New Wellington Openings You Should Visit This Month
From authentic Malaysian breakfast spots to cocktail hideaways and minimalist wine bars — here's what's fresh around the capital.
Despite the ever-changing weather making staying at home with a packet of chips more appealing that going out for a three-course meal with matched wine, Wellington's still opening plenty of new restaurants, cafes and bars — and getting people into them, too. Seems every week we're ranting and raving about the latest newbie, bringing its own proposed offering/theming/novelty viral food item to this fine city of ours. Here's a useful little list for you to get excited about, in case you're despondent over having eaten at Every Wellington Venue Ever. Take heart, there's plenty more where that came from.
Image: Lesley Wild.
-
Restaurant
The Ribz Shak - CLOSED
67 The Parade, Wellington
This new takeaway joint specialises in generous servings of slow-cooked ribs, pulled pork and burgers.
-
Restaurant
Kazaguruma
272 Cuba Street, Wellington
Contemporary Japanese food in the heart of Cuba Street.
-
Bar
Birdcage - CLOSED
38 Dixon Street, Wellington
Head down the rabbit hole on Dixon Street to find this dark and moody cocktail bar.
-
Restaurant
BambuchiSan
31a Waitoa Road, Wellington
This neighbourhood favourite has been given a Japanese-inspired makeover.
-
Restaurant
Karaage Burger - CLOSED
99 Victoria Street, Wellington
Ramen joint turned burger dispensary.
-
Restaurant
Rogue Burger - CLOSED
101 The Terrace, Wellington
Head to this compact little venue for big badass burgers.
-
Restaurant
Boom Burger - CLOSED
35 Courtenay Place, Wellington
This compact spot on Courtenay Place is all about burgers, fries and fun.
-
-
Restaurant
Currizza
43 Rugby Street, Wellington
This new pizza joint serves up an unexpected blend of Indian and Italian cuisine.
-
Restaurant
Brown Brothers - CLOSED
12 Majoribanks Street, Wellington
This new CBD opening serves up daring Indian-inspired European dishes.
-
Restaurant
Good Dixie's - CLOSED
226 Onepu Road, Wellington
This cosy little cafe is the latest arrival to Lyall Bay.
-
Restaurant
Noah's Ark Teahouse
Shop 102, 180 Lambton Quay, Farmers Lane, Lambton Quay
Vegan and gluten-free bubble tea hits Lambton Quay.
-
Restaurant
Kopitiam - CLOSED
126 Vivian Street, Wellington
An authentic Malaysian breakfast spot serving up kaya toast, Singaporean laksa and warming cups of kopi.
-
Bar
Honey Badger Saloon
125 Featherston Street, Wellington
Visit this quirky Featherston Street opening for outstanding burgers and haloumi fries.
-
Bar
Los Banditos
19 Blair Street, Te Aro
This new Mexican joint serves up overflowing tacos, wild mushroom quesadillas and flaming cheese.