Walked up the road from work to grab a bite to eat. Soon as I walked in the the barman acknowledged…read moreme. Cool music playing in the back ground. Barman suggested I go up stairs to the garden top since it was a nice day. Waiter was straight up to grab my beer order and worked out what kind of beer I'd like from what I usally drink. Order my burger off the menu and It came really quick was beautiful amazing taste. I had the whole hog burger which was worth every dollar I spent on it. Can't wait to come back for our work do here in a couple of weeks.

This is a good cafe for business meetings. It's spacious, there are lots of seating options and the…read moreacoustics are amenable to having a conversation. Its location is ideal for offices on The Terrace and Lambton Quay as it's near to the Woodward Street walkway. If you need to pass some time there's a television showing sports, but it's not obtrusive. Coffee is very nice and they have a range of tea also. Good service, thank you.

We watched the Super Bowl here during our travels, and the energy here was absolutely ELECTRIC…read more We got there a bit after kickoff and the place was absolutely packed, but we found a spot to post up near their patio doors so we could see the indoor TVs and still have outdoor airflow. The vibes are really fun in here - dark and moody with tons of comfy seating, mostly leather chairs and cozy sofas that make posting up for games fun. The crowd here was a BLAST - folks wearing all kinds of American football jerseys and going wild at each touchdown. Drink prices were reasonable and I loved that they carried the boozy lemonade we found elsewhere and enjoyed. Maybe it was just the Super Bowl energy, but we really liked the ambiance for sports games here!

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!

Leroy's is my jam. The food is good, especially the burgers! The classic Leroy Burger is a classic…read moreAmerican style burger, with no frills - it tastes like a burger should. They also have a good selection of non-meats and starters on the menu if you aren't totally starving. There's something for everyone, from food to music to slot machines to classic arcade games. There's a solid selection of beer and spirits as well. Leroy's is also a good place for parties and private events, with a private bar upstairs that can be reserved. Plus there's a nice little patio outside.

A little hole in the wall but a must. Food was great especially the dragon breath burger. I went…read moreback the following day. That's how good their food is. You won't be disappointed!!

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 hearing the team behind Logan Brown had opened another establishment in Wellington, I had to…read moretry it during my visit. In short, I'm giving this a mid-range review because of the service, and because the food was only okay. A bustling Saturday evening, and having only opened recently could be the reason for the not so good service, but I would've thought a month was enough time to iron out the kinks. Initially told the wait would be 45mins for a table of 6, we ended up waiting nearly 1 hour 45 minutes. Normally, I would've left to dine at another establishment, but as I mentioned above, I was very keen to try the food. After checking with the hostess a couple of times (after the initial 45 minute wait), she tried her best to be accommodating by taking our food orders early so they would be ready when we finally sat down. Unfortunately, the food wasn't worth the wait: Ribs with hoisin-lime sauce fell away from the bone as if they'd been paid good attention to, but they were a little dry. Japanese fried chicken- good salt and pepper taste, with slightly soggy coating. Chicken was nice and tender. Bavette steak- nice flame grill char, cooked very well. Fennel Apple slaw- nice, but a little bland. To summarise, the price of food here is great if you're looking to order small plates to share, I don't think the portions of the mains were suited to their higher prices. The food here is decent, but if I had to wait a long time again, I wouldn't think twice about finding somewhere else to dine. As I said above, my experience could be a one off, which is why I've given three stars and not less. In a city with amazing dining options, grill meats beer will need to pick up their game if they are in it for the long haul.i

It's great that there is a place to get good ribs in town and beer! It was very exciting to come…read morehere. The place has a really nice, modern, casual, laid back ambiance. I came here specifically to have ribs, and I was not disappointed. I had the hoisin sauce, which was sticky and salty, and really good. I also had the onion knots on the side which I've never had anything quite like it. They're like curry flavored battered onions. The one thing I wish I had was some hot sauce for those ribs. Would come back here again, and also recommend for others to try.

