R Bar

Found at 49 Cuba Street in Te Aro, R Bar is a bar that has become part of the Te Aro dining scene. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

The kitchen focuses on pub food and drinks. Dishes typical of this style include beer-battered fish and steak and chips, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 134 pub & bar dining options across Wellington, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

R Bar opens 2 days a week and is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The earliest start is 4:30 pm on Wednesdays, and the latest finish is 3 am on Wednesdays. Night owls should note the late closing on Wednesday and Thursday. In total it trades for about 36 hours each week.

For budgeting, bars of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

In its own words: “Wellington Original Pirate Hideaway & Rummery”