Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
Brothers & sisters of the revolution! Welcome to Fidel’s. Where the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealand.
This iconic Wellington institution has made its mark as a bohemian bastion on upper Cuba Street. From an early morning espresso, midday brunch, or late night rum; this bustling landmark specialises in being whatever you want it to be.A good place for the hipsters to chill
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Fidel's Cafe
234 Cuba StBrothers & sisters of the revolution! Welcome to Fidel’s. Where the coffee is Cuban and the hospitality is pure New Zealand.
This iconic Wellington institution has made its mark as a bohemian bastion on upper Cuba Street. From an early morning espresso, midday brunch, or late night rum; this bustling landmark specialises in being whatever you want it to be.A good place for the hipsters to chill
Established in 1996 by Al Brown and Steve Logan with a vision to take the standard of fine dining in New Zealand to a new level. Today, this award winning restaurant continues to set new standards. With Head chef/partner Shaun Clouston and an impeccable team of hosts, they offer you the best in food, a stylish yet relaxed atmosphere, and dining integrity.
Logan Brown's dining room is part of the creativity and vibrancy of Wellington's Cuba St. The building is a 1920s revamped bank chamber with high ceilings, private dining room, and an elegant, friendly space for any occasion. Join us for a truly superb experience whether for a drink in the bar, regular dining, a quick bite before the theatre or movie, special occasion, or private function.
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Logan Brown Restaurant
192 Cuba StEstablished in 1996 by Al Brown and Steve Logan with a vision to take the standard of fine dining in New Zealand to a new level. Today, this award winning restaurant continues to set new standards. With Head chef/partner Shaun Clouston and an impeccable team of hosts, they offer you the best in food, a stylish yet relaxed atmosphere, and dining integrity.
Logan Brown's dining room is part of the creativity and vibrancy of Wellington's Cuba St. The building is a 1920s revamped bank chamber with high ceilings, private dining room, and an elegant, friendly space for any occasion. Join us for a truly superb experience whether for a drink in the bar, regular dining, a quick bite before the theatre or movie, special occasion, or private function.
Rasa in upper Cuba street (Wellington) offers the very best of South Indian and Malaysian cuisine. In addition Rasa offers a variety of delicious contemporary Malay and Indian dishes.
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Rasa
200 Cuba StreetRasa in upper Cuba street (Wellington) offers the very best of South Indian and Malaysian cuisine. In addition Rasa offers a variety of delicious contemporary Malay and Indian dishes.
Serves hearty, homely, and wholesome kiwi cuisine from breakfast to dinner time - as well as an expertly picked wine list, a solid collection of beer including ever changing local boutique brews.
Arthur's Cafe
272 Cuba StServes hearty, homely, and wholesome kiwi cuisine from breakfast to dinner time - as well as an expertly picked wine list, a solid collection of beer including ever changing local boutique brews.
Traditional ice cream in a cone doesn't taste quite the same after you’ve sampled the gelato from Kaffee Eis.
Served in a freshly rolled waffle cone, their gelato is a modern fusion of New Zealand and European flavours.
They make their own authentic gelato using Italian recipes with natural quality ingredients.
Best ice cream in Wellington
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Kaffee Eis
236 Oriental ParadeTraditional ice cream in a cone doesn't taste quite the same after you’ve sampled the gelato from Kaffee Eis.
Served in a freshly rolled waffle cone, their gelato is a modern fusion of New Zealand and European flavours.
They make their own authentic gelato using Italian recipes with natural quality ingredients.
Best ice cream in Wellington
Energetic, all-day operation serving updated NZ fare in a high-ceilinged, 1930s-style space.
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Floriditas
161 Cuba StEnergetic, all-day operation serving updated NZ fare in a high-ceilinged, 1930s-style space.
Loretta
181 Cuba StLove the food, the open space, and the Scandinavian vibe
Martha's Pantry, affectionately known as Martha's, opened in 2007 by sisters Anita and Ondine McLeod.
Several years later Martha's famous High Tea is considered a Wellington institution. Martha's Pantry is often cited as one of the top spots in Wellington hospitality due to its attention to detail, style and service - a must to cross off your Capital bucket list.
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Martha's Pantry
276 Cuba StMartha's Pantry, affectionately known as Martha's, opened in 2007 by sisters Anita and Ondine McLeod.
Several years later Martha's famous High Tea is considered a Wellington institution. Martha's Pantry is often cited as one of the top spots in Wellington hospitality due to its attention to detail, style and service - a must to cross off your Capital bucket list.