Based on the older reviews of this place, it seems that Mama Brown has evolved into a different…read morerestaurant since the pandemic. What was once a place known for fish tacos is now more of a tribute to American Diner foods like hamburgers, fries, shakes, chicken and waffles. Overall, I really like this place. It's a great hangout spot for groups to bond over nice smashburgers, fries, waffles and fried chicken. Pros: great selection of burgers, fried chicken and a variety of waffles both savory and sweet in options. Con: if I had anything to complain about, it would be the odd liquid nature of the shakes. As an American, I'm used to shakes that are served thick enough at least initially to be eaten with a spoon. With shakes like Snickers bars mixed in, you expect a thicker more frozen shake to evenly disperse the candy bits. The shakes here are more molten ice cream milk in viscosity which is problematic causing the candy bits to all congregate at the bottom. I'm still giving this a 4 out of 5 because I do recommend this place. If they ever redo the shakes to be thicker and more frozen in nature, it would elevate the Americana experience in Wellington even moreso.

I loved this American-style diner, which serves great milkshakes, Reuben sandwiches, burgers, and…read moreother American delights. The vibe is very 1950s retro, but it is well done and not catchy. If I had had more time in Wellington, I would have gone a second time. Strong thumbs up.

This was by far our favorite meal in Wellington and the service was super attentive and friendly…read more We never went without food or drink or the staff asking how things were going. To start with the appetizers the Oysters with the vinaigrette were the best I had in New Zealand we ended up ordering more because they were that good and the ceviche was excellent as well. Our daughters lemon prawn pappardelle pasta was fantastic she soaked up every last bit with the delicious bread. Both my wife and I ordered fish which were both prepared well and delicious. If I had to pick one restaurant to go back and visit in the North Island this would be it. The ambiance was quaint and comfortable with a fun vibe. We would highly recommend Ortega and hope to visit again.

We were a group of 3 with hunger in our eyes and jet lag in our spirit…read more They took us in, and let us know we couldn't sit longer than 90 minutes due to the busy night, and sat us at the bar. We ate fabulously and deliciously. Everything I read the description of and assumed wouldn't be as good as it sounded proved me wrong. cocktails were divine. They let us stay long enough for dessert and smiles, and a lil chit-chat with the bartender. All the staff seemed to love their jobs, the environment was warm and inviting, and I always look forward to going again when in Wellington. Go! You won't regret it.

This restaurant is fantastic! Quirky, lively music and environment. Fun decorations and lights and…read morethe music was very upbeat. Only one employee out front but he was incredibly kind and patient and got our food out quickly! Food is delicioussss we came for breakfast and all our food was great. My dad is gluten-free and he was able to have a gf waffle here!! Fantastic would come back

Pretty good - fresh flavors with a variety of choices in a fun, casual atmosphere. It took a while…read morefor our food to come out, but otherwise service was friendly and polite. My wife got the breakfast burrito, opting not to add anything to the black bean base. Taste was fresh if not a bit bland, and while the burrito is a pretty decent sized serving, it does not come with anything as a side. That was the same for my Pork PoBoy. It had a good fresh flavor, but also comes solo, and was only moderately sized. Prices are OK for what you get given where you are, but you may want to opt for a side if you are hungry. Lots of people around us were getting shakes and they looked good if you're in the mood for that. Lots of fun memorabilia abounds, and there are good views of the sidewalk and street from most seats.

I've been here a total of four times, placed upstairs next to the Reading Cinema, the Steer and…read moreBeer is a great little place modelled after american frontier and maybe some Australian outback? The decor is tastefully minimal and the positioning (by the cinema) probably brings the crowds during the evening. I've tried the steak, the ribs and of course the chicken and I have to say the meals were good, but the chicken was superb. The service was good every time, and while it doesn't quite reflect the american service culture the staff were friendly and quick. I would recommend it for a simple meal after a movie or just a visit on a night out.

Classic american food, very nice and not healthy but who cares haha. Located in Reading Cinemas,…read moreit's a good place to go just before or after a movie. The price is alright. The staff is lovely.