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Backbencher Gastropub & Cafe is a cafe, located at 34 Molesworth St, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand. They can be contacted via phone at +64 4-472 3065, visit their website www.backbencher.co.nz for more detailed information.

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34 Molesworth St, Thorndon, Wellington 6011
Added by Jopie, at 10 December 2016

Opening Hours

  • Monday 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

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14 Reviews

  • Fergus Mao
    08 November 2017

    above average food quality & service. that's why we have been there twice in last 3 - 4 months. also the Parliament is just cross road. it is very nice to have an relax walk after meal when weather is OK.

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  • Ashley Jayne
    26 October 2017

    Food is a bit pricy, however the atmosphere is great and the staff are lovely.

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  • RidingOff
    25 October 2017

    A pub with character reasonable food and service. Nice soup for lunch after a visit to Parliament across tbe road.

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  • Bronwyn Hayward
    15 September 2017

    Coffee was fine. Food was great. Experience shattered by table positioned under platform of a politician. When one of my party stood up they severely hit their bead. Staff comment to this was a casual 'we hurt our head all the time'. What.
    Where exactly is health and safety? Enjoyable place when wearing a helmet.

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  • Simon Chung
    13 August 2017

    Great food. Prices are ok.
    Lovely atmosphere, with amusing caricature puppets of politicians and sports stars.
    Recommend that you try the desserts.

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  • Marko Kuzmanovic
    04 July 2017

    Not bad. Good atmosphere, but only had a couple of beers here. Will need to come back to wine and dine with my partner. Maybe well be hitting up five stars then for sure. Good relaxing vibe.

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  • Robyn Curry
    31 May 2017

    Dinner with friends last night, good service and food good. I ordered the duck breast dish (I have duck often out dinning)
    I was surprised not to get a piece of duck breast but a duck leg boned out with leg bone attached. Now if any one has seen a duck they walk on two legs and there are no weight bearing bones near the breast!
    So come on Back benchers serve what you say on your menu!
    Or is this a political themed lame duck.

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  • Irma Van Der Linden
    15 May 2017

    Superb food and great service. The fish (John Dory) was melting in our mouth, seasoned perfectly and was accompanied by a bottle of NZ Pinot Gris. The desserts are a must try: divine! This made our dinner a memorable event. We will be back!

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  • Kerry Crompton
    23 April 2017

    This pub restaurant is well located, in the Government centre opposite Parliament. Pleasant ambience and interesting wall decor, with a good menu and efficient service. Booking taken. Good range of dishes on the menu. Orders taken accurately and food presented and delivered within a reasonable time frame. Meal was good and reasonably priced.
    Surprised to see a lot of walk-in customers (~20) turned away politely toward 9PM. It appears that the kitchen service closes an hour before the pub shuts.

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  • Jo Eady
    14 April 2017

    Great bar snacks and plenty of character in this bar. Great staff.

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  • Tom Harnischmacher
    17 March 2017

    Great pub food and friendly staff. Good craft beers!

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  • Raphael Nolden
    06 February 2017

    This place has a cool vibe and awesome decor. The food is a bit over priced for what it is though

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  • Jonathan Robson
    17 January 2017

    This place is right opposite the main parliament buildings and the 'Beehive' so it's aptly themed with life sized caricatures of politicians dotted around the place. It was quiet when we went and the service was good, the food was very expensive for small sized portions although the quality was good enough. It's definitely worth a look.

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  • Mcgherk69
    17 December 2016

    Good food and drink. Service a bit slow but it is Christmas. Would recommend.

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