• News

    Now Open: A New Cocktail Bar and Restaurant Duo Has Landed at the Grand Millennium Hotel

    The dining duo are just a hop, skip and a jump away from Auckland's best theatres.

  • Feature

    Wellington Unplugged: Your Weekend Guide to Jim Beam Homegrown Festival, Feasting and Fun

    If you're heading to Kiwi's favourite live music party, this is one guide you should bookmark.

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    The Votes Are In: These Are the Top 50 Gastropubs in New Zealand According to Pint-Loving Kiwis

    From classic 100-year-old pubs to unique local joints, there's a gastropub to fit everyone on this list.

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    Now Open: Sip Elemental Distillers' Award-Winning Spirits at Its New Tasting Room, The Gin Shack

    Just outside of Blenheim's main drag, you'll find the Gin Shack — serving up the World's Best London Dry Gin for 2023.

  • News

    Voting for New Zealand's Top 50 Gastropubs Is Now Open — Here's How to Vote for Your Favourite

    The list will be determined by the people who know gastropubs best: all us pub-going New Zealanders.

  • News

    New Zealand's Coromandel Distilling Co Has Taken Out Five Gold Medals at the 2024 World Gin Awards

    The microdistillery took home the gold medal in all five categories that its award-winning gin was entered in.

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    Calling All Vino Lovers: Hawke's Bay Food and Wine Classic Has Announced Its 2024 Program

    The recently appointed Great Wine Capital is eager to show why it is considered the best of the best.

  • News

    The First-Ever Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards Will Reward Aotearoa's Best Places for a Bite with a Pint

    The list will be determined by the people who know gastropubs best: New Zealanders.

  • News

    Heineken Has Launched a New Beer — and It's Using Science to Decide If You Like It More Than the Original

    Heineken is taking away the tricky decision of which beer to drink, and using science to determine the answer.

  • News

    Cheers: Pals Is Adding Two Types of Margarita and a Gin Citrus Twist to Its Canned Cocktail Range

    Surprise! Three new drinks have been added to the Pals' family — and this time, they involve tequila.

  • News

    Now Open: Gallery Lounge Is QT Wellington's New Gin Bar with Art, Build-Your-Own Drinks and Live Music

    This opulent space brings together art and gin on the hotel's ground floor — and it does a daily martini hour.

Latest Places
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    Donnie Taco

    Hannah's Laneway, Wellington

    A spicy new venture from the team who brought you Golding's and Leeds Street Bakery.

  • Restaurant

    Poppies

    91 Puruatanga Road, Martinborough

    Fresh, seasonal platters and $10 wine tastings are on offer at this intimate and relaxed winery, just a short drive from Wellington.

  • Restaurant

    Daisy's

    328 Tinakori Road, Wellington

    The white tablecloth French classics of Tinakori Bistro have been replaced with Kiwi comfort food.

  • Restaurant

    Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina & Taco Joint

    4 Queens Wharf, Wellington

    This colourful new venue serves up everything from birria street tacos to corn dusted with Flaming Hot Cheetos.

  • Restaurant

    Master Kong

    33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington

    The Wellington waterfront welcomes a massive Asian fusion restaurant.

  • Restaurant

    The Grocer's Shed

    30 Reef Street, Island Bay

    This tiny grab-and-go cafe can be found two minutes down the road from Island Bay beach.

  • Restaurant

    Winner Winner

    46 Courtenay Place, Wellington

    This new chicken joint on Courtenay Place has plenty to peck at.

  • Restaurant

    Bottega

    462 Adelaide Road, Wellington

    This new bite-sized Italian deli comes from the brains behind Cicio Cacio Osteria.

  • Restaurant

    Zelati Dessert Cafe

    Left Bank, Wellington

    Indulge your sweet tooth at this new dessert cafe.

  • Restaurant

    Mockingbird

    8 Courtenay Place, Wellington

    A buzzy new spot serving vegan burgers, bowls and light bites.

  • News

    There's Another Pal in Town: The Beige One Is the NZ Beverage Brand's Summery New Guava and Lime Sip

    No longer an April Fool's gag, this new RTD tones down the packaging but doesn't skimp on flavour.

  • News

    Help the Ocean by Drinking Vino: Eco-Conscious Wine Label The Hidden Sea Has Launched in New Zealand

    Here's how you can help save the environment by drinking one bottle of wine at a time.

  • News

    Wellington On a Plate Is Returning This August with 17 Burger- and Beer-Filled Days

    This year's festival is dedicated entirely to burgers and beers — with a two-day beer fest hitting Sky Stadium and a burger featuring a half-dozen battered oysters.

  • News

    The Best Chinese Restaurants in Wellington for 2024

    Head to these authentic Chinese spots for wonton noodle soup, fried dumplings and juicy pork buns.

