Guidebook for Wellington
Drinks & Nightlife
Your neighbourhood bar - good selection of craft beer
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Golding's Free Dive
Your neighbourhood bar - good selection of craft beer
Crumpet
109 Manners StExcellent cocktails, lovely staff, intimate vibe
Timelessly elegant wine bar with courtyard and cosy open fire in winter
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Matterhorn
106 Cuba StTimelessly elegant wine bar with courtyard and cosy open fire in winter
Havana Bar
34 Wigan StGood nightlife spot with live music
Laundry
240 Cuba StGreat local bar in an old laundromat, with live music
The outside lawn is a good spot to catch the last of the evening sun with a drink
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The Rogue & Vagabond
18 Garrett StThe outside lawn is a good spot to catch the last of the evening sun with a drink
Meow
9 Edward StLovely, laid-back bar and live music venue
Essentials
Wellington institution - fresh produce and groceries
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Moore Wilson's
College StreetWellington institution - fresh produce and groceries
Commonsense Wellington City
147 Tory St Organic supermarket
New World Willis Street Metro
70 Willis St Supermarket
New World Wellington City
279 Wakefield St Supermarket
Weekly Sunday market with fresh vegetables and food stalls
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Waitangi Park
Herd StreetWeekly Sunday market with fresh vegetables and food stalls
Entertainment & Activities
Light House Cuba
29 Wigan StSmall local cinema with a wine bar
Shopping
Kate Sylvester
26 Cuba StWorld
102 Victoria St Fashion, cosmetics, perfume
Vessel
87 Victoria StBeautiful local ceramics
Unity Books
57 Willis StWellington's best bookstore
Wellington Apothecary
110 a Cuba StBotanical skincare
Ziggurat
144 Cuba StExcellent selection of vintage clothes
Arts & Culture
Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
Galería de la Ciudad de Wellington
Iconic independent art gallery showing contemporary New Zealand artists - beautiful Cuba Street building
Peter McLeavey Gallery
147 Cuba StIconic independent art gallery showing contemporary New Zealand artists - beautiful Cuba Street building
Bowen Galleries
39 Ghuznee StSmall independent art gallery showing New Zealand artists
Hamish McKay Gallery
16 Jessie StSmall independent gallery, open weekends only
Food Scene
Excellent sourdough and salted caramel cookies - good breakfast spot
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Leeds Street Bakery
14 Leeds StExcellent sourdough and salted caramel cookies - good breakfast spot
Best Ugly Bagels
5 Swan LnDelicious bagels
Loretta
181 Cuba StExcellent local food - good for brunch, lunch or dinner
Cheap and cheerful icon - try the mock chicken laksa
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Aunty Mena's Vegetarian Restaurant & Cafe
167 Cuba StCheap and cheerful icon - try the mock chicken laksa
Delicious pizza - you can order next door at Goldings Free Dive and enjoy in the bar
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Pizza Pomodoro
13 Leeds StDelicious pizza - you can order next door at Goldings Free Dive and enjoy in the bar
Milk Crate
35 Ghuznee StExcellent coffee and hang-out spot
Raglan Roast Pizza & Coffee
12 Holland StHole in the wall coffee shop - sells locally roasted beans too
Ombra
199 Cuba StVery good Tuscan-style tapas - a nice evening option
Friday night street food market - nice buzzy vibe
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Wellington Night Market
Service LnFriday night street food market - nice buzzy vibe
Field & Green
262 Wakefield StEuropean soul food - excellent choice for brunch, lunch or dinner
Decent brunch and lunch fare with gorgeous harbour view
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Coene's Bar & Eatery
103 Oriental ParadeDecent brunch and lunch fare with gorgeous harbour view
Parks & Nature
Walk straight up Marjoribanks Street or take a meandering wander up from Oriental Parade to the Mt Vic lookout for city and harbour views
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Mirador del Monte Victoria
Lookout RoadWalk straight up Marjoribanks Street or take a meandering wander up from Oriental Parade to the Mt Vic lookout for city and harbour views
Ground-breaking fenced nature sanctuary where some of New Zealand's rarest native birds roam free - a wonderful excursion
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadGround-breaking fenced nature sanctuary where some of New Zealand's rarest native birds roam free - a wonderful excursion