1841 Bar & Restaurant

1841 Bar-Restaurant – /http://www.1841.co.nz/ Reviewed by Fi Fi – January 2016 The Place: 1841 has a varied menu ranging for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.  There is a kids menu and activities as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options.  There is a huge indoor dining area including booths as well as plenty of outdoor seating. The Service:…

Strathmore Bakery and Cafe – Strathmore Park, Wellington

Strathmore Bakery and Cafe – https://www.facebook.com/pages/strathmore-bakery-and-cafe/163645470360330 Reviewed by Fi Fi – December 2015 The Place: The majority of seating is inside.  The atmosphere feels like the cafe part of this establishment was an afterthought.  The tables, although clean, look like they are in desperate need of an upgrade.  There is quite a lot of cabinet food…

The Bach Cafe – Island Bay, Wellington

The Bach Cafe – http://www.thebachcafe.co.nz/ Reviewed by Karen – September 2015 The Place: Want to dine somewhere with a sweeping view of the ocean?  Then look no further.  You can dine inside or outside and enjoy the smell of the fresh sea air. You can chose from mouth watering cabinet food or order something from the…

The Blue Belle Cafe – Island Bay, Wellington

The Blue belle Cafe – https://www.facebook.com/TheBlueBelleCafe?rf=110694155677920 Reviewed by Fi Fi – June 2015 The Place: There is little room to swing a handbag in this delightful little hidden gem.  Walk in and you will be mesmerised by the aromas and culinary eye candy.  There is a multitude of options in the cabinet or on the menu….

St. John’s Cafe – Wellington

St. John’s Cafe – http://www.stjohnsbar.co.nz/ Reviewed by Fi Fi – June 2015 The Place: Prior to being a Cafe the St John’s housed none other than ambulances.  In the eighties and nineties this place was a music venue and then finally on to a restaurant and cafe.  There is seating inside and outside including bean bags…