Cuisine & Dining

Explore the multitude of food offerings in the village and surrounding region. Only a walk down our stairs will lead you to Union Square, offering a fusion of French and NZ cuisines. 

Immediately next door you will find Crouching Tiger, serving up delicious, fresh, modern Asian food. Also in the village try Cafe Medici, Mesita, Tonic Bistro, The Village Cafe, Circus Cinema. You are spoilt for choice!

Venture out further to dine at one of the many vineyards, either with a gourmet platter at Poppies, or sample the beautiful lunch menus at Moy Hall, Coney Wines’ 3 Little Words and Luna Vineyard. For a casual afternoon, you can’t beat a delicious wood fired pizza at Colombo Wines.

Outdoors

An assortment of outdoor activities are on offer in our village, from gentle rolling bike rides through the vineyards, to hiking the stunning Patuna Chasm - a picturesque walk through ancient rock formations and native bush. Click here for loads of walking adventure ideas. Biking guides and cycle hire can be arranged locally, or simply hit the trails yourself, knowing you can finish the day in with beautiful food and a comfortable bed at The Martinborough Hotel!

If you're in the mood for venturing further, head down to Cape Palliser and walk to the lighthouse (pictured) or out to Lake Ferry for a spot of fishing, or simply enjoy a pint and some fish 'n chips at the Lake Ferry Hotel.

World Class Vineyards

Martinborough is renowned for its award winning wines, so whilst you're here, a visit to the cellar doors is a must. Hire a bike from Green Jersey Tours if you're feeling active, or simply shuttle out and spend the afternoon with cellar door tastings. Martinborough Wine Tours offer a great half day or guided wine tour to take in the region’s highlights.

The beauty of Martinborough’s vineyards is that they are typically locally owned and operated, small scale, offering you the chance to speak to the winemaker themselves and have a genuinely unique experience. There are so many to choose from, have a look at On Giant’s Shoulders for their stunning intimate cellar door right in the vines, Ata Rangi for their beautiful, organic Pinot Noir from their family run vineyard or Moy Hall if you want to enjoy a beautiful lunch with your tasting. Full list of the local vineyards can be found here.

Seasonal Events

Where do we start? Toast Martinborough is the annual wine and food festival that sees the village bursting with travelers all over the globe - here to delight in the music, food, and wine of our best local producers. 

There's also the annual Music Festival, Harvest Festival, Cruise Martinborough, The Martinborough Fair and the list goes on. Check out Destination Wairarapa for info.