Monday 26 June 2017+
5:30 PM
Monday & Tuesday Two-for-Ones+
STONEGRILLS
Every Monday and Tuesday we offer stonegrill meals – two for the price of one (the meal of lesser value is free)!
If you haven’t had a Stonegrill meal before you should try it out - your food is cooked by YOU, at your table, on a 400 degree Celsius volcanic rock, with no added fats or oils. Just like a mini BBQ, cooked to perfection because you cooked it!
This deal is available Monday and Tuesday*, Midday – 1.30pm, and then again from 5.30pm onwards. We only have a limited number of stones (and they take a good few hours in the oven to heat back up) so they're only available on a first-in, first-served basis. Get in quick so you don't miss out!
*
excluding public holidays
STEAKS AND BURGERS
If stonegrills don't tickle your fancy (or you missed out), never fear - we have 2 of our Porterhouse Steak meals for $35, or any 2 of our Burgers for $30. These deals are on every Monday and Tuesday* evening, from 5.30pm.
*excluding public holidays
MORE INFO...
Please note that due to these specials, we do not take bookings between 3pm-7pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings. You are welcome to book in for lunch - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 or book online here
Please note that due to these specials, we do not take bookings between 3pm-7pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings. You are welcome to book in for lunch - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 or book online here
Terms & conditions apply. One bill per table.
7:00 PM
Stitch and Bitch Knitting Circle+
Holy Knit Batman! It’s The Southern Cross Knitting Circle! Come join in – from beginners to experienced knitters. Now you can wile away the evening hours, stitch and bitch or flip the script and give Grandma a cardie next Christmas. Everyone welcome, young or old, blokes or ladies. Just bring down some wool and needles. Monday nights at 7pm in our Lounge, first area on the right as you walk in the front doors.
Come join in – from beginners to experienced knitters. Now you can wile away the evening hours, stitch and bitch or flip the script and give Grandma a cardie next Christmas. Everyone welcome, young or old, blokes or ladies. Just bring down some wool and needles.
Hosted by the lovely Katharine from 2 Minute Needles, there'll always be someone there to show you some tricks and teach you the bits and bobs of knitting.
Monday nights at 7pm in our Lounge, first area on the right as you walk in the front doors.
Tuesday 27 June 2017+
10:00 AM
Cross Critters coffee group - FREE MASSAGE!+
Pop in on Tuesday or Thursday morning and we have a little something special for you. We dedicate our lovely Guest Room to parents and little ones. This is the perfect space – a large enclosed area with comfy couches and carpet to crawl around on! We have a professional massage therapist, offering up some relief for all of you hard-working parents! Enjoy a FREE 10 minute back, neck and shoulder massage while our lovely staff member takes your baby off your hands… heaven! Did we mention this is free?!
Please note that due to ANZAC Day Trading Restrictions, Cross Critters is unable to be held Tuesday the 25th of April. We will be open, but for the "Purposes of Dining Only" until 1pm - more info on that here.
5:30 PM
Monday & Tuesday Two-for-Ones+
STONEGRILLS
Every Monday and Tuesday we offer stonegrill meals – two for the price of one (the meal of lesser value is free)!
If you haven’t had a Stonegrill meal before you should try it out - your food is cooked by YOU, at your table, on a 400 degree Celsius volcanic rock, with no added fats or oils. Just like a mini BBQ, cooked to perfection because you cooked it!
This deal is available Monday and Tuesday*, Midday – 1.30pm, and then again from 5.30pm onwards. We only have a limited number of stones (and they take a good few hours in the oven to heat back up) so they're only available on a first-in, first-served basis. Get in quick so you don't miss out!
*
excluding public holidays
STEAKS AND BURGERS
If stonegrills don't tickle your fancy (or you missed out), never fear - we have 2 of our Porterhouse Steak meals for $35, or any 2 of our Burgers for $30. These deals are on every Monday and Tuesday* evening, from 5.30pm.
*excluding public holidays
MORE INFO...
Please note that due to these specials, we do not take bookings between 3pm-7pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings. You are welcome to book in for lunch - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 or book online here
Please note that due to these specials, we do not take bookings between 3pm-7pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings. You are welcome to book in for lunch - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 or book online here
Terms & conditions apply. One bill per table.
7:35 PM
Hurricanes vs Lions+
The Lions are coming, and we don't want to miss a second of it! We will be screening every game of the tour right here at The Cross, live and with commentary.
Settle in and make yourself cosy here at ours during the games. We've got plenty of Winter Warmers available (think mulled wine and cider, spiced whisky and Baileys Hot Chocolates) as well as a brand new Hand-Pull beer tap - so we can serve up some tasty local brews a bit flatter and a bit warmer - just how the British like it!
Tonight's screening is the Hurricanes vs Lions, kicking off at 7.35pm. We'll be showing this one indoors in our Guest Room (the private room on the back left corner of the bar). See you there!
