Hippo Bar & Restaurant

When the moment calls for a little somethin’ somethin’, head on up. Hippo is where the harbour lights up and your taste buds do too.

Where waterfront cheek kicks off with a clink and a wink. All in good taste, of course. Profiterole? Why not? Cocktail? Surprise me. The main attractions are right this way. We’re talking, the freshest seafood straight from our coastline, earthy, seasonal veg, and meats so tender they practically melt – raised right here in Aotearoa, and prepared with a certain je ne sais quoi.

Blanching and roasting, flambéing and poaching… Executive Chef Antoine Collet goes all in. For those who crave their mussels, more-ish, their ‘fromage’ fancy, and their pork absolutely crackling. Hippo does comfort food that woos. And the drinks? Oh, the drinks. Crisp Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs, silky Central Otago Pinots and rich Martinborough varieties are low-hanging fruit. The international crew – Italian reds, refined whites and Champagne – vies for your attention.

Take a seat, you’re in for a treat.