Cuisine: A La Carte, Bistro, International
Price Point: Mains from $25 - $35
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Wellington’s busy CBD is a peaceful spot. Bistro 169 serves comforting, heart-warming food as well as relaxed vibes.
It’s nestled within the Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman Hotel and has all the charm of a traditional European bistro. Whether you choose to sit at the tables or recline in an armchair with a drink first, you’ll leave those everyday concerns at the door.
Warm up with some entrees, like their NZ green lipped mussels with garlic bread or sticky chicken wings. You don’t want to completely ruin your appetite! For mains, there are meaty classics like a braised lamb shank, Pan-seared Salmon or stuffed chicken.
For vegetarians, check out the beautiful Thai green curry. And in keeping with a traditional bistro, there are wines aplenty!
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Bistro 169
169 Willis Street
Wellington 6011
Open Hours:
Monday - Saturday 6:30am - 9:30pm
Sunday 6.30am - 11am
Phone: 04 385 1304
Sample Menu *may not be current
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Reviews
Emma Gibbons - dined at Bistro 169 on 29 November 2019
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Janeca Miranda - dined at Bistro 169 on 13 March 2020
Good food and service. Choice of mains poor.
The ambience was lacking.
Alaine Huata - dined at Bistro 169 on 14 February 2020
It was average.
Danielle Stephenson - dined at Bistro 169 on 10 February 2020
Best lamb shank ever had..
Satnam Pabla - dined at Bistro 169 on 7 February 2020
Service was really good, staff were super friendly and prompt. Food came out quickly and was really tasty.
Sacha Delaney - dined at Bistro 169 on 17 January 2020
The menu may be small but it is full of flavour and has a great variety of options with at least one dietary requirement in each course. They have a wide range of drinks including their own delicious home made sodas, the food is impeccably presented and the only critique would be the steak wasn't cooked exactly how it was asked but no complaints on flavour. I also really liked the big windows where you could watch the liveliness of Dixon Street go by, and because it's a hotel restaurant it was very relaxed and not too busy for a Friday, no doubt we will definitely be back!
Emma Gibbons - dined at Bistro 169 on 29 November 2019
Tasty food, great service and a nice restaurant.
Eleanor Frances - dined at Bistro 169 on 29 November 2019
Pleasant experience.
Thomas Caskey - dined at Bistro 169 on 22 November 2019
Awesome food, service just as good! Great place
Nikita Meehan - dined at Bistro 169 on 20 November 2019
Local, convenient and tasty.
Tuula Dixon - dined at Bistro 169 on 8 November 2019
Excellent food, very well seasoned and fantastic service. Was a very pleasurable dining experience and will definitely be back in future.
Etuale Alefosio - dined at Bistro 169 on 25 October 2019
Nice cozy restaurant, was lovely sitting next to the fire. Food came out quickly and was good sized portions.
Kylie Goodhue - dined at Bistro 169 on 30 September 2019
Great service! excellent foods, big size of lamb shank :-), good value for money.
Lei Chen - dined at Bistro 169 on 2 August 2019
The food was lovely and decent sized portions. I had the parfait for starters and the pork belly for mains - couldn't fault it, both were really nice. The waiter was really attentive and friendly and the service was excellent. Also managed to go during happy hour so drinks were a good price on top! Not many people so atmosphere wasn't amazing but a great evening nonethesame.
Niamh FitzGerald - dined at Bistro 169 on 31 July 2019
My experience was alright food didnt take long to come out, we ordered 2x lamb shank (was cooked well but could have been in a little longer with extra seasoning) the beetroot does not go with the lamb and pork belly (no crispy skin and was abit dry) it wasn't amazing still need about of improvement with the flavors specially for the full price I wouldn't pay for. We ordered a side of fries which was tiny and for the full price that would be disappointing to get maybe bigger side of chips. Dessert was delicious but won't pay the full price. Customer service was good.
Sinah Ft Demitri - dined at Bistro 169 on 5 July 2019
We had a pleasant meal - haloumi and falafel salad for my son, lamb shank and winter veges for me. Flavours and seasoning were good but the lamb was a little well cooked for my taste and there were a few grisly, fatty bits. If I had been paying full price, it would not have been value for money, I'm sorry to say. We didn't stay for dessert.
Judy Leggett - dined at Bistro 169 on 28 June 2019
The food was very nice and were generous portions. Good service and atmosphere, the gas fire was very cosy on a cold winter's night
Mabel Chui - dined at Bistro 169 on 24 June 2019
Good food and service was okay. Could have been better considering they weren’t busy at all on a Monday
Leila Parbhu - dined at Bistro 169 on 17 June 2019
Great sized meals and lovely flavours
Annemarie Robb - dined at Bistro 169 on 12 June 2019
Overview
19 reviews
The menu may be small but it is full of flavour and has a great variety of options with at least one dietary requirement in each course. They have a wide range of drinks including their own delicious home made sodas, the food is impeccably presented and the only critique would be the steak wasn't cooked exactly how it was asked but no complaints on flavour. I also really liked the big windows where you could watch the liveliness of Dixon Street go by, and because it's a hotel restaurant it was very relaxed and not too busy for a Friday, no doubt we will definitely be back!