Delicious grilled food, juicy burgers and craft beer.
Grill Meats Beer: Cuba Street's funky restaurant and grill bar serving up sweet and spicy grilled food. Expect a great vibe, awesome genuine hospitality, a selection of local craft beer and wine, the best hot dogs in town, fresh and healthy side dishes and great dining theatre courtesy of an awesome open kitchen.
Mincing daily for the freshest and juiciest burgers.
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Grill Meats Beer
227 Cuba StDelicious grilled food, juicy burgers and craft beer.
Grill Meats Beer: Cuba Street's funky restaurant and grill bar serving up sweet and spicy grilled food. Expect a great vibe, awesome genuine hospitality, a selection of local craft beer and wine, the best hot dogs in town, fresh and healthy side dishes and great dining theatre courtesy of an awesome open kitchen.
Mincing daily for the freshest and juiciest burgers.
El Matador, a vibrant and rustic Buenos Aires style eatery and bar, offers quality cuisine and beverages with a Latin twist.Huge portions
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El Matador
196 Cuba StEl Matador, a vibrant and rustic Buenos Aires style eatery and bar, offers quality cuisine and beverages with a Latin twist.Huge portions
Step off Willis St & you're in the bar. With it's shiny brass bar top, polished wood floor & Planetarium of lights, you'll find coffee & counter food by day & craft beer & cocktails by night.
Venture into our all weather courtyard where you’re welcome to drink or dine or both! During colder months there's a roaring fire, heaters & blankets for extra warmth. The warmer months see the roof roll back, sun cream out & rays pouring in all day long.
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The Bresolin
278 Willis StStep off Willis St & you're in the bar. With it's shiny brass bar top, polished wood floor & Planetarium of lights, you'll find coffee & counter food by day & craft beer & cocktails by night.
Venture into our all weather courtyard where you’re welcome to drink or dine or both! During colder months there's a roaring fire, heaters & blankets for extra warmth. The warmer months see the roof roll back, sun cream out & rays pouring in all day long.
Bakery items fresh from the oven throughout the day. Fresh, clean and seasonal menu. Table service. Licensed for beer and wine.
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Prefab
14 Jessie StBakery items fresh from the oven throughout the day. Fresh, clean and seasonal menu. Table service. Licensed for beer and wine.
Founded in 1990, Caffe L’affare (pronounced la-far-ray) is Wellington’s iconic and irreverent café, and coffee roastery.
The flagship café showcases our signature espresso to a great back drop.
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Caffe L'affare
27 College StFounded in 1990, Caffe L’affare (pronounced la-far-ray) is Wellington’s iconic and irreverent café, and coffee roastery.
The flagship café showcases our signature espresso to a great back drop.
Nestled almost within Quilters Bookshop Milk Crate is a small boutique coffeeshop serving fine espresso and simple fresh food.
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Milk Crate
35 Ghuznee StNestled almost within Quilters Bookshop Milk Crate is a small boutique coffeeshop serving fine espresso and simple fresh food.
Customs partners a revolving menu of single origins for home, offered by the 100 gram, with both filter and espresso drink options. The coffee experience wouldn’t be complete without a morsel to accompany it, and Customs offers an ever-changing menu of fresh toast and pastry options, made either on site or by local suppliers.
All this is set in an environment that is rather domestic, and intentionally so. This home-like feel puts people at ease and relaxes an experience that could feel uptight if held with too much reverence.
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Customs by Coffee Supreme
39 Ghuznee StCustoms partners a revolving menu of single origins for home, offered by the 100 gram, with both filter and espresso drink options. The coffee experience wouldn’t be complete without a morsel to accompany it, and Customs offers an ever-changing menu of fresh toast and pastry options, made either on site or by local suppliers.
All this is set in an environment that is rather domestic, and intentionally so. This home-like feel puts people at ease and relaxes an experience that could feel uptight if held with too much reverence.
Wellington Seamarket
220 Cuba StTakeaway fish and chips
Located under the iconic Meridian Building, Mojo Waterfront offers great coffee and food for those grabbing a takeaway on their way to work or stopping in at lunchtime. There is a tempting brunch menu available from 7am, homemade pizzas on order from 11am and a plentiful supply of sandwiches and sweets.
