Wellington's Favourite Local
Kelburn Village
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Showcasing the best in craft beer, local wines, and gastronomic bistro-style food in the heart of Kelburn.
Wellington's Favourite Local
Showcasing the best in craft beer, local wines, and gastronomic bistro-style food in the heart of Kelburn.
15+
Years Serving Kelburn
Our Story
At KVP, we’re all about keeping the best parts of a classic local, warm welcomes, good company, and a relaxed atmosphere. While raising the bar where it counts.
Our menu goes beyond the usual pub fare, our drinks are carefully selected, and our team genuinely cares about your experience. Whether you’re here for a quick pint, a long lunch, or a night out with friends, you’ll find a place that feels familiar but delivers more.
8 Craft Taps
Local beers & ciders
Curated Wines
NZ & international
Fresh Daily
Seasonal specials
Local Favourite
Community hub
When To Find Us
Join us for a relaxed lunch on weekends. Perfect for catching up with friends or a leisurely weekend meal.
Friday - Sunday
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lunch menu available until 3pm
The village just got a whole lot sweeter. We are incredibly proud to unveil KVP Gelato! Our brand-new, dedicated gelateria built right into the side of the pub. Whether you're exploring the neighbourhood, walking the kids home from school, or simply passing by, you can now grab a premium scoop straight from our street-side window.
No need to book a table to satisfy your sweet tooth! KVP Gelato operates as its own destination, making it the perfect family-friendly pitstop. We rotate our signature flavours regularly, ensuring there's always a decadent surprise waiting for you at the window.
What We Offer
Not your typical pub grub – we take food seriously and serve delicious fresh food, crafted with local ingredients.
Secure Your Spot
Whether it's a casual catch-up, a family dinner, or a special celebration, book your table easily below.
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A Taste of Kelburn
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Locally Sourced
Crafted to Complement
"We were a large group, but that didn’t faze the staff - they were amazing! They were so attentive, helpful and friendly."
Sarah
"The service here is amazing! Our waitress came over just the right amount of times, made great drinks recommendations..."
Isabella Clague
"My family and I had a lot of pleasure of having our lunchtime there! There was a lot of free space in Upland Rd to park."
Matthieu MARY
"The steak was really tender and tasted great, and the bearnaise sauce was very good too."
CT Ronnoco
"We were a large group, but that didn’t faze the staff - they were amazing! They were so attentive, helpful and friendly."
Sarah
"The service here is amazing! Our waitress came over just the right amount of times, made great drinks recommendations..."
Isabella Clague
"My family and I had a lot of pleasure of having our lunchtime there! There was a lot of free space in Upland Rd to park."
Matthieu MARY
"The steak was really tender and tasted great, and the bearnaise sauce was very good too."
CT Ronnoco
"We were a large group, but that didn’t faze the staff - they were amazing! They were so attentive, helpful and friendly."
Sarah
"The service here is amazing! Our waitress came over just the right amount of times, made great drinks recommendations..."
Isabella Clague
"My family and I had a lot of pleasure of having our lunchtime there! There was a lot of free space in Upland Rd to park."
Matthieu MARY
"The steak was really tender and tasted great, and the bearnaise sauce was very good too."
CT Ronnoco
"We were a large group, but that didn’t faze the staff - they were amazing! They were so attentive, helpful and friendly."
Sarah
"The service here is amazing! Our waitress came over just the right amount of times, made great drinks recommendations..."
Isabella Clague
"My family and I had a lot of pleasure of having our lunchtime there! There was a lot of free space in Upland Rd to park."
Matthieu MARY
"The steak was really tender and tasted great, and the bearnaise sauce was very good too."
CT Ronnoco
"We were a large group, but that didn’t faze the staff - they were amazing! They were so attentive, helpful and friendly."
Sarah
"The service here is amazing! Our waitress came over just the right amount of times, made great drinks recommendations..."
Isabella Clague
"My family and I had a lot of pleasure of having our lunchtime there! There was a lot of free space in Upland Rd to park."
Matthieu MARY
"The steak was really tender and tasted great, and the bearnaise sauce was very good too."
CT Ronnoco
"We were a large group, but that didn’t faze the staff - they were amazing! They were so attentive, helpful and friendly."
Sarah
"The service here is amazing! Our waitress came over just the right amount of times, made great drinks recommendations..."
Isabella Clague
"My family and I had a lot of pleasure of having our lunchtime there! There was a lot of free space in Upland Rd to park."
