Eat & Drink

Fuel your days with the best-ever coffee, enjoy lunch with a side of harbour views, and indulge at award-winning restaurants. Be sure to bring your appetite to Wellington.

There’s a list for that

A person in a red sweater cuddles their dog sitting on a beanbag, on the grass at Glover Park, outside Rogue & Vagabond.

Paws-itively dog friendly dining

Wondering where to eat with dogs in Wellington? These dog-friendly cafés and bars are a great place to start. If you’ve got a furry friend with a taste for a puppuccino, or you’re a dog lover hoping to spot a good boy/girl, these cafés and bars are great spots for dogs and humans alike.

Inside Volco, a bakery in Kelburn Wellington, a worker behind the espresso machine prepares a coffee for takeaway.

New and notable places in Wellington

Treat your taste buds at one of these new cafés, restaurants, and bars in Wellington.

View of Courtenay place from Dirty Little Secret rooftop bar.

Get a taste of Courtenay Place

A hotspot for all things fun and entertainment, there’s plenty to tempt your tastebuds on one of Wellington’s buzziest streets — Courtenay Place.

People dining inside Floriditas, a restaurant on Cuba Street in Te Aro Wellington.

Wellington city brunch: Start your morning sunny side up

Wellington is a city that takes its mid-morning meal seriously. Whether you’re in the mood for eggs just the way you like them, a vegan feast, or a sweet treat, you’ll find a meal to suit your cravings. Cosy up in a casual café, or get your crew together to debrief on the week. Here’s where to get brunch in Wellington.

The exterior of Logan Brown, an old building on the corner of Cuba and Vivian streets.

Capital classics: Long-lasting restaurants

Restaurants and cafés come and go. Occasionally the right combination of menu, location, and imagination creates something that lasts. Wellington is fortunate to have a batch of fantastic restaurants that have stood the test of time.

A pastry chef in a white coat and grey apron looks down while making cheese scones at Pravda Café & Grill. There are two racks of scones cooling on racks on the counter.

Best of the bunch? Wellington cheese scones as picked by locals

If you want to live like a Wellingtonian, your day should include a cheese scone. Here’s where the locals go to get their daily dose.

Three people sit at a table enjoying pizza and salad at Scopa, an Italian restaurant on Cuba Street in Te Aro, Wellington.

Daily dining deals in Wellington

No matter the day, there’s a foodie deal in the capital. From eggs for breakfast to pizza for dinner, you can have a delicious day, whatever your budget.

Two smiling people sit across from one another and raise their glasses to cheers. A charcuterie board, a flight of beers, fries and four small sharing plates are on the table. There are large, metal fermentation tanks behind them.

Crafting your beer experience in Wellington

They’re boutique, fiercely independent, and proudly fly the craft beer flag for Wellington.

Four colourful cocktails lined up on the counter at Crumpet, a bar located on Manners Street in Te Aro, Wellington.

Mix it up at Wellington’s cocktail bars

Shaken or stirred, the capital’s bartenders know how to make a mean cocktail. Revisit a classic, or ask for something made specially for you. These cocktail bars have a tipple or two to tempt your tastebuds.

Where to eat