Dine
A unique Central Otago dining experience.
Discover exceptional Cromwell dining at Mt Difficulty’s winery restaurant, a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy beautiful fresh fare while sipping on our iconic wines.
On fine days, the outdoor terrace is an idyllic spot for a leisurely winery lunch with sweeping views of Bannockburn’s dramatic rugged rock and thyme landscape.
During winter our spectacular views over the Cromwell Basin can be enjoyed by the fireplace within the warm ambience of our restaurant.
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WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY
10.30am - 4.30pmOur à la carte lunch menu is available until 3.30pm, while platters and snacks will be available until 4.30pm.
We welcome you to visit our cellar door before or after you dine for a wine tasting.
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TWILIGHT HOURS
We’ll be open for dinner on Friday & Saturday evenings starting from 7th January, through February and March 2027.FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Lunch: 10.30am - 3.30pm
Snacks & Platters: 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Dinner: 5.00pm - late—
We are closed 25-27 December and 25 April.
We are open 1-2 January, 6 February, and Good Friday 26 March. A surcharge applies on these public holidays.
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For same day bookings, please call the restaurant on +64 3 445 3445.
Use our online booking system to reserve a table for lunch for up to 12 people.
For group dining of more than 12 people, function and event enquiries, please enquire via our contact form.
Please note a credit card is required to secure your booking. No charge will be made unless the booking is cancelled within 24 hours of the reservation time.
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Mt Difficulty cellar door and restaurant is a 45 minute drive from Queenstown or Wanaka, and 30 minutes from Alexandra.
A popular stop on the Lake Dunstan and Bannockburn cycle trails, pedal along the iconic Felton Road as part of your bike and wine tour, then rest your legs at Mt Difficulty.
73 Felton Road, Bannockburn
Cromwell 9384, Central Otago, New Zealand
Menu
Exquisite regional cuisine
Our kitchen produces imaginative cuisine showcasing fresh local produce that celebrates the flavours of the region and season. Our passionate staff can suggest the perfect wine pairing for your meal.
Functions
The Mt Difficulty Restaurant is available for small private functions in the evening, by prior arrangement and during off-peak seasons only.
Maximum capacity is 38 people and the venue is licensed until 11.30pm. A venue hire charge applies to all functions. Please enquire for more information.
Events
Check out upcoming events and weekly specials at our Restaurant & Cellar Door.
Cellar Door
