Apache Restaurant

At this sophisticated ambiance you can relish Vietnamese cuisine. The attentive staff serves well-presented food with many diverse flavours. The menu offers tasty dishes such as Saigon lemongrass beef salad with crispy spring rolls and Saigon grilled fish wrapped in banana leaves.

• Web:

  www.apache.kiwi

• Address:

  West Plaza Hotel, 122 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 499 2999

Chow Tory

Chow combines the fresh flavours of Southeast Asia in a casual modern setting. You will find the restaurant in the heart of the Courtenay Place entertainment district. The menu offer dishes such as red duck curry, rib of beef, crispy fried chicken and other mouth-watering dishes.

• Web:

  www.chow.co.nz

• E-mail:

  tory@chow.co.nz

• Address:

  45 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 382 8585

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–midnight

Great India

The restaurant opened its doors in 1983 and ever since then it has been a favorite Indian restaurant among locals and tourist alike. Mouth-watering dishes are served such as rogan josh, lamb vindaloo and butter chicken. There is also a fine selection of New Zealand and international wines to choose from.

• Web:

  www.greatindia.co.nz

• E-mail:

  rakesh@greatindia.co.nz

• Address:

  141 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 384 5755

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri noon–2pm / 5pm–10pm; Sat & Sun noon–3pm / 5pm–10pm

Havana Bar

Havana Bar is a colourful and cosy restaurant where the staff serves Spanish inspired tapas and seasonal plates. This award winning cocktail bar and restaurant provides local and international musicians four nights a week. The atmosphere can be described as friendly and warm.

• Web:

  www.havanabar.co.nz

• E-mail:

  info@havanabar.co.nz

• Address:

  34 Wigan Street, Te Aro, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 384 7039

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11:30am–late

Logan Brown Restaurant

Multi-award winning restaurant, Logan Brown is fine dining New Zealand style. It is known locally for a signature dish of Paua Ravioli. From the a la carte menu you can also choose dishes such as snapper with tuatua fritters, seven spiced duck or desserts like earl grey brulee.

• Web:

  www.loganbrown.co.nz

• E-mail:

  enquiries@loganbrown.co.nz

• Address:

  192 Cuba Street, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 801 5114

• Opening hours:

  Lunch: Wed & Thu noon–1:30pm, Fri & Sat noon–2pm. High Tea: Sat 1:30pm–3pm. Dinner: Tue–Sat from 5:30pm

Monsoon Poon

Are you craving food from Asia? Monsoon Poon has its feet both in the East and the West, mixing quality Asian food with high standards of service and presentation.

• Web:

  www.monsoonpoon.co.nz

• E-mail:

  Wellington@monsoonpoon.co.nz

• Address:

  12 Blair Street, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 803 3555

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri from 11am, Sat & Sun from 5pm

Dakota Bar

When entering in Dakota you will be transported to a time when cowboys and Dakota natives wandered the grasslands. Hosting different activities on different nights of the week, including line dancing, poker and mechanical bull riding, you will never find this vibrant place boring.

• Web:

  www.dakotabar.co.nz

• Address:

  74 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 595 4525

• Opening hours:

  Daily 4pm–4am

Golding's Free Dive

Golding's Free Dive features eclectic decor with multicoloured fairy lights and Star Wars elements. Enjoy fresh local beer, unique wines, and authentic Neapolitan pizza from Pizza Pomodoro. A cosy spot perfect for laid-back drinks and a slice.

• Web:

  www.goldingsfreedive.co.nz

• Address:

  14 Leeds Street, Te Aro, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 381 3616

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–11pm

Havana Bar

The spirit of Cuba is alive and kicking at Havana Bar – visible through their passion for live music, rum and coffee. This is a great place where you can have fresh exotic drinks such as raspberry and cucumber Gin Fizz.

• Web:

  www.havanabar.co.nz

• E-mail:

  info@havanabar.co.nz

• Address:

  32a-34 Wigan Street, Te Aro, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 384 7039

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 4pm–late, Sun & Mon closed

Hawthorn Lounge

Hawthorn Lounge is a cosy relaxed bar with big leather couches in front of the open fire where you can also roast marshmallows. It used to be a gentleman's club and lounge bar in the 1920s.

• Web:

  hawthornlounge.co.nz

• E-mail:

  hawthornlounge@gmail.com

• Address:

  2/82 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 890 3724

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 5pm–3am, Sun & Mon closed

San Fran

San Fran is one of the top venues in New Zealand for international acts as well as local bands, DJs, and comedians.

• Web:

  www.sanfran.co.nz

• Address:

  171 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 5pm–late, Sun & Mon closed

The Arborist Rooftop Bar

The Arborist Rooftop Bar offers a relaxed, garden-like atmosphere with eclectic furniture and greenery. Enjoy delicious cocktails, frozen specials, and a variety of share plates. Perfect for a laid-back drink while watching the sunset.

• Web:

  www.thearborist.co.nz

• Address:

  Trinity Hotel, 166 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 931 6161

Fidel's Cafe

This is a funky, laid back and out of the way café. Fidel's is the perfect venue for weekend brunch. There is also a nice outdoor area where you can enjoy a freshly brewed coffee.

• Web:

  www.fidelscafe.com

• E-mail:

  mail@fidelscafe.com

• Address:

  234 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 801 6868

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu 8am–3pm, Fri 8am–late, Sat 9am–late, Sun 9am–3pm

Floriditas

Floriditas is a stylish and comfortable café/restaurant in the heart of Cuba Street. This café has a delicious menu, great coffee, reasonable prices and is a casual and relaxing place.

• Web:

  floriditas.co.nz

• Address:

  161 Cuba Street, Wellington

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 7am–3pm / 5pm–late; Sun & Mon 7am–3pm

Maranui Surf Life Saving Club

Maranui Café is a quirky, 1940s-style café situated in the clubrooms of the Maranui Surf Club. Delicious meals and counter food served, with great views out across Lyall Bay.

• Web:

  www.maranui.co.nz

• E-mail:

  cafe@maranui.co.nz

• Address:

  107 Lyall Parade, Lyall Bay, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 387 4539

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7am–5pm

Midnight Espresso

A relaxed and friendly late night cafe, serving vegetarian and vegan food. It certainly lives up to its name and is one of the last places on Cuba Street where you can grab a coffee before bedtime.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/midnightespressowgtn

• Address:

  178 Cuba Street, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 384 7014

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 7:30am–midnight, Sat & Sun 8am–midnight

Nikau Cafe

Nikau is a spacious airy café adjacent to the City Gallery. Nikau offers fantastic food, wine and coffee served in a contemporary environment. It opened its doors in 1998.

• Web:

  www.nikaucafe.co.nz

• E-mail:

  nikaucafe@xtra.co.nz

• Address:

  Civic Square, 101 Wakefield Street, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 801 4168

• Opening hours:

  Mon & Tue closed, Wed–Fri 8am–3pm, Sat & Sun 9am–3pm

• More info:

  Located in the City Gallery Building.

Olive

Olive is a long-running bistro known for its seasonal French and Italian-inspired menus served in a rustic-chic space. Enjoy a meal in the lush courtyard, shaded by a beautiful olive tree, creating a serene escape.

• Web:

  www.oliverestaurant.co.nz

• Address:

  170-172 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 802 5266