8:00 PM
Electric Quiz+
Like a challenge? Rock in on a Tuesday night to our awesome general knowledge quiz, run by quizmaster Nick Fone on the mic and Dr Vesuvious on the organ. Vouchers and spot prizes are up for grabs! Whether you need to kick your night off with some intellectual stimulation or tire your brain out before bedtime, it’s a promise that choice times are to be had and entry is free for everyone. The quiz kicks off at 8pm and goes until around 10pm, so cruise in and grab a table. Easy.
Wednesday 28 June 2017+
5:00 PM
Wednesday Meatballs+
On Wednesday evenings, come on in for our weekly meatball special & a complimentary brownie for 21.50!
Available from 5pm.
The meatballs & accompaniments change weekly - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 after 3pm to ask for today's special.
On Wednesday nights, enjoy your roast meal while dining in our "dance floor" area - the perfect spot to check out local singer-songwriter talent during our regular event, Kroon for your Kai.
6:30 PM
Kroon for your Kai+
This lovely wee event happens at ours every Wednesday from 6.30pm. Local singer-songwriters come along and literally sing for their supper – they entertain our guests, we make sure they’re fed! What a sweet little gig! We just love having Wellington’s talent on stage – each week showcase up and coming artists and established musicians working on new material. If you’re keen to kroon for your kai, flick Ruby an email on kroon@thecross.co.nz.
Best of all, you can enjoy the Wednesday night Meatball meal special - $21.50, plus a free chocolate brownie. Come get your fill! Available from 5pm.
Thursday 29 June 2017+
10:00 AM
Cross Critters coffee group - FREE MASSAGE!+
Pop in on Tuesday or Thursday morning and we have a little something special for you. We dedicate our lovely Guest Room to parents and little ones. This is the perfect space – a large enclosed area with comfy couches and carpet to crawl around on! We have a professional massage therapist, offering up some relief for all of you hard-working parents! Enjoy a FREE 10 minute back, neck and shoulder massage while our lovely staff member takes your baby off your hands… heaven! Did we mention this is free?!
Please note that due to ANZAC Day Trading Restrictions, Cross Critters is unable to be held Tuesday the 25th of April. We will be open, but for the "Purposes of Dining Only" until 1pm - more info on that here.
7:00 PM
Slow Boat Records Music Quiz+
Run with the support of a Wellington institution Slow Boat Records, this quiz promises to put your knowledge of music to the test! You’ll need your ears to be in tip-top shape, as this quiz consists of short excerpts of songs being played to teams – guess the name and artist. Be prepared for a few of those “it’s-on-the-tip-of-my-tongue” moments. Themed rounds and guest rounds will throw a spanner in the works too! Vouchers and spot prizes up for grabs – every Thursday from 7pm.
Friday 30 June 2017+
10:00 AM
Doughnuts for Charity - Wellington Night Shelter+
Passionate about supporting and growing its local culture, The Cross is delighted to present:
DOUGHNUTS FOR CHARITY!
If you come by any Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning, you can not only treat yourself to a delicious filled doughnut from our cabinet, but earn yourself a bit of good karma while you're at it - the proceeds from the sales of these treats go straight to our current Charity of the Month!
Each month we fundraise for a different local Te Aro or Wellington charity though our Charity of the Month programme - doing our bit to help them help those in need. Even if you miss out on a doughnut, we invite you next time you're here to do your good deed for the day by chucking some gold (or whatever you can spare) in the donation box to help support your community!
June's Charity of the Month: Wellington Night Shelter
The Wellington Night Shelter (WNS) is a Wellington-based charity providing emergency overnight accommodation for homeless men. They are open 7 nights a week, 365 days a year. The Nightshelter provides temporary accommodation, but also strives to support homeless people to be able to improve their health and wellbeing and gain permanent housing, in collaboration with other Wellington organisations. You can find out more about them here
To find out more about our previous charities and the money we've raised, check out our Community page here. If you're interested in having your local charity nominated for Charity of the Month, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you.
10:00 PM
Friday Night Winter Series +
Welcome to the The Cross' Friday Night Winter Series! Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for three months of FREE live bands every Friday night of June, July and August here at The Cross.
We're committed to warming you up this winter - alongside the music we'll have homemade mulled wine, homemade mulled cider, homemade spiced whiskey, hot toddies, Baileys hot chocolates - plus our usual blankets & hot water bottles all winter long!
Friday 30th June - The Space Between The Notes
Consisting of the promiscuous vocals of Lauren Armstrong, the luscious keys of Fraser Walker, the ever so smanky groove of Sam Smith-Nakamura and the one and only Sam 'Grouse' Notman on drums. The band is sure to satisfy the ears of mere mortals.
For this time only, ladies and gentlemen... We will be joined by Ben Hunt on trumpet.
Playing sounds from a diverse array of artists such as Moonchild, D'Angelo, Woo Park, Jose James and Little Dragon, there is no doubt that they will be pleasuring you in some way, with or without your permission.
Winter Series full line-up below...
