Looking for a boozy brunch to start your weekend festivities or cure your hangover? Here are some options to satisfy your hunger and your thirst, from bottomless bubbly to all-you-can-eat Asian fusion feasts. And while we want you to have a raging time, drinking responsibly will save you from a raging hangover the next day.
Here are the best bottomless brunches in Wellington.
Master Kong
33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington Central | 2 hours | $64
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If Asian fusion is your jam, make a date with Master Kong. For $64 you’ll have unlimited food and a choice of four drinks to pair it with. This waterfront venue has a huge selection of bites, baos and bigger dishes as well as alcoholic and nonalcoholic taptails (cocktails on tap), beer and wine.
If you’re looking for finger food, they’ve got moreish 12 Spice Salt & Sichuan Pepper Squid as well as Chicken Wings with sweet firecracker sauce. But yum cha lovers are in for a treat as they can order steamed dumplings like there’s no tomorrow. Our faves are the Prawn Shao Mai, Mushroom and Truffle, Xiao Long Bao and Bao Bun which come with pork or Cauli and Gochujang fillings. Available Saturdays 11.30am-2pm.
Bebemos
88 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington | 2 hours | $65-$85
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Now that the weather is heating up, there's no better way to spend a weekend brunch than brunching in a tropical-themed beer garden and watching the Newtown locals go about their day. Bebemos sweetens the deal with its Boundless Brunch—a dreamy Latin American-inspired brunch deal with Mimosas or tap lager for $65 or free-flow cocktails (bloody mary, sangria, or Aperol Spritz) for $85.
Enjoy quesadillas, choripans (chorizo hotdogs), burgers, and burritos, each with vegan and vegetarian options. Trust us, it’s like going on a tropical holiday without leaving town. Available Saturdays and Sundays 10am-3pm.
The Arborist
166 Willist St, Teo Aro, Wellington | $39
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A go-to spot for special occasions, it's got that kind of festive vibe, but even if you haven’t got a reason to celebrate, their brunch is a pretty sweet deal.
The team at The Arborist prides themselves on having a carefully curated drinks and food menu, and their brunch deal is no exception. For $39, you'll get one main from their regularly updated brunch menu and two drinks (there's a selection of five cocktails including Aperol and Lillet Spritz, Bloody Mary, and Tequila Sunrise, as well as beer, cider, and gin). Psst, if you're still in a celebratory mood after these two bevies, you can top up your Mimosa for the bargain price of $7 per glass. Available Saturdays and Sundays 8am-3pm.
Otto Champagneria & Beer Hall
125 Featherston Street, Wellington Central | 2 hours | $65
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Otto specialises in everything bubbles. On Saturdays, they hold Boujee Brunch, which as you can guess, is just a little faaaancy. For two hours, you can enjoy bottomless sangria, sparkling margaritas (made with sparkling Brut), mimosas, and a selection of tap lagers. On the food side, choose from four burgers (plenty of plant-based options thanks to the vegan owner) or the brunch platter, which comes with pancakes, croquettes, ciabatta, avocado, hash sticks, mascarpone, and more deliciousness.
If you're planning a group outing, the long table seats up to 30, and there's also a private games room with a retro multiplayer arcade, perfect for 5-12 people. Otherwise, enjoy the mezzanine with fresh air alongside your goodies. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm.
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