Food & Drink
The Best High Tea In Auckland
From vintage teacups to bottomless bubbles—here are our picks for the best high tea offerings across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Food and Drink
Cafes
The Best Breakfasts In Auckland And Where To Find Them
Fear not, breakfast-lover—you’re about to have the ultimate list of the best breakfasts in Auckland right at your fingertips.
Food & Drink
25 Of The Best Restaurants In Wellington In 2026
There’s a reason why Wellington is Aotearoa’s coolest capital. Among the most (and best) flat whites per corner, beach-side brunch spots and breathtaking walks along the windy hills, Te-Whanganui-a-Tara truly has some of the best restaurants in Aotearoa.
Food & Drink
50 Of The Best Restaurants In Christchurch To Eat Your Way Around In 2026
Wondering where to eat in Christchurch? The Garden City has so many choice restaurants popping up all over the place that it can be hard to keep track, so let me make life a whole lot easier with this stunning list.
City Guides
Brewtown Upper Hutt: 2026 Guide to Craft Beer & More
Planning a trip to Wellington? Here’s everything you need to know about Brewtown: breweries, food, events, and opening hours.
Restaurants
11 Of Auckland’s Best Private Dining Rooms
Private dining is the ultimate fantasy—home-style dining (if your home’s hella plush) surrounded by all your favourite people, where tastebud tantalising dishes materialise in front of you, care of a top-tier chef. If I’m dreaming don’t wake me up.
Food & Drink
The Best Restaurants In Queenstown
We’ve done the research and know the must-visit restaurants in QT, so read on for the best restaurants in Queenstown.
Best Of
Where To Go In Auckland CBD For A Quick, Nutritious, Cheap Lunch On A Weekday
The economy may be in dire straits but your bank account need not be—cheap eats are not a thing of the past. In fact, you can tuck into a lunch that’s quick and healthy for less than twenty bucks, even if you work in Auckland CBD.
Best Of
21 Delicious Māori-Owned Eateries You Should Know About
We’ve rounded up our top picks of Māori-owned kai pakihi (food businesses) across the motu where you can show your support.
Food & Drink
Auckland’s Best Chinese Restaurants Right Now
There's only one thing better than a dumpling and that's a plate of them, along with a generous portion of chilli crisp for dipping.
Cafes
The Best Dog-Friendly Cafes In Auckland For The Ultimate Pooch Date
They say that dogs are like their owners—who’s to say your pooch isn’t also partial to a low-fat puppaccino and a catchup with the crew?
Food & Drink
22 Of The Best Cheap Eats In Christchurch
If there’s anything better than great food, it’s great food that’s cheap.
Rest Of The Best
Restaurants
The Best Restaurants In Auckland Right Now
At Urban List, we've spent a lot of time thinking about what makes the difference between a good restaurant and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's very best.
Bars & Pubs
Auckland’s Best Rooftop Bars To Watch Day Turn To Night
We’ve said it before but we’ll say it again: rooftop bars are the shiz. What’s not to love about sitting sky-high, sipping on a beverage and taking in an epic view? Auckland’s best rooftop bars are dotted across the city and come in all shapes in sizes.
Food & Drink
The Best Local Christmas Sweet Treats Of 2025
It’s the festive season—or should I say feastin’ season—and if you’re a bit of a sweet tooth who cares more for the pav station than ham this Christmas, read on.
Food & Drink
The Very Best Christchurch Cafes To Try This Year
Turns out The Garden City isn’t just about botanicals—it’s also one helluva brunching scene.
Bars & Pubs
Auckland’s Best Quiz Nights To Test Your Mettle
Grab a pie and a pint, put your thinking cap on, and get ready to show off your obscure knowledge. Who knows? You might even come out on top.
Food & Drink
The 6 Best High Teas In Christchurch
'High tea' is one of my all-time favourite phrases in the English language. Bringing together teeny tiny treats with copious cups of tea (or if you're really lucky, some bubbles) in a fancier-than-usual setting, this is the epitome of good living. And Cantabrians clearly know a thing or two about the subject, as these—the six best spots for high tea in Christchurch—show.
Food & Drink
Where To Sip On The Best Hot Chocolates In Auckland This Winter
Nothing cheers me up more on a cold Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland day (any day, to be fair) than wrapping my mitts around a mug of hot chocolate. Whether it’s a classic number done right, or a more adventurous drop laced with peanut butter or peppermint, served in an edible cup or even topped with bright pink fairy floss, sippin’ on a hot choccy is always a good time.
Food & Drink
The Best Restaurants In Invercargill And Bluff For A Real Taste Of The South
It’s handy to have a healthy appetite when you try out Invercargill’s restaurants, as down south the portions are generous and don’t skimp on flavour.
Food & Drink
Parnell’s Best Restaurants, Bars And Cafes And Where To Find Them
For a night out feeling fancy, a sweet pick-me-up or a tasty bite to get you through your day, Parnell won’t disappoint. Arguably the most stroll-worthy suburb in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, it's packed with restaurants, cafes and bars that know a thing or two about really good kai.
Food & Drink
The Best Cafes In Ponsonby Right Now
From chic patisseries and pretty pink ice cream parlours to boujee burger joints, Ponsonby's got it all.
