Huxley's

Huxley’s is a Wellington favourite, combining modern food with great coffee, cold beer, tap cocktails and good times.

The food is familiar yet dialled-up. Think baked brie melting into confit garlic, dill and tomato on sourdough, or a charcuterie selection brightened with cornichons and dijon. Classics arrive with confidence, steak frites with peppercorn sauce, fish and chips with tartare and burnt lemon, while Detroit deep dish pizzas, banging sandwiches and big-hearted burgers keep things playful. A wagyu mince number loaded with truffle mayonnaise, cheddar and pickles sits happily alongside southern-style fried chicken with chipotle heat and dill ranch cool.

For lighter cravings, a chicken caesar with parmigiano reggiano or a watermelon and cherry tomato bowl with pickled grapes and goat’s feta freshen the pace, with Zany Zeus halloumi and a golden hash brown on standby.

Mornings deserve their moment here: pancakes layered with nutella, biscoff crumble, orange mascarpone and fresh berries, plus smashed avocado or eggs benedict to set the tone. Later, happy hour rolls in with beer and wine by the tap or bottle.

Gather the crew, catch up with family, and settle in for good times with beer, music and the bold, comforting flavours that make Huxley’s feel like home.