and eggs were well cooked. Would have preferred bacon to be crispier but personal preference. Good coffee and..."

Gerard Hermans

"Only stayed for a couple of drinks, but this place is a vibe and yhe cocktails were..."

Lyn Meredith

"After hearing so many great things about the @thehudsononchews bottomless brunch we were super excited to finally go yesterday 🍳 For $50 you get a..."

Jordana

"THE GORGEOUS CAFE PETONE This must be the most charming Cafe in Petone. The ham “sandwich” I selected was a delicious mix of ham, cheese,..."

shelley malcolm berry

"Superbly modern pub in a great location! The Hudson looks warm and appealing for the Wellington exterior and getting inside does not disappoint! This..."

J.G. Seabrook

"Comfortable cosy pub that's an excellent place to head at the end of the working day. A favourite of..."

Sharon Young

"A great bar with an excellent range of craft beer. It is a well stocked with wine and liquor too. Food is good and is made to order with fresh..."

Psyckers DO

"Really nice place to eat. Amazing atmosphere, staff were very friendly and constantly checked up on us, and most importantly the food was just..."

H G

"Loved this place! Service and food was great. Great value for..."

Joan Anderson

"Lovely space, and a great selection of beers. Wish I had come here for dinner, the charcuterie looks amazing - maybe next trip. Will be harder to..."

Nic Brooke

"Great brunch! Good coffee! The customer service was ok, we weren’t offered more drinks or food once we had finished or been served. But the food..."

Rachael Kelsen

Parrotdog

"Lively environment. Lots of places to sit. One of the better options out this neck of the woods. The burger was excellent; just how I like it to be..."

James Mielke

"Overall a very cool place for few beers and pub style food. They have a some really good drops! The food was pretty good too. We got the chicken..."

Sagar Patel

"A nice bar. One of the Capital's most beloved breweries @parrotdogbeer has come a long way since its garage door fillery days on Vivian St. Now a..."

Tom Huthwaite

"My east Wellington local. Great beers brewed on site. My doggie Moa's favourite pub! Shame they no longer do the Ruben..."

Si G

"Great place to go for a beer or food. Nice view out to the brewery really really friendly staff, great beer and best part they encourage dogs! So..."

Aaron Musgrove

"Large with spaciousness around isles and tables. And there are doggies allowed inside, which was cool. Their menu choices have returned. Everything..."

Cass

"Right by Lyall Bay Beach… good place for a few session..."

Ajay Patel

"Best chicken burger I've tasted in a while. Beer... as always, great. By 3 pm the place was pumping. Outdoor yard was chokka on this beautiful..."

Adrian Woodliffe

"I just love this place ! Best cheeseburger I've had !!! The best alcohol..."

Alvin Vaz

"One of my favorite places for a burger and a good craft..."

Quentin Gibson

"Awesome stylish space to drink good beer. Food was a little disappointing. Menu was good but quality of food was not up to scratch with space or..."

Daniel Fretwell

"Great family place. Good food... Try the spicy cauliflower side. Also loved the sundog Pilsener. But the best part was the feel on a Sunday..."

Will Wilson

"Great beer, great food, great..."

Michael Cassidy

"We used to dream of having a decent bar in our hood that wasnt full of pokie machine low lifes. Our dream came true. Excellent bar. Killer food...."

OGC Jamieson

"Always a fave spot to pop in for a beer and tasty easy meal with the kid and dog in tow. Easy relaxed place (track pants are perfectly acceptable..."

Julie Mitchell

"Great selection of beers. Delighted to find such a dog-friendly venue. Food simple but tasty, and at good prices. Friendly, helpful, efficient staff...."

Truis Ormsby-Martin

"This has to be one of the most accommodating bars in Wellington! We had organised a 1st birthday at Chipmunks then come down for a beer afterwards..."

Ashleigh Carlson

Grill Meats Beer

86/100 (1628 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"I really enjoyed the Nashville Hot Chicken burger 🍔 with chilli fries 🌶 🍟for $22 NZD. I could taste the flavour combo of chilli and garlic..."

Veeral Patel

"We weren't starving so didnt have a burger but instead had a range of starts, they were great and would go back. For lunch they were busy which is a..."

Elise Litchfield

"Nice burgers - easily the best in Welly. Great food and excellent range of beers.I always pop in for a visit when visiting from Akl, as..."

Jason Y.

"The blue cheese chicken nibbles I had to start with were amazing and I could have had a full size plate of just them. We went there specifically to..."

Juliet Ferguson

"Hello. We just got two burgers from here and they were literally outstanding. Like wow. Amazing. Considered calling them to say just how amazing they..."

Brittany Osborne

"Very nice burgersThe staff are very friendly and it’s always busyThere’s a good vibe and the ambience is greatWe will definitely..."

Tim 51

"Overall - great food, nice place, would go backFood: Great food, while burger and fries can be a very simple affair, these burgers are..."

Mark Burney

"Great selection of food here. And beers too! Came here in my first week of coming to Wellington. Delicious food! Worth the visit if you get a..."

Steven

"Have been here a few times with friends and with my girlfriend whose vegetarian. I Got some of the chicken wings and they were absolutely..."

Edward Edward Edwards

"Went here in about June this year.The first time I went about a year before I LOVED it. Was a great burger.This time was ok...."

Megha Dogra

"•• Vegetarian Night ••I LOVED it & MY tummy LOVED it.Highly Recommended. Must Visit. Well Done & Thank You. :: store..."