Mojo Waterfront
33 Customhouse QuayLocated under the iconic Meridian Building, Mojo Waterfront offers great coffee and food for those grabbing a takeaway on their way to work or stopping in at lunchtime. There is a tempting brunch menu available from 7am, homemade pizzas on order from 11am and a plentiful supply of sandwiches and sweets.
Hede offers delicious Japanese food and large portions at very reasonable prices.
Conveniently located in Cuba Street just around the corner from the buzz of Courtenay Place nightlife,
Hede Cafe and Bar
43 Cuba StHede offers delicious Japanese food and large portions at very reasonable prices.
Conveniently located in Cuba Street just around the corner from the buzz of Courtenay Place nightlife,
A scene of assembly for Wellington’s creative cognoscenti, the Matterhorn welcomes a multicoloured array of clientele. Originally a Swiss coffee house opened in 1963, it has metamorphosed into a regular’s restaurant, café, cocktail bar and supper club, where attitude is valued over attire. Head-chef Sean Marshall presents a menu that is fresh and unpretentious, showcasing the best of our country’s seasonal and artisan produce in a truly original fashion. This is supported by a pioneering wine list traversing old and new world styles and one of the most comprehensive selections of spirits and original cocktails in the world. Also on rotation are some of the country’s finest working musicians, a criminally talented band of gypsies mining the vein that is original music, while obsessive-compulsives dust off their most obscure and rare of vinyl collections. Whether for way-faring vagabonds and rogues to distinguished politicos and intellectuals, the Matterhorn gives it to you seven ways in seven days.
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Matterhorn
106 Cuba StA scene of assembly for Wellington’s creative cognoscenti, the Matterhorn welcomes a multicoloured array of clientele. Originally a Swiss coffee house opened in 1963, it has metamorphosed into a regular’s restaurant, café, cocktail bar and supper club, where attitude is valued over attire. Head-chef Sean Marshall presents a menu that is fresh and unpretentious, showcasing the best of our country’s seasonal and artisan produce in a truly original fashion. This is supported by a pioneering wine list traversing old and new world styles and one of the most comprehensive selections of spirits and original cocktails in the world. Also on rotation are some of the country’s finest working musicians, a criminally talented band of gypsies mining the vein that is original music, while obsessive-compulsives dust off their most obscure and rare of vinyl collections. Whether for way-faring vagabonds and rogues to distinguished politicos and intellectuals, the Matterhorn gives it to you seven ways in seven days.
Nestled in the heart of Ghuznee Street, this restaurant has been serving Wellingtonians a taste of Malaysia since 1998. Experience authentic Malaysian food at an affordable price.
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KK Malaysian Restaurant
54 Ghuznee StNestled in the heart of Ghuznee Street, this restaurant has been serving Wellingtonians a taste of Malaysia since 1998. Experience authentic Malaysian food at an affordable price.
Pays homage to the dining style of Mexico. The Flying Burrito Brothers was born in 2002 and raised to stake the true Mexican dining experience here in New Zealand.
The Flying Burrito Brothers
182 Cuba StPays homage to the dining style of Mexico. The Flying Burrito Brothers was born in 2002 and raised to stake the true Mexican dining experience here in New Zealand.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located by the corner of Vivian and Victoria streets, Crafters & Co. is an attractive, unpretentious cafe by day, an entertaining/ intimate bar by night.
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Crafters
211 Victoria StLocated by the corner of Vivian and Victoria streets, Crafters & Co. is an attractive, unpretentious cafe by day, an entertaining/ intimate bar by night.
The Third Eye has installed an in-house microbrewery to slake the lust for new sensations and new brews emerge regularly. There are some guest taps from craft beer comrades. It serves ld favourites as well, so those who fear change need not despair. For a full-immersion Tuatara experience, The Third Eye is everything the beer-struck fan-person could desire.
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Tuatara Brewery
7 Sheffield StThe Third Eye has installed an in-house microbrewery to slake the lust for new sensations and new brews emerge regularly. There are some guest taps from craft beer comrades. It serves ld favourites as well, so those who fear change need not despair. For a full-immersion Tuatara experience, The Third Eye is everything the beer-struck fan-person could desire.
