Graze Wine Bar Wellington

Graze Wine Bar sits on Upland Road in the residential streets of Kelburn. It is a twenty-five-minute walk from the Wellington Botanic Garden and the Carter Observatory. The venue holds the Champions for Change award from the NZ Cuisine Good Food Awards.

While many restaurants near Te Papa Museum lean into the high-traffic bustle of the waterfront, Graze leans into its suburban remove. The room runs smart and elegant, but the focus remains on a contemporary fusion menu that feels intentional rather than performative. By trading the capital’s city-centre noise for a hillside neighborhood, the kitchen gains the space to experiment with ingredients in a way that feels more grounded than its counterparts downtown. It is the sort of place that justifies the climb up the hill for those who prefer their dining with quiet rather than a crowd.