Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.cafemedici.co.nz
;
9 Kitchener St; breakfast & lunch $13-23, dinner $24-32; 8.30am-4pm,
dinner from 6.30pm Thu-Sat)
A perennial favourite among townsfolk and regular visitors,
this airy cafe has Florentine flourishes and a sunny courtyard. Tasty, home-cooked food
includes muffins and pies, lovely brunch dishes such as Spanish eggs, and Med-fla-
voured dinner options such as Moroccan lamb tagine. Great coffee, too.
Tirohana Estate
MODERN NZ $$$
( 06-306 9933;
www.tirohanaestate.com
; 42 Puruatanga Rd; lunch mains $16-33, 3-course prix
fixe dinner $59; lunch noon-3pm, dinner 6pm-late Tue-Sun)
A casual lunch over a glass or
two will be much enjoyed on the terrace at this pretty vineyard, while evening dining in
the elegant dining room is quite the occasion. The food, while 'comfort' in style
(crumbed prawns, beef fillet and mash, bread-and-butter pudding), is amply propor-
tioned, fresh and proficiently prepared. Impeccable service; dinner booking essential.
Micro Wine Bar
WINE BAR
(
www.microbar.co.nz
;
14c Ohio St; 3pm-late Thu-Mon)
Moreish little Micro packs a punch
with its excellent wine list (mostly local with some far-flung stars), notable craft-beer se-
lection and yummy nibbles ranging from Asian dim sum to Mediterranean tapas. Catch
the sun streetside, hole up in the romantic bar, or head to the sociable courtyard where an
evening might slip very easily by.
Martinborough Hotel
PUB
(
www.themartinboroughhotel.com
; Memorial Sq; 8am-late)
The historic Martinborough
Hotel is home to the Settlers Bar, a friendly, well-run pub with a decent drinks list and
both a bistro and bar menu (mains $18 to $32). Set yourself up in the sunshine on pave-
ment tables or mingle inside with a mix of locals and out-of-towners.
Entertainment
Circus
CINEMA
( movieline 06-306 9434;
www.circus.net.nz
; 34 Jellicoe St; adult/child $16/11; 3pm-late
Wed-Mon)
Lucky old Martinborough sports its own art-house cinema, and a stylish one it
is too. This modern, microsize complex has two comfy studio theatres and a cafe opening
out on to a sunny, somewhat Zen garden. Reasonably priced food (mains $22 to $32) in-
cludes bar snacks, pizza, mains with plenty of seasonal veg, and gelato.
