Places to eat in Featherston

The Royal Hotel

Featherston is a natural rest stop before or after crossing the Remutaka Range and what better way to enjoy a break than with some delicious food.

You'll find Brac & Bow at The Royal Hotel in the centre of Featherston. The restaurant and bar serve local produce and cafe style food in the historic hotel full of character and charm featuring NZ Colonial and Victorian architecture, soaring ceilings and ornate detailing evoking mystery of times past.

Call in to C'est Cheese for all of the delicious NZ made cheeses the store is well known for, as well as chutneys, salamis, exquisite local olive oils and a huge variety of speciality goods and platter favourites.

Don't go past Everest Cafe who use the freshest local Wairarapa produce, with themed cuisine nights most Sundays and regular quiz nights. Keep up to date on their Facebook page. 

Try Wharekauhau Country Estate's 'Trust the Chef' lunch, available Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a 5 course degustation-style tasting menu (with options for main course) showcasing local food. After lunch stroll the expansive gardens, or relax by an open fire. Wharekauhau Country Estate is a 45 minute drive from Featherston down Western Lake Road. 

Lake Ferry Hotel's fish and chips are the best in the region - but that's not all that's on offer. The extensive menu includes ocean-fresh seafood, top Martinborough wines, and views from the garden bar of Ocean Beach across Lake Onoke.  It's only 45 minutes from Martinborough or Featherston.