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.

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

Central Otago Hydeaway

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

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

The Post Office Café and Bar is locally owned and situated in the historic town of Clyde, Central Otago.

Gilchrists Store

Even if you are not into shopping you should visit Gilchrists Store in the main street of Oturehua.

Olivers Central Otago

The historic 'Olivers' complex was originally built in 1869 as The Victoria Store, to service the early g…

Waipiata Country Hotel

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

Wedderburn Tavern

Built in 1885, the historic Wedderburn Tavern is situated in the heart of the Maniototo Plain on the Cent…

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."

Hannah's Cafe at Historic Hayes

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

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

Central Otago Hydeaway

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

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

The Post Office Café and Bar is locally owned and situated in the historic town of Clyde, Central Otago.

Gilchrists Store

Even if you are not into shopping you should visit Gilchrists Store in the main street of Oturehua.

Olivers Central Otago

The historic 'Olivers' complex was originally built in 1869 as The Victoria Store, to service the early g…

Waipiata Country Hotel

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

Wedderburn Tavern

Built in 1885, the historic Wedderburn Tavern is situated in the heart of the Maniototo Plain on the Cent…

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."

Hannah's Cafe at Historic Hayes

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