Eclectic on the inside, the Honey Badger is a great place for a long lunch or after work escape…read more They've got a variety of really really good burgers on offer, with vegetarian and vegan options too. Best of all, they are the only place in Wellington that offers authentic tater tots as a side. Nothing pairs better than one of their cocktails on tap, with the El Diablo being a crowd favourite in my camp. A cold beer or cider is fine too! Great atmosphere, great food and drinks, and friendly staff keep me coming back!

Visiting from California and I gotta say this is the most aesthetically pleasing bar I've been to…read morein New Zealand. The service is great, drinks are amazing. Definitely stop in!

Excellent small hotel ideal for the solo traveler. difficult to find on line but easy to find in…read moreFeatherston. excellent bar and meals Plenty of off street parking and private entrance to accommodation.

This used to be a "gang" pub. For those not up to date with gang culture in NZ, it pretty much…read moremeant that no sane person would have ever gone in there! Enter Paul Rowan....a Manchester lad who has a pretty good track record in launching really good gastro pubs in the Wellington area. And he has done it again folks...the Empire is a great place to meet for a beer, have a snack or sit down for a good feed. Fish and Chips in newspaper......the PC brigade haven't reached NZ yet....or, in a first for the area, stonegrill meals...where your meat of choice arrives on a hot stone and you get to cook it the way you like it!!! Jazz on Sundays, Live music at the weekends with free sausage sizzle (it's a banger wrapped in bread) on Friday nights are all things that have made this the No1 Meeting place in Petone. If that hasn't tempted you...they have Giant Jenga in the ber garden.....

Took a bit of finding as it's upstairs in a nondescript office building via a staircase that feels…read morelike the emergency exit and a blank door leading to an amazing, down at heel speakeasy joint. Booths and tables scattered around the room so we planted ourselves strategically to watch the world and listen to the fabulous jazzy music which, apparently was a playlist compiled by one of the team but not to be shared with mere plebes like us. It was only 6 in the evening and still bright and this is most definitely a place that needs to be experienced after dark. A pity our time in Welly didn't allow a repeat visit. Oh yes, the cocktails were amazing so just as well we had a dinner date elsewhere or I would have been poured into the street at an ungodly hour. Would love to be back. After dark. Recommended

This is one of the neatest themed bars I've been to, and from how packed it was, it's apparent that…read moreeveryone else is in agreement. We were here on a weekend night and waiting to get into the adjacent restaurant. Hooowww convenient that right next to the tiny cramped waiting room there happens to be this awesome lounge. Well played. We were joined by mobs of other hungry waitlisters as well as many others just there and craving a little study juice. The bar is adorably designed to look like a library with the cutest nerds demonstrating their well studied mixology and putting together some elegantly designed cocktails. The theme is brought to life with walls of books cutting into the space and creating perfect little study nooks. Tables and chairs line the sides and are tucked away here and there in the rooms. The long bar was pretty packed but also had seating. Drink menus were worth a study session for sure and prices comparable to the Wellington area. With clever beverage names like Whiskey Business, The Sipster, and Netflix & Chill you're bound to find something as tantalizing as the geek with glasses mixing your drink. Whether your jam is alcohol pyrotechnics, drinking your beverage from a chemistry flask, or enjoying a saucy little shake and toss, these bartenders both brew up fantastic concoctions while putting on a show. As much of the rest of NZ is, I found their knowledge, attention to, and tolerance of gluten allergy to be far beyond anywhere in The States. I prompted the very busy geek with taped glasses about a few of the unfamiliar syrups and like any good student, what he didn't know he looked up for me before recommending a drink. If saffron and vanilla meringue, popcorn infused rum, and marshmallow and malt biscuit crumble don't sound like deliciously epicurious combinations to you, then good, stay home, and let me have the lounge to myself for a much needed libation study session.

I only get to LBQ once a year when I visit for Beervana but it's the first place I head to! Not…read moreonly do they have an epic, ever-changing beer list, but LBQ has a really warm and inviting atmosphere, even if you're a single female in a room filled with groups of boisterous beer-drinking blokes. LBQ has the added bonus of competing in Burger Wellington each year - this year their breakfast burger was served with bacon, eggs, black sausage and beans on a waffle and it almost defeated me! Almost! I haven't tried the rest of their menu but if I were in Wellington for more than a weekend I could see LBQ fast becoming a regular stop. Check it out next time you're in the capital!

Good selection of beers, great atmosphere. What more do you need for a Saturday afternoon?read more

I've just been here twice, and the first time we fish and chips from the bar menu which was so…read morespectacular that we had to see what else the chef could do. Our second visit cemented this place as a regular stop for us. All three of us thought our dinners were delicious! Mine was a touch too spicy for me, but our very thoughtful server offered to help and when that was declined, she brought me a large glass of the most delicious milk (this IS New Zealand! Yum!). Portions were plenty without being daunting, and the decor is eclectic and fun. This is a great place to come for a drink, and even better for a meal!

Great little retro bar with tapas and dinner and above all else excellent service. Friendly staff…read moremake you feel at home and go out of their way to make sure you get what you want! Wish I had stopped in earlier ... or had more nights to come back by.

Great fun family vibe. Buzzy atmosphere that was busy and in an incredible location on the beach…read moreFood and drink very good. We had a variety of the appetisers a tapas and it worked well. Stand outs are the dumplings, the fries and the pork sliders. Great value great venue and great service.

This is a wonderful location to get some drinks and some decent food. Overall, the food was pretty…read moregood albeit a little pricey. The service however was slow as molasses. We ordered some mussels and 2 bone in ribeye steaks. Mussels came after 15 mins but then another 30+ minutes before our steaks came out. If it weren't for the absolutely stunning sunset that made it so relaxing, we might have been more pissed. All said and done, good food, slow service, and a location that can't be beat. We would go back for sure but maybe skip the main course and go for apps and drinks only.

Came here to watch the Mayweather vs Pacquiao yesterday. They a lot of TVs, they show all kinds of…read moresports and the food was fantastic. Great staff and service!

Quality food and drink in a nice environment. Recommend for a few drinks or meal or regular quizread more

Visited Fri 26th April 2019 Great place. Ate outside in a…read moregorgeous court yard. The staff were friendly, helpful and professional from the beginning to the end. The smoked fish & corn chowder was beautiful with a decent amount of (real) butter served on a side dish w the toast (not those small pre-packaged yellow plastic things) Service was also quick, although it was only 6pm - Will definately be visiting again

Food alright. Nothing to write home about. Service absolutely rubbish. Even with pre booking made…read moreto sit in main bar at bar stools. Just loud and hot and uncomfortable. No intention of a repeat visit. Not recommended.

Kids eat free on Monday nights? I don't know about you but I'm sold. Try the caesar salad, it's…read moremy favorite presentation yet.

Only came here for drinks, so can't comment on the food or service personally. They've got a…read moredecent selection of craft beer, but the highlight of this place is definitely the outdoor seating. There are a few tables in the front, as well as a nicely-sized seating area out back. It's also kid-friendly, with a play area for young kids. One in my party said the service can be slow, but we didn't experience that ordering at the bar the day I went.