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Newtown in Wellington

Things to Do in Newtown, Wellington

Main thoroughfares in Newtown include Riddiford St and Constable St, which connect to nearby areas. The suburb has a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with local shops and eateries along these streets.

Main thoroughfares in Newtown include Riddiford St and Constable St, which connect to nearby areas. The suburb has a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with local shops and eateries along these streets.

  • Newtown Fruit and Vegetable MarketNewtown Fruit and Vegetable MarketMarket
  • Cicio Cacio OsteriaCicio Cacio OsteriaItalian
  • Book HavenBook HavenBookstore
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Top things to do in Newtown

  • Newtown Fruit and Vegetable Market in Newtown, Wellington

    Newtown Fruit and Vegetable Market

    4.6 · 513
    Market
    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Map
  • Book Haven in Newtown, Wellington

    Book Haven

    Bookstore
  • Creeps Record Parlour in Newtown, Wellington

    Creeps Record Parlour

    Record Store
    Map

Where to eat & drink in Newtown

  • Cicio Cacio Osteria in Newtown, Wellington

    Cicio Cacio Osteria

    4.7 · 1.1k
    Italian· $40-100

    An Italian restaurant with a cozy, intimate atmosphere, known for its authentic food menu, extensive drinks, and a roaring fireplace.

  • Viva Mexico in Newtown, Wellington

    Viva Mexico

    4.6 · 1.4k
    Mexican· NZ$20–30

    Counter-serve Mexican eatery offering tacos, tortas & other traditional dishes in a colorful space.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 3:30 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
  • Black Coffee in Newtown, Wellington

    Black Coffee

    4.7 · 415
    Café & Bakery· NZ$10–20
    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 3 PM
  • Burgers illustration for BurgerFuel Adelaide Road

    BurgerFuel Adelaide Road

    4.7 · 1.7k
    Burgers· NZ$20–30

    Housemade aïoli, kumara fries & made-to-order gourmet burgers in a car-themed counter-serve chain.

    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Bebemos in Newtown, Wellington

    Bebemos

    4.4 · 850
    Beer Garden· NZ$20–30
    Mon–Tue
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
    Wed
    11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
    Thu
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Newday Coffee in Newtown, Wellington

    Newday Coffee

    4.6 · 527
    Coffee Shop· NZ$10–20
    Every day
    7:30 AM – 4 PM
    Map
  • Pranah Cafe in Newtown, Wellington

    Pranah Cafe

    4.7 · 241
    Café & Bakery· NZ$10–20
    Map
  • Frank's Newtown in Newtown, Wellington

    Frank's Newtown

    4.6 · 285
    Café & Bakery· NZ$10–20
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2 PM
  • Margot in Newtown, Wellington

    Margot

    4.9 · 124
    Restaurant· NZ$50–100 per person

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Map of Newtown with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Newtown Fruit and Vegetable Market
  2. 2Cicio Cacio Osteria
  3. 3Book Haven
  4. 4Viva Mexico
  5. 5Black Coffee
  6. 6BurgerFuel Adelaide Road
  7. 7Bebemos
  8. 8Creeps Record Parlour
  9. 9Newday Coffee
  10. 10Pranah Cafe

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