Places to eat in Martinborough

Martinborough offers so many choices for eating - indoors or al fresco. Dine at a vineyard restaurant, or stroll through the village and take your pick of cafes.

You can eat at these cellar doors:

• The Runholder is home to Wairarapa's exquisite food, fine wines and original gin.
• Choose natural wine, beer or cider at Cambridge Road and enjoy it with a platter in their courtyard
• Lounge outside on the beanbags in the Wairarapa sun or relax inside with tasty food options at Colombo Martinborough
• Gourmet platters are available all year round at Haythornwaite
• Try the delicious dumplings and Asian style bowls at Luna
• Enjoy looking across the grapevines from the terrace at Margrain Vineyard's cafe
• Enjoy a casual lunch at Moy Hall with the chef’s lunch menu of shared-plates featuring local produce
• Choose a stylish venue with a platter-style menu and excellent wine at Poppies Martinborough
• Pop into Schubert Wines tasting room, and enjoy popular Italian food from Gnocchi Brother's food truck!
• Enjoy a platter of local produce in the sheltered courtyard at Tiwaiwaka
• Dine al fresco on the terraces overlooking the vines at Tirohana Estate or inside in the warm elegant restaurant
• Kickstart your weekend at 3 Little Words with leisurely lunch and wine. 

Eat out in Martinborough village:

• The Karahui Wine Bar & Eatery in the old BNZ building offers contemporary sharing plates paired with local and international wines by the glass
• Walk the stunning grounds between courses at York Bistro located in Parehua Resort
• Try classic cuisine with an innovative twist at Cafe Medici
• Get your coffee fix with a locally roasted brew at In the Neighbourhood with their scrummy cabinet food
• Nara in the Square offers an abundance of bright, colourful and fresh food
• Dine in the restaurant, sunny courtyard or watch a movie at boutique Circus Cinema 
• Boutique brewery with excellent beer and snack menu Martinborough Brewery
• Family-friendly Knucklebone Cafe has fun food in a bright & modern setting 
• French style Union Square has a Michelin Star chef and Cuisine Magazine rating!
• The Village Café and Bar have a wide variety of options using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• Try Ahoy Takeaways for their fresh range of super fresh seafood and fish. 
• Find a delicious range of food and great place to chill at Social Chef food truck. 
• Catch the Ruby Lane Kai Cart in Martinborough Square on Wednesdays with a sing a long, and open mic set from 10am-3pm (weather dependent).

Deli and speciality foods:

Check out The Grocer, a neighbourhood deli and gourmet food shop with the vibe of a traditional grocery store. The selection, personally chosen by owner Celia Jenkins, features local foods, artisan baking, cheeses, olive oils, honey, organic products, and sweet and savoury treats. Pre-order a gourmet antipasto platter and have it delivered free to your accommodation in Martinborough.   

Go country!

• The Land Girl is a modern cafe full of character, just a short drive south of Martinborough.

Wondering what else is open? Here's a list of opening hours for Martinborough shops and restaurants.