Arrived in Wellington from Taupo around 3 pm. Checked into the hotel and researched dinner spots…read more Charley Noble came up so we took a short walk. Arrived right at opening. Seated quickly. We ordered a cider and beer. Dinner was delivered. Absolutely delicious. Perfect dinner. Perfect service.

This was my family and I's last meal in Wellington and this restaurant was a great way to end our…read moretrip here. It is beautiful inside and the staff are all very friendly. It is great for a nice dinner to sit down and enjoy a meal. We ordered quite a few appetizers and entrees to share as this was our last night here. We started with some raw oysters, smoke fish croquette ($9.50 each), focaccia bread ($9) with artichoke dip ($12), seafood chowder ($30), and the beef tartare ($28). Our favorites were probably the oysters and the focaccia bread with the spread. The oysters were fresh and we enjoyed trying them all. The focaccia bread went great with the spread as the bread was warm and the spinach dip was a nice cool dip to match. The bread was also perfect to dip in the chowder. For the entrees, we ordered a side of green beans ($14), fettuccine ($27|$37), Lumina Lamb Backstrap ($19 per 100g), and the Japanese wagyu ($85 per 100g). Our favorite out of everything was the wagyu. The lamb was delicious but it's not comparison after you have a bite of the wagyu. The Wagyu was cooked perfectly. The meat was not too thick of a piece to cut. The green beans were a great side to go along with the meal. The almonds added a nice crunch to the green beans. Overall, we enjoyed our meal very much. We felt that this restaurant was a perfect way to end our stay in Wellington!

I've now experienced a "cult beer bar" because I trusted the Yelp and did find this place. Hashigo…read moreZake is an underground music venue that sells beer and has a full kitchen. It's down a flight of stairs and yes, the Sun will be very blinding when you've finished drinking and return to the surface. Comfy spot sitting in a corner with my laptop, listening to their satellite radio while sipping at a beer and resting my sore feet. [Review 483 of 2024 - 133 in New Zealand - 21515 overall]

Very hip in almost everything. After years in Asia and learning the best places are hiding in plain…read moresight Hashigo Zake is a welcome reminder. Go!

This place was good- good pizza, lots of beer on tap, cider and wine options too. The outdoor…read moreseating was nice. However, the service was not good. Don't go here if you're a group, in a rush, or looking to be waited on. Tip: you can book pizza and beer flights in advance on BookMe for a deal!

This is probably my favourite craft beer joint in town. If you're sad this place will probably…read morecheer you up. It felt like home. Bar staff were charismatic, enigmatic and enthusiastic. Their passion for craft beer was evident, and their knowledge certainly impressed. I can't think of a better place to keep warm in winter. If you don't go, you're missing out.

I only get to LBQ once a year when I visit for Beervana but it's the first place I head to! Not…read moreonly do they have an epic, ever-changing beer list, but LBQ has a really warm and inviting atmosphere, even if you're a single female in a room filled with groups of boisterous beer-drinking blokes. LBQ has the added bonus of competing in Burger Wellington each year - this year their breakfast burger was served with bacon, eggs, black sausage and beans on a waffle and it almost defeated me! Almost! I haven't tried the rest of their menu but if I were in Wellington for more than a weekend I could see LBQ fast becoming a regular stop. Check it out next time you're in the capital!

Good selection of beers, great atmosphere. What more do you need for a Saturday afternoon?read more

What a fantastic gem of a brewery! Greeted with super enthusiastic bar tender who is happy and…read morehelpful. Outstanding menu of beer and great food too. Had the hazy ipa and it was juicy with tropical notes, what a palate pleaser. Lots of seating in a big open area. Wonderful visit highly recommend if visiting Wellington and also ask about the craft beer tour. You can get a sheet and stamp 8 breweries on the list and get a souvenir!

