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Wellington Favourites
The Flying Burrito Brothers is one of Wellington Favourites.

1. The Flying Burrito Brothers

8.3
182 Cuba St (at Vivian St), Wellington, Wellington
Mexican Restaurant · Te Aro · 22 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: The best Margaritas I've ever had.

2. Memphis Belle Coffee House

Dixon St (btw Cuba Mall & Taranaki St), Wellington, Wellington
Coffee Shop · Te Aro · 35 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Flight coffee is amazing.

3. Beach Babylon

7.4
232 Oriental Pde, Oriental Bay, Wellington
Café · 17 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: The Chocolate Creme de Menthe fondue is amazing.

4. Kaffee Eis

7.6
Boat Shed 8, Frank Kitts Park (at Jervois Quay), Wellington Central, Wellington
Ice Cream Parlor · 11 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Great coffee and icecream. Perfect location on a good day.

5. Hippopotamus Restaurant & Bar

7.0
Museum Hotel, 90 Cable St (at Tory St), Wellington, Wellington
Hotel Bar · Te Aro · 17 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Cocktails here are amazing.

6. Hooch

46 Courtenay Pl (at Allen St), Wellington, Wellington
Bar · Te Aro · 8 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Try their Tiki cocktail.

7. Ancestral

31-35 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington
Chinese Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Great atmosphere for a quiet drink with friends. Lots of choice with a great scotch list and cocktails.

Portofino is one of Wellington Favourites.

8. Portofino

6.4
33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington, Wellington
Italian Restaurant · Wellington Central · 14 tips and reviews

9. Gotham

4 Chews Lane (at Victoria St), Wellington Central, Wellington
Café · 22 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Well themed, dark cafe. Great for brunch/coffee dates with friends.

Foxglove is one of Wellington Favourites.

10. Foxglove

7.2
33 Queens Wharf, Wellington Central, Wellington
Bar · 24 tips and reviews

Jo Y.Jo Y: Check out the wardrobe! Ask the bar staff :)

Hawthorn Lounge is one of Wellington Favourites.

11. Hawthorn Lounge

8.6
82 Tory St (Ebor St), Wellington, Wellington
Cocktail Bar · Te Aro · 20 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: This place is amazing. The menu has changed each time I've been back but I highly recommend any of their cocktails with Pimms.

Bohemein Chocolates is one of Wellington Favourites.

12. Bohemein Chocolates

7.2
109 Featherston St, Wellington, Wellington
Chocolate Store · Wellington Central · 3 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: The best chocolates ever. Great hot chocolate and coffee too. They also sometimes offer chocolate classes!

13. Thief

19 Edward St (Off Victoria St), Wellington, Wellington
Italian Restaurant · Te Aro · 8 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: This is probably my favourite place in wellington. Amazing for dinner and some great wines on offer.

14. Hede Cafe & Bar

6.0
43 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
Japanese Restaurant · Te Aro · 5 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Great BYO. Really popular place though so if you're going with a lot of friends book in advance!

15. Vista Cafe

6.8
106 Oriental Parade, Wellington, Wellington
Café · Oriental Bay · 4 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Great place for all things brunch! Nice location too.

16. The Library

8.6
53 Courtenay Pl (at Tory St), Wellington Central, Wellington
Lounge · 40 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Great classic cocktails! I love their Old Fashioned. Also 2 for 1 on Wednesday nights.

17. One Red Dog

5.3
Queens Wharf, Wellington Waterfront, Wellington
Pizzeria · Wellington Central · 18 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Casual place that does good pizza :)

18. Chow

7.7
45 Tory St (at Forresters Ln), Wellington, Wellington
Asian Restaurant · Te Aro · 31 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Great for tapas with friends :)

19. Gelissimo Gelateria

7.1
11 Cable Street (NZX Centre On Taranaki Wharf), Wellington, Wellington
Ice Cream Parlor · Wellington Central · 8 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: They do amazing gelati here.

20. Matterhorn

106 Cuba Mall (btwn Ghuznee & Dixon St), Wellington, Wellington
Lounge · Te Aro · 38 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Great food and cocktails.

21. Milk Crate

7.6
35 Ghuznee St, Wellington, Wellington
Coffee Shop · Te Aro · 10 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Cute little coffeeshop beside the bookstore.

22. Poquito

7.1
11 Tory Street, Wellington, Wellington
Tapas Restaurant · Te Aro · 8 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Awesome coffee shop in Wellington. I love the feel of this place. Apparently they do some great cocktails too :)

23. Ti Kouka

7.7
76 Willis St, Wellington Central, Wellington
Café · 15 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Great coffee shop with a nice lunch menu.

Flight Coffee Hangar is one of Wellington Favourites.

24. Flight Coffee Hangar

8.7
115 Dixon St, Te Aro, Wellington
Coffee Shop · 69 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: This is hands down the best coffee I've ever had in my life.

25. Finc

122 Wakefield St, Wellington Central, Wellington
Café · 17 tips and reviews

Candice O.Candice Ong: Great brunch spot! :)

26. Abundance Yoga-Pilates Studio

75 Thorndon Quay, Thordon, Wellington
Yoga Studio · Pipitea · No tips or reviews
Strawberry Fare is one of Wellington Favourites.

27. Strawberry Fare

25 Kent Tce, Mount Victoria, Wellington
Dessert Shop · 16 tips and reviews
Hummingbird is one of Wellington Favourites.

28. Hummingbird

7.7
22 Courtenay Place (at Blair Street), Wellington, Wellington
Restaurant · Te Aro · 19 tips and reviews
Havana Bar is one of Wellington Favourites.

29. Havana Bar

8.4
32A Wigan Street, Wellington, Wellington
Cocktail Bar · Te Aro · 13 tips and reviews
Nikau Gallery Cafe is one of Wellington Favourites.

30. Nikau Gallery Cafe

8.4
101 Wakefield St., Wellington, Wellington
Café · Wellington Central · 32 tips and reviews
Whitebait is one of Wellington Favourites.

31. Whitebait

7.6
G04/1 Clyde Quay Wharf
Modern European Restaurant · Te Aro · 3 tips and reviews