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Food scene
Great atmosphere with good service and reasonably priced menu. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner (on most weekend nights).
22 locals recommend
Cafe Medici
9 Kitchener StGreat atmosphere with good service and reasonably priced menu. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner (on most weekend nights).
The Cafe is large, can accommodate groups well, and has an extensive menu for breakfast and lunch. A well stocked wine shop is located in the same building - and is also a good place to shop for gifts.
8 locals recommend
The Village Cafe
6 Kitchener StThe Cafe is large, can accommodate groups well, and has an extensive menu for breakfast and lunch. A well stocked wine shop is located in the same building - and is also a good place to shop for gifts.
A well maintained historic building with a central location on a prominent corner of the Village Square. Has a full evening dining service in their restaurant, also has a bar serving more simple bar foods. Upstairs has some well appointed accommodation for the discerning traveller.
10 locals recommend
The Martinborough Hotel
12 Memorial SquareA well maintained historic building with a central location on a prominent corner of the Village Square. Has a full evening dining service in their restaurant, also has a bar serving more simple bar foods. Upstairs has some well appointed accommodation for the discerning traveller.
Located in the original Post Office building, this is a popular bar among the locals who like to gather on the impromptu sofas that are casually scattered on the deck and pavement outside.
25 locals recommend
Cool Change Bar & Eatery
Located in the original Post Office building, this is a popular bar among the locals who like to gather on the impromptu sofas that are casually scattered on the deck and pavement outside.
Nice outdoor setting. Try their "No Menu" night on Fridays (local chef chooses a single main dish that will be served to all). Very popular - so get there early or you will lose out.
9 locals recommend
Colombo Martinborough
107 Todds RdNice outdoor setting. Try their "No Menu" night on Fridays (local chef chooses a single main dish that will be served to all). Very popular - so get there early or you will lose out.
Stores & Shops
Fabulous Independent Bookshop. A great range of books, many that would be hard to find elsewhere.
Martinborough Bookshop
6 Kitchener StFabulous Independent Bookshop. A great range of books, many that would be hard to find elsewhere.
Bars & Wineries
This is your typical small town pub. A lively crowd, simple bar food, and no pretentions!
Pukemanu Bar & Eatery
The SquareThis is your typical small town pub. A lively crowd, simple bar food, and no pretentions!
Nice for outside lunch in summer. Lots of yummy small plates that you can mix and match with others. Good local wines and great vineyard views.
21 locals recommend
Moy Hall Vineyard
1 Martins RdNice for outside lunch in summer. Lots of yummy small plates that you can mix and match with others. Good local wines and great vineyard views.
Among the best evening dining spots - good food, great ambience and you are made to feel very welcome.
17 locals recommend
Tirohana Estate
42 Puruatanga RdAmong the best evening dining spots - good food, great ambience and you are made to feel very welcome.