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.

Strath Taieri Hotel

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

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

Clyde Post Office Bar and Café

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

Monte Christo Winery

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

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 …

Waipiata Country Hotel

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

"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."

Pitches Store

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

Hannah's Cafe at Historic Hayes

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

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 …

Wedderburn Tavern

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

Strath Taieri Hotel

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

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

Clyde Post Office Bar and Café

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

Monte Christo Winery

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

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 …

Waipiata Country Hotel

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

"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."

Pitches Store

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

Hannah's Cafe at Historic Hayes

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

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 …

Wedderburn Tavern

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