Hippo Bar & Restaurant

Hippo Bar & Restaurant Comfort food with flair. Cocktails that wink. Reserve your table.

Sit harbourside in the heart of Wellington’s cultural hub in the creative haven and design driven hotel, QT Museum Wellington. Indulge in cool luxury, with claimed French inspired dining at Hippopotamus, on Level Three of QT Museum Wellington. Hippopotamus where fine-dining meets French flair under the direction of Executive Chef Laurent Loudeac.

Our famous high tea is calling every Saturday and Sunday. 👀 What to expect? On three delicate tiers, we’ve baked the ear...
03/04/2026

Our famous high tea is calling every Saturday and Sunday. 👀 What to expect? On three delicate tiers, we’ve baked the earthy soul of Aotearoa into a buttery masterpiece of the patisserie.

Booking online? You can add a cocktail or champagne on arrival for a little less. Details and bookings in our bio. 🥂

04/02/2026

We’re open this Friday for dinner, 5.30-9pm. 📣
Take a seat, you’re in for a treat.

Pointing is encouraged. Tell us which slice of bread calls you to smother it in butter, and we'll be sure to plate it fo...
14/12/2025

Pointing is encouraged. Tell us which slice of bread calls you to smother it in butter, and we'll be sure to plate it for you.

Negroni? No brainer. The classics are always on the menu. But our signatures? Oh, the signatures. They are a tableside a...
10/12/2025

Negroni? No brainer. The classics are always on the menu. But our signatures? Oh, the signatures. They are a tableside adventure waiting to happen.

Go on, order the dessert
08/12/2025

Go on, order the dessert

27/11/2025

A twirl for tea, a tipple to taste and three tiers of treats. Nutcracker High Tea is here for the festive season. Book in a seat and we’ll do the rest. Every weekend until 20 December.

Warning: May cause extreme pleasure and spontaneous drooling. Side effects include a sudden urge to book another table. ...
27/11/2025

Warning: May cause extreme pleasure and spontaneous drooling. Side effects include a sudden urge to book another table. You’ve been warned. Hippo: It’s not for the faint-hearted.

Sip happens...Your glass is never half empty, just brimming with possibility. Tell us what type of week you’ve had and ...
20/11/2025

Sip happens...

Your glass is never half empty, just brimming with possibility. Tell us what type of week you’ve had and we’ll either bring you a glass or the bottle.

Already a favourite. Time to make the Lamb Backstrap Medallions yours.You'll be served tender lamb topped with a healthy...
17/11/2025

Already a favourite. Time to make the Lamb Backstrap Medallions yours.

You'll be served tender lamb topped with a healthy coating of chimichurri. On the side? Green beans wrapped in lamb bacon on a bed of crushed peas.

Ask us for a wine to match 🍷

Shaking and stirring. It’s all very Hippo. Works of art in a short glass. That’s also very Hippo.
13/11/2025

Shaking and stirring. It’s all very Hippo. Works of art in a short glass. That’s also very Hippo.

Some moments deserve to be savoured. Like this one. Our market fish gets the final touch right at your table. (Yes, it t...
11/11/2025

Some moments deserve to be savoured. Like this one. Our market fish gets the final touch right at your table. (Yes, it tastes as good as it looks.)

Address

Level 3, 90 Cable Street
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+6448028935

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