The only thing I hate about this place is it's approx 8,000 miles from my home…read more We started with a beer taster (5) and cracklings - it comes together and sparkling water. The cracklings - which I'm seldom a fan of, were delicious! Sometimes they are too heavy/ have a gamey taste and these were fresh and well salted with a hint of vinegar. Next we had the ceviche tacos which were incredible!! They came with big chunks of local fish, a bit of veggies and crispy nuggets ( wonton strips?) Thrn they finish it with a dollop of coconut whip cream ( not sweetened), a sprinkle of Chile lime salt and a squeeze of lemon. Absolute top 1% of ceviche I've ever consumed! And I eat ceviche a lot. This is a must order! The salt and pepper squid in a steamed bao bun was also very good, but after the ceviche it was tough to compete. I enjoyed the purple cabbage slaw with a good vinegar kick to cut the richness of the squid. Awesome wait staff too! Great place to eat in Nelson!!

Overall great vibes and great flavors. They put a lot of care into changing up their menu regularly…read moreto showcase different local or seasonal items which makes for a fun experience. The service is a little hit or miss at peak times, and they seem to forget about us after we get seated, so prepare to be a bit assertive to get attention.

What a lovely find. Beautiful restaurant, the service was excellent, as was the food. I can see…read morethis place as a hang-out for friends or after work meeting place. I started with the fried cauliflower, which is very addictive. Light curry spice in a creamy aioli. For my entree, I had the miso pork belly, with pea puree & baby carrots. My mother had their burger with a side of onion rings, though the burger came with a good amount of large steak fries (chips). Our friend had the lamb chop starter. It came with a lot of bones, so it could easily be a main. It was in miso as well. All was very well prepared and extremely flavorful. Our friend, who lives here, is happy to have a new place to go to.

We ate here for dinner one night while touring this part of the country. I liked The Good Home's…read moredecor - it was modern and a bit classy, but not too much that it felt formal. I ordered a hamburger, which came with a small salad and fries. The burger was good and I enjoyed it. I also enjoyed their selection of beers which was above average. The only thing I didn't like about it was that it seemed a little expensive; I don't feel I got particularly good value for my money. With that said, the food is good, and I would eat here again.

On a recent trip, I was waiting for different restaurants and bars to open for the day and decided…read moreto give this one a try. This is a tied-house with some of the larger breweries so the selection is less. It's a nice space with center bar and lots of tables with typical NZ comfort food. It seemed like a popular brunch spot as well as there were many happy families. They also have outdoor seating to enjoy on the nice days. The staff here were very welcoming and nice. I got a tasting paddle, which was choice of three. All the beers were solid. They also had clean restrooms.

I came to the tasting room after walking all day in the city for a quick drink and it was exactly…read morewhat I needed. The patio is a nice spot to hang out and the service is fast. Great place to refuel and grab a quick drink . Did not try any food this time

I've been to Wellington a few times and it had somehow never worked out to enjoy this spot, despite…read moremany recommendations from friends. I made a point to get here on this visit as my first stop for lunch on the day of arrival. I ended up coming back a few more times, this is a fantastic beer bar and restaurant in Wellington. It's upstairs in a great area of the city with lots of other restaurants, bars, and shopping. The staff on every visit was so welcoming and fun, especially Simon who went above and beyond on my first visit. I love the location, with high top tables, booths inside, booths with a city view, and lots of outdoor patio areas with heaters and tables. They also are a full functioning brewery, and their beer is fantastic. Being a freehouse in the city, they have an epic tap list of other NZ breweries as well. Prices are reasonable, they do tasting paddles with lots of options. We visited shortly after they hosted a beer competition, which meant the tap list was extra special. I highly recommend this place, especially for beer loves and people wanting a cozy place to dine.

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!

Sprig + Fern operates a myriad of taverns and taprooms throughout the Nelson-Tasman region. While…read morethe actual brewery is located in Richmond, you can only drink (and eat) at the satellite locations. This one seemed a more scenic spot with its location near Tahunanui Beach. It doesn't sit on the beach (nothing does), but it was quite peaceful to sit on the patio, drinking up some Vitamin D, salt air wafting through the air. Delicious pub food is to be had with some creative inclusions like bao buns and seafood. We had a lamb burger and poke bowl alongside some suds. The Nectaron Pale really set things alight with its punchiness though the West Coast Awesome Mix was a worthy contender. In general, though, their beers are on the lighter side with an even grassiness. They even have ciders for more light options. The bites were yummy enough though the poke bowl's avocado was quite over ripe. Easy pickings for free street parking right out front. If you do desire to pop into one of the Sprig+Fern locations, this one should be it!

