Best Of
the Wairarapa
The favourite bites and drops recommended from our locals - try the best of the region or recommend your own local favourites below.
grillled cheese sandwiches, C’est Cheese, Featherston
The mushroom dish or grilled cheese sandwiches at C’est Cheese are brilliant, along with their incredible selection of home-made cheeses, they are definitely worth a visit.
tacos & fried chicken, Mesita wine bar, martinborough
The margarita and tacos at Mesita are next level but their fried chicken will take you to a whole different world!
local wine, white swan, greytown
The White Swan has a beautiful deck capturing the last of the sun, enjoy a glass of local wine on deck, relax and unwind while watching the passers-by.
coffee & scone, don luciano, masterton
Don Luciano coffee is roasted on site, they have an array of beans to choose from and have the best cheese scone in Wairarapa, comes with hugs from Marvin.
pizza & chardonnay, Colombo, martinborough
The wood-fired pizza and Chardonnay at Colombo is a true treat, especially enjoying on their beanbags in the sun.
beer, THE TUN HUT, FEATHERSTON
A beer in the garden bar of the Tin Hut, Tauherenikau, a great stop on your way home to Wellington.
pistachio slice, Land girl, pirinoa
Land Girl is a gorgeous and eclectic little cafe on the way to Cape Palliser or Lake Ferry, a gorgeous spot to enjoy their sweet treats or savouries with a coffee whilst browsing through their goods or watching the locals pass by.
calamari & reisling, Screening Room, Masterton
The salt and pepper calamari with aioli and Urlar Riesling at the screening room is a delightful match! Catch a movie before or after to give your wine day a relaxing finish.
BURGER, MEDICI, MARTINBOROUGH
The burger at Medici was a WOAP 2019 winner and a real lunch treat! But if you’re wanting to start your day off right, try their spanish breakfast with a Palliser bubbles, the best start to any day!
cronuts, CLAREVILLE BAKERY, CARTERTON
The ‘Cronuts’ from Clareville Bakery are a huge favourite across the region, these custard stuffed donuts will always have you coming back to our region.
venison pie, Oh my god, MARTINBOROUGH
All of these homemade pies will hit the spot, especially the venison - oh my!
fish & chips, LAKE FERRY PUB, LAKE FERRY
The Fish n’ Chips at lake Ferry pub is a great spot to spend lunch or an evening watching the sunset with a local Sauvignon Blanc.
PIZZA, WATERMILL BAKERY, MT HOLDSWORTH
Friday night Pizzas from the Watermill Bakery, Mount Holdsworth, absolutely worth the trip - just order your bases in advance! +64 06 370 1129.
lunch, CONEY WINES, MARTINBOROUGH
Relaxing among the vines at Coney Wines is a local favourite with delicious food and a great atmosphere.
Smoked Kahawai bruschetta, Saint Sebastian, mASTERTON
The smoked kahawai bruschetta at Saint Sebastian is worth the visit, or try any of their other seafood dishes when in season!
pinot noir, muirlea rise, martinborough
The 2018 Pinot Noir from Muirlea Rise is a tasty drop, visit their cellar door to try it!