Food & Coffee
Raglan Roast
40 Abel Smith St
Best (and cheapest!) coffee in Wellington. Converted garage with art-covered walls and cozy couches.
Floriditas
161 Cuba St
Wellington institution since 2005. 1930s grand cafe with famous baking and excellent wine list.
Pickle & Pie
2 Lombard St
NYC-style deli. Pastrami, lox, matzo ball soup, and house-made pickles to take home.
Best Ugly Bagels
5 Swan Lane
Wood-fired Montreal-style bagels baked fresh. Inspired by Saint Viateur, Montreal.
Wellington Chocolate Factory
5 Eva St
Award-winning bean-to-bar chocolate. Watch them make it, or make your own bar!
Duck Island
168 Cuba St
24 creative flavours in a charming pastel pink space. Try Pecan Butterscotch or Salted Caramel Cacao Crumb!
Drinks
Garage Project
68 Aro St
NZ's most innovative brewery. Born in a petrol station, now 640+ beers created. Taproom across the road.
Double Vision
Miramar
Award-winning small brewery. Try Smooth Operator or the Red Rascal.
Southward Distilling
Lyall Bay
Small batch gin & whisky. Try Mountain Gin or blend your own botanicals at their tasting room.
Poppies
Martinborough
Award-winning family winery. Beautiful surroundings to enjoy their delicious platters. Our wedding anniversary favourite.
Restaurants
Chaat Street
171 Willis St
Indian street food tapas. Bite-sized chaats packed with flavour, plus chilli margaritas.
Kisa
195 Cuba St
Bold re-imagined Turkish flavours.
Rosella
18 Marjoribanks St
Mediterranean wine bar with excellent seafood and relaxed vibes.
Rita
89 Aro St
Intimate 30-seat cottage, with a set menu that changes daily. A date night favourite!
Explore Wellington
Zealandia
Karori
World's first ecosanctuary - TIME's 100 greatest places. See kiwi, tuatara, rare birds.
Oriental Parade
Waterfront
Iconic waterfront promenade. Heritage Norfolk pines lit up at night, harbour views - this is why they say you can't beat Wellington on a good day!
Brooklyn Wind Turbine
Brooklyn Hill
Panoramic harbour and coast views.
Te Ahumairangi Lookout
Orangi Kaupapa Rd
Hidden gem with Mt Victoria views.
Bush walk with Indie!
Get in touch and we'd love to take you exploring Wellington's beautiful bush tracks together!