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The Arborist Rooftop Bar & Eatery

86/100 (1342 ratings)

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"Went to the rooftop bar with friends. The place has a nice chill ambiance, We had pizza and a jug of sangria which arrived very quickly and both..."

Santos

"Loved everything about the place nice range of drinks and food and just the vibe of the place is great would highly recommend..."

Aman

"Service was fast and friendly. Food was also nice although the patty reminded me of a McDonalds patty.Went for lunch during WOAP with a large group..."

James Voong

"I've been to the arborist for brunch on a few occasions now, and I can safely say that it ranks in one of my top 5 brunch spots! My favourite..."

Suzanne

"Everytime we come to the arborist we leave satisfied, food is always amazing, tapa sized dishes great for sharing, we take friends all the time and..."

A Girls Gotta Eat ....

"I liked it. We had snacks and drinks after work on a Thursday night. The menu was great for snacks. I wasn’t looking to dine here. It was clean...."

Dani

"Reasons why I like this place: 1. Someone told me they put at least half a bottle of wine in their big jugs of sangria. (Don't know how..."

Hubbabubba

"Went there for dinner last night, the pulled pork tacos were delicious and well priced! When I’m next in Wellington will definitely go there..."

Emma Davy

"Booked out the Arborist Function Room for my 21st. Such a well decorated and interesting space, nice and private/separated from the main bar - but..."

Em

"Came for Friday drinks up on the Rooftop Barsuch a chill vibe and just a nice place to hang and catch up with friends. The parmessan fries were..."

Clara Webster

"Fabulous atmosphere, hard-working and friendly staff, delicious food (and beautiful cocktails!) - will return if I get the chance to! I had the..."

Silva Star

"In Summer the rooftop bar is a winner. Complimentary hats n sunscreen - keeping its patrons sunsafe, I like it!!! The lounge chairs and turf make it..."

Crumpet King

"Food and staff are amazing. Great rooftop, especially in the summer. Been here for dinner, lots of little plates to share. Definitely have to try the..."

Lee Halford

"When you get a little bit hungry at 10pm... this was the rescue! Buttermilk fried chicken with smoked maple and parmesan fries... I m usually not a..."

ScoopScoop

"Visted for the first time on Saturday and totally blown away by the quality of the food, all sourced locally, organic and beautifully prepared. ..."

Pete Thomson

"If the sun is shining in Wellington, round up the crew and head up to the Arborist Rooftop bar. My favourite place in Wellington, you can't beat this..."

Ali White

"The staff here make the place! They are all so, so lovely. From the guy making cocktails to the bouncer at the elevator. Sweet people who add so much..."

Jen

"EDIT: Have been here on numerous occasions. The rooftop bar is an awesome spot on a hot day and has heaters and blanketd for when it cools down. The..."

Vicki Wong

"Amazing small plates and cocktail menu, our regular local hang out. Love the rooftop bar and downstairs for dinner with friends...."

Tracey Lear

"quirky atmosphere, great roof top location, pleasant bar goers. It was a great time sitting under the stars with heater behind us. The food selection..."

Christian

"Been here a couple of times for coffee before, today I had lunch.We arrived just before 12pm. Pretty empty but that suited us as we had..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Nice rooftop bar but that's all it is. A seat in the sun (on a good Wellington day) and a cocktail. The view is mixed, yes you can see a bit of the..."

Rebecca

"This is a really great place to grab a beer on a Friday night. With being so close to town you can easily just walk into the clubs afterwards or use..."

Mana

"Arborist has a crazy cool rooftop bar which is a great place to show your friends. Presentation on the platters is outstanding and they have a..."

Harrison Lister

"Came here for breakfast on a work trip and ordered the corn fritters. Corns fritters were nice and soft, but small. Egg was poached well and dish..."

John Chin

"Had such a great meal here. Randomly decided to go as neither of us had been and it was in the entertainment book. Was unlucky as the Brussel sprouts..."

Ohhh Neil

"Didn't eat here, but a really nice place for drinks. The service was really nice and friendly and the rooftop bar has a really nice vibe to it. It..."

Saeran Maniparathy

"The butcher sausage was really really good！must try～the day I try was a pork sausage！the skin of the sausage was very brittle！the chicken..."

