Karahui Wine Bar & Restaurant

Karahui Wine Bar & Restaurant Experience Karahui — one of Martinborough’s best restaurants. Enjoy refined dining, local wines, handcrafted cocktails, and whisky tastings.

Perfect for special occasions, group gatherings, or wine lovers exploring Martinborough’s vibrant food scene. The recently developed wine bar & eatery situated in the historical BNZ bank building is vibrant, modern, light, and airy, offering a sophisticated yet casual and contemporary food and beverage menu. The beautiful building situated in the heart of Martinborough town square has recently und

ergone seismic strengthening and now, boasts a new contemporary yet elegant interior design featuring locally handprinted wallpaper by the gifted duo Ben and Helen Masters of Paperhands. The interior also features exposed brick walls that balance beautifully with the addition of several stunning chandeliers commissioned by the extremely talented local Crystal Chain Gang artists Jim Dennison and Leanne Williams. Karahui also features the bank vault as a private room for dinning, a beautiful courtyard that has you looking out over the iconic town square and will soon include the Bank Managers quarters which is currently undergoing renovations to offer a private event space and tasting room. Karahui means “To come together, gather and meet” in te reo Maori.

Did you know the old bank vault is now the most private dining room in Martinborough? Made for birthdays, anniversaries ...
12/06/2026

Did you know the old bank vault is now the most private dining room in Martinborough? Made for birthdays, anniversaries and great catch-up nights with whānau and friends.

Some nights are loud and lively; some are slow and cosy. We love both. Thanks for filling our dining room with life all year round.

Message us directly to book. There’s only one of them - seats 6

Round up your favourite people!Enjoy 2-for-1 mains every Wednesday and Thursday night for the next four weeks at Karāhui...
11/06/2026

Round up your favourite people!

Enjoy 2-for-1 mains every Wednesday and Thursday night for the next four weeks at Karāhui Wine Bar & Restaurant and Tōhi Gin Room & Eatery

Karahui Wine Bar & Restaurant in Martinborough offers fine dining, local and international wines, handcrafted cocktails, whisky tastings, and seasonal cuisine in the heart of the Wairarapa wine region. Perfect for romantic dinners, group celebrations, special events, and family occasions. Gather

Now Pouring: Mason Pinot NoirWe're excited to showcase Mason Pinot Noir on our wine list.Made from destemmed fruit and n...
09/06/2026

Now Pouring: Mason Pinot Noir

We're excited to showcase Mason Pinot Noir on our wine list.

Made from destemmed fruit and naturally fermented in seasoned barrels, this exceptional Wairarapa Pinot Noir reveals layers of fragrance, stony mineral notes, and a natural grip of chewy tannins. The result is a beautifully structured wine with depth, character, and an elegant, lingering finish.

Join us for a glass and discover what makes this Pinot Noir so memorable.

Ya gotta love Saturdays in Martinborough. A good bottle of local Syrah, great food, your favourite people and nowhere el...
05/06/2026

Ya gotta love Saturdays in Martinborough. A good bottle of local Syrah, great food, your favourite people and nowhere else to be.

Our winter menu is in full swing, with favourites including warm wild mushrooms with black garlic, truffle and smoked sweet potato, alongside our rich chocolate fondant with brûlée cream.

Thanks for making Karahui part of your weekend.

Local wine, thoughtful food and genuinely warm service. That’s our thing. Thanks for continuing to choose Karahui Wine B...
01/06/2026

Local wine, thoughtful food and genuinely warm service. That’s our thing. Thanks for continuing to choose Karahui Wine Bar & Restaurant for your special occasions, date nights and catch-ups. King’s Birthday Weekend is shaping up to be a busy one and we’ve only got limited tables left, so if you’re planning on joining us for the long weekend, now’s the time to lock it in.

We are cooking up some new and exciting dishes that you need to come check out; AND pair it with our limited wines that ...
29/05/2026

We are cooking up some new and exciting dishes that you need to come check out; AND pair it with our limited wines that are on 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 right now!!

call in or book online, see you tonight!

We’re stoked to get to call Martinborough home, pour great local wine, cook food we love and welcome good people through...
26/05/2026

We’re stoked to get to call Martinborough home, pour great local wine, cook food we love and welcome good people through the door each week. Dishes like our Venison Loin with garlic-buttered Brussel sprouts, and truffle parsnip purée are exactly the kind of food we love sharing with you.

Good food, stunning  wine and warm welcomes. That’s always been the heart of what we do. Grateful to sit among so many b...
22/05/2026

Good food, stunning wine and warm welcomes. That’s always been the heart of what we do. Grateful to sit among so many brilliant Martinborough eateries doing what they do best. Heading To Martinborough this weekendweekend,Come treat yourself, we'd love to see you

We’re quietly proud to sit among Martinborough’s favorite places to eat and incredibly grateful for the kind reviews, re...
19/05/2026

We’re quietly proud to sit among Martinborough’s favorite places to eat and incredibly grateful for the kind reviews, repeat visits and support from both locals and travelers.

Thanks for continuing to back our small team, we genuinely love what we do.

Our Mid week specials are about to kick off so watch this space.

Wairarapa wine country starts at your table.At Karahui we pour local and international wines, paired with comfort food, ...
14/05/2026

Wairarapa wine country starts at your table.

At Karahui we pour local and international wines, paired with comfort food, come hangout we’d love to see you.

Book: 06 216 8276

Karahui Wine Bar & Restaurant on Martinborough's town square. Book a Martinborough dinner in the heart of the village.

Address

1 Memorial Square, Martinborough
Wellington
5711

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3pm - 9pm
Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
Thursday 3pm - 9pm
Friday 2pm - 10pm
Saturday 2pm - 10pm

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