MarvellousSeven

"Stopped by for 'Friday' lunch today. Went with the lunch special, Maple Grilled Chicken Thigh on Quinoa. It was amazing for a $12 meal, great..."

Leeanne Coppard

"Went here for lunch and had the Wellington On A Plate burger. It was AMAZING! Mr. BeefyCheese-stuffed pasture fed beef patty with..."

Fern

"This place was buzzing - a full house with great fast service! The food was on point as well and at a reasonable price, you won't be disappointed. I..."

Philip Doyle

"Very busy when we arrived Saturday at 6.30 ish. Service staff were very accommodating and we waited at the bar looking over the grill for half an..."

Thomas O'Leary

"Came here for dinner last night. My friend and I ordered Hot Nashville Chicken Burger and it was really good. I also loved the seasoning that they..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Won a competition on Facebook and got to try the 'Burger of the Week' with a friend. The EL JEFE was pretty good - beef patty was cooked medium rare..."

Maggie Cheung

"Went for lunch today and even the teenager smiled. Love the idea of a simple burger menu but the burgers can be added to, also enjoyed the..."

Muffin Mum

"Went in for lunch as a group looking for a quick bite seeing as Fidels was overly noisy and busy. Had a bowl of olives and a beef burger with fries...."

Mana

"Don't be afraid of the spice - it's just right! A superb burger and beer joint. So glad we found this on our travels and will most certainly pop back..."

Travis

"Food was fantastic and the concept of grill meats beer is the best thing ever! Beers were great and really complemented the meals. Steak was cooked..."

Jaynee

"The best burgers in Wellington without a doubt, always a joy to come here. Chilli fries are amazing and theres a great selection of craft beers..."

Ross Bird

"Had our first lunch in Wellington here!!! It is a nice place with cozy atmosphere, staff is very friendly and warm. We ordered pork ribs and some..."

Di

"Great little place for dinner. We had our daughter with us and service + food was great. Only marked down as we ordered starters but these were..."

Bonnie Emma

"Great meal here, a great selection of food and beer, the steak was cooked perfectly with good sized portions and very good service. The recommended..."

James Cole

"This is a place I've been a few times but most recently came on Saturday night and tried the special burger on offer called Brie My Chick. It has..."

Miss K

"Exactly what the name says succulently cooked meats with fantastic selection of craft beers to compliment your meal... this is the place for meat and..."

Lee Culshaw

"GBM is a meat lovers treat! The meat is tender and succulent and the wait staff informative and punctual. Went there with bestie E and she got the..."

BKL

"Amongst the growing number of smart-casual food joints in Wellington, Grill Meats Beer is certainly a hit with professionals. Passing by I'm often..."

Medium_Rare

"Came here a while ago with my boyfriend. We wanted to try something new. We were welcomed and then seated. I really like how its a open kitchen and..."

Ashleigh Clark

"Chilli fries were good. The burgers were good- the chicken burger was probably the best. The beef burgers were medium rare which isnt that great for..."

Adeline

"We went for a quick Saturday lunch and are so glad we did. Great food, good beer and fantastic friendly service. This was our first time there, but..."

Royden Shierlaw

"I believe that it is the concrete playground website that rated this place as the number one burger joint in Wellington. And to be fair they seemed..."

Rhodri Williams

"Very enjoyable meal. The service was pretty good as well didn't even need to ask for my water to be refilled, once they saw it half empty they filled..."

Nadia Martinez

"Burgers and beer. Beer and burgers. Throw in some ribs and steak and you have this place. Whilst the service was not great as it was busy, the food..."

Featured Eats

"Accomodating staff, we didn't want to sit on the high stools and within ten minutes hey allowed us to sit on normal tables. Good gluten free buns and..."

Stacy Heyman

"This is a commentary on the Wellington on a plate burger. Hands down the best I have tasted this year. Juicy chicken. Fab bacon. Excellent..."

Philip Reeve

"Great grilled burger, delicious and big dish. The extra mushrooms were very good option. The hand cut fries excellent !!!! The staff very nice and..."

Loly

"Friday night for their Burger Wellington entry. The place was HEAVING but our group had booked(fortunately). 8 Burgers quickly ordered and we were..."

Simon Kearsley

"We had a booking for a group of 8 but stillHad to wait an hour for a table. We were there with a great group of people so just had a drink at..."

Fxykw

"Just had dinner here for the second night and it is an awesome place. Great service, fantastic food but the atmosphere is what makes it special -..."

Susan Smith

"We came here on Thursday 9th July and wow it was amazing. Great atmosphere and even better service. The staff made sure that we were looked after..."

Keilah Tiatia

"Came here for the first time on a busy Saturday night for dinner and a wine. We were seated at the bar in front of the chefs. I loved the atmosphere..."

Katie Hansen

"Had the fried chicken, and the devils advocate. And my goodness it was the best. Devils advocate came with chilli fries and with high expectations of..."

Fridayu

"Awesome place to eat. We went as a big group and they were so accommodating super friendly staff and the food was amazing. It is certainly a place..."

Hymie Gill

"Burgers are amazing at a reasonable price. Service is awesome. I like the way the wait staff treat the newbie customers. They were very helpful. ..."

MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio

"Under $100 for 2 people full meals with drinks on valentines day. Pretty top notch by my standard. Service was amazing.Great..."

Cade Boyce

"Dined here over the new year and they definitely deserve the title of kickass burgers, some of the best eating around. Located close to several other..."

Camden James

"Came in on a busy friday evening with a group of six of us, they managed to fit us in after a 20min wait (which was absolutely ok) food was well..."

