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Corporate Dining: Team Parties to Private Dining in Wellington

By Emma Jackson
Published 18 November 2025
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Photography: Courtesy of Logan Brown

Events and dinners can be a wonderful way to strengthen team bonds, show your appreciation for your team, and celebrate all your recent wins. It can also be a great way to wind down for end-of-year festivities. Luckily, Wellington is ripe with plenty of amazing places for group dinners and even private dining options.  

 

If you are struggling to pick a private dining spot in Wellington, or just somewhere with a good vibe and delicious food for large groups, these top 8 restaurants will help narrow down your search. 

  • Logan Brown Restaurant

    192 Cuba Street, Te Aro
    It's perfect for tasting beautiful New Zealand ingredients cooked to perfection
    You need to try the signature dish of Paua Ravioli
    Look out for beautiful architectural features of the historically listed banking chamber dining room

    For an elegant and sophisticated team celebration, choose Logan Brown. Capturing the essence of New Zealand cuisine, Logan Brwon delivers contemporary Kiwi dishes flecked with evolving trends. Their signature Paua ravioli is a must-try! The restaurant is situated in an old bank chamber, featuring Romanesque columns and archways, and exudes a quiet, old-world luxury and authentic charm. You can also book a private dining experience, perfect for a team dinner.

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  • The Arborist

    166 Willis Street, Te Aro
    It's perfect for rooftop cocktails and sunny afternoon hangs in the capital.
    You need to try house made pizzas and slushy cocktails
    Look out for leafy rooftop vibes, fairy lights and skyline snaps.

    Perched above the bustling Wellington streets, The Arborist captures sunset, lively vibes, and creative cocktails. For a more relaxed rooftop atmosphere, with fairy lights and skyline views, take your team for an evening at this spot. The menu offers comfort dishes, such as their grilled halloumi burger and sumptuous share plates, and they cater to diverse dietary preferences. There are also plenty of colourful cocktails to choose from.

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  • Dockside Restaurant & Bar

    Shed 3, Queens Wharf, Wellington CBD

    Nestled on Wellington’s sparkling waterfront, Dockside Restaurant & Bar is a sophisticated and elegant choice for a team dinner. The restaurant is popular for having one of the largest over-water dining areas in the southern Hemisphere and even has a retractable roof, perfect for alfresco dining and soaking in the sunshine.  With its scenic views, relaxed ambience, diverse menu, and the option for private dining, it's a great spot for your team!

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  • Thistle Inn

    3 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon

    Established in 1840, the Thistle Inn has been shaped by the city’s vibrant history and is a wonderful option for a team party, offering private dining options. Preserving its period features and exuding a timeless charm, your team can indulge in bistro pub fare where local produce and craft beer come together harmoniously for an easy and relaxed dining experience. The Thistle Inn prides itself on its warm and personable hospitality, its history, and contemporary flair. Book ahead of time for this popular spot.

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  • Lola Rouge

    10 Dunlop Street, Naumi Hotel Wellington, Te Aro

    Blending Asian flavours, Lola Rouge is a bar and restaurant offering private dining and is a great choice for a group dinner in Wellington. Bathed in their iconic red colours, Lola Rouge promises a colourful and flavour dining experience, where local ingredients are harnessed to capture the essence of Asian cuisine. They even offer high tea.

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    Love an outdoor vibe? Try one of the best outdoor dining spots in Wellington.

  • Moy Hall Wines

    1 Martins Road, Martinborough

    Moy Hall Wines in Martinborough is a wonderful choice for a group lunch and team celebration. The menu is crafted using locally sourced and seasonal produce, with each dish carefully paired with their homegrown wines. For a team that prefers a more relaxed, alfresco dining experience, with picturesque views of vibrant, sprawling vineyards and lush lawns, Moy Hall Wines is the place for you.

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  • Cicio Cacio Osteria

    behind Moon Bar 167 Riddiford Street, Newtown

    Cicio Cacio Osteria brings the magic of Italy right into Wellington. While they don’t have a private dining room, this Italian restaurant is great for large groups. Their focus is on authentic home-style Italian cuisine, where the menu has a monthly change to keep it fresh and interesting. Their bread and pasta are handcrafted, and dishes are cooked with traditional flavours and techniques. Enjoying a familial warmth, this restaurant invites guests to linger over flavours and enjoy conversation with one another. A warm and welcoming spot for your team dinner.

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  • Little Beer Quarter

    6 Edward Street, Te Aro

    Considered Wellington’s craft beer haven, Little Beer Quarter is a humble and cosy option for a team dinner. Capturing a relaxed and lively atmosphere, your team will love being able to sample their rotating tap beers, 2 hand-pulls, and a curated selection of over 100 beers, ciders, and wines. The menu is also full of comfort food such as pizzas, burgers, and mains. Enjoy the charming outdoor courtyard if the weather is right for a truly easy, delightful, and unique group dinner experience.

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