Your Event at Highwater

Wellington Group Dining, Celebrations & Private Functions

Planning a birthday, anniversary, corporate dinner, special occasion or group celebration in Wellington? Highwater offers a warm, contemporary space on Cuba Street, in the heart of Wellington, with genuine hospitality, award-winning modern New Zealand cuisine and excellent wine.

Whether it's an intimate gathering, a relaxed dinner with friends or a larger celebration, our seasonal set menus are designed for sharing, showcasing local New Zealand produce and charcoal oven cooking.

We can seat up to 40 guests at tables, or up to 58 guests including bar seating, and have hosted a wide range of events, functions and celebrations.

Functions can be held during our regular opening hours, with additional weekday lunches or dinners available by arrangement.

Planning a Christmas function? In December, we extend our opening hours to include Thursday and Friday lunches, serving our dinner menu which includes our Chefs Menu options. Perfect for end-of-year celebrations, corporate Christmas lunches and festive gatherings.

What We Offer

Group dining & celebrations – Birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions and gatherings with friends or family.
Set menus – Shared dining experiences featuring some of Highwater's favourite dishes.
Beverage packages – Tailored drinks packages and wine matching options for your group.
Corporate lunches & dinners – Ideal for team celebrations, client dinners and work functions.
Lunch functions – For small or larger groups on Saturdays, or weekdays by arrangement (minimum spend applies).
Dinner functions – Flexible options for both intimate gatherings and larger groups.
Exclusive venue hire – Private use of Highwater for your event, subject to availability and minimum spend.