Friday 2nd June - Sulco d'Alma
Friday 16th June - Superbad Soul Section
Friday 23rd June - The Schmohawks
Friday 30th June - The Space Between The Notes
Friday 7th July - Jhan Lindsay Quartet
Friday 14th July - The Strait Shooters
Friday 21st July - Black Spider Stomp
Friday 28th July - The Spines
Friday 4th August - Tobergine
Friday 11th August - Nation
Friday 18th August - Jazz Robots
Friday 25th August - Sky Canvas
The Cross Winter Series - Free Live Bands every Friday Night in June, July & August at 10pm.
Saturday 1 July 2017+
10:00 AM
Doughnuts for Charity - Wellington Night Shelter+
Passionate about supporting and growing its local culture, The Cross is delighted to present:
DOUGHNUTS FOR CHARITY!
If you come by any Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning, you can not only treat yourself to a delicious filled doughnut from our cabinet, but earn yourself a bit of good karma while you're at it - the proceeds from the sales of these treats go straight to our current Charity of the Month!
Each month we fundraise for a different local Te Aro or Wellington charity though our Charity of the Month programme - doing our bit to help them help those in need. Even if you miss out on a doughnut, we invite you next time you're here to do your good deed for the day by chucking some gold (or whatever you can spare) in the donation box to help support your community!
June's Charity of the Month: Wellington Night Shelter
The Wellington Night Shelter (WNS) is a Wellington-based charity providing emergency overnight accommodation for homeless men. They are open 7 nights a week, 365 days a year. The Nightshelter provides temporary accommodation, but also strives to support homeless people to be able to improve their health and wellbeing and gain permanent housing, in collaboration with other Wellington organisations. You can find out more about them here
To find out more about our previous charities and the money we've raised, check out our Community page here. If you're interested in having your local charity nominated for Charity of the Month, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you.
10:00 AM
Weekend Kids Activities+
We love brunch as much as any good Wellingtonion – it’s one of our favourite times of the week! Every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm, our place is the perfect spot to bring your family and friends for a bite to eat.
We’ve got the kids covered, with colouring in, facepainting, toys and kid-friendly staff ready to get involved! – join our kids mailing list to find out more.
If you’re keen to come in for some kai and kids activities on the weekend, we recommend you give us a bell first to book a table.
4:00 PM
The Arvo Show with Conway Jeune+
Tunes of I's Conway Jeune mixes some smooth sounds and funky beats for a lazy Saturday afternoon at The Cross.
7:35 PM
All Blacks vs Lions +
The Lions are coming, and we don't want to miss a second of it! We will be screening every game of the tour right here at The Cross, live and with commentary.
Settle in and make yourself cosy here at ours during the games. We've got plenty of Winter Warmers available (think mulled wine and cider, spiced whisky and Baileys Hot Chocolates) as well as a brand new Hand-Pull beer tap - so we can serve up some tasty local brews a bit flatter and a bit warmer - just how the British like it!
Tonight's screening is the All Blacks vs Lions, kicking off at 7.35pm. We'll be showing this one on the big screen outdoors in the Garden Bar - see you there!
10:30 PM
C-26+
In the second gig of their Salsa Winter Party Tour, C-26 are hitting the dancefloor at The Cross!
C-26 is a seven piece salsa band from Wellington, New Zealand. They are a great mix of South American and Kiwi musicians who all love playing Salsa music.
Check out the Facebook event here - https://www.facebook.com/events/499144550421005
Sunday 2 July 2017+
10:00 AM
Doughnuts for Charity - Wellington Night Shelter+
Passionate about supporting and growing its local culture, The Cross is delighted to present:
DOUGHNUTS FOR CHARITY!
If you come by any Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning, you can not only treat yourself to a delicious filled doughnut from our cabinet, but earn yourself a bit of good karma while you're at it - the proceeds from the sales of these treats go straight to our current Charity of the Month!
Each month we fundraise for a different local Te Aro or Wellington charity though our Charity of the Month programme - doing our bit to help them help those in need. Even if you miss out on a doughnut, we invite you next time you're here to do your good deed for the day by chucking some gold (or whatever you can spare) in the donation box to help support your community!
June's Charity of the Month: Wellington Night Shelter
The Wellington Night Shelter (WNS) is a Wellington-based charity providing emergency overnight accommodation for homeless men. They are open 7 nights a week, 365 days a year. The Nightshelter provides temporary accommodation, but also strives to support homeless people to be able to improve their health and wellbeing and gain permanent housing, in collaboration with other Wellington organisations. You can find out more about them here
To find out more about our previous charities and the money we've raised, check out our Community page here. If you're interested in having your local charity nominated for Charity of the Month, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you.
10:00 AM
Weekend Kids Activities+
We love brunch as much as any good Wellingtonion – it’s one of our favourite times of the week! Every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm, our place is the perfect spot to bring your family and friends for a bite to eat.
We’ve got the kids covered, with colouring in, facepainting, toys and kid-friendly staff ready to get involved! – join our kids mailing list to find out more.
If you’re keen to come in for some kai and kids activities on the weekend, we recommend you give us a bell first to book a table.
4:00 PM
Soul Sessions+
Returning to our 2017 Sunday line-up, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant presents "Soul Sessions" - two hours on the first Sunday of the month filled with live gospel, soul, R'n'B and funk.