Matthieu MARY
"The steak was really tender and tasted great, and the bearnaise sauce was very good too."
CT Ronnoco
"Food was delicious, atmosphere had a humble… Kids options menu a bonus and because it was a Thursday night they had pizza specials."
Cameron Douglas (Cam)
"Nice view, nice staff, the outdoor seating is comfortable... Everything me and the Mrs. need in a local pub."
James Mielke
"Amazing little neighbourhood pub and restaurant. Trivia and Taco night Tuesdays."
Michael Stone
"Surprisingly tasty food. Kids were really enjoying the dinner. And of course good beer range for adults."
C C
"Food was delicious, atmosphere had a humble… Kids options menu a bonus and because it was a Thursday night they had pizza specials."
Cameron Douglas (Cam)
"Nice view, nice staff, the outdoor seating is comfortable... Everything me and the Mrs. need in a local pub."
James Mielke
"Amazing little neighbourhood pub and restaurant. Trivia and Taco night Tuesdays."
Michael Stone
"Surprisingly tasty food. Kids were really enjoying the dinner. And of course good beer range for adults."
C C
"Food was delicious, atmosphere had a humble… Kids options menu a bonus and because it was a Thursday night they had pizza specials."
Cameron Douglas (Cam)
"Nice view, nice staff, the outdoor seating is comfortable... Everything me and the Mrs. need in a local pub."
James Mielke
"Amazing little neighbourhood pub and restaurant. Trivia and Taco night Tuesdays."
Michael Stone
"Surprisingly tasty food. Kids were really enjoying the dinner. And of course good beer range for adults."
C C
"Food was delicious, atmosphere had a humble… Kids options menu a bonus and because it was a Thursday night they had pizza specials."
Cameron Douglas (Cam)
"Nice view, nice staff, the outdoor seating is comfortable... Everything me and the Mrs. need in a local pub."
James Mielke
"Amazing little neighbourhood pub and restaurant. Trivia and Taco night Tuesdays."
Michael Stone
"Surprisingly tasty food. Kids were really enjoying the dinner. And of course good beer range for adults."
C C
"Food was delicious, atmosphere had a humble… Kids options menu a bonus and because it was a Thursday night they had pizza specials."
Cameron Douglas (Cam)
"Nice view, nice staff, the outdoor seating is comfortable... Everything me and the Mrs. need in a local pub."
James Mielke
"Amazing little neighbourhood pub and restaurant. Trivia and Taco night Tuesdays."
Michael Stone
"Surprisingly tasty food. Kids were really enjoying the dinner. And of course good beer range for adults."
C C
"Food was delicious, atmosphere had a humble… Kids options menu a bonus and because it was a Thursday night they had pizza specials."
Cameron Douglas (Cam)
"Nice view, nice staff, the outdoor seating is comfortable... Everything me and the Mrs. need in a local pub."
James Mielke
"Amazing little neighbourhood pub and restaurant. Trivia and Taco night Tuesdays."
Michael Stone
"Surprisingly tasty food. Kids were really enjoying the dinner. And of course good beer range for adults."
C C
"Catered for a group of 30. All meals came roughly the same time. Great atmosphere"
Karl Brown
"Delicious beef rib dinner, good tap beer, friendly and efficient staff."
L AKi
"What an excellent pub !!!! Broad cultures represented on the menu the day we were there..."
Scott Spencer
"Super fun place with great staff and a delicious menu! The Tuesday night quiz is a great time."
Julia Ruby Baldwin
"Catered for a group of 30. All meals came roughly the same time. Great atmosphere"
Karl Brown
"Delicious beef rib dinner, good tap beer, friendly and efficient staff."
L AKi
"What an excellent pub !!!! Broad cultures represented on the menu the day we were there..."
Scott Spencer
"Super fun place with great staff and a delicious menu! The Tuesday night quiz is a great time."
Julia Ruby Baldwin
"Catered for a group of 30. All meals came roughly the same time. Great atmosphere"
Karl Brown
"Delicious beef rib dinner, good tap beer, friendly and efficient staff."
L AKi
"What an excellent pub !!!! Broad cultures represented on the menu the day we were there..."
Scott Spencer
"Super fun place with great staff and a delicious menu! The Tuesday night quiz is a great time."
Julia Ruby Baldwin
"Catered for a group of 30. All meals came roughly the same time. Great atmosphere"
Karl Brown
"Delicious beef rib dinner, good tap beer, friendly and efficient staff."