Wiild Eats

"Had the GMB ABC chicken burger which came with shoestring fries. Was very delicious. Would definitely eat again and recommend! Great atmosphere and..."

I Love Food

"We finally got a table!!! And we were given the best table in the house as well. It was a booth big enough for the kids to lounge in as we happily..."

JaimeC

"Great place for lunch. We walked in off the street at 12 when the doors opened and got a table by the window. Our waitress was pleasant, and warned..."

Brenda Overend

"I've dined here several times now and I'm yet to be disappointed! It's usually fairly full on a weekend so get in early if you don't want to wait,..."

Sarah Shuttleworth

"One of my favourite places in Wellington at the moment! It's fresh and funky, always packed and lively. The staff are super friendly and recommend..."

Anais Ardid

"First time out to GRILL MEATS BEER and was taken back by the level of service and commitment by the staff to deliver an overall experience second to..."

Kieran Chadkirk

"Three occasions now I have visited Grill Meats Beer and every time it has been absolutely outstanding. The prices are great for what you get and the..."

James Scott

"Today was my second visit to Grill Meats Beer, and both times i have thoroughly enjoyed the experience, The decor is streamline and funky, the staff..."

Luke Gardner

"I have visited Grill Meats Beer about 5 times now (introducing new people to the place each time!) and have made my way around all the mains bar the..."

Matt Tong

"I'm really surprised to read these bad reviews! I went with some girlfriends the other night and we had a great night. Lively atmosphere, lovely..."

Annette Fitzpatrick

"I've now been to Grill Meats Beer a handful of times and can honestly say I have absolutely nothing to complain about!!! Fantastic, friendly and..."

Madeleine Wong

"Congratulations, what a great place. Fantastic atmosphere and character. The staff are welcoming, friendly and attentive with really genuine smiles...."

Max Gay

"I have been to Grill Meats Beer twice now, the concept of the place itself is cool as sh*t. The atmosphere is upbeat and this hang out seems to..."

Ayla Collin

"We had dinner yesterday, great concept! we love the ambiance and the food was exceptional, we choose the Bavettes which were cooked to perfection and..."

Olivier Lacoua

"We went here for Sunday lunch & were really impressed. The staff were lovely & the kids liked the colouring in pencils & activity sheet..."

Vy Luu

"I'm a sucker for beer, and I like food almost as much. While I wouldn't consider myself a connoisseur of ribs as such, I have consumed a fair amount..."

Rich Sherriff

"Be early, or be late, otherwise expect a wait.i have eaten here twice, and enjoyed the experience. Food exactly as I wanted it and good..."

Charles Finny

"I ate here for my birthday last week and can happily say that I wasnt disappointed in the slightest. The hardest part of the night was picking what I..."

Natalie Barrs

"I loved this place and have been back twice now in it's opening week. I can't understand the other reviews getting upset at it not having any steak..."

Fleur

"The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The layout and seating was comfortable and enjoyable We shared the food which was all fantastic, and..."

Matt Thom

"This place was a perfect reminder of good, home-cooked meals back in the States. Everyone at the entire table, the two different times I went there,..."

Carolyn Lesseig

"Great place for beer and food. Steak was seared just right and the sauce complemented the meat perfectly. The burger was spicy and the poutine was..."

Roy Chong

"We had a lovely meal at Grill Meats Beer recently. There’s a great vibe at Grill with an upbeat 80s-90s soundtrack and an open kitchen so you can..."

Angela

"Hands down one of the best tasting steaks I’ve had in ages. Really nice mushrooms and croquettes on a hot mustard to accompany it. My wife’s..."

Key Man

"Great food, super service. The place is so warm and inviting. I was treated really well and made to feel special. Loved the music that was playing,..."

David Louw

"Was there after years again. Was during Cupa Dupa festival. The portions were smaller and prices up. Maybe because of the festival. The food we had..."

Detlef

"Service was good and the menu options interesting, although the fusion dishes were not as impressive as hoped. Impressive range of unique draft beers..."

Ian Li

"The experience here was pretty good, and while I don't have any complaints, I just feel the burger I ate sort of lacked anything special. Chips were..."

Alex B

"This was one of the more popular dining places on the street. Good variety of beer and burgers. Their spicy fries were really spicy and delicious...."

Li Lin C

"Grill meets beer. That's all you really need to know. Exceptional grill, exceptional beer. Service can be slow but boy is the food worth it. I always..."

georgia rose

"Music is a wonderful thing to accompany a meal and tonight we had a 90s mix that made it a great mini singalong. The bad part of the evening wasn't..."

Sandy Antipas

"Been here four times, great food, service, excellent beers on tap! Two years later, still unbeaten - nothing in Akl comes..."

Jason Young

"Great burger Make sure you order your beef patty the way you like it.or it will come..."

Jono joe

"I know I should have gone for a burger but since I just had one last night elsewhere, I went with the fried fish bites starter which was well worth..."

Geoff Wilson

"Best burger I've had in forever. And the fries too. Didn't want the taste adventure to end..."

bernard simmonds

"Food was good, but we are waiting 40 minutes for our..."

Claire

"These guys know how to do meat. Super friendly service and warm..."

Malcolm Young

Tequila Joe's

86/100 (1035 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A really awesome Mexican place in The Aro. The tequila range is extensive as the name implies and plenty of non alcoholic options too. Their..."

Jay

"Well it’s just too damn bad we can’t rate a 6/5 because Tequila Joe’s has changed the game. Satisfaction ✅ Taste ✅ A desire to travel to..."

