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The Post Office Cafe and Bar

The exterior of The Post Office Cafe and Bar.
Place Central Otago
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On the corner of Blyth Street in Clyde, The Post Office Cafe and Bar is a beloved local gem with a rich past and warm, welcoming spirit.

Recharge Bar & Cafe

Front counter, cabinet and coffee machine at Recharge Bar & Cafe.
Place Central Otago
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In the heart of Clyde, Recharge is your go-to for fresh, feel-good food complemented by the friendliest service around.

Orchard Garden Cafe

The exterior of Orchard Garden Cafe amongst autumnal foliage.
Place Central Otago
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Tucked between Clyde and Alexandra on Dunstan Road, Orchard Garden is more than a place to caffeinate, it’s a serene escape set within an enchanting garden landscape.

Monte Christo Winery

Exterior of Monte Christo Winery.
Place Central Otago
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Hidden away on Springvale Road just outside of Clyde, you’ll find Monte Christo, a winery unlike any other.

Pinot Junction

Cottage exterior of Pinot Junction.
Place Central Otago
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Set in the heart of the Cromwell Heritage Precinct, Pinot Junction is a café and wine store with a sense of community that reaches well beyond the region’s...

Paulina’s Bar

Wooden building exterior of Paulina's Bar.
Place Central Otago
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Right on the corner of Holloway and Naylor Street, Paulina’s Bar is the pub of Clyde, an unpretentious, welcoming and much-loved gathering place where regulars know...

Blacks Hotel

A pool table inside Blacks Hotel Central Otago.
Place Central Otago
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In a handsome Art Deco building that marks the turn off into Ophir, Blacks Hotel is a quintessential country pub that has seen its fair share of history.

Carrick Winery & Restaurant

A large glasshouse outside Carrick Winery Bannockburn Central Otago.
Place Central Otago Editor's Pick
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A small single-estate vineyard producing wild fermented and certified organic wine in Bannockburn, Carrick Winery offers a multi-layered cellar door and restaurant...

Te Kano Estate

The wine tasting counter at Te Kano Bannockburn Central Otago.
Place Central Otago
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Pulling up at the entrance to Te Kano is sure to garner some gasps from the passenger (or bike) seat.

Sanga’s Pies

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Place Central Otago
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Started in 2021 and already a staple in hot cabinets across the South Island, you’ve likely spotted the golden glow of a Sanga’s pie during your Central Otago...

Black Forest Cafe

The exterior of Black Forest Cafe Naseby Central Otago.
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Named after the local woodland, Black Forest is known by Naseby locals as the best little cafe in New Zealand. We can certainly see where they got that idea.

Three Peaks Coffee

The exterior of Three Peaks Coffee Clyde Central Otago.
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As you cross the Clyde Bridge from Earnscleugh, a small stucco building is waiting on the other side with a cup of specialty coffee – and a few buttery treats too.

Floral and Feast Kitchen

A close up of a muffin and coffee.
Place Central Otago
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With its bright neon sign and a cabinet of all things nice, Floral & Feast is a cheerful addition to the Ranfurly community.

Industry Lane Eatery

The large sunny interior of Industry Lane Cafe Alexandra Central Otago.
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Easy-going and always welcoming, Industry Lane Eatery is a bright and bustling cafe that offers a comfy seat for all.

Muddy Creek Café

The exterior of Muddy Creek Cafe Omakau Central Otago.
Place Central Otago
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It may be a petite town, but Muddy Creek Cafe provides one big reason to hit the brakes and pull up in Omakau.

Olivers

The outside of Olivers in Clyde.
Place Central Otago
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A place to relax, sip and savour the best of Central Otago, Olivers is one of Clyde’s most celebrated destinations.

103 The Store

The colourful interior of 103 The Store Roxburgh Central Otago.
Place Central Otago
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Some destinations in Central Otago involve fast-flowing rivers or lush orchards, and others reward the traveller with a cheese roll topped generously with butter.

Bannockburn Hotel

The exterior of Bannockburn Hotel in Central Otago
Place Central Otago
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Just over the bridge from Cromwell, Bannockburn Hotel perches on a hilltop overlooking lush vines and a stunning mountain range.