This is a super fun spot to try multiple wines. It is called the wine station for a few reasons -…read morethere are stations of wines that you self pour using a card that records drink prices owed at the end. You also have the option to buy a pre-paid card if you'd like to avoid over-spending (as I imagine it's easy to do). This bar is also near the tracks and the railway does pass by. Perhaps this spot was once a station stop? I did not ask. Wines are a win. Atmosphere is also cool - couches and low tables: great for socializing. There was a small menu. I ordered a meat plate, but the cuts didn't impress me and we weren't served forks. But - with that said, I don't think people come to this station for a meal. It's wine all the way! And what a great way to try all the delicious wines of the fantastic Marlborough region. Close to the town center, we easily walked back to town after our tasting.

Fantastic food. We were the only diners that evening, so the chef came out and greeted us. He…read moremodified the menu for us based on something he was preparing for an event the next day. Everything we tried was fantastic, including the wine, of course!

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.

We had a great time. Service was fine, but wine flights were diverse and delicious! And the pizza…read morewas yummy.

From the owner: Rimu Wine Bar at the Mapua Wharf offers an extensive range of premium Nelson region wines and a few…read morefavourites from New Zealand and around the world. All wines are available to taste, by the glass and by the bottle. You can also purchase wines and beers to take home. Rimu also has a range of quality whiskeys, ports and liqueurs, along with some of the finest craft beers available. Enjoy our wood fired pizzas, platters, or bring in your fish and chips from the Smokehouse to enjoy with your drinks. Watch out for special events over the winter months and come and enjoy the evening with friends in front of our roaring fire.

My wife and I had a Wednesday night dinner reservation at 6:30. Tuesday evening my wife had a bike…read moreaccident that made it uncomfortable to chew. When we called at 5PM Wednesday (when they opened) we asked if there was a soup she could have (or a single course along those lines). Instead, they recreated and reformed the whole tasting menu for her to a more delicate and easier to bite into dishes. My wife was nervous about going out to a nice restaurant with bruising and stitches and Arbour and it's staff made her night. The food was amazing, and the service even more so. I can't thank them enough for turning what could've been a sad night into something we will never ever forget.

The River Kitchen was so amazing we went both mornings when we were in Nelson. The Eggs Benedict…read morewith mushrooms and bacon was delish and so were the chicken bites. The baked items aren't to be missed either.

Perfect brunch spot, shaded by trees next to the river. Thankfully, they post their holiday hours…read moreon their IG and were open New Year's Day. We got the Eggs Benedict with bacon, and burger, both were delicious though the burger is a little sweet (comes with beets and BBQ sauce). Servers were friendly and accommodating. They also have a selection of coffee, pastries, juices and sandwiches to go.

We come to Long Beach every 6 months more or less. The food is very good although the portions seem…read moreto be getting smaller and smaller. The service is efficient but lacking a smile. Maybe that doesn't matter to everyone but if you are spending $100+ for a small group lunch you want to feel appreciated.

Lovely location and great service. Reservations are a good idea, but they accommodated us without…read more Delicious pizza and mains. We sat inside, but courtyard is beautiful on a sunny day.

This is a very relaxed place. You can stop in for brunch, lunch, a coffee, dinner or drinks. I like…read moreits location, along Chews Lane, which is out of the Willis Street bustle but still very convenient for office workers and having a quiet meeting. The staff are helpful and the the range of food looks good.

Awesome atmosphere and lovely outside seating with many options and great local beers…read more Found a few baby praying mantis' and they were very friendly!

Cordial staff, good beers, great food…read more Live music is what you make of it with open mic nights. They also have a great outdoor area weather permitting.