Starring a brilliant 9 piece lineup and some of the most incredible soul singers and musicians around the Wellington scene, all carrying a wealth of experience in the industry between them.
LINEUP:
Aroma-Keys
Jeddidiah-keys
Simeon-Bass
Jacob-guitar
Venu-drums
4x Vocalists
Come along and be prepared to catch a foot stomping, soul crushing afternoon of gospel, soul, RnB and funk from the loosest uces this side of the North Island at the Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant.
Music starts at 4pm.
X2 sets
Bless up ya'll.
5:00 PM
Sunday Night Roast+
On Sunday evenings, come on in for a traditional roast & a complimentary chocolate brownie, all for $23.50!
Available from 5pm.
The roast & trimmings change weekly - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 after 3pm to ask for today's roast special.
On Sundays, we have a whole line-up of Sunday Sessions to end your week the right way - check out the latest in our What's On section.
The second Sunday of every month we have free salsa classes on the dance floor - come get down and work up an appetite, you'll be very deserving of a hearty roast after an or so of showing your best moves.
7:00 PM
BaseJump - Improvised Comedy Show+
Welcome to BaseJump Sundays: The Improvised Comedy Show! An amazing Sunday double feature of improvised comedy brought to you by BaseJump Improv.
Featuring:
Meet Cute:
Meet Cute (Winner of the Late Night Knife Fight, Aug 2016) is an improvised duo created by Clare Kerrison (BaseJump's Improv tutor). The other half of the duo is someone she has never been alone on stage with (and sometimes has never even met.) Will the sparks fly, will the tears fall, will the sun come out on a rainy day?
Cat Plasma
This team of fresh-faced Wellington improvisers are serving up lively organic comedy in an improvised sketch format where anything can happen! Cat Plasma are the stage child of BaseJump Improv's key performance program and are set to hit the stage to bring us the world of Chicago style Improv with a unique NZ flavour.
Cat Plasma are - Matt Hutton, James Smith, Jane Maltby, Tim Croft, Dianne Pulham, Jamie Hoare, Jan Jansen and Joel Luscombe.
For more information, check out BaseJump Impov's website
Tickets available through the eventfinda listing
Monday 26 June 2017+
No events.
Tuesday 27 June 2017+
7:35 PM
Hurricanes vs Lions+
The Lions are coming, and we don't want to miss a second of it! We will be screening every game of the tour right here at The Cross, live and with commentary.
Settle in and make yourself cosy here at ours during the games. We've got plenty of Winter Warmers available (think mulled wine and cider, spiced whisky and Baileys Hot Chocolates) as well as a brand new Hand-Pull beer tap - so we can serve up some tasty local brews a bit flatter and a bit warmer - just how the British like it!
Tonight's screening is the Hurricanes vs Lions, kicking off at 7.35pm. We'll be showing this one indoors in our Guest Room (the private room on the back left corner of the bar). See you there!
Wednesday 28 June 2017+
6:30 PM
Kroon for your Kai+
This lovely wee event happens at ours every Wednesday from 6.30pm. Local singer-songwriters come along and literally sing for their supper – they entertain our guests, we make sure they’re fed! What a sweet little gig! We just love having Wellington’s talent on stage – each week showcase up and coming artists and established musicians working on new material. If you’re keen to kroon for your kai, flick Ruby an email on kroon@thecross.co.nz.
Best of all, you can enjoy the Wednesday night Meatball meal special - $21.50, plus a free chocolate brownie. Come get your fill! Available from 5pm.
Thursday 29 June 2017+
No events.
Friday 30 June 2017+
10:00 PM
Friday Night Winter Series +
Welcome to the The Cross' Friday Night Winter Series! Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for three months of FREE live bands every Friday night of June, July and August here at The Cross.
We're committed to warming you up this winter - alongside the music we'll have homemade mulled wine, homemade mulled cider, homemade spiced whiskey, hot toddies, Baileys hot chocolates - plus our usual blankets & hot water bottles all winter long!
Friday 30th June - The Space Between The Notes
Consisting of the promiscuous vocals of Lauren Armstrong, the luscious keys of Fraser Walker, the ever so smanky groove of Sam Smith-Nakamura and the one and only Sam 'Grouse' Notman on drums. The band is sure to satisfy the ears of mere mortals.
For this time only, ladies and gentlemen... We will be joined by Ben Hunt on trumpet.
Playing sounds from a diverse array of artists such as Moonchild, D'Angelo, Woo Park, Jose James and Little Dragon, there is no doubt that they will be pleasuring you in some way, with or without your permission.
Winter Series full line-up below...
Friday 2nd June - Sulco d'Alma
Friday 16th June - Superbad Soul Section
Friday 23rd June - The Schmohawks
Friday 30th June - The Space Between The Notes
Friday 7th July - Jhan Lindsay Quartet
Friday 14th July - The Strait Shooters
Friday 21st July - Black Spider Stomp
Friday 28th July - The Spines
Friday 4th August - Tobergine
Friday 11th August - Nation
Friday 18th August - Jazz Robots
Friday 25th August - Sky Canvas
The Cross Winter Series - Free Live Bands every Friday Night in June, July & August at 10pm.