Charle Megala

"It was one of their busy nights despite the 'bomb low' forecast. The manager was able to sit 2 of us within 15 minutes. Each of us ordered $25 all..."

"Been coming here for a while, awesome service and banging food, cowboy fries and wings are so good! You don't get anything else like this in..."

Cam Newman

"Came here with a group of friends for all you can eat Taco Tuesday and fair to say all of us left satisfied and happy.The fish, pork and chicken..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"I came here on a thursday night for all you can eat tostada. The tostada were nice. However, base weren't crispy enough which made it more difficult..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Had dinner here a couple of nights ago. Ordered a couple of drinks each, one of us had hard pink lemonade and the other had one of their tequila..."

NB

"We went here for the all you can eat tostadas which came with Baja fries and a variety of unlimited sides - they gave us lots of guac which was..."

Stacy Heyman

"Awesome all you can eat food here would highly recommend to friends and family! Loved the tacos loved the tequila loved everything! Defiantly will be..."

David Rangi

"We tried the two for one tostadas and really enjoyed them. Loads of food, fresh and tasty without being too flash. Service was excellent. Great..."

Sarah Grundy

"I was looking for a venue for my sister's big birthday and knew she loved Mexican, when I google searched Tequila Joe's came up and with one glance..."

Marara Reweti-Stevens

"Had my 21st there this weekend and absolutely loved it! Great staff and service, putting up with all of us dragging them out onto the dance floor...."

Ivy Skelton

"All you can eat Taco Tuesday is awesome. The entire night was so laid back and chill. Really yummy tacos and great drinks. It is great how you..."

Hayley Millard

"Had the All you can eat Tacos and loved it. Combine that with a new Tuatara jug and you pretty much have a great time out guaranteed. Would recommend..."

Connor Finlayson

"Went for three for two Thursday and had a wonderful time! Loved the intimacy of the small space, and the inviting decor. A group of four each had a..."

Mia Henry-John

"Loved it. Went here for date night and the staff and atmosphere were amazing. The waitress was professional and very friendly. The food was..."

Carmody Little

"Got one voucher on first table, so food are 50% off. We had chicken enchiladas and fish taco. Enchiladas were good but I like taco more. Baked corn..."

Kate Yan

"I had Tequila Joe's all you can eat Tacos for the first time, and it was amazing. I have had coeliac disease for 1 year now and this was the first..."

Tori

"Great food, great service. Always love this place!The food is excellent and really authentic to what I tried while in North America. It's always..."

Troy Mihaka

"Okay so I must admit that I've walked past this place a few times and dismissed it as just one of 'those tacky fake mexican places with an equally..."

Shaye Cameron

"We organised our social club function at Tequila Joes and this was the best little bar to have a fun night out with your mates, we were so well..."

Tanya Kaipo

"I have been meaning to write this for a while! I had my 30th birthday party here in Feb and we had a blast! A friend and I booked the whole bar for..."

Alana Corney

"Great tequila selection. Food is delish and very reasonably priced. Fish tacos are tops! Small place but great atmosphere and staff. The cheese..."

Kai Finder

"Loved this place!!! Went on All You Can Eat Taco Tuesday ( $20 for this special), was super small but packed, so I strongly recommend making a..."

Pelise

"Went here for a late snack and drinks. It's cosy though a bit loud for conversation. Both of us got a nostalgia kick out of the the 90s alt rock mix..."

Samuel Mellor

"Fantastic wee venue. Great easy menu, full and inspired flavours and flexible to allow for GF/DF/VG/V diners! BYO allowed and amazing tequila and..."

Amber Scott-Harvey

"I booked Tequila Joe's for a bachelor party function. Organising it from Auckland could've been difficult but Adam made it a complete breeze - lots..."

Dom O

"Adam and his team at Tequila Joe's put on an awesome function for us with exceptional food, spectacular drinks and great hospitality! The location..."

Carl Penwarden

"Went on a Tuesday night for the $20 all you can eat Taco's great fun, Tacos types come out in random order, and all pretty tasty. Plenty of..."

Aaron Bird

"Very friendly staff. Great food. Excellent drink selection. 4.5/5..."

Lisa

"Awesome food, great staff and fun atmosphere. The cheese dip is fantastic! Lots of veggie options and staff are willing to explain the menu if..."

Anya Jenkins

"Awesome tex-mex food with a great Americana feel. Food is excellent, cheese is sublime, and the drinks keep your thirst at bay long in to the night...."

Matthew Lewis

"Excellent spot to enjoy a tasty as margarita or some bangin Mexican food. Staying late for drinks till 3am is always awesome too. Always good music..."

Clark Rogers

"This place is awesome. So much so that I visited twice in one week. My first visit was with friends who are big foodies. We dined on a Saturday..."

Amy

"What a neat place!Large drinks list , great vibe, and really fresh feisty food. I normally think of mexican food as being cheese..."

David Benjes

"Right from the start TJs gave me great service. We came from out of town for my partners birthday and thet made an exception to their no booking rule..."

Paul Jenkin

"Fantastic place. Excellent cocktails with a number being served in AEG jars. Quirky approach which really works. The service was spot on and we..."

Marianna ...

"Tequila Joe’s had only been open for a couple of days when we found it. They don’t get heaps of foot traffic on Vivian Street, but we passed this..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Our favourite place to eat, and we often travel from the Wairarapa just for Tequila Joes!!! Highly recommend the buffalo wings, with the classic..."