Entertainment & Activities
Arthouse movie theatre. New Zealand's movie theatre of the year in 2014
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Light House Cuba
29 Wigan StArthouse movie theatre. New Zealand's movie theatre of the year in 2014
Reading Cinemas
100 Courtenay PlThe Embassy Theatre is New Zealand's grandest picture palace and was fully refurbished inside and out in 2003. Since then the screen has hosted world premieres and many of Wellington's finest film and arts festivals.
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Embassy Theatre
The Embassy Theatre is New Zealand's grandest picture palace and was fully refurbished inside and out in 2003. Since then the screen has hosted world premieres and many of Wellington's finest film and arts festivals.
Switched on Bikes is a locally owned operation, doing its thing from Wellington. It shows visitors and locals that an eBike is the perfect way to see and get around our capital city.
Switched on Bikes
Queens WharfSwitched on Bikes is a locally owned operation, doing its thing from Wellington. It shows visitors and locals that an eBike is the perfect way to see and get around our capital city.
The Lanes
238 Wakefield StThe Lanes is a bar and bowling lounge, located on Wakefield Street in Wellington.
Fergs Kayaks has freedom hire kayaks, that means you don’t have to book, we already have a large fleet of kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Cycles, Inline Skates & climbing gear just waiting for their turn to take you on an adventure.
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Fergs Kayaks
6 Queens WharfFergs Kayaks has freedom hire kayaks, that means you don’t have to book, we already have a large fleet of kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Cycles, Inline Skates & climbing gear just waiting for their turn to take you on an adventure.
Sightseeing
A nice park three minutes walk from the house. Includes children's playground.
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Central Park
Brooklyn RoadA nice park three minutes walk from the house. Includes children's playground.
Jardín Botánico de Wellington
101 Glenmore StBeautiful gardens
Rising 196m above the city, the Mount Victoria Lookout is a Wellington must-do. Head to the lookout and be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of Wellington city and harbour, and beyond.
Located right next to the central business district, you can drive all the way up, or take a walkway through the bush-covered Town Belt.
From the top, enjoy the views of Tinakori Hill, the Hutt Valley and Eastern harbour bays, Matiu/Somes Island and the Miramar Peninsula. Beyond are Baring and Pencarrow Heads and further to the right, Wellington’s Southern suburbs and Mt Mathews, Wellington’s highest point to the East.
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Mirador del Monte Victoria
Lookout RoadRising 196m above the city, the Mount Victoria Lookout is a Wellington must-do. Head to the lookout and be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of Wellington city and harbour, and beyond.
Located right next to the central business district, you can drive all the way up, or take a walkway through the bush-covered Town Belt.
From the top, enjoy the views of Tinakori Hill, the Hutt Valley and Eastern harbour bays, Matiu/Somes Island and the Miramar Peninsula. Beyond are Baring and Pencarrow Heads and further to the right, Wellington’s Southern suburbs and Mt Mathews, Wellington’s highest point to the East.
Wellington Zoo is New Zealand’s first Zoo, and Wellington’s oldest conservation organisation, caring for animals since 1906.
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Zoológico de Wellington
200 Daniell StWellington Zoo is New Zealand’s first Zoo, and Wellington’s oldest conservation organisation, caring for animals since 1906.
Getting Around
Takes you from Lambton Quay to the Botanic Gardens
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Funicular de Wellington
280 Lambton QuayTakes you from Lambton Quay to the Botanic Gardens
You haven’t experienced Wellington until you’ve been on Wellington’s unique Harbour Ferry Service
Up to 16 return harbour crossings daily between Queens Wharf and Days Bay and calling into Matiu Somes Island.
The Dominion Post Ferry
Queens WharfYou haven’t experienced Wellington until you’ve been on Wellington’s unique Harbour Ferry Service
Up to 16 return harbour crossings daily between Queens Wharf and Days Bay and calling into Matiu Somes Island.
Interislander's Cook Strait Ferries travel between Wellington and Picton New Zealand. The 92km voyage takes 3 hours and has been described as "one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world"
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Wellington Interislander Ferry Terminal station
1 Aotea QuayInterislander's Cook Strait Ferries travel between Wellington and Picton New Zealand. The 92km voyage takes 3 hours and has been described as "one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world"
Parks & Nature
Shows a wide range of New Zealand native wildlife
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadShows a wide range of New Zealand native wildlife
Essentials
New World Wellington City
279 Wakefield StCountdown
45 Jackson StCountdown Newtown
3 John StNew World Willis Street Metro
70 Willis St