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About Us

Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

THE CROSS

For over 100 years our place here in Te Aro, Wellington, has been a favourite meeting place for locals. We love being a part of the community and we are ready to throw in the hard yards to make sure everyone who visits us has a great experience. The Cross has something for everyone - have a look around and choose the perfect spot to suit your mood. Each area has been designed to create a different experience, a different ambience. Bring in your team from work, your mates, your kids, your grandparents, your study group, your special someone, your laptop, your dog (in the garden bar!) or your party guests – we can set you up with a space, top-notch food and drinks to suit your occasion. 

We like to make our guests as comfortable as they would in their own home. Our friendly staff will ensure you enjoy your time at ours. We love to play host at special occasions – we provide you with a hassle-free time with plenty of delicious food and drinks (not to mention we take care of the clean up!). The Cross is also a great place to pop into if you’re in the mood to chill – we have magazines, newspapers and boardgames on hand if you’re keen. 

There’s no room for getting bored here – we’re not just a place to grab a drink. Each week is chocka with entertainment – from massages for new parents, to live gigs, to quizzes, to life drawing! Head to the What’s On page to get a full brief. 

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Legal stuff

Here at The Cross we take legal stuff quite seriously. As a licenses premise we are obliged to follow a set of rules outlined by the New Zealand government to keep everyone (you and us) safe and having a good time. This is called Host Responsibility, and that’s just what we strive to be – responsible hosts! Click here to read more about the age+ restrictions & intoxication. And please if you are under 25 always carry the correct I.D with you, if we or our door staff ask you for I.D you have to show an accepted form (Passport, HANZ 18+ Card or a NZ Drivers License) or you won’t be allowed on premise.

*OPENING HOURS : 8.00 AM – Late Monday to Friday and 9.00AM – Late in the Weekends