After a morning of exploring Wellington and avoiding the cruise ship crowds, it was great to find a…read morespot that was bright and sunny and friendly. Upstairs (do they have an elevator?) is a pretty massive dining room with lots of booths, some big tables and a balcony area in the Sun. Not quite ready for a big meal, I had a beer and a plate of the jalapeno poppers. They arrived after only 6 minutes, hot and fresh from the fryer. Delicious and a little spicy with a tangy dipping sauce, it went well with my pilsner. I stayed at Fork & Brewer for about an hour and enjoyed my time. This is a peaceful spot and the beer was delicious! [Review 510 of 2024 - 157 in New Zealand - 21542 overall]

Garage Project has many locations and during this trip i visited 3 of them (not all of them are on…read moreyelp). Overall, they have a wide variety of beers including sours and we tried multiple and bought some to bring home. I came to this location while waiting for my partner and it was pretty busy and all the tables were taken. While I was here, they were training a new person so grabbing a beer was kind of slow. This location is a little small. Their newer location on Leeds street is much bigger and more comfortable. The other location I went to was across the street one block down which sells to go bottles and cans while this one doesn't. I enjoyed the Konbini yuzu and lemon the most and got a pack of that and my partner got the pickle sours (spicy and regular).

After visiting the OG brewery location across the street and you're ready to sit down for a few…read morefull drinks, head here to Garage Project's proper Taproom. It's located in Te Aro nearby Wellington proper and a quick walk or ride-share away. It's situated in a historic old home that's skinny yet cozy. I'm told it gets packed on the weekend, so be sure to account for that if you're a fan of a quiet place to drink. The seating is all built in with a large bar, and plenty of tables for singles, doubles, or small groups. The bar takes full advantage of being the brewery's taproom with more selections than you could drink. They do not offer flights here (sampling is across the street), so be sure to look for special things on draught not available elsewhere. The staff was super friendly and easy to deal with. I loved the little touch of having little bulbs of each beer with the taps to show the color of what you're ordering. Prices are fantastic, cheap for the high quality of the freshest beer around. This is a must-stop for any beer lover visiting Wellington.

Malthouse is one of the best beer bars in Wellington, a city already known for great beer. It has a…read moremixed modern and contemporary vibe, it's cozy and fun. Tables and booth seating are along the left wall, with a large bar taking up the right. They have a great tap list of local/NZ beer, plus cans/bottles, and food. The night I planned to come in I was running a little late, but even though it was close to closing, they let me in and were welcoming. I also had such a fun time meeting brewers from Australia in town for Beervana; it was a friendly place. The bartenders were great, glassware clean, and I definitely would've been back if I had more time.

Something off center has happened in the craft beer scene. I'm not sure if it's the surprising…read moreAmerican influence, or the cultural melting pot that is NZ, but NZ has been turning heads and creating quite a frenzy in the craft beer world. I even dare to say, the beer here is better than Aus. Maybe that's too bold a statement, but I'm standing by it. Malthouse is the craft beer haven epicenter of Wellington. With over 150 national and international beers, this beer bar hosts the largest range of beer in NZ. A full tap range, staple beers and rotating ones all keep this beer bar "in the know" with its ever changing selection. Behind the row of taps, is "Malty's Wall" with fridges keeping beers cooled at the right temp, ready for tasting and consuming. Many of NZ beers come from small boutique breweries, which make them harder to find outside of NZ, but Malthouse hosts a great focus on local breweries. The menu is a beer bible. I've never seen one like it. It's leather bound and very extensive, filled with beer choices and all the information to accompany such a vast beer bar. Seating is cozy with both indoor and outdoor options. High tables, bar seats, lounge tables as well. With food options, they've got the perfect munchies which compliment beer. Try their famous Ugly Bread. Or the pizza. I'm a strong believer of great beer bars having pizza. It's something about cheesy tomato bread that goes so well with beer. All in all, this place is hands down, great.

