welcome to our place.
we love all things NZ - as long as it's not without you.

WATCH THIS SPACE. UPCOMING EVENTS

SPOTLIGHT ON NORTH CANTERBURY WINERIES.

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GREYSTONE EVENT COMING SOON.
SLOW COOKED LAMB & PINOTS... 

DETAILS TO FOLLOW - REGISTER TO BE ON OUR MAILING LIST.

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BLACK ESTATE EVENT coming in OCTOBER.

DETAILS TO BE FINALISED. 
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always aotearoa

celebrating the best of new zealand made with the people you love.

we created this space to showcase the best of local. we are proud of how new zealand produces world leading products. we realise every business gets a choice where to purchase from.

we support artisans, winemakers, beer brewers, cheesemongers, bakers, knife makers, designers & manufacturers based in aotearoa / new zealand. we are not the experts - we buy from them.
family businesses, friends & professionals with boutique companies who specialise. what a joy it is to hear each story and pass it on.

we always set out to create a space where you could have a truly great catch up with an old friend or a new one. we host many couples or small groups coming to have a great night out where you can actually talk with your guests. we have also become known as the space to book for your next birthday, celebration or anniversary - anything from 10 to 50 people. get us to reserve your date if you want us to help with your next celebration or corporate event.

local smoked salmon and mackerel. air dried & cured meats. grain free crackers. artisan bread. new zealand boutique cheese. gorgeous pate. all from award winners. all local.

designed to accompany a new zealand wine or craft beer. provided for you to enjoy. we avoid the supermarket, not only because we want to serve you things that are often hard to find and are not mass produced, but because we know it's better for you. we hope you can appreciate the difference.

it’s not cheap to buy the best, but it is the best thing to do...

the menu

(all desserts - served with a touch of thickened cream or yoghurt)

vanilla / chocolate / salted caramel / hokey pokey icecream

when you visit a wine bar, you often hope to try something you may not have tried before. you also hope to see your favourite wine amongst the list. we’ve tried to balance our wine list to include new zealand’s favourite wineries - as well as challenging you to go beyond your comfort zone and see if you can add to your fave list.

below is our by the glass list, it’s only a fraction of the wine we have available - come and tell us what you like and see if we may already have it on our bottle list. we’ve also included our current craft beer list. we are always searching for new ones to add. there’s also a great selection of new zealand gin and other liqueurs.

bubbles by the glass

sauvignon blanc by the glass

chardonnay by the glass

riesling / pinot gris by the glass

rosé / chenin blanc / dessert wines by the glass

pinot noir by the glass

bordeaux style blends / syrah / malbec by the glass

The above is just our current glass pour selection. We have an extensive selection of wines available by the bottle as well as a stunning cellar selection. 

our current craft beers