David's Guidebook to Wellington
Food scene
Countdown Newtown
3 John StClosest supermarket
Not just fantastic seafood; the beef filet is superb. Highly recommended - call ahead to book a table
57 abantu bendawo batusa
Ortega
16 Majoribanks StNot just fantastic seafood; the beef filet is superb. Highly recommended - call ahead to book a table
Good well priced coffee, relaxed atmosphere with seating at rear, close to Cuba Street.
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Raglan Roast Coffee
40 Abel Smith StGood well priced coffee, relaxed atmosphere with seating at rear, close to Cuba Street.
Excellent beer bar with pizza and bags of chips available
48 abantu bendawo batusa
Golding's Free Dive
Excellent beer bar with pizza and bags of chips available
Moore Wilson's
College StreetIconic Wellington food market, alcohol and variety store
Highwater Eatery
54 Cuba StDelicious
Hawthorn Lounge
82 Tory StCosy and intimate cocktail bar, open late
Loretta
181 Cuba StWholesome tasty food.
1154 Pastaria
132 Cuba StreetGreat people watching from the window seats, quick and tasty pasta.
Puffin Wine Bar
60 Ghuznee StFunky wine and cocktail bar
Rita
89 Aro StFantastic fixed menu restaurant but you'll need to book.
Neighbourhoods
Bohemian and multi-cultural suburb, great for mooching, dinner or coffee. Not so good for bars.
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Newtown
Bohemian and multi-cultural suburb, great for mooching, dinner or coffee. Not so good for bars.
Oriental Bay
Promenade and people watch in the wind!
Worth a wander, lots of character. Home to Garage Project Brewery and Bar, Rita restaurant and Aro Bake.
Aro Street
Aro StreetWorth a wander, lots of character. Home to Garage Project Brewery and Bar, Rita restaurant and Aro Bake.
Sightseeing
{Suite} Art Gallery
241 Cuba StYour host's gallery.
I-Museum yase-New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable StI-City Gallery Wellington
Uhlobo lwe-Botanic Garden we-Wellington
101 Glenmore StNew Zealand Portrait Gallery
60 Lady Elizabeth LaneMount Victoria
Great views of the city from the lookout at the top.
Arthouse cinema, comfy seats, good films and short walk from home.
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Light House Cuba
29 Wigan StArthouse cinema, comfy seats, good films and short walk from home.
Sunday morning market and food trucks on the waterfront next to Te Papa
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Harbourside Market Wellington
Cable StreetSunday morning market and food trucks on the waterfront next to Te Papa