Crystal

"The hot bird burger was delicious. I definitely chowed it down quickly. Crispy chicken on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Some..."

Travels4Food

"Cool place, rooftop bar setup is epic. Service was friendly and chilled plus decent drinks list. I can see myself hanging out here regularly on week..."

Wilson Chau

"Best chicken burger and Bloody Mary in Wellington!The Arborist came highly recommended from a co-worker and my first visit did not..."

Captain Underpants

"WOW what can I say this bar and eatery is awesome in many ways. We walked in and the place was humming !! Loved the light stone and greenery..."

Fancy Face

"I absolutely loved this place. The outside balcony was great to sit and people watch as we had a few cold beers. Our tummies and tastebuds..."

Featured Eats

"Love this place. The lunch menu is A great format menu mixing your choice of salads or vegetables with proteins, all expertly prepared. Brunch is..."

EpiCurious

"I didn't check out the rooftop bar as the weather was yuck but the ground level bar/restaurant was good. The menu is simple divided into meat, greens..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Came here with a few friends for dinner, not entirely knowing what to expect. The menu could be explained a little better by the staff - it's a..."

Miss K

"A cozy bar.. The chopped wood as part of the decoration is a nice touch and makes it feel like a warm and hearty place. Had myself a Wellington on a..."

Rhodri Williams

"Had dinner here the other night - it was all super tasty. The venison and mutton were amazing and both really tender. We had the brocolli, quinoa,..."

Grace

"The first thing you notice is the decor. Fresh herbs in pots litter the outside patio and you're encouraged to pick them and add them to drinks and..."

Jenjaroo

"A surprise find tonight. It was appropriately busy for a Friday night. Enough people give it a buzz, but not packed to be noisy or interupt the..."

Cheyneismyhero

"nice interior decorations, the price is fair for what I got. We went for lunch on Sat, not many people there, it's quiet and tidy. My bf had bacon..."

Carina Chang

"We recently moved offices at work, and The Arborist has become our new local. I secretly like the Swanndri-lumberjack and raw-timber look of the..."

Audra Lord

"The staff are lovely and friendly, the food and cocktails were fantastic. Will definitely be..."

Teesha Eaden

"Great vibe. Love the heating and blankets for cooler evenings. Enjoyed our drinks. Popped in to check it out before having a beautiful dinner..."

Fiona Hood

"Omg I came here with the girls for my birthday brunch. We love it! Nice service! Nice deals and nice..."

Larissa Morais

"Rooftop bar was good. Nice happy servers who were friendly and bouncy. Chips and onion rings were great. View was nice. Not extremely comfy seating...."

Deborah Hughes

"Really cute bar with rooftop and downstairs options. Enjoyed a few awesome cocktails - definitely worth a visit. Might pay to reserve a table if you..."

Vicky Brewin

"Dined here for breakfast while staying at the hotel. We stopped in once for a lazy breakfast and it was so good we came back every day we stayed...."

White & Taylor - Office

"Good experience. Couldn't visit the rooftop due to off timing. The rooftop was not available. The food was good, we enjoyed the seating area next to..."

Keshav Sharma

"We came here without much expectation and left quite satisfied. The food was delicious! The atmosphere was pretty cool and staff were really..."

Giang Nguyen

"Really cool bar and the staff were very friendly. I loved that they had a cherry drink on the menu. Unfortunately, they were out of the cherry stuff..."

Judith

"Great burgers. Had the lumberjack and REALLY enjoyed it. Service was great, very friendly. Might pay to get there early as they seem to get busy fast..."

Chris Brooks

"The staff was surprisingly friendly and the rooftop bar is indeed beautiful. The food is limited depending on the time, but you can get bar snacks..."

Max Will

"Delicious breakfast. We loved the food and ambience of the place is also very nice. Parking around the cafe could be a bit of concern but it's worth..."

Raman Singh

"Actually went to a 21st birthday in the function room of the Aborist. Had nibble platters which were delicious 😋 and breakfast there the next..."

Lynda Goulden

"Definitely the rooftop bar of choice during sunny hours, but the Arborist's main bar also holds its own against a strong Wellington scene. More..."

J.G. Seabrook

"We went we a few girl friends! Nice atmosphere and service, 5 ⭐️ for that. The food was good, but nothing amazing. The salad could use more..."