  • News

    Nine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday

    Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.

  • News

    The Top 50 Bars in Asia for 2023 Were Just Unveiled So Add These to Your Wish List

    From Taipei to Tokyo, here are the continent's best boozers to bookmark for your next getaway.

  • News

    New Zealand's Rippon Winery Was Just Named the 11th Best Vineyard in the World for 2023

    The Central Otago winery was also named the best vineyard in Australasia, beating out winemakers from across the ditch.

  • News

    Four Pillars and QT Hotels Have Teamed Up on a Limited-Edition Wild Fennel, Sage and Vetiver Gin

    Just like their first collaboration in 2021, you'll only be able to drink this drop at the hotel chain's bars — or you can order a bottle for your liquor cabinet.

  • News

    Hawke's Bay Has Just Been Named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World

    If you've always thought that the New Zealand region produces top drops, you're right — and now if has an official tick of approval.

  • News

    There's a New Gin in Town Which All Started Because of a Film Set Friendship

    Papa Salt Coastal Gin is a new addition to the premium Australian gin category with a very recognisable Australian among the group of founders.

  • News

    The Krondorf Wines 2023 Collection Will Have You Sipping the Luxury and Tradition of the Barossa

    Experience the bold, beautiful red wines that are a true expression of the Barossa.

  • Feature

    From Hawker Centres to Michelin-Starred Restaurants: Here's Your Ultimate Singapore Food (And Drinks) Guide

    If you're a true blue foodie, you should seriously consider getting over to Singapore.

  • Feature

    Book This One-of-a-Kind Foodie Holiday Around Singapore

    We went on this trip with Chef Nelly Robinson earlier this year and can't wait for you to experience it for yourselves.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week

    Spot native creatures on a twilight stroll through an eco-sanctuary, or treat yourself to one of this Cuba Street eatery’s famed midweek gnocchi feasts.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend

    Stroll through Zealandia at sunset, then check out the adorable origami sculptures outside Te Papa.

  • News

    Supreme Is Releasing a Range of Canned Iced Coffee So You Can Stay Caffeinated on the Run

    The three new flavours are ready to be packed into gym bags, picnic baskets and chilly bins this summer.

  • News

    Indulge Festival Is the Giant Food and Wine Celebration Coming to Auckland's Waterfront Next Year

    Across four days Auckland's waterfront will be transformed into a hub of delicious eats, drinks and design.

  • News

    Lewis Road Has Released a Grab-and-Go Flat White Milk Made with Real Brazilian Arabica Coffee

    Time to ditch your daily Nippy's habit for something a little more gourmet.

  • News

    Internet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Launch Their Zero-Sugar, Zero-Carb Beer in New Zealand

    The lager that Ford jokes is "healthier than broccoli" has been a smash hit over the ditch — and now it's coming to our shores.

  • News

    Five Lesser-Known Wine Regions to Visit in New Zealand

    Not mentioned: Central Otago, Marlborough nor Hawke's Bay.

  • News

    Bar Albert, Auckland's Highest Rooftop Bar Is Finally Here and Offering Jaw-Dropping Views of the City

    Sip your cocktail with sky-high city views — a jaw-dropping 38 floors up.

  • News

    Wellington's Highball Cocktail Festival Is Making Its Boozy Return to the Capital This Spring

    Over two days, the country's best distilleries and bars will be shaking, mixing and serving spirits in the Dominion Museum Building's stunning surrounds.

  • Guide

    The Cosiest Wellington Bars to Warm Up in During Winter

    Get out of the winter windchill and warm up with a bold red or spiced cocktail at one of these local haunts.

  • News

    New Zealand Brands Boring Oat Milk and Parrotdog Brewery Have Teamed Up to Make an Oat Milk Beer

    A die-hard fan of oat milk in your 9am coffee? It's now the base of your 5pm beer.

  • News

    Tattoo Artist Craigy Lee Wraps Up His Favourite Spots Around Wellington

    The tattoo artist has called the capital home for a decade and has a lengthy list of spots he likes to eat, drink and play.

  • News

    Scapegrace Will Soon Open a Giant New $25 Million Distillery in the Stunning Central Otago

    The giant new distillery, head office and soon-to-be food and drink hotspot is located on the picturesque shores of Lake Dunstan, just 45 minutes from Queenstown.

  • News

    Urban Artist Ghostcat Reveals His Favourite Spots Around Christchurch

    When he's not making tiny miniatures of nostalgic city spots, the Otautahi artist is eating, drinking and hanging out in the full-size versions.

  • News

    Creative Powerhouses the Katayanagi Twins on Their Favourite Spots in Auckland

    From brews to views, the powerhouse creative duo share their favourite spots in the city.

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