What an excellent place to eat, with friendly service, delicious food and a great atmosphere. We…read moreall enjoyed our meals - the classic burger and fries and the pulled lamb tacos were particularly impressive. Totally recommend and would go back.

Stopped in for a quick snack. Had wedges and a Pizza. Great value for large plates and toppings…read moreright to the crust. Great service too.

passing through wellington and staying in karori, we were recommended this place by our air bnb…read morehost. quick 5 min walk from our place with a great selection of beer, pizzas, and other mains. I ordered the selvaggio veggie pizza and added jalapeños - delicious! my dad got the fish and chips and finally settled his hankering for it. great atmosphere and would come back again if we're in the area, cheers!

If you're in Takaka, chances are your pants have already been completely charmed off. But if you…read morecan handle one more ounce of charming, head to The Brigand. You'll walk through a garden of outdoor seating and into a cozy bar/cafe/music venue that, with open fires roaring and booze flowing, feels more like your best friend's living room than a restaurant. That is, until the food arrives. With a heavy emphasis on fresh Kiwi produce, it's an embarrassment of riches with lamb, sirloin steak, fresh fish, spare ribs, cheese, wine, really, I'm not sure why you're still reading and not simply heading here immediately. My only regret is not getting to try the apricot schnapps cheesecake as it was sold out. Welp, I guess I'll just have to head back...

Great place for a really damn good dinner! Good craft beer selection, amazing food and desserts…read more So nice to sit outside and have a drink with amazing food.

Absolutely excellent salad. And I don't usually eat salad…read more Great atmosphere! A few more thoughts...

I asked the Internet for where to find a proper Sunday Roast. It's a British thing and it's great…read moreto see this tradition exists in New Zealand culture as well. Hooray for the Commonwealth! Arriving at 6:40pm, the restaurant was only about halfway filled with a placard at the entrance announcing that this evening's Roast is sliced sirloin. I was hoping for lamb but this will do. I sat by the window with my laptop and used some wifi before and after dinner. My meal arrived after about ten minutes, a good portion with sliced sirloin, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes and yes, a Yorkshire pudding. A light gravy over all and the only point off is that they did not have any horseradish for the beef. Perfectly cooked, nicely presented and absolutely delicious. Hooray for tradition and thank you, Southern Cross. A lovely Sunday evening meal. [Review 352 of 2024 - 8 in New Zealand - 21385 overall]

Excellent small hotel ideal for the solo traveler. difficult to find on line but easy to find in…read moreFeatherston. excellent bar and meals Plenty of off street parking and private entrance to accommodation.

This used to be a "gang" pub. For those not up to date with gang culture in NZ, it pretty much…read moremeant that no sane person would have ever gone in there! Enter Paul Rowan....a Manchester lad who has a pretty good track record in launching really good gastro pubs in the Wellington area. And he has done it again folks...the Empire is a great place to meet for a beer, have a snack or sit down for a good feed. Fish and Chips in newspaper......the PC brigade haven't reached NZ yet....or, in a first for the area, stonegrill meals...where your meat of choice arrives on a hot stone and you get to cook it the way you like it!!! Jazz on Sundays, Live music at the weekends with free sausage sizzle (it's a banger wrapped in bread) on Friday nights are all things that have made this the No1 Meeting place in Petone. If that hasn't tempted you...they have Giant Jenga in the ber garden.....

Good irish bar. We came here around 4pm for an early dinner before our ferry to Wellington and it…read moredidn't disappoint. It got steadily busier as it got closer to 5pm with the line by the time we left. We tried the garlic bread with cheese again and still disappointed with the amount of garlic. However, the rest of the food was good. We got fish and chips again and the fish was lightly breaded and flakey and chips were crisp on the outside and potatoey on the inside. We also got the Guinness stew which was good as well (not as good as the stew I had the Guinness brewery but that's high bars).

How can this place only have 6 reviews?!? Whoever gets off the 3.5 hour ferry from Wellington to…read morePicton needs to stop at this place! It's inviting, delicious, super cozy, and fun. We got our pint of Guinness and enjoyed the amazing eats! Highly recommend this place if you're in this quaint little New Zealand town.