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Shelly Bay Baker on Leeds
The successful Miramar bakery's second home in Te Aro. You can stop by for coffee, fresh and generously filled sandwiches and salted caramel cookies – plus, Shelly Bay's organic sourdough loaves made with New Zealand-grown, New Zealand-milled flour.
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The Hangar
The flagship for Flight Coffee, this industrial Dixon Street cafe offers a classic, high-quality all-day menu and the option to try different blends with a coffee flight.
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Loretta
We all love a reliable, multipurpose venue, and Loretta is just that. Head to the local favourite on Cuba Street for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks, and enjoy wholesome, tasty fare with plenty of freshness.
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August Eatery
A Mediterranean-inspired daytime menu and spacious, warm-toned interior make this Taranaki Street cafe a sure bet for brunch with a difference.
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Flur
Owner and pastry chef Sarah Mackenzie has worked in some of Wellington’s best eateries. You won’t find a single plain croissant at her tiny shop on Cuba Street - instead there are preserved fruit danishes, olive and feta tarts, ham and cheese brioches, and great coffee.
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Fred's Sandwiches
This cheery, orange-walled shop on Cuba Street has gained a dedicated following for its generously filled sandwiches on locally made breads. They do classics well, such as tuna melts and roast beef, and there's always an inventive special.
Restaurant
Restaurant
Mr Go's
With diner-inspired accents, a spacious all-weather courtyard and much more seating, the popular Chinese and Taiwanese eatery moved from Taranaki Street to Eva Street’s Hannahs Laneway in July 2023.
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Chaat Street
It's South Asian and Indian street food, tapas-style, at Vaibhav Vishen's Willis Street restaurant, where you'll find big-flavour dishes with plenty of texture.
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Taste of Home
This bolthole on Wellington's Vivian Street is known for excellent dumplings, dan dan noodles and a house speciality of yo po mian hand-pulled noodles.
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Damascus
This celebration of Syrian food started life at Wellington's markets and then became a pop-up. Now, owner-operators Hasan Alwarhani and Flora Quintana are serving their popular Middle Eastern sharing menu in a light-toned, 60-seat space on Tory Street.
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Mabel's
There's a lovely legacy to this Burmese 'eat and drink shop' on Wellington's Tory Street. Its owner is descended from the founder of New Zealand's first Burmese restaurant, and continues to fly the flag for the cuisine in her spacious, unpretentious yet welcoming restaurant.
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Rita
In a narrow worker's cottage, this intimate restaurant serves up some of Wellington's most sublime food in the form of three-course set-menus, served in two sittings a night.
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Concord
Luxury European bistro meets New York steakhouse at Concord, the restaurant from prolific Wellington hospitality duo Sean Golding and Shepherd Elliott.
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Kisa
From the team behind popular Wellington eateries Mr Go’s and Ombra, Kisa serves sophisticated yet approachable Turkish and Middle Eastern-inspired food.
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Bar
The Ram
This sleek Wellington venue is from the Fred’s Sandwiches team and channels the welcoming atmosphere of a pub in a contemporary, warm-toned space. Go for a chicken parmigiana or Sunday roast and stay for DJ sets on weekend nights.
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Humdinger
It’s all about highbrow-lowbrow at this dive bar from the team behind some of Wellington's most well-known venues. Slide into a booth, order a Rob Zombie cocktail or some champagne and dip into some Spam nuggets with spicy pineapple salsa.
Shop
Shop
Minerva
Located on Wellington's iconic Cuba Street, this large, light-filled space is packed with books, magazines, cards and stationery – and a special focus on craft products such as threads, stitching kits and textile publications.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington
An eccentric and eye-catching decor style is the point of difference at this centrally located 116-room hotel.
Accommodation
The Intrepid Hotel
It’s hard to peel away from the plush contemporary rooms and sleek downstairs wine bar at Wellington's best boutique hotel. When you do, you’re met with the neighbourhood’s bohemian mix of specialty coffee, fine dining and indie fashion.
Gallery
Gallery
Te Papa
The national museum is a trove of traditional and contemporary Kiwi art, backed up with cutting-edge installations that engage multiple senses. An essential destination for both locals and travellers.
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