Essentials
Some of the best wine, beer and food selections in Wellington, and at great prices!
51 locals recommend
New World Thorndon
150 Molesworth StSome of the best wine, beer and food selections in Wellington, and at great prices!
Amaaaaazing food, generally imported. Also make their own (real) biltong!
6 locals recommend
OnTrays Scheckter's Deli
38 Fitzherbert StAmaaaaazing food, generally imported. Also make their own (real) biltong!
Drinks & Nightlife
Golding's Free Dive
Brilliant craft beer and ambience :) Also sells great pizza!
Brilliant craft beer - one of the ringleaders of the craft beer movement in NZ :)
19 locals recommend
Hashigo Zake
25 Taranaki StBrilliant craft beer - one of the ringleaders of the craft beer movement in NZ :)
Bethel Woods
73 The TerraceGreta atmosphere, and a lovely place to get good beer and food. Americana-themed.
Sightseeing
New Zealand Parliament Buildings
1 Museum StBeautiful lawns and the iconic Beehive.
Featuring gardens, the Observatory, the cable car and a stunning sculpture walk.
203 locals recommend
Wellington Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore StFeaturing gardens, the Observatory, the cable car and a stunning sculpture walk.
A great walk, and the reward of stunning views at the top. Part of the Northern Walkway.
Te Ahumairangi Hill Lookout
A great walk, and the reward of stunning views at the top. Part of the Northern Walkway.
Everything Else
Wellington Railway Station
Bunny StreetThe main nexus of Wellington's transport options.
Food Scene
Hillside Kitchen & Cellar
241 Tinakori RoadHugely-respected local restaurant. Gets great reviews!
Fish and chips are a mainstay of Kiwi eating. The Thorndon Chippery does a particularly good job, and delivers!
9 locals recommend
Thorndon Chippery
10 Murphy StFish and chips are a mainstay of Kiwi eating. The Thorndon Chippery does a particularly good job, and delivers!
Indus
230 Tinakori RdSuperb curry - they don't deliver, but it's a 4 minute walk.