Saturday 1 July 2017+
4:00 PM
The Arvo Show with Conway Jeune+
Tunes of I's Conway Jeune mixes some smooth sounds and funky beats for a lazy Saturday afternoon at The Cross.
7:35 PM
All Blacks vs Lions +
The Lions are coming, and we don't want to miss a second of it! We will be screening every game of the tour right here at The Cross, live and with commentary.
Settle in and make yourself cosy here at ours during the games. We've got plenty of Winter Warmers available (think mulled wine and cider, spiced whisky and Baileys Hot Chocolates) as well as a brand new Hand-Pull beer tap - so we can serve up some tasty local brews a bit flatter and a bit warmer - just how the British like it!
Tonight's screening is the All Blacks vs Lions, kicking off at 7.35pm. We'll be showing this one on the big screen outdoors in the Garden Bar - see you there!
10:30 PM
C-26+
In the second gig of their Salsa Winter Party Tour, C-26 are hitting the dancefloor at The Cross!
C-26 is a seven piece salsa band from Wellington, New Zealand. They are a great mix of South American and Kiwi musicians who all love playing Salsa music.
Check out the Facebook event here - https://www.facebook.com/events/499144550421005
Sunday 2 July 2017+
4:00 PM
Soul Sessions+
Returning to our 2017 Sunday line-up, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant presents "Soul Sessions" - two hours on the first Sunday of the month filled with live gospel, soul, R'n'B and funk.
Starring a brilliant 9 piece lineup and some of the most incredible soul singers and musicians around the Wellington scene, all carrying a wealth of experience in the industry between them.
LINEUP:
Aroma-Keys
Jeddidiah-keys
Simeon-Bass
Jacob-guitar
Venu-drums
4x Vocalists
Come along and be prepared to catch a foot stomping, soul crushing afternoon of gospel, soul, RnB and funk from the loosest uces this side of the North Island at the Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant.
Music starts at 4pm.
X2 sets
Bless up ya'll.
Monday 26 June 2017+
5:30 PM
Monday & Tuesday Two-for-Ones+
STONEGRILLS
Every Monday and Tuesday we offer stonegrill meals – two for the price of one (the meal of lesser value is free)!
If you haven’t had a Stonegrill meal before you should try it out - your food is cooked by YOU, at your table, on a 400 degree Celsius volcanic rock, with no added fats or oils. Just like a mini BBQ, cooked to perfection because you cooked it!
This deal is available Monday and Tuesday*, Midday – 1.30pm, and then again from 5.30pm onwards. We only have a limited number of stones (and they take a good few hours in the oven to heat back up) so they're only available on a first-in, first-served basis. Get in quick so you don't miss out!
*
excluding public holidays
STEAKS AND BURGERS
If stonegrills don't tickle your fancy (or you missed out), never fear - we have 2 of our Porterhouse Steak meals for $35, or any 2 of our Burgers for $30. These deals are on every Monday and Tuesday* evening, from 5.30pm.
*excluding public holidays
MORE INFO...
Please note that due to these specials, we do not take bookings between 3pm-7pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings. You are welcome to book in for lunch - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 or book online here
Please note that due to these specials, we do not take bookings between 3pm-7pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings. You are welcome to book in for lunch - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 or book online here
Terms & conditions apply. One bill per table.
7:00 PM
Stitch and Bitch Knitting Circle+
Holy Knit Batman! It’s The Southern Cross Knitting Circle! Come join in – from beginners to experienced knitters. Now you can wile away the evening hours, stitch and bitch or flip the script and give Grandma a cardie next Christmas. Everyone welcome, young or old, blokes or ladies. Just bring down some wool and needles. Monday nights at 7pm in our Lounge, first area on the right as you walk in the front doors.
Come join in – from beginners to experienced knitters. Now you can wile away the evening hours, stitch and bitch or flip the script and give Grandma a cardie next Christmas. Everyone welcome, young or old, blokes or ladies. Just bring down some wool and needles.
Hosted by the lovely Katharine from 2 Minute Needles, there'll always be someone there to show you some tricks and teach you the bits and bobs of knitting.
Monday nights at 7pm in our Lounge, first area on the right as you walk in the front doors.
Tuesday 27 June 2017+
10:00 AM
Cross Critters coffee group - FREE MASSAGE!+
Pop in on Tuesday or Thursday morning and we have a little something special for you. We dedicate our lovely Guest Room to parents and little ones. This is the perfect space – a large enclosed area with comfy couches and carpet to crawl around on! We have a professional massage therapist, offering up some relief for all of you hard-working parents! Enjoy a FREE 10 minute back, neck and shoulder massage while our lovely staff member takes your baby off your hands… heaven! Did we mention this is free?!
Please note that due to ANZAC Day Trading Restrictions, Cross Critters is unable to be held Tuesday the 25th of April. We will be open, but for the "Purposes of Dining Only" until 1pm - more info on that here.
5:30 PM
Monday & Tuesday Two-for-Ones+
STONEGRILLS
Every Monday and Tuesday we offer stonegrill meals – two for the price of one (the meal of lesser value is free)!
