Thistle Inn
The Thistle Inn is a true Wellington icon.
Established in 1840 we’re the oldest pub in Pōneke.
From the warm, welcoming ways of our amazing team members to our lovingly crafted and delicious bistro-style meals, made with local and seasonal ingredients, and our range of refreshing drinks from the best of Aotearoa’s beverage makers, we know how to provide a fantastic and memorable gastro-pub experience for our guests.
The Thistle Inn provides a unique insight into Aotearoa’s past with a vibe best described as cozy-nostalgia.
The interior is an enchanting celebration of the pub’s heritage, embracing its traditional period features. We have a variety of different spaces, each with their own charm. There is our main, historic bar, with a glass floor offering a view of the original cellar; The Parlour room, great for private group dining, a sunny conservatory, a light and bright ‘Katherine Mansfield’ room, and our outdoor marquee, adorned with greenery and a disco ball, for bigger events.
Not only are we a fantastic venue, with an awesome team, serving outstanding food and drink, we're a creator of memorable experiences for our guests. It's meaningful mahi and we love doing it.