The PuffinTe Aro, Wellington
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Pub · Te Aro

The Puffin

60 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington Closed Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Wellington7:58 pm
Closed Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Weekly opening hours for The Puffin
Monday4 pm – midnight, 2 pm – midnight
Tuesday4 pm – midnight, 2 pm – midnight
Wednesday4 pm – midnight, 2 pm – midnight
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

60 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington

About

About The Puffin

If you are looking for a pub in Te Aro, Wellington, The Puffin at 60 Ghuznee Street in Te Aro is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Wellington, within walking distance of the centre.

The kitchen focuses on pub food and drinks. Dishes typical of this style include pub burger and chicken parmigiana, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 134 pub & bar dining venues we list in Wellington.

The Puffin opens 3 days a week and is closed on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The earliest start is 2 pm on Mondays, and the latest finish is midnight on Mondays. Late-night diners are catered for on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 54 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a pub like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Te Aro easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of pub with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
On TapNZ lager

Pint

$10–13

Sunday RoastYorkshire pudding

With gravy

$4–6

On TapHouse wine

Glass

$11–15

Bar SnacksNachos

Beef or beans

$17–22

Pub ClassicsBeef and Guinness pie

With mash and peas

$26–31

KidsFish and chips (kids)

With tomato sauce

$12–15

Plan your visit

When is The Puffin busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at pubs in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Closed on Fridays.

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Questions about The Puffin

Where is The Puffin?

The Puffin is at 60 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington, about 500 m from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Puffin's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 4 pm – midnight, 2 pm – midnight; Tuesday 4 pm – midnight, 2 pm – midnight; Wednesday 4 pm – midnight, 2 pm – midnight; Thursday Closed; Friday Closed; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is The Puffin closed?

It is normally closed on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

What kind of food does The Puffin serve?

Pub food and drinks. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of pub.

How much does it cost to eat at The Puffin?

As an estimate, a meal at a pub like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Puffin?

The closest is Choice Bros (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Puffin

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Te Aro
Choice Bros – Bar food 10 m
Bar

Choice Bros

62 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Ascot 40 m
American

Ascot

Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Hei – Restaurant food 40 m
Restaurant

Hei

Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Good Luck – Bar food 40 m
Bar

Good Luck

Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Somtum Thai – Thai food 50 m
Thai

Somtum Thai

124 Cuba Mall, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington

Other pub & bar dining places nearby

Pub & Bar Dining in Wellington
NameAreaStatusDistance
Choice BrosTe Aro–10 m
AscotTe Aro40 m
Good LuckTe Aro–40 m
The Rogue & VagabondTe Aro70 m
Hotel BristolTe Aro70 m
Bedlam & SqualorTe Aro80 m