Lucy Adlam

"Loved my experience at Tequila Joes - I even went back twice in one week! Both instances I was there for All you can eat Tacos, and it didn't..."

Leigh-Ann Weaver

"Had an "interesting" Margherita; see pic; it was very good! We had the all-you-can-eat Tuesdays Tacos. Delivery was timely. I managed to eat six..."

That's MrD2u

"What a cool wee spot! I came in with some friends for all your can eat tacos and it was definitely worth it. All of the tacos were delicious and..."

Hannah Allan

"nimble feet hurried along to grab this and that. it was all a good bit of fun. a sumptuous jolly overtook the spirits. We felt, simply YES!..."

Martha Cabout

"Aye it's pretty good. Hectic and noisy party atmosphere inside that'll see you shouting for most of the night. Food is decent but not world beating...."

Ben W

"Drinks are amazing and if you come on Tuesday or Thursday for their all you can eat tacos, you will be blown away with the number of tacos they bring..."

Kayla Kautai

"It really is the best Mexican! They were very busy, yet I was served and seated straight away. I was given enough time to decide my meal and the..."

Chantal McNaught

"Went on a Thursday night to celebrate a birthday. Had all you can eat tacos and BYO. Staff were awesome. Tacos were yummy and well seasoned enjoyed..."

Bridget Simpson

"We booked a table for my birthday BYO and the team at a tequila Joes gave me the best birthday evening! They had liased with my partner about what..."

Nina Weil

"Great buzzy vibe. Was a queue out the door tonight. We squeezed into the last two seats available and went for the all you can eat chicken wings and..."

Deborah Hughes

"Wing Wednesday is just the best idea. Such good flavour, service was perfect. Friendly and inviting, really enjoyed our meal. Highly..."

Paul Thomson

"Wonderful food. Really generous portions but super tasty. Lots of great flavors. Gotta try..."

Peter Farrelly

"Food is outstanding and service quick and attentive - don't be fooled by the lackluster decor. Portions are large - we ordered two mains and a side..."

Jonas Anderson

Kazu Yakitori & Sake Bar

"Very good food. Lots of choices and real japanese theme feels. Good place for yakitori and some beers. Would 100%..."

ponpon

"The food is excellent, traditional Japanese food and the staff are always welcoming as soon as you..."

Stanković

"I came here for a late dinner and to be honest, it was awesome. We shared several different things at our table so I got to try a wide variety of..."

Michael Davidson

"So glad we found this place! Everything we ordered was so delicious, and I have eaten a lot of yakitori in Auckland and overseas. The Yakitori was..."

Karen Ng

"Perfect little spot, even eating solo as I just did this Saturday night. Atmosphere is mean, food is mean, they put a lot of care into what they do...."

Ghost Advance

"The food was amazing. We kept ordering one after the other. Authentic Japanese vibes. Must visit with a group of..."

Gautam Roy

"Have been here twice and am looking forward to more. Great vibe with a warm welcoming and welcoming felling. Bang drumbs when you arrive or leave...."

Tashi Sutton

"Had fun here! Walked in with a friend and shared a couple of dishes. Love their sochu cocktails for under $10. Keen to come again for a full..."

Sinalei Faulalo

"Authentic Japanese food that was delicious, with great service. Felt very much like being in an Izakaya. Highly recommend if you are in Wellington..."

Jared Box

"Great atmosphere and food, would 100% recommend if you're craving some japanese..."

Elias Oscar Camenzind

"The best garlic tonkatsu ramen..."

May Ngo

"Good food at good prices. Service was quick. Atmosphere was very good. Keep an eye out for the daily lunch specials. Students get a free upgrade to..."

silentmoon1108

"Very good service, polite and well mannered staff. The food is delicious. The lunch specials (Monday to Friday) are a fantastic deal. If you like..."

Andrea Merlo

"One of the few restaurants open at 9pm. Ordered curry Katsu set and Salmon salad with Karaage. Order came pretty quickly. Salmon salad was not..."

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The Arborist Rooftop Bar & Eatery

86/100 (1342 ratings)

"Went to the rooftop bar with friends. The place has a nice chill ambiance, We had pizza and a jug of sangria which arrived very quickly and both..."

Santos

"Loved everything about the place nice range of drinks and food and just the vibe of the place is great would highly recommend..."

Aman

"Service was fast and friendly. Food was also nice although the patty reminded me of a McDonalds patty.Went for lunch during WOAP with a large group..."

James Voong

"I've been to the arborist for brunch on a few occasions now, and I can safely say that it ranks in one of my top 5 brunch spots! My favourite..."

Suzanne

"Everytime we come to the arborist we leave satisfied, food is always amazing, tapa sized dishes great for sharing, we take friends all the time and..."

A Girls Gotta Eat ....

"I liked it. We had snacks and drinks after work on a Thursday night. The menu was great for snacks. I wasn’t looking to dine here. It was clean...."

Dani

"Reasons why I like this place: 1. Someone told me they put at least half a bottle of wine in their big jugs of sangria. (Don't know how..."

Hubbabubba

"Went there for dinner last night, the pulled pork tacos were delicious and well priced! When I’m next in Wellington will definitely go there..."

Emma Davy

"Booked out the Arborist Function Room for my 21st. Such a well decorated and interesting space, nice and private/separated from the main bar - but..."

Em

"Came for Friday drinks up on the Rooftop Barsuch a chill vibe and just a nice place to hang and catch up with friends. The parmessan fries were..."

