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 undergone 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.

Father’s Day plans still looking a little… unplanned? Skip the last-minute panic, our gift vouchers are available online...
04/09/2026

Father’s Day plans still looking a little… unplanned?

Skip the last-minute panic, our gift vouchers are available online.

Easy. He'll love it, and zero wrapping required, just leave it to us.

Hit SIGN UP to grab yours.

After 2½ years of working his magic in the Karahui kitchen, it’s time for us to farewell our Head Chef Nick Chand.Nick i...
03/09/2026

After 2½ years of working his magic in the Karahui kitchen, it’s time for us to farewell our Head Chef Nick Chand.

Nick is one of those people who is simply a pleasure to have around. Calm, kind, incredibly talented and always wearing that smile, with his trademark “nothing’s a problem” attitude, no matter what the kitchen threw at him.

We’ve thoroughly enjoyed having him as part of our team, and we’re incredibly grateful for the beautiful food, hard work and good energy he has brought to our kitchen.

Nick, thank you for everything. We’re going to miss your talent, your energy and that cheeky giggle.

We wish you nothing but the very best for whatever comes next. You’ll always be part of the Karahui whānau.

Go well, Nick ❤️

We’re backing the pīwakawaka for Bird of the Year! Our local gin crew Dr Beak are proud to partner Forest & Bird, suppor...
29/08/2026

We’re backing the pīwakawaka for Bird of the Year!

Our local gin crew Dr Beak are proud to partner Forest & Bird, supporting the lively and spirited pīwakawaka in this year’s competition. Its vibrant character inspired Dr Beak NZ Garden Gin—making it the perfect spirit for the campaign.

Throughout September, enjoy one of our special Garden Gin cocktails at Karahui:

🍸 NZ Garden Gin Margarita
🍸 NZ Garden Gin Lychee Martini
🍸 NZ Garden Gin Sour

If you love seeing our local Dr Beak gin in your favourite cocktail, scan the QR code, cast your vote for the pīwakawaka and support the Dr Beak team! Voting is open from 4–20 September.

A DRAM GOOD FATHER’S DAY AT TŌHIBook a table for four or more people, and we’ll gift for Dad A Single Malt Wh**ky Tastin...
25/08/2026

A DRAM GOOD FATHER’S DAY AT TŌHI

Book a table for four or more people, and we’ll gift for Dad
A Single Malt Wh**ky Tasting Flight.

We’re also serving a Father’s Day special:
Sticky Wh**ky & Ginger Pork Ribs
with pickled slaw & fries - $39

Sunday 6 September
12pm - 4pm

Round up the whānau and celebrate Dad, Grandad or that special father figure at Tōhi.

Bookings are essential

One wh**ky flight gifted per dining booking of four or more. Available to guests aged 18+. Host responsibility applies.

A huge thank you to everyone who turned out for our Duck Duck Pinot Burger Night! We loved the buzz and having you all j...
24/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who turned out for our Duck Duck Pinot Burger Night! We loved the buzz and having you all join us for another brilliant Pour & Explore event.

We’re open Tuesday to Saturday, with the final Hunter’s Table Pie Night happening this Thursday. Pies are limited, so bookings are highly recommended.

Round up your favourite people and come hungry, we’d love to see you.

A huge thank you to everyone who stepped out and dined with us over the weekend, it was such a great vibe, and we’re inc...
16/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who stepped out and dined with us over the weekend, it was such a great vibe, and we’re incredibly grateful for your support!

We’re open Tuesday to Sunday from 4pm, with two delicious Pour & Explore events coming up this week:

🥧 Hunter’s Table, Wild Pie - Thursday
🍔 Duck Duck Pinot Burger - Friday

Bookings are highly recommended. We’d love to see you!

Hunter’s Table Pie Night — Every Thursday Through August 🥧🍷Tonight is our second Hunter’s Table Pie Night, and on the ta...
13/08/2026

Hunter’s Table Pie Night — Every Thursday Through August 🥧🍷

Tonight is our second Hunter’s Table Pie Night, and on the table this week:

Slow-braised venison in local Syrah with caramelised onion and herbs, served with whipped Agria potato, truffle-buttered broccolini, black garlic gel, pickled daikon and rich pan gravy.

Pair it with your choice of a Martinborough Pinot Noir or locally brewed stout.

$45 per person

We only make a limited number of pies each Thursday, so once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Bookings essential.

After such a great response to our Dirty Little Truffle event last week, as part of Pour & Explore, we’ve managed to get...
11/08/2026

After such a great response to our Dirty Little Truffle event last week, as part of Pour & Explore, we’ve managed to get our hands on one final truffle from Stoney Farm Truffles very first Martinborough harvest.

So, Dirty Little Truffle is back at Karahui for one last week, or until that precious truffle runs out!

Enjoy our Charred Wagyu, Truffle & Mushroom Pappardelle, or add freshly shaved local Stoney Farm truffle to your favourite dish from the menu.

Bookings recommended.



Make sure you are in to win this super cool package, a stay at the The Chambers Apartments Martinborough, w**e tasting a...
06/08/2026

Make sure you are in to win this super cool package, a stay at the The Chambers Apartments Martinborough, w**e tasting and brunch at Neighbourhood Coffee as part of Pour & Explore Martinborough.

There's still a few days left to experience Dirty Little Truffle at Karahui, as part of Pour & Explore MartinboroughWe'r...
06/08/2026

There's still a few days left to experience Dirty Little Truffle at Karahui, as part of Pour & Explore Martinborough

We're celebrating the very first truffle harvest from our local Martinborough growers, Stoney Farm Truffles, with a delicious winter special:

Charred Wagyu & Truffle Mushroom Pappardelle, or, if you've already got a favourite from our menu, simply add freshly shaved Stoney Farm truffle to your dish.

Available for a few more days only, so pop in and enjoy this special celebration of local flavour before it's gone.

Booking recommended

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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