Upstairs energy,
down-to-earth delicious.
The Art of Dining
Going up? Press three for a petite somethin-somethin.
The doors slide to reveal a velvet-clad vantage point, harbour lights winking through an indigo evening.
Take your seat above the Welly waterfront, and tuck into the temptations of Aotearoa. Searing steak frites. Veg pulled right from the Wairarapa. Oysters au naturel, just as the Pacific intended.
Between the bites, we pour personality: Sun-smacked Sauvs, reds that brood with dark intensity, and signature cocktails dramatically vying for undivided attention.
Steal a glance at our gallery of curated curiosities. Perhaps while you patiently await profiteroles drenched in dark chocolate.
We know you’ll find your way back for the golden glow of a breakfast spread or our decadent high tea. But for now…
The night is young, and a little mischief is never off the menu.
For Gatherings That Deserve More
An elevated dining experience, tailored just for you.
What’s On
Hippo High Tea
High Tea, but make it Hippo.
Three tiers of sweet indulgence and savoury temptation arrive alongside harbour views and a glass of bubbles on arrival because every great afternoon deserves a sparkling beginning. Expect delicate pâtisserie, rich seasonal bites and locally inspired flavours layered with a little French flair. Settle into the velvet glow above the waterfront and let the tiers do the talking.