If you haven’t had a Stonegrill meal before you should try it out - your food is cooked by YOU, at your table, on a 400 degree Celsius volcanic rock, with no added fats or oils. Just like a mini BBQ, cooked to perfection because you cooked it!
This deal is available Monday and Tuesday*, Midday – 1.30pm, and then again from 5.30pm onwards. We only have a limited number of stones (and they take a good few hours in the oven to heat back up) so they're only available on a first-in, first-served basis. Get in quick so you don't miss out!
*
excluding public holidays
STEAKS AND BURGERS
If stonegrills don't tickle your fancy (or you missed out), never fear - we have 2 of our Porterhouse Steak meals for $35, or any 2 of our Burgers for $30. These deals are on every Monday and Tuesday* evening, from 5.30pm.
*excluding public holidays
MORE INFO...
Please note that due to these specials, we do not take bookings between 3pm-7pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings. You are welcome to book in for lunch - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 or book online here
Please note that due to these specials, we do not take bookings between 3pm-7pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings. You are welcome to book in for lunch - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 or book online here
Terms & conditions apply. One bill per table.
8:00 PM
Electric Quiz+
Like a challenge? Rock in on a Tuesday night to our awesome general knowledge quiz, run by quizmaster Nick Fone on the mic and Dr Vesuvious on the organ. Vouchers and spot prizes are up for grabs! Whether you need to kick your night off with some intellectual stimulation or tire your brain out before bedtime, it’s a promise that choice times are to be had and entry is free for everyone. The quiz kicks off at 8pm and goes until around 10pm, so cruise in and grab a table. Easy.
Wednesday 28 June 2017+
5:00 PM
Wednesday Meatballs+
On Wednesday evenings, come on in for our weekly meatball special & a complimentary brownie for 21.50!
Available from 5pm.
The meatballs & accompaniments change weekly - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 after 3pm to ask for today's special.
On Wednesday nights, enjoy your roast meal while dining in our "dance floor" area - the perfect spot to check out local singer-songwriter talent during our regular event, Kroon for your Kai.
6:30 PM
Kroon for your Kai+
This lovely wee event happens at ours every Wednesday from 6.30pm. Local singer-songwriters come along and literally sing for their supper – they entertain our guests, we make sure they’re fed! What a sweet little gig! We just love having Wellington’s talent on stage – each week showcase up and coming artists and established musicians working on new material. If you’re keen to kroon for your kai, flick Ruby an email on kroon@thecross.co.nz.
Best of all, you can enjoy the Wednesday night Meatball meal special - $21.50, plus a free chocolate brownie. Come get your fill! Available from 5pm.
Thursday 29 June 2017+
10:00 AM
Cross Critters coffee group - FREE MASSAGE!+
Pop in on Tuesday or Thursday morning and we have a little something special for you. We dedicate our lovely Guest Room to parents and little ones. This is the perfect space – a large enclosed area with comfy couches and carpet to crawl around on! We have a professional massage therapist, offering up some relief for all of you hard-working parents! Enjoy a FREE 10 minute back, neck and shoulder massage while our lovely staff member takes your baby off your hands… heaven! Did we mention this is free?!
Please note that due to ANZAC Day Trading Restrictions, Cross Critters is unable to be held Tuesday the 25th of April. We will be open, but for the "Purposes of Dining Only" until 1pm - more info on that here.
7:00 PM
Slow Boat Records Music Quiz+
Run with the support of a Wellington institution Slow Boat Records, this quiz promises to put your knowledge of music to the test! You’ll need your ears to be in tip-top shape, as this quiz consists of short excerpts of songs being played to teams – guess the name and artist. Be prepared for a few of those “it’s-on-the-tip-of-my-tongue” moments. Themed rounds and guest rounds will throw a spanner in the works too! Vouchers and spot prizes up for grabs – every Thursday from 7pm.
Friday 30 June 2017+
10:00 AM
Doughnuts for Charity - Wellington Night Shelter+
Passionate about supporting and growing its local culture, The Cross is delighted to present:
DOUGHNUTS FOR CHARITY!
If you come by any Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning, you can not only treat yourself to a delicious filled doughnut from our cabinet, but earn yourself a bit of good karma while you're at it - the proceeds from the sales of these treats go straight to our current Charity of the Month!
Each month we fundraise for a different local Te Aro or Wellington charity though our Charity of the Month programme - doing our bit to help them help those in need. Even if you miss out on a doughnut, we invite you next time you're here to do your good deed for the day by chucking some gold (or whatever you can spare) in the donation box to help support your community!
June's Charity of the Month: Wellington Night Shelter
The Wellington Night Shelter (WNS) is a Wellington-based charity providing emergency overnight accommodation for homeless men. They are open 7 nights a week, 365 days a year. The Nightshelter provides temporary accommodation, but also strives to support homeless people to be able to improve their health and wellbeing and gain permanent housing, in collaboration with other Wellington organisations. You can find out more about them here
To find out more about our previous charities and the money we've raised, check out our Community page here. If you're interested in having your local charity nominated for Charity of the Month, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you.
