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Basque

££ - £££, Spanish,
8 Courtenay Place, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
+64 4-802 5585
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Overview
  • Excellent35%
  • Very good42%
  • Average15%
  • Poor1%
  • Terrible7%
Travellers talk about
“tapas” (30 reviews)
“croquettes” (7 reviews)
“pizza” (12 reviews)
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All hours
CUISINES
Bar, Spanish, Wine Bar, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
PRICE
££ - £££
RATINGS
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LOCATION
8 Courtenay Place, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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21 - 30 of 105 reviews

Reviewed 28 February 2017 via mobile

Basque is great for a relaxing jug or 4 of delicious sangria and tapas with friends. Rooftop bar is awesome - recommend!

Thank Nikki F
Reviewed 15 February 2017

Basuqe is a cool little bar down at the end of Courtenay Place. The roof bar attracted us initially but it can get a bit cool if its not in the sun although they do have rooftop heaters. Downstairs is a nice, warm intimate bar...More

Thank Henare H
Reviewed 6 February 2017 via mobile

Great food and grapefruit sangria well worth a visit. Nice and relaxed atmosphere rooftop bar awesome

Thank Chefmatt78
Reviewed 29 January 2017

We just came back from Barcelona and we try'ed this resto/bar. A plaisure and the price are OK. Good job !

Thank Rom i
Reviewed 10 January 2017 via mobile

Been here a couple of times for drinks, love the upstairs rooftop. It's got heaters, blankets, even power sockets to charge your phone! Great atmosphere, well priced drinks, I guess I will have to come back and try the food some time soon.

Thank Jamel O
Reviewed 7 January 2017

I cant say there was anything wrong with my experience at Basque. The staff were a bit all over the place, but OK, the food was nice but not outstanding, the atmosphere OK. No complaints but would not go back again

Thank poohtravel
Reviewed 2 January 2017 via mobile

Went here for a late night drink with my bf and sat on the rooftop bar which was cute. They have heaters and blankets if it gets cold. Had a glass of wine each which was good. Didn't eat so not sure about the food.

Thank Pennina21
Reviewed 20 December 2016 via mobile

Waited at the bar to be served, the guy behind the bar clearly saw us waiting but decided to serve everyone else first. Even people walking straight up. We were completely ignored and it was very obvious for everyone to see. Also another comment from...More

Thank OnYourTravels17
Reviewed 20 December 2016 via mobile

....When sunny obviously, which it was the day I visited with work colleagues. What a great place. To start with hats and sun screen supplied .. it is a roof top after all and the sun shone brilliantly. Secondly, Estrella on tap for the authentic...More

Thank Kazzum99
Reviewed 9 December 2016 via mobile

This is a place that can't do a brandy and dry - they think ginger beer = ginger ale ( maybe too many alcopops?). And don't even bother asking for an old fashioned. Poorly trained staff, poor drinks, and kinda Scungy. Avoid.

Thank Paul S
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Restaurant Details

Rating summary
  • Food
    Service
  • Value
    Atmosphere
Average prices
US$7 - US$15
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
Restaurant features
Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Takeout, Accepts Credit Cards
Good for
Bar Scene, Groups
Open Hours
Sunday
12:00 - 04:00
Monday
15:30 - 02:00
Tuesday
15:30 - 02:00
Wednesday
15:30 - 02:00
Thursday
15:30 - 02:00
Friday
12:00 - 04:00
Saturday
12:00 - 04:00
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: 8 Courtenay Place, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
  • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  North Island  >  Greater Wellington  >  Wellington
  • Phone Number: +64 4-802 5585
  • E-mail
Description
Basque is based on the eating and drinking style of Northern Spain with its streets of bustling tapas bars. We offer an array of non-veg, vegetarian, gluten free and some vegan on request mouthwatering tapas and homemade pizzas, which are designed to complement the range of 12 craft tap beers and ciders, (and another five taps on the rooftop bar), imported Spanish and local wines and our extensive sangria menu. Grab a carafe of sangria, plonk on the rooftop, and watch Courtenay Place pass by beneath you.
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