Victoria Lounge and Eatery
MondayClosed.
TuesdayClosed.
Wednesday4:00 – 8:00 pm.
Thursday4:00 – 8:00 pm.
Friday4:00 – 8:00 pm.
Saturday3:00 – 8:00 pm.
SundayClosed.
Victoria Lounge and Eatery in the heart of Ōamaru is a welcome addition to the burgeoning hospitality scene in this small town brimming with charm and character. Nestled amongst the grand Victorian building of a bygone era, this unique venue is cosy, and welcoming and, above all serves up some of the best food and drinks in the area.
The rich Hunter green walls and luxe velvet seating throughout the space immediately set the warm tone of the lounge. There are nods all around to the past and a sense of nostalgia from the delicate chandelier lighting to the portraits of former royals to the antique china proudly on display. The interior sets a stylish and elegant environment with a distinct feeling of glamour and luxury.
Whether you live in town and frequent often or are a visitor passing through for the first time, Victoria Lounge aims to cater to your eating and drinking preferences. They also happen to be the home of Ōamaru’s only coffee roastery, Victoria Beverage Co. so you can rest assured that anything with coffee in it is well worth ordering.
Speaking of drinks, they have a great selection of craft beers and international wines that pair well with their delicious sharing platters. But it is their specially crafted cocktails that this lounge bar is best known for. With an extensive list, you might struggle to pick your favourite - after all, there are at least four different types of espresso martinis, all made with in-house roasted coffee beans if you please! Perhaps the most visually stunning of the lot is quite appropriately the namesake Queen Victoria cocktail, which is berry-flavoured heaven in a glass, topped off with fairy floss.
Be transported to another time and place at Victoria Lounge and Eatery, enjoy a cocktail or two with friends, share some great food and most importantly, relax and make merry!
Words by Julia Rutherford & Photography by Nancy Zhou
Information not correct? Report an error
Location
7 Thames Street, Central, Oamaru
Nearby Places
Inc. Design
Not just a shop, gallery or studio but some combination of all three, Ōamaru’s Inc. Design is an experience in and of itself.
Grainstore Gallery
Not quite a gallery or a studio, Grainstore Gallery is an emporium of local artist Donna Demente’s larger than life paintings and sculptures and the ephemera that informs them. Climb up the stairs and be immersed in her creative world.
Hyde Boutique
Retail therapy doesn’t get any better in Ōamaru than Hyde Boutique, a high-end designer fashion destination situated on the town’s busy Thames Street.
The Terraces
Local Kevin Murdoch restored The Terraces building and filled it with historical relics and an art studio. Pop in for a chat with Kevin and the other Ōamaru artist in residence, Al Bell - this is something of an alternative visitors’ centre.
Similar Places
The FishWife
Owned by a fourth-generation Moeraki fisherman, this dockside restaurant is the real deal. Snag a crayfish with chips for a meal that’s simple but supremely delicious, or go for the pāua patty which will have you renouncing beef burgers altogether. Whatever you go for, it’s all caught right here.
Del Mar
Perfectly positioned by the sea, Del Mar Eatery and Beach Bar in Ōamaru takes full advantage of its waterside views.
The Criterion Hotel
First established in 1877, the Criterion Hotel Bar and Eatery is the jewel in the crown in the historic Victorian precinct in Ōamaru.
Riverstone Kitchen
Riverstone Kitchen has been working with Waitaki producers and growing their own ingredients since day one. Their simple, seasonal approach has earned a huge following and heaps of awards, so wander the veggie gardens, enjoy a meal and stay awhile.