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A Beer Lover's Guide to Eating and Drinking in Dunedin

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Home to the oldest beer in the country, the Dunedin brewing scene is buzzing.

Maggies

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Maggies has gained a reputation for their ridiculously good coffee, food and juices.

Prohibition Smokehouse

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Prohibition Smokehouse in Dunedin has earned a reputation as the pièce de résistance for some of the best steak in the city.

Steamer Basin Brewery & Taproom

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Steamer Basin is hidden, yes. Secret? No. The journey may begin to feel like a wild goose chase, but persevere and you’ll be rewarded with micro-brewing gold.

PLATO

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Hidden under the Otago Peninsula Road overpass you will find PLATO, an eatery that is retro both inside and out.

The Swan

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An eatery and taproom with great vibes, local flavours, live gigs, fresh coffee, cosy nooks and a sunshine-laden outdoor seating area.

Woof!

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A one-stop shop for any and all libations.

No.7 Balmac

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The kind of restaurant that every neighbourhood ought to be lucky enough to have.

Good Good

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A mean spot for burgers, beers and vibey energy.

Pequeño Lounge Bar

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Spanish for small, Pequeño lives up to its name.

Arc Brewing Co.

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A 20ish minute jaunt from the Dunedin CBD, and well worth the trip.

Patti's & Cream

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You’ll find burgers and scoops on the menu here that will simply knock your socks off.

Princes St Butcher

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A complete foodie destination.

Come Hungry, Here's Exactly What You Need to Devour in and Around Dunedin

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Otago is spoiled for choice when it comes to food.

The Tart Tin

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The Tart Tin keeps limited hours and for good reason.

Kiki Beware

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You won’t find anything else quite like Kiki down George Street.

Esplanade

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Beachfront and Italian may not be the most common marriage on New Zealand shores, but it’s a marriage that works well at St Clair’s Esplanade.

Catalyst

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Catalyst is all about mindful eating and conscious consuming. Even the name speaks to this mission.

Good Start: 6 of the Best Brunch Spots in Dunedin

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Brunch combines two daily meals, which means it’s got to be doubly good. These Dunedin cafés and restaurants do it best with a range of classic dishes, modern takes and plant-based options that all hinge on supreme quality and taste.

Jizo Japanese Restaurant

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The food covers all bases when it comes to Japanese cuisine at Jizo.

ADJØ

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Visit ADJØ for comforting Scandinavian dishes, barista coffee, housemade schnapps and NZ wines.

Bay Rd Peanut Butter

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Peanut butter has been, and will continue to be, the unsung hero of breakfasts and lunches everywhere.

Beam Me Up Bagels

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A cult classic here in Dunedin.

Albar

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A local favourite and the social hub of many.

Potpourri Vegetarian Café

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Potpourri serves vegetarian cuisine in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co.

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A fresh look and take on the independent coffee scene in Dunedin.

The Perc

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Whatever the weather and whatever your mood, The Perc is bound to satisfy.

Mazagran Espresso Bar

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This hard-working little café is a hive of activity all day long and a great spot for grabbing a coffee-to-go before work.

Allpress Espresso Roastery Café

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Share in the precise craft of coffee, Allpress style.

Rhubarb

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A bright and sunny spot to eat eggs benedict and read the newspaper, or squeeze your pram in for a date with other parents.

Marbecks Foodstore

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At Marbecks Foodstore the shelves are stocked with a huge variety of nationally and internationally sourced specialty food products.

The Portsider

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A cosy pub in Port Chalmers with a full menu and huge selection of craft beer.

Vogel St Kitchen

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Vogel St Kitchen wins people over with its impeccable service, awesome interior and delicious food.

Common Ground Espresso

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Pop in for a coffee and a look and leave with a bag of your favourite beans for home brewing.

Grid Coffee + Good Food Co.

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Visit Grid Coffee Roasters and Good Food Co. for single origin coffee and artisanal grocery items.

Moiety

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Moiety wows with a tasting menu that is refined and approachable all at once.

Heritage Coffee

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For a café experience that is local in every sense of the word.

Buster Greens

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This spot satisfies modern brunchers and big brekkie enthusiasts alike.

Taste Nature

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Well known for its commitment to organic food and sustainable living, Taste Nature is considered “the” organic shop in Dunedin by locals.

Union Co.

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An excellent spot for espresso, baked goods and savoury fare.

tītī

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Offering experiential dining in a way that is exceptionally high quality but also completely approachable.

The Good Earth

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A popular haunt with university students, this café makes everything from scratch every day.

Carey's Bay Historic Hotel

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Dating back to 1874, Carey’s Bay Historic Hotel is one of the most popular pubs in Dunedin.

Best Café

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This Dunedin institution is well worth a visit and perhaps a return to your student days.

Mamma Mia Pizza

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Serving up authentic Italian pizza from a traditional wood-fired oven, here you can expect fresh, hot pizza, ‘just like mamma used to make.’