Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen
265 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road, Lake Hayes 9371
Rating: 4.7 ★ (1409 ratings)
Details
Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen offers a delightful escape near Arrowtown, inviting guests to slow down and truly savour their experience. This charming winery restaurant and cellar door is nestled within a beautiful garden setting, featuring a historic, lovingly restored Walnut Cottage and covered outdoor seating. The atmosphere exudes a warm, relaxed, and inviting elegance, providing an ideal backdrop for a leisurely visit where the very name "Mora" encourages one to linger.
Cuisine at Mora focuses on hand-crafted dishes made from scratch, embodying an honest, comforting, and social style, with a strong emphasis on seasonal and sustainable ingredients sourced from New Zealand's South Island and local Central Otago growers. Breakfast delights might include apple cider sausages or house-smoked Mt Cook salmon Benedict, while lunch presents a tempting array of shared plates such as crispy duck, tender beef cheeks, and Bluff oysters. Carefully curated Mora wines from their own vineyards are expertly paired with each dish, enhancing the dining experience.
This idyllic spot is particularly well-suited for those seeking to unwind and enjoy exceptional food and wine in good company. It proves perfect for both casual breakfast outings and more indulgent shared lunches with friends and family. Furthermore, Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen accommodates groups and special occasions, including daytime weddings, offering versatile spaces within its picturesque surrounds. The venue is also dog and baby-friendly, ensuring a welcoming environment for a broad spectrum of visitors.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact
+64 3 442 1090 | http://mora.co.nz/
Comments
Not sure if it was my choose of brunch item or the dreary day or a combination of both that left me a little underwhelmed.
Im not an egg person so avoid the traditional scrambled/poached egg dishes nor am a sweet brunch person so I found my options were a little limited.
Ended up on the Mora equivalent of a full breaky.
Hash brown was yummy and crunchy wish I had two, I asked for well done eggs and they were good (for me as cant do runny), bacon was a pretty hard to cut and the sausages were a little pale and skinny.
My friends waffles looked amazing so maybe I just chose the wrong option.
We dined outside and had an overhead heater on and made use of the blankets too.
Sounds weird but the heater in the outside toilets was a welcome thought.
Inside looked lovely and warm and cosy.
There is even a sand pit/play are around the back for the kids.
I highly recommend their new sticky buns we got to taste test. Perfect finish to a lovely breakfast.