DINING

Whether you’re looking for a delicious cooked breakfast, lunch at one of the vineyards or a café, fine dining or just a takeaway, we are certainly spoilt for choice in Martinborough and have something to suit every budget.

There are cafes, bars and restaurants to choose from right in the heart of the Village… Neighbourhood, Nara, Martinborough Brewery, Medici Café, Tonic, Mesita, Knucklebone, The Village Café, Kitchener’s, Cool Change, Union Square, Tohi Gin Bar, Karahui,  and that's just some of what's on offer.   Each have their own little niche in the local market catering for all appetites and meal choices.  Opening hours and days depend on each establishment so it pays to have a look around and check. 
 
Kitchener’s are open weekdays only from the wee hours looking after our local industry workers so you can get a coffee or the best bacon and egg buttie from round 4am, perfect for an early morning start.
 
Just a short drive or cycle away on Huangarua and Puruatanga Roads (the Wine Road) you have all the vineyards to choose from offering fabulous dining options…  Margrain, Tirohana Estate, Poppies, Moy Hall, Luna and Runholder are just a few.

Around the corner on Todds Road you have Colombo offering tasting plates and woodfired pizzas. There’s even a Gin house where you can sample the locally distilled Reid & Reid gins and a bite to eat.
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​​Most of the vineyards along that stretch of road offer tastings of their wines (some by appointment only), a platter or both. 
Other Vineyards definitely worth a visit are Ngawaka with The Roving Pizza and Coney Wines on Dry River Road with 3 Little Words and Palliser Estate.

We have a choice of takeaways for pick up including authentic pizza, fish and chips, Thai, Chinese and also food trucks located around the Square. Colombo offer a delivery pizza service in the weekends.

And if you want to dine in we can certainly recommend some fabulous local caterers to whip up a special meal. 
 
A number of the bars have tasty menus on offer too … Cool Change and Union Square both have both great bar meals and a dinner menu.  Mesita offers tasting plates with a South America twist.   Wherever you go you will find friendly and knowledgeable staff and a fantastic range of local wines.
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If it's just coffee you are wanting, you have quite a few options available with great counter food to choose from including amazing muffins, scones, club sandwiches and range of
​smoothies ….
 
The hardest thing about dining in our little Village is choosing where to go!