Restaurants, Cafes and Wine in Central Otago

Enhance your Trail experience. Central Otago has fantastic wineries, restaurants and cafes so check out the listings below and make your dinner reservation to avoid any disappointment. Accompany your meal with some of our amazing Central Otago wines or one of the excellent local craft beers.

Central Otago Hydeaway

Cozy Family owned and run boutique hotel and cafe also providing massage therapy

Ida bar street image

Ida Garden Bar & Restaurant

Website under construction as we welcome Ida Garden Bar & Restaurant Your little local with a big heart

Strath Taieri Hotel

Built in the 1890s the Strath Taieri Hotel is the last remaining pub in Middlemarch making it a must-stay…

Monte Christo Winery

Welcome to the birthplace of Central Otago wine. You’ll find us just under an hour’s drive from Queensto…

Clyde Post Office Bar and Café

Great menu choice, historic ambience, coffee and local wine selection.  Whether it's a quiet drink with …

Hannah's Cafe at Historic Hayes

Relax at Hannah's Café and enjoy great coffee, homemade baking, and hearty lunches under the umbrellas in…

Waipiata Country Hotel

FAMILY ADVENTURE DEAL: For October through to December 2023 and May though to June 2024 kids under 15 wil…

Pitches Store

FAMILY ADVENTURE DEAL: 15% off accommodation and meals. Terms & Conditions: -Subject to availability, Dis…

Historic Hayes Engineering Works & Homestead

Make sure you make time to visit this famous Heritage NZ site, close by to the trail near Oturehua. This …

"A Full Stop on the Trail — Lohi + The Thirsty Moa"

"Wine bar, café, slow fashion, and accommodation in one place. Ranfurly's full stop on the rail trail."

Kissing Gate Café

It’s a question everyone asks. What is a kissing gate? Well, it’s a small gate set in a ‘u’ or ‘v’ shape …

Ranfurly Hotel

One of Ranfurly's most photographed art deco buildings, the Ranfurly Hotel accommodates up to 30 in king,…

Central Otago Hydeaway

Cozy Family owned and run boutique hotel and cafe also providing massage therapy

Ida bar street image

Ida Garden Bar & Restaurant

Website under construction as we welcome Ida Garden Bar & Restaurant Your little local with a big heart

Strath Taieri Hotel

Built in the 1890s the Strath Taieri Hotel is the last remaining pub in Middlemarch making it a must-stay…

Monte Christo Winery

Welcome to the birthplace of Central Otago wine. You’ll find us just under an hour’s drive from Queensto…

Clyde Post Office Bar and Café

Great menu choice, historic ambience, coffee and local wine selection.  Whether it's a quiet drink with …

Hannah's Cafe at Historic Hayes

Relax at Hannah's Café and enjoy great coffee, homemade baking, and hearty lunches under the umbrellas in…

Waipiata Country Hotel

FAMILY ADVENTURE DEAL: For October through to December 2023 and May though to June 2024 kids under 15 wil…

Pitches Store

FAMILY ADVENTURE DEAL: 15% off accommodation and meals. Terms & Conditions: -Subject to availability, Dis…

Historic Hayes Engineering Works & Homestead

Make sure you make time to visit this famous Heritage NZ site, close by to the trail near Oturehua. This …

"A Full Stop on the Trail — Lohi + The Thirsty Moa"

"Wine bar, café, slow fashion, and accommodation in one place. Ranfurly's full stop on the rail trail."

Kissing Gate Café

It’s a question everyone asks. What is a kissing gate? Well, it’s a small gate set in a ‘u’ or ‘v’ shape …

Ranfurly Hotel

One of Ranfurly's most photographed art deco buildings, the Ranfurly Hotel accommodates up to 30 in king,…