21 Wellington Bars and Restaurants that are the Perfect First Date Spot
Just try to have a bad night in one of these dimly-lit corners.
There are a few things that make a perfect date bar or restaurant. Low, sexy lighting is a must, as is some kind of booth or alcove and a serious drinks list. If it's a restaurant, it should take bookings; if it's a bar, it should do a killer Negroni. That's non-negotiable. These are the venues we recommend to our date-planning friends. Just try to have a bad night in one of these dimly-lit corners.
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Bar
Hawthorn Lounge
82 Tory Street, Te Aro
A place where logophiles, gentlemen and Friends of Alcoholic Beverages can convene.
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Bar
Havana Bar
32a - 34 Wigan Street, Wellington
All the best nights out end at Havana. Maybe it’s the halloumi, maybe it’s the rum. But it’s probably the rum.
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Restaurant
Duke Carvell’s Emporium - CLOSED
3 Swan Lane, Te Aro
This place is everything you wish your home could be.
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Cafe
Sweet Mother's Kitchen
5 Courtenay Place, Wellington
New Orleans staples fused with Mexican snack food.
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Restaurant
Chow
Level 1, 45 Tory Street, Te Aro
Chow does not fall neatly into any specific genre of restaurant or bar.
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Restaurant
Burger Liquor
129 Willis Street, Wellington
Burger Liquor knows that you can never have too much of a good thing.
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Bar
Hummingbird Eatery & Bar - CLOSED
22 Courtenay Place, Wellington
An establishment absolutely worthy of an encore.
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Bar
Tequila Joe's
43 Vivian St, Wellington
Mexican food with a bit of Americana flavour that snuck over the border.


