10:00 PM
Friday Night Winter Series +
Welcome to the The Cross' Friday Night Winter Series! Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for three months of FREE live bands every Friday night of June, July and August here at The Cross.
We're committed to warming you up this winter - alongside the music we'll have homemade mulled wine, homemade mulled cider, homemade spiced whiskey, hot toddies, Baileys hot chocolates - plus our usual blankets & hot water bottles all winter long!
Friday 30th June - The Space Between The Notes
Consisting of the promiscuous vocals of Lauren Armstrong, the luscious keys of Fraser Walker, the ever so smanky groove of Sam Smith-Nakamura and the one and only Sam 'Grouse' Notman on drums. The band is sure to satisfy the ears of mere mortals.
For this time only, ladies and gentlemen... We will be joined by Ben Hunt on trumpet.
Playing sounds from a diverse array of artists such as Moonchild, D'Angelo, Woo Park, Jose James and Little Dragon, there is no doubt that they will be pleasuring you in some way, with or without your permission.
Winter Series full line-up below...
Friday 2nd June - Sulco d'Alma
Friday 16th June - Superbad Soul Section
Friday 23rd June - The Schmohawks
Friday 30th June - The Space Between The Notes
Friday 7th July - Jhan Lindsay Quartet
Friday 14th July - The Strait Shooters
Friday 21st July - Black Spider Stomp
Friday 28th July - The Spines
Friday 4th August - Tobergine
Friday 11th August - Nation
Friday 18th August - Jazz Robots
Friday 25th August - Sky Canvas
The Cross Winter Series - Free Live Bands every Friday Night in June, July & August at 10pm.
Saturday 1 July 2017+
10:00 AM
Doughnuts for Charity - Wellington Night Shelter+
Passionate about supporting and growing its local culture, The Cross is delighted to present:
DOUGHNUTS FOR CHARITY!
If you come by any Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning, you can not only treat yourself to a delicious filled doughnut from our cabinet, but earn yourself a bit of good karma while you're at it - the proceeds from the sales of these treats go straight to our current Charity of the Month!
Each month we fundraise for a different local Te Aro or Wellington charity though our Charity of the Month programme - doing our bit to help them help those in need. Even if you miss out on a doughnut, we invite you next time you're here to do your good deed for the day by chucking some gold (or whatever you can spare) in the donation box to help support your community!
June's Charity of the Month: Wellington Night Shelter
The Wellington Night Shelter (WNS) is a Wellington-based charity providing emergency overnight accommodation for homeless men. They are open 7 nights a week, 365 days a year. The Nightshelter provides temporary accommodation, but also strives to support homeless people to be able to improve their health and wellbeing and gain permanent housing, in collaboration with other Wellington organisations. You can find out more about them here
To find out more about our previous charities and the money we've raised, check out our Community page here. If you're interested in having your local charity nominated for Charity of the Month, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you.
10:00 AM
Weekend Kids Activities+
We love brunch as much as any good Wellingtonion – it’s one of our favourite times of the week! Every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm, our place is the perfect spot to bring your family and friends for a bite to eat.
We’ve got the kids covered, with colouring in, facepainting, toys and kid-friendly staff ready to get involved! – join our kids mailing list to find out more.
If you’re keen to come in for some kai and kids activities on the weekend, we recommend you give us a bell first to book a table.
4:00 PM
The Arvo Show with Conway Jeune+
Tunes of I's Conway Jeune mixes some smooth sounds and funky beats for a lazy Saturday afternoon at The Cross.
Sunday 2 July 2017+
10:00 AM
Doughnuts for Charity - Wellington Night Shelter+
Passionate about supporting and growing its local culture, The Cross is delighted to present:
DOUGHNUTS FOR CHARITY!
If you come by any Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning, you can not only treat yourself to a delicious filled doughnut from our cabinet, but earn yourself a bit of good karma while you're at it - the proceeds from the sales of these treats go straight to our current Charity of the Month!
Each month we fundraise for a different local Te Aro or Wellington charity though our Charity of the Month programme - doing our bit to help them help those in need. Even if you miss out on a doughnut, we invite you next time you're here to do your good deed for the day by chucking some gold (or whatever you can spare) in the donation box to help support your community!
June's Charity of the Month: Wellington Night Shelter
The Wellington Night Shelter (WNS) is a Wellington-based charity providing emergency overnight accommodation for homeless men. They are open 7 nights a week, 365 days a year. The Nightshelter provides temporary accommodation, but also strives to support homeless people to be able to improve their health and wellbeing and gain permanent housing, in collaboration with other Wellington organisations. You can find out more about them here
To find out more about our previous charities and the money we've raised, check out our Community page here. If you're interested in having your local charity nominated for Charity of the Month, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you.
10:00 AM
Weekend Kids Activities+
We love brunch as much as any good Wellingtonion – it’s one of our favourite times of the week! Every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm, our place is the perfect spot to bring your family and friends for a bite to eat.
We’ve got the kids covered, with colouring in, facepainting, toys and kid-friendly staff ready to get involved! – join our kids mailing list to find out more.
