Hippo Bar & Restaurant

Hippo Bar & Restaurant Comfort food with flair. Cocktails that wink. Reserve your table.

Sit harbourside in the heart of Wellington’s cultural hub in the creative haven and design driven hotel, QT Museum Wellington. Indulge in cool luxury, with claimed French inspired dining at Hippopotamus, on Level Three of QT Museum Wellington. Hippopotamus where fine-dining meets French flair under the direction of Executive Chef Laurent Loudeac.

Big Plans Tonight?Introducing Hippo’s Pre-Show Supper Club.A pre-show rendezvous for those who like to arrive fashionabl...
21/08/2026

Big Plans Tonight?

Introducing Hippo’s Pre-Show Supper Club.
A pre-show rendezvous for those who like to arrive fashionably on-time and well-fed. 🎭

Settle in for a delicious two-course display of Hippo favourites, followed by something sweet, petite and ready for the road. $65pp. Daily from 5–6:30pm.

Here by five. Fed by six-something. On with the show.

Book your table today.

A little love for the man behind the menu. Chef Tim Smith has been making his mark at Hippo, and word is travelling well...
21/08/2026

A little love for the man behind the menu. Chef Tim Smith has been making his mark at Hippo, and word is travelling well beyond Hippo's art-clad walls. Add the garnish on top? Hippo has landed on Cuisine’s 2026 ‘Who We’re Watching’ list, putting us amongst some very good company indeed

Tim sat down with George Fenwick for Your Weekend / The Post to talk about cooking with Aotearoa’s incredible produce, the flavours that inspire him and his approach to the new chapter at Hippo. Read the interview at the link in our bio!

A well-deserved moment for Tim and the entire Hippo team. Watch this space to see more from this culinary craftsman

Our famous high tea is calling every Saturday and Sunday. 👀 What to expect? On three delicate tiers, we’ve baked the ear...
03/04/2026

Our famous high tea is calling every Saturday and Sunday. 👀 What to expect? On three delicate tiers, we’ve baked the earthy soul of Aotearoa into a buttery masterpiece of the patisserie.

Booking online? You can add a cocktail or ch*****ne on arrival for a little less. Details and bookings in our bio. 🥂

04/02/2026

We’re open this Friday for dinner, 5.30-9pm. 📣
Take a seat, you’re in for a treat.

Pointing is encouraged. Tell us which slice of bread calls you to smother it in butter, and we'll be sure to plate it fo...
14/12/2025

Pointing is encouraged. Tell us which slice of bread calls you to smother it in butter, and we'll be sure to plate it for you.

Negroni? No brainer. The classics are always on the menu. But our signatures? Oh, the signatures. They are a tableside a...
10/12/2025

Negroni? No brainer. The classics are always on the menu. But our signatures? Oh, the signatures. They are a tableside adventure waiting to happen.

Go on, order the dessert
08/12/2025

Go on, order the dessert

27/11/2025

A twirl for tea, a tipple to taste and three tiers of treats. Nutcracker High Tea is here for the festive season. Book in a seat and we’ll do the rest. Every weekend until 20 December.

Warning: May cause extreme pleasure and spontaneous drooling. Side effects include a sudden urge to book another table. ...
27/11/2025

Warning: May cause extreme pleasure and spontaneous drooling. Side effects include a sudden urge to book another table. You’ve been warned. Hippo: It’s not for the faint-hearted.

Sip happens...Your glass is never half empty, just brimming with possibility. Tell us what type of week you’ve had and ...
20/11/2025

Sip happens...

Your glass is never half empty, just brimming with possibility. Tell us what type of week you’ve had and we’ll either bring you a glass or the bottle.

Address

Level 3, 90 Cable Street
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+6448028935

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