Clara Webster

"Fabulous atmosphere, hard-working and friendly staff, delicious food (and beautiful cocktails!) - will return if I get the chance to! I had the..."

Silva Star

"In Summer the rooftop bar is a winner. Complimentary hats n sunscreen - keeping its patrons sunsafe, I like it!!! The lounge chairs and turf make it..."

Crumpet King

"Food and staff are amazing. Great rooftop, especially in the summer. Been here for dinner, lots of little plates to share. Definitely have to try the..."

Lee Halford

"When you get a little bit hungry at 10pm... this was the rescue! Buttermilk fried chicken with smoked maple and parmesan fries... I m usually not a..."

ScoopScoop

"Visted for the first time on Saturday and totally blown away by the quality of the food, all sourced locally, organic and beautifully prepared. ..."

Pete Thomson

"If the sun is shining in Wellington, round up the crew and head up to the Arborist Rooftop bar. My favourite place in Wellington, you can't beat this..."

Ali White

"The staff here make the place! They are all so, so lovely. From the guy making cocktails to the bouncer at the elevator. Sweet people who add so much..."

Jen

"EDIT: Have been here on numerous occasions. The rooftop bar is an awesome spot on a hot day and has heaters and blanketd for when it cools down. The..."

Vicki Wong

"Amazing small plates and cocktail menu, our regular local hang out. Love the rooftop bar and downstairs for dinner with friends...."

Tracey Lear

"quirky atmosphere, great roof top location, pleasant bar goers. It was a great time sitting under the stars with heater behind us. The food selection..."

Christian

"Been here a couple of times for coffee before, today I had lunch.We arrived just before 12pm. Pretty empty but that suited us as we had..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Nice rooftop bar but that's all it is. A seat in the sun (on a good Wellington day) and a cocktail. The view is mixed, yes you can see a bit of the..."

Rebecca

"This is a really great place to grab a beer on a Friday night. With being so close to town you can easily just walk into the clubs afterwards or use..."

Mana

"Arborist has a crazy cool rooftop bar which is a great place to show your friends. Presentation on the platters is outstanding and they have a..."

Harrison Lister

"Came here for breakfast on a work trip and ordered the corn fritters. Corns fritters were nice and soft, but small. Egg was poached well and dish..."

John Chin

"Had such a great meal here. Randomly decided to go as neither of us had been and it was in the entertainment book. Was unlucky as the Brussel sprouts..."

Ohhh Neil

"Didn't eat here, but a really nice place for drinks. The service was really nice and friendly and the rooftop bar has a really nice vibe to it. It..."

Saeran Maniparathy

"The butcher sausage was really really good！must try～the day I try was a pork sausage！the skin of the sausage was very brittle！the chicken..."

Crystal

"The hot bird burger was delicious. I definitely chowed it down quickly. Crispy chicken on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Some..."

Travels4Food

"Cool place, rooftop bar setup is epic. Service was friendly and chilled plus decent drinks list. I can see myself hanging out here regularly on week..."

Wilson Chau

"Best chicken burger and Bloody Mary in Wellington!The Arborist came highly recommended from a co-worker and my first visit did not..."

Captain Underpants

"WOW what can I say this bar and eatery is awesome in many ways. We walked in and the place was humming !! Loved the light stone and greenery..."

Fancy Face

"I absolutely loved this place. The outside balcony was great to sit and people watch as we had a few cold beers. Our tummies and tastebuds..."

Featured Eats

"Love this place. The lunch menu is A great format menu mixing your choice of salads or vegetables with proteins, all expertly prepared. Brunch is..."

EpiCurious

"I didn't check out the rooftop bar as the weather was yuck but the ground level bar/restaurant was good. The menu is simple divided into meat, greens..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Came here with a few friends for dinner, not entirely knowing what to expect. The menu could be explained a little better by the staff - it's a..."

Miss K

"A cozy bar.. The chopped wood as part of the decoration is a nice touch and makes it feel like a warm and hearty place. Had myself a Wellington on a..."

Rhodri Williams

"Had dinner here the other night - it was all super tasty. The venison and mutton were amazing and both really tender. We had the brocolli, quinoa,..."

Grace

"The first thing you notice is the decor. Fresh herbs in pots litter the outside patio and you're encouraged to pick them and add them to drinks and..."

Jenjaroo

"A surprise find tonight. It was appropriately busy for a Friday night. Enough people give it a buzz, but not packed to be noisy or interupt the..."

Cheyneismyhero

"nice interior decorations, the price is fair for what I got. We went for lunch on Sat, not many people there, it's quiet and tidy. My bf had bacon..."

Carina Chang

"We recently moved offices at work, and The Arborist has become our new local. I secretly like the Swanndri-lumberjack and raw-timber look of the..."

Audra Lord

"The staff are lovely and friendly, the food and cocktails were fantastic. Will definitely be..."

Teesha Eaden

"Great vibe. Love the heating and blankets for cooler evenings. Enjoyed our drinks. Popped in to check it out before having a beautiful dinner..."

Fiona Hood

"Omg I came here with the girls for my birthday brunch. We love it! Nice service! Nice deals and nice..."

Larissa Morais

"Rooftop bar was good. Nice happy servers who were friendly and bouncy. Chips and onion rings were great. View was nice. Not extremely comfy seating...."

Deborah Hughes

"Really cute bar with rooftop and downstairs options. Enjoyed a few awesome cocktails - definitely worth a visit. Might pay to reserve a table if you..."

