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Postmasters Cottage Café
$8 - $30 NZD
Book NowEnjoy great food and good times at Postmasters Cottage Café, one of Arrowtown's most picturesque venues.
The historic cottage, now lovingly restored as a café, was once home to the town's postmasters and has been a main street feature since the 1860s. Its old-world charm, complete with horse-hitching post, picket fence, beautiful gardens and hanging wisteria, has made it one of Arrowtown’s most photographed buildings.
With prime views of the historic main street and iconic hillsides, a cosy interior inspired by early settler days, and sunny outdoor verandahs and courtyard perfect for al fresco dining, Postmasters is a popular spot for couples, families and groups to relax and catch up over a drink or a meal.
Led by owners Sam Laycock and Maria Kealy, the team is renowned for its warm hospitality, selection of local and New Zealand offerings, and a fresh locally sourced menu catering to a wide range of dietaries including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, and kids’ options.
Postmasters is an ideal venue in any season for boutique private functions - be it an intimate wedding, birthday celebration, business meeting/get-together or touring group stop.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and all-day coffee and cake 5 days a week, 9am – 4pm, with the addition of candlelight evening dining on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Tues and Wed.
Physical Address
54 Buckingham Street (main street opposite Lakes District Museum)
Arrowtown, 9302
Amenities
- Eat In Only
- Takeaway
- Air Conditioning
- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wifi Internet
- MinPrice: $8
- MaxPrice: $30
- Open For Business : Yes
- Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesday : CLOSED
- Wednesday : CLOSED
- Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Months of Operation : Jan - Dec
- Group Info: Postmasters is an ideal venue in any season for boutique private functions - be it an intimate wedding, birthday celebration, business meeting/get-together or a touring group stop.
- Banquet Capacity: 100
- Cocktail Capacity: 100