Museum Hotel's restaurant and bar, Hippopotamus is located on level three of the Harbour Wing and enjoys views of Wellington's beautiful harbour.

The French influenced cuisine is prepared by award winning Executive Chef Laurent Loudeac.

Although classically trained in the traditional French method, Laurent has an open attitude to food and aims to please. The atmosphere is welcoming and almost every table has a view of the beautiful harbour.

Hippopotamus reservations telephone (04) 802 8935
or email hippo@museumhotel.co.nz

Wellington On a Plate

14th - 29th August

Hippopotamus has a fabulous line up of Wellington on a Plate events.
Book now to avoid disappointment, numbers are limited and tickets are selling fast.

Lunch and Dinner WOAP set price menus
Award wining French cuisine with fine service and ambience to match. Join the team at Hippopotamus for the special Wellington on a Plate menus (see attached). Enjoy either a two or three course lunch menu with a glass of wine from Ata Rangi for only$35.00/49.00 or linger over an evening to enjoy the WOAP three course dinner menu, $70.00 including a glass of wine. Lunch Monday to Friday, dinner seven days.
Please click here for the Wellington on a Plate dinner menu
Please click here for the Wellington on a Plate lunch menu

To make your reservation please contact us using the contact form on this page or phone 04 802 8935

High Tea High Glamour.

Saturday 21 August 2pm Hippopotamus Restaurant & Bar
$55pp
While sipping a glass of bubbles indulging in a decadent Hippopotamus High Tea, be entertained with live music and be inspired by a runway show of Alexandra Owen's Spring Summer 2011 collection prior to Alexandra taking her collection to New York Fashion Week.
Hippopotamus’s chef de patisserie, Louis Sergeant lovingly creates a beautifully presented selection of carefully hand crafted pastries, cakes and sandwiches for you to relish.
Dress for the occasion and enjoy your afternoon of glamour.
To make your reservation please contact us using the contact form on this page or phone 04 802 8935

An Audience with Laurent.
Monday 16 August 9am Hippopotamus Restaurant & Bar
$55pp
Be in the audience of TVNZ’s Good Morning show to watch Hippopotamus’s talented chef, Laurent Loudeac’s live cooking segment.
The event begins at the hotel with a scrumptious morning tea prior to being transported to Avalon Studios to be entertained and inspired by Laurent’s creative cooking and flair for excellence. You will then be transported back to the hotel for a guided tour of the hotel’s art collection followed by lunch at Hippopotamus.
This is a one off opportunity to experience the thrill of live television production. Numbers are limited, book now to avoid disappointment.
Transportation to and from the Museum Hotel will be provided.
To make your reservation please contact us using the contact form on this page or phone 04 802 8935

Celebrating 30 years of Martinborough wines.
Tuesday 17 August 6.30pm Hippopotamus Restaurant & Bar
$150pp
Celebrate 30 years of great wine production in Martinborough.
Magnificent Martinborough wines from the cellars of Ata Rangi, Dry River and Martinborough Vineyard will be complemented by a 6 course set menu by Hippopotamus’s Laurent Loudeac.
Guest speakers from all 3 vineyards will talk you through the wines and introduce you to some treasures from their cellars.
This is a wonderful opportunity to taste some remarkable wines with a culinary sensation to match. A one night event not to be missed.
To make your reservation please contact us using the contact form on this page or phone 04 802 8935

HIPPOPOTAMUS HIGH TEA

2pm to 4.30pm daily
Level 3 Hippopotamus Restaurant
Click here to view the High Tea Menu

Louis Sergeant, Pastry Chef, creates delectable petite delights to enjoy while relaxing away the afternoon.

Reservations 04 802 8935
or email hightea@museumhotel.co.nz

Click here to view high tea in wellington in more detail

Open 24 hours a day, the lobby is an inviting place to enjoy a coffee or wine while either just relaxing or taking in the artwork.

Live music plays in the lobby each Friday (except public holidays) February to December, 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Museum Hotel offers 24 hour room service; enjoy a light snack or a gourmet three course meal in the privacy of your room or suite.