L AKi
"What an excellent pub !!!! Broad cultures represented on the menu the day we were there..."
Scott Spencer
"Super fun place with great staff and a delicious menu! The Tuesday night quiz is a great time."
Julia Ruby Baldwin
"Catered for a group of 30. All meals came roughly the same time. Great atmosphere"
Karl Brown
"Delicious beef rib dinner, good tap beer, friendly and efficient staff."
L AKi
"What an excellent pub !!!! Broad cultures represented on the menu the day we were there..."
Scott Spencer
"Super fun place with great staff and a delicious menu! The Tuesday night quiz is a great time."
Julia Ruby Baldwin
"Catered for a group of 30. All meals came roughly the same time. Great atmosphere"
Karl Brown
"Delicious beef rib dinner, good tap beer, friendly and efficient staff."
L AKi
"What an excellent pub !!!! Broad cultures represented on the menu the day we were there..."
Scott Spencer
"Super fun place with great staff and a delicious menu! The Tuesday night quiz is a great time."
Julia Ruby Baldwin
"Fabulous meal tonight, lovely food, highly recommend the ribs, the meat just fell off the bone..."
Jane Wilson
"Lovely pub, happy hour 4pm-6pm so great deals and friendly staff"
Brian Dumble
"Excellent local pub with great food and drinks. Awesome atmosphere especially on trivia night."
Christian Feldman
"A hidden gem, we nearly walked past it. Good selection of draught beers on tap."
David Pritt
"Fabulous meal tonight, lovely food, highly recommend the ribs, the meat just fell off the bone..."
Jane Wilson
"Lovely pub, happy hour 4pm-6pm so great deals and friendly staff"
Brian Dumble
"Excellent local pub with great food and drinks. Awesome atmosphere especially on trivia night."
Christian Feldman
"A hidden gem, we nearly walked past it. Good selection of draught beers on tap."
David Pritt
"Fabulous meal tonight, lovely food, highly recommend the ribs, the meat just fell off the bone..."
Jane Wilson
"Lovely pub, happy hour 4pm-6pm so great deals and friendly staff"
Brian Dumble
"Excellent local pub with great food and drinks. Awesome atmosphere especially on trivia night."
Christian Feldman
"A hidden gem, we nearly walked past it. Good selection of draught beers on tap."
David Pritt
"Fabulous meal tonight, lovely food, highly recommend the ribs, the meat just fell off the bone..."
Jane Wilson
"Lovely pub, happy hour 4pm-6pm so great deals and friendly staff"
Brian Dumble
"Excellent local pub with great food and drinks. Awesome atmosphere especially on trivia night."
Christian Feldman
"A hidden gem, we nearly walked past it. Good selection of draught beers on tap."
David Pritt
"Fabulous meal tonight, lovely food, highly recommend the ribs, the meat just fell off the bone..."
Jane Wilson
"Lovely pub, happy hour 4pm-6pm so great deals and friendly staff"
Brian Dumble
"Excellent local pub with great food and drinks. Awesome atmosphere especially on trivia night."
Christian Feldman
"A hidden gem, we nearly walked past it. Good selection of draught beers on tap."
David Pritt
"Fabulous meal tonight, lovely food, highly recommend the ribs, the meat just fell off the bone..."
Jane Wilson
"Lovely pub, happy hour 4pm-6pm so great deals and friendly staff"
Brian Dumble
"Excellent local pub with great food and drinks. Awesome atmosphere especially on trivia night."
Christian Feldman
"A hidden gem, we nearly walked past it. Good selection of draught beers on tap."
David Pritt
Hundreds of 5-Star Experiences
"Cozy inside with bean bags, board games and craft beer. But the real treat is the secret stunning view out back... Nice romantic option, quiet local pub, or friendly brews bar; possibly Wellington's best pub outside the city centre."
Jack Sheppard
Local Guide
"Service was excellent, friendly, helpful, every need was happily catered for, live entertainment was such a wonderful surprise, menu great and meals enjoyed by all at our table. Looking forward to returning here to dine again."
Polly Florence
Local Guide
"The best Thai Beef Salad I've ever had! Great entertainment and good service! Next time I'm getting the Chocolate Mousse all to myself as a spoonful was not enough! It was delicious!"
Chrissy C
Local Guide
Certificate of Excellence
2018
Certificate of Excellence
2019
Restaurant Guru
Recommended 2025
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