María Paz Cárcamo Agüero

Neo Cafe & Eatery

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"The perfect spot for a late Sunday lunch. The seafood chowder was AMAZING! The service from the staff was excellent, and there was a lovely..."

Bronwyn McKinnon

"Absolutely one of the best places in the city! Lovely brunch and amazing..."

Filippo Valmorbida

"Modernt med trevlig personal och supergod mat, och kaffet holt otroligt..."

Stefan Johansson

"Great little cafe & reasonably priced. Thoroughly enjoyed our..."

Andy Cross

"Great spot to drop in for a coffee or stay for a meal. The team are super friendly and the food is delish! Their homemade peanut butter keeps me..."

Brent Wimmers

"Best little place - and that sous chef is such a hottie..."

Frida Jensen

"Lovely relaxed cafe. Good coffee and really awesome friendly..."

Bronwyn Mitchell

"Brilliant food. Great staff. No more words..."

David Fox

"Really fantastic! I came in for a coffee and breakfast, both beautiful! Staff are friendly and well presented and the kitchen looks clean and tidy!..."

Lily Norman

"Love Cafe Neo so much! I eat here at least once a week. Not only is the food and coffee sublime but the interior design, atmosphere and friendly..."

Benjamin Johnson

"Beautiful Coffee, Beautiful Food..."

Claire Bennett

"The best. How can you call this just a cafe and serve such great food? Good work Neo..."

Mark Godfrey Petone

"Awesome kit out! Great service and exciting menu..."

Abby Damen

"Love this place!! Great..."

Jan Godfrey

"literally the best cafe in wellington! this is my go-to place to eat in all of the city. the food is out of this world, and the presentation is drop..."

Ashlee Louise

"Been here on several occasions and have loved it every time- as someone who is passionate about breakfast and a very picky foodie, I can can say with..."

Rach Peters

"Yummy yummy eggs benny and..."

Foodaholic

"The reviews and award winnings brought me here. Such a lovely place. Good menu to select from. The staff are friendly and attentive. Would highly..."

Chelsea

"Loved this place - they understand the difference between gluten free and celiac safe and ensure there is no cross contamination which was amazing! I..."

Kayla Widdowson

"I have come here a number of times for meetings and love the coffee and service, always happy to help and kind, friendly staff. The menu need..."

Hilary Longshore

"A search of Zomato led us to Neo for eggs Benedict.It is a small, busy establishment that has a feel good, homely vibe.The menu offers..."

Phillipa Brook

"Impressed with the menu. Lots of options for vegetarians/vegans and also allergy friendly options. Love that the menu was coded for these options..."

Seeessjay

"Delicious breakfast - tasty bacon, beautiful hollandaise sauce, the hash browns add a nice twist to the traditional Eggs Benne. Great service..."

Silva Star

"amazing food, the depth of flavour was amazing in the crispy chicken burger. Going anywhere else for a burger isn’t the same anymore. Minimalism at..."

Sdt.trademe

"On our last morning in Wellington we headed out for breakfast, and after reading lots of reviews I directed us to Neo Cafe & Eatery. It’s a light,..."

I Spy Plum Pie

"Great granola and the other meals were lovely too.Our friend had eggs bene on hash brown made there, proclaimed to be so..."

Megha Dogra

"Delicious food, heaps of gluten free and celiac options. It was very impressive to find gluten free pancakes of that caliber. My lady loved her baked..."

Cookingkenny

"Lovely fit out and the cabinet foods look good. I enjoyed my avo on toast and my lunch date enjoyed the pancakes. The avo needed a little extra..."

Vicki Wong

"Came here for breakfast and had the eggs on toast. Service was very good and the polenta bread was a nice variation from the usual types served...."

Amesirv

"Pleasant, light-filled room with comfortable tables and chairs. Music and sound at a gentle murmur. Eggs were perfectly poached, bacon cooked nicely..."

Jade M.

"My friend has been a regular here, and she suggested for us to have some coffee and later on, lunch since it was almost noon by the time we finished..."

DrJ G

"I'm actually writing this review as I eat because my food is so delicious! I'm having the veggie breakfast with a side of eggs and I'm blown away by..."

PaddyInKiwiland

"I've been a couple of times in the past and it's been a while...but I came back to find a fresher menu with more vege/vegan options... great! I had..."

