Guidebook for Lower Hutt
Food Scene
Hive
16 Rimu StLocal, good coffee. Service changes per day but locals seem to love it
Loretta
181 Cuba StTrendy, awesome healthy menu
Restaurant, Bar, Cafe and Live Music. Groovy, awesome tapas style food and nice garden bar
81 abantu bendawo batusa
Havana Bar
34 Wigan StRestaurant, Bar, Cafe and Live Music. Groovy, awesome tapas style food and nice garden bar
Good coffee, nice selection of cakes, smoothies etc Friendly service and in the heart of Petone
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Go Bang Espresso
182 Jackson StGood coffee, nice selection of cakes, smoothies etc Friendly service and in the heart of Petone
The place to be at the moment. The most awesome cakes and savouries. Looking out over the harbour. Trendy industrial interior and very friendly service
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Seashore Cabaret
160 The EsplanadeThe place to be at the moment. The most awesome cakes and savouries. Looking out over the harbour. Trendy industrial interior and very friendly service
Cafe, restaurant, pizza. They make good (take away) pizza. The service isnt the best but they have a beautiful park and good pizza's. Busy on the weekends and a good place to hang out with kids
24 abantu bendawo batusa
Days Bay Pavilion
611b Marine DrCafe, restaurant, pizza. They make good (take away) pizza. The service isnt the best but they have a beautiful park and good pizza's. Busy on the weekends and a good place to hang out with kids
Scopa
141 Cuba StreetBest pasta and pizza!
Best ice cream in Lower Hutt! You have to be in the know for this one, but the place is always full. Also make a mean cake and have good sandwiches with homemade Haloumi
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Zany Zeus Ltd
149 Randwick RdBest ice cream in Lower Hutt! You have to be in the know for this one, but the place is always full. Also make a mean cake and have good sandwiches with homemade Haloumi
Good coffee, super friendly service and retro decor (in a good way!) They have good counter food and serve large portions. Child friendly with a little table for the kids and a box with toys
Small Batch, Ripe Coffee Roasters
22 Waione StGood coffee, super friendly service and retro decor (in a good way!) They have good counter food and serve large portions. Child friendly with a little table for the kids and a box with toys
Charley Noble
1 Post Office SquareGood for lunch and dinner
La Boca Loca
23 Kent TerraceMexican restaurant. Good food in colourful environment
Cafe Breton
20 Brandon StBest French crepes!
Shopping
A large selection of funky house hold items iconic NZ and from overseas.
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Iko Iko
118 Cuba StA large selection of funky house hold items iconic NZ and from overseas.
At The Vault you can find beatiful NZ products. Jewellery, cards, posters, clocks etc. Not tacky but trendy and original
The Vault - New Zealand Art and Design
2 Plimmer StpsAt The Vault you can find beatiful NZ products. Jewellery, cards, posters, clocks etc. Not tacky but trendy and original
Drinks & Nightlife
Basque
8 Courtenay PlTapas, beers, Sangria's and a rooftop bar
Great views, good selection of drinks and a rooftop bar. The restaurant downstairs is always packed but has good food
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The Arborist Rooftop Bar
166 Willis StGreat views, good selection of drinks and a rooftop bar. The restaurant downstairs is always packed but has good food
Arts & Culture
Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
Large square with beautiful bridge over to the water front. Here you will also find the Art Gallery (free)
Civic Square
Large square with beautiful bridge over to the water front. Here you will also find the Art Gallery (free)
Everything Else
Oriental Bay
Nice walk, good harbour views, cafes along the way
Sightseeing
Cuba Street has it all, cool cafes, good restaurants, vintage shops and a fun feel
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Cuba Street
151 Cuba StCuba Street has it all, cool cafes, good restaurants, vintage shops and a fun feel
Best views of Wellington. Drive through some of the nicest streets in Wellington
85 abantu bendawo batusa
Mount Victoria
Best views of Wellington. Drive through some of the nicest streets in Wellington
Essentials
Grocery store with a twist. Its huge, has the most beautiful products and you always walk out with more than you intended
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Moore Wilson's
College StreetGrocery store with a twist. Its huge, has the most beautiful products and you always walk out with more than you intended