Crown Range Lounge

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle is The Crown Range Lounge in Parnell. A far cry from modern city life, this venue aims to encapsulate the alpine magic of Central Otago with interior design and food to match.

You can hardly believe that you're still in NZ's biggest city. A glimpse into glamorous country life, The Crown Range Lounge breathes calm and tranquillity with an abundance of fresh flowers that greet you upon arrival, the heady scent whisking you off to Wanaka's lavender fields. Inside, warm and cosy textures coddle you in their welcoming embrace. From the ceiling hang fuzzy plants that mimic a thatched roof whilst heavy-set oak dining furniture and cupboards bring antique charm, and a plethora of candles deliver those butterflies that everyone wants to feel on a first date.

The menu, unsurprisingly, celebrates the very best of NZ with local ingredients forming the basis of all the dishes whilst fusing Chinese flavours. Wakanui beef takes centre stage in all its soy-marinated glory, promising Asian delights with daikon, chives and sesame. Then we have the NZ lamb tacos with melt-on-the-tongue braised meat, salsa verde and chipotle mayo.

If sharing is on the agenda, explore Aotearoa's best cheese with a cheese board that hits all the right notes.