After walking the Red Rocks trail, we were ready for some eats. We decided to stop in Newtown and…read morewalked along the main street looking for a spot. Bebemos, a Latin inspired restaurant, looked good so we went in. We arrived for a late lunch/early dinner (around 5:15pm) and the place was busy. Must be because of happy hour (3:00pm to 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday). Beers are $7.00/pint and sangria is $15.00/jug! The inside is super cool with flamingo and pineapple decor to lemur inspired wallpaper. Serious tropical/hipster vibes. The outside beer garden is huge and has a favela bar. There's 10 beers/ciders on tap. No flights but they do let you sample before committing to buy one. We tried the boysenberry sour and elderflower cider. Sadly, we didn't like either. There's a brunch and dinner menu. Dinner menu is broken into small plates, large plates, burgers and dessert. Service was friendly and food came out pretty quickly. - Beer-battered fries ($8.50 NZD) - rosemary and garlic fries with chili mayo. These were top notch. Perfectly battered and great crunchy texture. Chili mayo paired magically. - Pan-fried greens ($9.00 NZD) - green beans, broccolini and zucchini with crispy chickpeas and lemon. Good variety of veggies. Oddly, they kept all the vegetables long (like the broccolini). Pretty simple but nice if you want to eat healthy. - Moqueca de peixe ($38.00 NZD pot for two) - Bahian seafood stew of prawns, fish, mussels, red peppers, tomato, coriander, coconut milk and rice. You get 7 mussels and a couple prawns and fish. Not a whole lot of seafood for the price. The sauce needed a heavier hand with the seasoning. We weren't too impressed. The rice on its own was bland too. Seems to be a popular spot for after work drinks. I'd stick with the drinks and the small plates to share. 3.5 stars.

Cool atmosphere at night and chilled during the day for lunch. A tasty menu with a South American…read moretwist! A decent selection of beers and an outdoor area make Bebemos a potentially good place to start a night out or stay and enjoy the live music. I can recommend the fejoada (pork n beans) if you are hungry and want something hearty!

What a pleasant surprise to stumble on this upscale little bar/restaurant in the business district…read moreof Wellington. The entrance is deceiving as it is primarily listed as a bar and the warnings almost made me wonder if I was wandering into a stripclub. But no. Follow the narrow staircase at the foot of Cable Car Lane to a very hip and modern second floor restaurant. Staff Was friendly and service was prompt. The vibe here is urban classy. The music was up my alley- House- played at a reasonable volume. I was wishing it was evening or Happy Hour with friends or a date. I ordered the Basic B**ch martini (pictured) and got a snack of the popcorn shrimp and some fries. Both are GF and the menu had a number of options for various dietary needs. The cocktail was refreshing and crisp. Not overly sweet. The shrimp was good but a little salty but the honey-chili offered nice contrast. The fries were thick cut and golden and came out blazing hot from the fryer. They were served with a garlic aioli that went nicely with the shrimp as well. I definitely recommend this place for locals and travelers alike. I'll look forward to coming back the next time I'm in Wellington.

Concrete Bar is a hidden gem off of Lambton Quay just beside the Cable Car Terminal, up a flight of…read morestairs. Check out the 4/6pm happy Hour $6 drink specials. We sat at the bar to share the cheese platter (fantastic), the lamb (excellent) and calarmari (tasty). The happy hour pours are generous and well priced. The bartenders and staff are friendly and professional. It's quieter in the afternoon, hopping early evening. Not a late night spot seems to wrap up by 10:30 or so. So glad we discovered this place, it's a great find for tourists an locals alike.

We stumbled upon Noble Rot by accident. We were warmly greeted and delighted by one of the best…read moremeals we have had in some time. The grouper was cooked as well as any piece of fish I have ever eaten. It was accompanied by a blind flight of New Zealand whites. We finished with delish cheeses and dessert wine.

This spot is in the old part of Wellington and it is a cool funky location. It's in a pedestrian…read moreonly section and has got an old world vibe. The place has an extensive wine list and we loved the lovely Pinot noir that was their special on the list. They have lots of European wines but they are also a great spot for trying the local product. The fresh fish was really delicious crisp and well done. The appetizer plates were also delicious. The place is relatively small, so make reservations. It was a hot day when we were there, so be prepared as there is no air conditioning, but you definitely feel like you are in a bar somewhere in Eastern Europe.