Vicky Brewin

"Dined here for breakfast while staying at the hotel. We stopped in once for a lazy breakfast and it was so good we came back every day we stayed...."

White & Taylor - Office

"Good experience. Couldn't visit the rooftop due to off timing. The rooftop was not available. The food was good, we enjoyed the seating area next to..."

Keshav Sharma

"We came here without much expectation and left quite satisfied. The food was delicious! The atmosphere was pretty cool and staff were really..."

Giang Nguyen

"Really cool bar and the staff were very friendly. I loved that they had a cherry drink on the menu. Unfortunately, they were out of the cherry stuff..."

Judith

"Great burgers. Had the lumberjack and REALLY enjoyed it. Service was great, very friendly. Might pay to get there early as they seem to get busy fast..."

Chris Brooks

"The staff was surprisingly friendly and the rooftop bar is indeed beautiful. The food is limited depending on the time, but you can get bar snacks..."

Max Will

"Delicious breakfast. We loved the food and ambience of the place is also very nice. Parking around the cafe could be a bit of concern but it's worth..."

Raman Singh

"Actually went to a 21st birthday in the function room of the Aborist. Had nibble platters which were delicious 😋 and breakfast there the next..."

Lynda Goulden

"Definitely the rooftop bar of choice during sunny hours, but the Arborist's main bar also holds its own against a strong Wellington scene. More..."

J.G. Seabrook

"We went we a few girl friends! Nice atmosphere and service, 5 ⭐️ for that. The food was good, but nothing amazing. The salad could use more..."

María Paz Cárcamo Agüero

The Speight's Ale House

"Had lunch here after a bridal fitting with daughter across the road. Really liked the atmosphere, large bar area. Great menu. Espresso martinis were..."

natalie love

"Well-stocked, clean rooms in a charming old building. Staff are accomodating (My flight arrived very late and they happily arranged a late check-in..."

Hadas Livne

"Always great service from EJ and his staff. Kitchen staff do great meals. Rooms are clean and modern for an old building. Free off street parking is..."

Andrew Meade

"Nice atmosphere. Run out of Hazy IPA and some food items, but still a nice spot for a pint. Could do with bigger screens to watch the game but there..."

Peter Torr Smith

"Rooms were clean and tidy even if a bit musty and dated. Lovely staff and food was top notch. Especially the Lamb Shanks..."

Melanie Best

"I love this pub. It's wide open, disability friendly, the staff are great, the food is delicious and the quiz night is fun! Can't say about the..."

Kimberley

"Went there for dinner and ordered the mussels which was served in pot. The delicious Asian flavour of the mussels just warmed my heart and stomach! I..."

Juliet A

"Finding a car park can be tricky at times, but the pub restaurant has great food, service, and..."

William

"Room is cosy. Great location to CBD, can walk of take bus if..."

Hannah Adlam

"Basic, clean, friendly and fantastic value in a great position near the city centre (10 mins walk to Beehive). It’s awesome to see ‘Old School’..."

Rich Hall

"Comfortable, quaint, clean. Good beds. Helpful and humorous host. We enjoyed our..."

Anne Wheeler

"nice food, pretty good service, nice to enjoy atmosphete in or..."

S KDavis

Bebemos

86/100 (1072 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is my new local which I'm stoked about! They have awesome craft beer and wine, and really good hearty food. I almost wish I ate meat as the..."

Maddie Jones

"Delicious! Great seafood stew, funky hang out and great service. Well located across from rhe hospital too :) i'll be back to try other interesting..."

Emma Alexander

"Had a great lunch as a group of 4, pork sliders were great. Burger was very juicy and tasty. Halumi salad with fryed kidney beans and tasty tasty..."

Patrick Browning

"Was looking for somewhere new for lunch and we saw the menu Bebemos online; it sounded very nice. Cool place, great décor and cool vibe...."

Sean P E Fleming

"Been here twice, once for brunch where we had the fishcakes and the hash with flat whites, and once for dinner where we had the 2 for 1 Monday..."

Julia TVM

"Great little bar with fabulous tapas and excellent customer service. Highly recommend the empanadas and the meatballs, however we thought the fish..."

EpiCurious

"Gaucho burger 10/10 TAKE THE TIME! Easy, quality, good brews and not too hipster! Also try the Brazilian black bean dish.. Fedakonda??!..."

Paul Raeburn

"Really enjoyed the meal. Very interesting menu and hard to choose. Went for sizzling steak and prawns with a massive chillies. Fantastic with the..."

Bob Wilkinson

"Really nice pub, excellent customer service. They do these awesome little cheese ball things and these other little things (I cant remember the name..."

Ns

"In the evenings, especially at weekends, this place pumps. Loud, chaotic, no seats and high decibel conversations. A quieter outside area can be cold..."

Duncan Galletly

"Went for a party so really only had the platters but this was coming thick and fast and was pretty well made for simple bar nibbles, not just the..."

Team Thomas

"I've been here for dinner a few times now and it's good! Wine list and beer selection are broader than you'd think for a place of this size. I was..."

Mel B

"Bebemos is a really busy bar/restaurant in Newtown, it's great to be able to go somewhere near home and still have good quality. Gone are the days of..."

MissyDoolittle

"Had booked a table for 8 for Easter Saturday. Service was good and food was excellent - there was something for everyone, even though at first sight..."

Liz Willmott

"Went with the wife somewhere different, great atmosphere a lively little joint, I had the marinated fresh fish followed by the steak, both were..."

Richard Eyles

"I have been meaning to write a review for here for ages - I don't normally do it, as with some exceptions it seems to be a way of venting but as this..."

