Dining al fresco is one of life’s simple pleasures and spring is an ideal time to experience Arrowtown’s dining scene according to Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association manager Nicky Busst.

“Many local restaurants and cafés feature stylish outdoor areas and courtyards where diners can take in the hustle and bustle of village life while enjoying warmer days and evenings. There is real culinary variety on offer all within a one-kilometre radius of the town centre making Arrowtown the perfect spot for relaxed brunches, long lunches and evening family dining under the stars.”

Fork and Tap is a vibrant bistro style pub on the corner of Buckingham Street offering excellent, locally sourced food to eat in or take out. With 19 beers on taps and an extensive wine list, this family friendly pub is where the locals hang out and features an extensive beer garden, cosy fire, outdoor heaters and kids playground. 

The Dishery is a vibrant bistro style restaurant serving contemporary Central Otago food and wine inside and out in the courtyard overlooking the Arrow River Reserve. The locale is popular amongst locals and visitors and open every day from 8.00am until 3.00pm serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. 

Ramshaw Lane is home to The Winery where over 80 award-winning  single vineyard and reserve wines from boutique New Zealand and Central Otago wineries are available for tasting. The cellar door serves a delicious cheese board or tapas platter along with its range of wines on the patio or indoors. 

 Provisions of Arrowtown’s garden setting is a spectacular place to sit outdoors under the blossom trees during spring and experience the café’s signature fresh, seasonal food, delicious baking and great coffee made onsite in the historic miners’ cottage location. Known for their obscenely good sticky buns and plentiful gluten free options the fully licensed café  serves Allpress coffee, Central Otago wines, locally brewed beers and ciders.

Boutique Shopping

Arrowtown’s charming historic buildings are home to many owner operator retail businesses who have instilled the original premises with personality and flair.  The artisan mix of stores offer everything from homewares, gifts and jade carvings to gold jewellery, hand crafted teas, specialised candles, clothing, books and art.