Shar Young

"Neo has great food, friendly service and it is really good value for money. The coffee is fantastic and the menu is full of fresh seasonal choices...."

Kirstin

"Great friendly service, warm fluffy stack of Buttermilk Pancakes, satisfying Supreme coffee. I've been wanting to get back to Neo for a while, I..."

Harry Hudson

"This is my second time here in two years and both times I found staff to be completely different to the food being offered and the setting of the..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Just had their new chicken, bacon and mushroom pasta - seriously good, hope they keep it! Staff very accommodating too. I will definitely..."

Matt

"Coffee was really good, classic pancakes were also really good. Busy time early in the morning, but staff were quick and friendly. Parking is..."

Christine

"Been here a few times. The meals and counter food have never disappointed. Their coffee is also really really good and bottomless filter coffee is my..."

Grace

"It was super amazing. first time there, pancakes were to dye for and the avocado tomato toast was pretty good! Will definitely visit..."

Eléna MacEwan

"A personal favourite. Cosy, beautifully laid out and great coffee! Staff are friendly and the minimal décor is absolutely perfect. Will be going..."

Tara Jones Rudge

" I Had brunch at Neo this morning with family, and it was one of the best meals I've had in a while. The staff were friendly, and..."

Kahurangi Hutchings

"My Family and I hired out Neo for a private dinner and we'd do it again in a heartbeat. The food was absolutely incredible. We..."

Jacob Lawrie

"Outstanding service and quality.Went their recently with my wife for lunch. Ordered the beetroot salad and a toasted sandwich with a mango..."

Johnny Fürst

"Very good food and service. Went on Easter Monday for brunch, with my wife and cousin had the $20 big breakfast and the sausage and bacon was..."

Merv Lowe

"I had an enjoyable lunch there recently. I didn't know the restaurant before my visit but heard good things about it. Enjoyed the butter chicken and..."

Kerry Godfrey

"Love the newly refurbished Neo Cafe. Great coffee and food! I can especially vouch for the gluten free food, it's amazing. None of these packaged..."

Bronny Cook

"This is a great cafe - one of my favourites. The food, service and staff are awesome. Friendly, helpful staff who were quite relaxed when we were..."

Kristina

"I love this cafe. The coffee is excellent, the staff are friendly and the food is delicious. Went in there this morning to have their heavenly French..."

Dale

"Excellent service, food and coffee. They cater for all tastes: gluten free, vege's etc. But still make a gorgeous bacon buttie! Yummy cakes and tasty..."

Alice

"Went for breakfast and they had a great selection.Meal came out fairly quickly and the service was great.Overall, a great experience and..."

Shelley

"Amazing decor, lovely and helpful waitstaff. Best hot chocolate in Wellington and also the best value. Well worth a..."

Mostly Asian

"Had breakfast on consecutive days. The quality of food and service are much appreciated. If you are looking for the heavy breakfast option, "neo..."

Saravan Kumar

"Hidden little Gem in the heart of Wellington, friendly staff, quick service and tasty food certainly make it worth the visit. They have heaps of..."

Oberzocker 511

"Stopped by for lunch on way to something else, mainly because I've seen the many good reviews that this cafe has received over the years, and it..."

Edgar Liu

"Excellent brunch spot! First cafe I visited in Wellington and the bar has been set high. We ordered the beef burger and breakfast bagel which were..."

ROS8215

"Lovely service; staff constantly waiting on the table making sure everything was sufficient. Very busy place, loud—but for good reason; delicious..."

Lea Saunders

"First time being here and the line was out the door, staff were incredibly friendly and asked if we were having our meal to go, as there was an..."

Alex Ahuriri

"Had an amazing brunch. The male waiter was so lovely. Amazing service from him. Checking to see if the food was good, which it was. We ended up..."

Marilyn Kho

"The food at Neo is consistently delicious despite how busy the cafe can be at times. For 12:30pm on a Sunday, we managed to get a table for two..."

Ashlee Nicholson

"Enjoy really nice mix of home salad - potato bacon salad was my favorite. The coffee was good if you’re looking for strong aftertaste coffee, they..."

Renata Audia

"If your from Melbourne this is food and coffee... you know from home! Amazing staff and smashing food!! So much too try and I didn't have enough..."

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