Taste the variety …

... of cafés and restaurants in Masterton: the town offers a wonderful range which should cater for whatever dining mood you are in.

  • The Grill at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park, on the southern edge of town, is the place for more formal (though very relaxed!) dining, whether you’re staying at the hotel or not. Specialities are the scallop entrée and the fresh local fish main (or the lamb rack if you want a red wine with dinner). The Grill is open year-round for lunch and dinner.
  • The Countryman in Kuripuni, Masterton presents fresh local cuisine accompanied by top wines from the Wairarapa. Open for coffee and lunch from 11.30am - 2.00pm Monday to Saturday with drinks and dinner from 5.30pm.
  • Brookfields Lodge in Eketahuna offer a continously updated menu reflecting seasonal changes. Bookings are essential, particularly at weekends.
  • The Fat Duck (formerly Cafe Cecille) is housed in the old coronation hall in Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton. It is one of the most beautiful examples of an early 20th century colonial building. The Fat Duck offers everything from coffee, cake and sandwiches to long lingering lunches and delectable dinners. All this complimented by some of the best local wines around! Open 7 days in summer and 5 days in winter for brunch.
  • Snap Roll Cafe at the Hood Aerodrome in South Road, is a lovely aviation themed cafe with views of the airfield. Open from Thursday to Sunday from 10am - 5pm
  • If you just need something lighter during the day, drop into Café Solway, out past the indoor pool at the Copthorne. Of course, if you’ve just hit a bucket of balls at the hotel’s driving range you’ll also need to quench that thirst with a drink from the bar!

If you’ve had a hard day of retail therapy in Greytown, you’ll need to reward yourself …

  • … with one of the most delicious and innovative pizzas outside Naples. At Cuckoo Café, in the heart of the village, you can try a caramelised pear, blue cheese, walnuts, greens & mozzarella pizza or how about bacon, sage roasted pumpkin, feta, tomato, mozzarella & chilli. All can be accompanied by a choice of regional wines.
  • … or if you are on the run and it’s a lighter snack you need, pop into Left Bank Music Cafe at the north end of Greytown. Here you’ll find that great coffee and entrée-sized eats you need to keep you going. Open 7 days, 7.30am to 3.30pm, late night on Fridays.
    Early bird special: muffin and coffee $5 from 7.30am to 9.30am Monday to Friday.
  • … at Bar Salute in Greytown where they have taken the concept of tapas one step further. Their menu is a variety of interesting small plates that are designed to excite the curious food lover in you. By making the portions smaller it gives the opportunity to order and experience many different flavours and dishes, and to share this experience with the whole table creating a wonderfully social and relaxed environment.

If you are spending time among the vines in Martinborough, why not visit …

  • ...Tirohana Cellars

    A unique dining experience awaits you in this elegant and evocative restaurant. With antique Mexican doors, original New Zealand artwork, Italian tiled floor, huge open fire, leather chairs and views directly over the vineyard, Tirohana Cellars offers clients a memorable experience of award-winning wine, premium cuisine with excellent service. Tirohana Cellars is open daily for both lunch and dinner, casual and fine dining - and weather permitting, clients are also welcome to dine al fresco on the terraces overlooking the picturesque vines.

  • ...Brasserie One, situated within the picturesque grounds of Aylstone Boutique Retreat. Choose an intimate meal in the quaint French styled 40 seater bistro, a casual lunch in the courtyard or a long lazy lunch on the manicured lawn overlooking the rows of Pinot Gris vines. Open for dinner Thursday - Tuesday 6.30pm - 9.30pm & lunch Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 3pm
  • ...Taste Vin Cafe & Wine Bar, is located within the Margrain Vineyard. Enjoy the gorgeous surrounds, fabulous wines and local produce driven menu. Open 11am - 5pm Thursday to Sunday.
  • …or treat yourself to dinner at Wendy Campbell's French Bistro, open Wednesday to Sunday from 6pm.