The Arborist is a neighbourhood restaurant, bar and rooftop garden at 166 Willis Street, Te Aro, in central Wellington.
The ground-floor restaurant and bar serves seasonal dishes, local wines and cocktails, with a relaxed bistro feel. Seven storeys up, the rooftop garden offers greenery and city views and serves shared pizzas, platters and cocktails; it is known for sunset drinks. The rooftop is only partially covered, so its operation can vary with the weather. Per the website, the restaurant and bar open from 8am Monday to Friday (8.30am Saturday) and Sunday morning to 2pm, while the rooftop opens from 4pm Monday to Thursday and midday Friday to Sunday. Contact is arborist@wahbars.co.nz or +64 4 888 0305.
The website links to a Functions page and mentions special events, but seating capacities and function details were not available and are not stated here.
Suitability: The shared-style rooftop menu and bar make it a likely fit for team drinks and casual group dining in central Wellington. Check capacity, weather cover and function packages with the venue.
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