Restaurants
The Best Cheap Eats In Auckland
Whether payday is a distant memory or you simply don’t want to spend your life savings on a meal, don’t go running for those two-minute noodles just yet. There are plenty of cheap eats in Auckland that are minimal on coin but maximum on deliciousness.
Restaurants
The Best Korean Restaurants In Auckland
Korean food has officially taken over Auckland—and we're not mad about it. Whether you're in it for fiery Korean fried chicken, bubbling bowls of stew, or sizzling hot BBQ, this is your go-to guide to the best Korean restaurants in Auckland.
Food & Drink
The Best Gluten-Free Eateries In Auckland Right Now
We’ve looked high and low and we’ve scouted the best places to eat if you’re gluten free—because there’s no need to miss out.
Food & Drink
The Best Bottomless Brunch Spots In Auckland Right Now
Ahhh brunch, the perfect blend of breakfast and lunch we just can’t get enough of, which is lucky because the brunch game is strong in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Food & Drink
19 Of The Best Happy Hours In Auckland To Kick Your Night Off For Less
Bargain bevvies, a bar snack or two and some quality yarns make for the ultimate after-work wind-down.
Food & Drink
The Best Coffee Shops In Auckland To Get Caffeinated At
Whether you’re in the mood for a slow sit-down and sip, or a takeaway coffee to accompany you on your daily errands, from Auckland CBD and Ponsonby/Herne Bay/Grey Lynn/Karangahape Road/Eden Terrace to Newmarket/Mount Eden/Kingsland/Morningside and The North Shore, Urban List has downed a dangerous dosage of caffeine to create the ultimate list of Auckland’s best coffee shops that you’re going to want to bookmark ASAP.
Food
Everywhere To Eat & Drink On The North Shore
The North Shore is as much for eating out and drinking, as it is for hitting the beach. If you don't believe us, check out the more than 55 spots we've carefully curated by suburb below, ranging from old-fashioned pubs, bakeries and burger joints to chic wine bars, cafes, and bistros.
Food & Drink
The Best Artisanal Gins In NZ So You Can Level Up Your G&T Game
20 New Zealand-made gins that will turn your typical G&T on its head.
Restaurants
The 15 Best Restaurants To Dine At On The North Shore
The North Shore isn't just about sun, sand, and surf, it's also about beautiful food and drink. As a matter of fact, we reckon some of the city's best restaurants reside on this side of the bridge. With that in mind, we've compiled a list of our most-loved spots on the North Shore for a feed.
Food & Drink
12 Of The Best Restaurants In New Plymouth And Where To Find Them
Between scaling Mt Taranaki and hitting the mountain bike tracks around Lake Mangamahoe, surfing up a storm or soaking up the art, you’ll likely work up quite the appetite in New Plymouth. And, luckily, there’s a bunch of local eateries on hand to refuel at.
Food & Drink
14 Of The Best Restaurants And Cafes In Rotorua
Rotorua is a foodie haven, from boujee fine dining to delectable cheap eats spotlighting local and international cuisines.
Restaurants
15 Of The Best Restaurants In Hamilton To Eat Your Way Around
Whatever the occasion or vibe, Kirikiriroa Hamilton’s buzzing restaurant scene has it all. Whether you’re after a sophisticated date destination, a culinary journey around the world, or simply on the hunt for some hearty comfort food, Urban List has you covered with a list of the best restaurants in Hamilton.
Restaurants
33 Of The Best Restaurants In Dunedin
A bijou city it may be, but Ōtepoti Dunedin knows how to punch above its weight when it comes to culinary genius per capita.
Food & Drink
Newmarket’s Best Restaurants And Cafes You Need To Try, Stat
From Peruvian tacos and schnitzels the size of your face, to perfect coffee and cocktails in bongs (for reals!), this suburb certainly has plenty to eat out on.
Food & Drink
The Best Ice Cream And Gelato Shops In Auckland
I scream, you scream... well, you know how it goes. Whether it's fresh and fruity or rich and chocolatey, in a cone, on a stick or in a cup, we just can't get enough of the cold stuff. So without further ado, here's our pick of the coolest (yes, we did just do that) ice cream and gelato shops in Auckland.
Food & Drink
The Best Vegan And Vegetarian Restaurants And Cafes In Auckland
Forget everything you thought you knew about vegan and vegetarian food. Far from its can-o’-chickpea origins, vegan fare is now unapologetically delicious.
Restaurants
The Best Indian Restaurants In Auckland Right Now
From creamy kormas and crispy pakora to dry fire-breathing curries and fluffy biryani, here are the best Indian restaurants in Auckland.
Food & Drink
The Best Ponsonby Restaurants You Should Have Eaten At
When it comes to Ponsonby restaurants, it's a literal smorgasbord—the hardest part about eating out here is narrowing down where to go. Whether you're after bistro classics, a spot of Asian street food or an old-fashioned burger and fries, this inner-city neighbourhood punches well above its weight.
Restaurants
The Best Thai Restaurants In Auckland Right Now
From table-bending BYO banquets to Pad Thai in your pjs, we've got you covered with our pick of the best Thai restaurants in Auckland.
Food & Drink
14 Of The Best Coromandel Restaurants And Cafes That Should Be On Your List
Here are the best cafes and restaurants to wrap your mouth around in The Coromandel.