Margaret Sanders

"A largel group of us went tonight. Large groups are always a challenge but the staff coped very well, were helpful, organized, friendly and the..."

Judith Shearer

"The food here is delicious, although very salty. Our table had the beef and seafood from the Brazilian Grill, 6 different starters and the Gaoucho..."

Catherine Maguire

"What a cool little place! Wine on tap was a bit of a novelty and we lucked out on going in on a thursday - they've got two tap wines for only $12,..."

Mary Jane Thomas

"This establishment is the epitome of a cool spot for refreshment. It boasts an extensive selection of diverse drinks, from steaming hot beverages to..."

Evy Lee

"Been here a couple times, love love love the vegan Burger here. Burrito is pretty solid as well! It's always warm, even if you're sitting outside!..."

Anne Amber

"LOVE the options of vegan and non vegan food options Bebemos have! The food was super yummy me and my partner were both happy and so as our tummy..."

Jia Zheng

"Delicious food at a very good price. Even better, hospital staff get a discount. Thanks so much for a delicious..."

Susan Corin

"We went for the bottomless brunch and it was really excellent. Such great service; drinks came out promptly or we had the option of just going to the..."

Stefan Koetsier

"Good food, friendly service. A bit noisy but normal for a bar. Good craft beer on tap. Nachos were also good, substantial..."

Paul Swanson

"I ordered the feijoada which I really enjoyed. The portion was pretty big, and was struggling to finish it towards the end. Especially because the..."

Joa

"We took the kids down for lunch, luckily before it got busy. Plenty of great kids options, so they are keen to come back again. And next time, they..."

Greg Bodnar

"Lovely visit to this quirky little Cafe/bar. Delicious Fried Chicken and Calamari. Good range of craft beers available. Ask Jade what he recommends..."

Allan & Rose Hansen

"Ate all my meals here over the last 6 days while my fiance and baby boy were at the hospital. These guys are so lovely and always looked after me..."

Alex Coningham

"I was here for lunch with my husband. We tried WOAP burgers. My husband tried the chicken burger and I tried their vegan option. Both the burgers..."

Riddhi Patel

"I’ve been here twice and I can genuinely say that the food here is super delicious. And the arepas and corn fritter fries are great! I had a..."

Drew Mack

"Great friendly atmosphere for me and my hound ( dog friendly). Good burger, good beer. Checked my vaccine pass and confronted a punter who didn’t..."

Brendan White

"We started with the calamari (pic). Opps. We started with Prosecco and a craft beer then we had the calamari. I had the black bean stew (pic) and she..."

Geoff Bilbrough

"Cozy corner restaurant with Brazilian options and a bar. The seafood stew was great. The squid was extremely..."

James Schmidt

"Popped in for a quick lunch with my wife. Really great experience - coffee was amazing, food was great and came out pretty quickly (cafe wasn't too..."

Key Man

Poquito Cafe And Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped in on a cold night and found a small intimate bar with an excellent range of whiskey and great cocktails. Attentive service and an intimate..."

Robert Fairhurst

"Real nice place, good set up with a large collection of spirits, cocktails and wine. Food was also tasty and prompt. If you don't fancy anything in..."

Sean Oliver

"The only bar in Wellington that serves SMSW with a great range of whisky selections. Extremely knowledgeable about their whiskies and their friendly..."

ZIWEI WANG

"Fantastic service, and a great range of drinks. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, and we very much enjoyed our brief visit. Thank..."

Alex White

"Nice breakfast/lunch choices, the baked egg with chorizo was awesome, same for the grilled halloumi. Go sit in the back near the stage/window, such a..."

Pirmin Schürmann

"Was looking for a filling, yummy, relatively healthy, reasonably priced, vegan breakfast. This gorgeous little cafe, with incredibly kind staff, were..."

Rae Bonifacio

"I found this picture on my phone and realized I never left a review. Cozy spot, this was a couple months back maybe. I went there for brunch, service..."

A M Monteiro

"Great whiskey tasting experience! Incredible service. The style of service has changed, definitely for the better. Would recommend a whiskey flight...."

Monk of the Future

"Told them I didn't like gin, so they made me something to try and persuade me to the trend - not 100% there, but at the station... enjoyed their..."

Carina Daly

"Open late! Delicious cocktails and attentive bar tenders. Made it a special..."

Datu Beech

"Stopped in for a round of cocktails late at night. Amazing service! Hand made cocktails for all of us and some great entertainment watching them..."

Carolyn Manuel

"Awesome vibes. Best cocktails and super knowledgeable with whiskey. This place is perfect to go to before hitting Courtney Place, or if you want to..."

Browser Guy

"The perfect covktail bar. Great staff. Amazing drinks. Great chill vibe. Service is top..."

Cam Thurlow

"Huge selection of whisk(e)y. Fun and funky environment with live music on a Thursday! Knowledgeable and fun staff. And then Alex and Lexi just had to..."

Cara Marshall

"Thanks to the friendly and knowledgeable staff I thoroughly enjoyed some great new whiskey tastes. I will definitely visit more..."

Jan-Paul de Groot

"We came in for a bite to eat around lunch time, the food was absolutely delicious! The coffee was perfect! But even more amazing was the service. 2..."

Britony McLaren

"An intimate bar to spend time with a friend. Limited menu if it’s a meal you are wanting but the warm lemon olives were good. Long and narrow..."

Julie Anderson

"The staff are super friendly and the coffee always excellent. A great spot to..."

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