From first date to foodie: Where to take your date for dinner
If the way to your date’s heart is through their stomach, Wellington has plenty of options to keep them happy.
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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.
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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 near the stadium
It doesn’t matter if it’s a festival, big game, concert, or conference – everyone needs some quality kai before attending something at the stadium.
Pinkies out: A guide to high tea in Wellington
Curb your afternoon hunger in the chicest way possible: high tea. Introduced by English high society in the 1840s, these Wellington spots are keeping the tradition alive. The sweet and savoury snacks you’ll find are beautifully presented and full of flavour. Remember, when you pick up that tea cup or coffee cup — extend the pinky.
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.
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.
Your essential guide to coffee
Wellington takes its coffee seriously. Whether you’re after a creamy flat white, a jet-fuelled long black, or something in between, there are plenty of places to keep you caffeinated.
Crafting your beer experience in Wellington
They’re boutique, fiercely independent, and proudly fly the craft beer flag for Wellington.