Hiakai (Māori for hungry) sees celebrity chef Monique Fiso putting New Zealand’s indigenous cuisine on the map, with ingredients from tītī bird (mutton-bird) to mamaku (black tree-fern) on the menu. Named amongst Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2021, this intimate restaurant delivers local flavour with a world-class experience.
Amok, a modern bistro and wine bar run by two shining lights of Sydney’s hospitality scene, Tashie Piper and Tom Millott, follows the philosophy of fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Enjoy sharing plates and a sterling drinks list showcasing the best from Australia and Aotearoa.
New 60-seat restaurant Lola Rouge has recently opened at Naumi Studio Hotel, serving up chic style and mouth-watering modern pan Asian cuisine. Its opulent private dining room can host groups of up to 10.
Brewtown in Upper Hutt is a beer-lovers dream, hosting numerous craft breweries. Its undercover outdoor space makes it great for groups, and its entertainment complex features a bowling alley, paintball field, and axe throwing, if you want to add activities to festivities.If you prefer DIY, The Occasional Brewer encourages its guests (up to 80 participants) to create their own quality craft beer from scratch and get to savour the beer they’ve made.
If gin’s more your thing, have a go at blending a range of botanicals to create your own unique gin at Southward Gin. After a tour, tasting, and nibbles, you’ll get to leave with a 500ml bottle of your own tipple.
Wine fans aren’t left out either. Wine bar Noble Rot is a haven for oenophiles, whether it’s a tasting you’re after, wine and canapés, or a full degustation menu with matched wines.
To get a taste of what Wellington can offer, please contact our Business Events Wellington BDM in Australia, Tania Barnes
Tania.Barnes@WellingtonNZ.com
+61 459 031 091