If you’re keen to come in for some kai and kids activities on the weekend, we recommend you give us a bell first to book a table.
4:00 PM
Soul Sessions+
Returning to our 2017 Sunday line-up, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant presents "Soul Sessions" - two hours on the first Sunday of the month filled with live gospel, soul, R'n'B and funk.
Starring a brilliant 9 piece lineup and some of the most incredible soul singers and musicians around the Wellington scene, all carrying a wealth of experience in the industry between them.
LINEUP:
Aroma-Keys
Jeddidiah-keys
Simeon-Bass
Jacob-guitar
Venu-drums
4x Vocalists
Come along and be prepared to catch a foot stomping, soul crushing afternoon of gospel, soul, RnB and funk from the loosest uces this side of the North Island at the Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant.
Music starts at 4pm.
X2 sets
Bless up ya'll.
5:00 PM
Sunday Night Roast+
On Sunday evenings, come on in for a traditional roast & a complimentary chocolate brownie, all for $23.50!
Available from 5pm.
The roast & trimmings change weekly - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 after 3pm to ask for today's roast special.
On Sundays, we have a whole line-up of Sunday Sessions to end your week the right way - check out the latest in our What's On section.
The second Sunday of every month we have free salsa classes on the dance floor - come get down and work up an appetite, you'll be very deserving of a hearty roast after an or so of showing your best moves.
7:00 PM
BaseJump - Improvised Comedy Show+
Welcome to BaseJump Sundays: The Improvised Comedy Show! An amazing Sunday double feature of improvised comedy brought to you by BaseJump Improv.
Featuring:
Meet Cute:
Meet Cute (Winner of the Late Night Knife Fight, Aug 2016) is an improvised duo created by Clare Kerrison (BaseJump's Improv tutor). The other half of the duo is someone she has never been alone on stage with (and sometimes has never even met.) Will the sparks fly, will the tears fall, will the sun come out on a rainy day?
Cat Plasma
This team of fresh-faced Wellington improvisers are serving up lively organic comedy in an improvised sketch format where anything can happen! Cat Plasma are the stage child of BaseJump Improv's key performance program and are set to hit the stage to bring us the world of Chicago style Improv with a unique NZ flavour.
Cat Plasma are - Matt Hutton, James Smith, Jane Maltby, Tim Croft, Dianne Pulham, Jamie Hoare, Jan Jansen and Joel Luscombe.
For more information, check out BaseJump Impov's website
Tickets available through the eventfinda listing
Monday 26 June 2017+
No events.
Tuesday 27 June 2017+
10:00 AM
Cross Critters coffee group - FREE MASSAGE!+
Pop in on Tuesday or Thursday morning and we have a little something special for you. We dedicate our lovely Guest Room to parents and little ones. This is the perfect space – a large enclosed area with comfy couches and carpet to crawl around on! We have a professional massage therapist, offering up some relief for all of you hard-working parents! Enjoy a FREE 10 minute back, neck and shoulder massage while our lovely staff member takes your baby off your hands… heaven! Did we mention this is free?!
Please note that due to ANZAC Day Trading Restrictions, Cross Critters is unable to be held Tuesday the 25th of April. We will be open, but for the "Purposes of Dining Only" until 1pm - more info on that here.
Wednesday 28 June 2017+
No events.
Thursday 29 June 2017+
10:00 AM
Cross Critters coffee group - FREE MASSAGE!+
Pop in on Tuesday or Thursday morning and we have a little something special for you. We dedicate our lovely Guest Room to parents and little ones. This is the perfect space – a large enclosed area with comfy couches and carpet to crawl around on! We have a professional massage therapist, offering up some relief for all of you hard-working parents! Enjoy a FREE 10 minute back, neck and shoulder massage while our lovely staff member takes your baby off your hands… heaven! Did we mention this is free?!
Please note that due to ANZAC Day Trading Restrictions, Cross Critters is unable to be held Tuesday the 25th of April. We will be open, but for the "Purposes of Dining Only" until 1pm - more info on that here.
Friday 30 June 2017+
No events.
Saturday 1 July 2017+
10:00 AM
Weekend Kids Activities+
We love brunch as much as any good Wellingtonion – it’s one of our favourite times of the week! Every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm, our place is the perfect spot to bring your family and friends for a bite to eat.
We’ve got the kids covered, with colouring in, facepainting, toys and kid-friendly staff ready to get involved! – join our kids mailing list to find out more.
If you’re keen to come in for some kai and kids activities on the weekend, we recommend you give us a bell first to book a table.
Sunday 2 July 2017+
10:00 AM
Weekend Kids Activities+
We love brunch as much as any good Wellingtonion – it’s one of our favourite times of the week! Every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm, our place is the perfect spot to bring your family and friends for a bite to eat.
We’ve got the kids covered, with colouring in, facepainting, toys and kid-friendly staff ready to get involved! – join our kids mailing list to find out more.
If you’re keen to come in for some kai and kids activities on the weekend, we recommend you give us a bell first to book a table.
What's on
Here at The Cross we just love to entertain and to host events. Our weekly event line-up is absolutely choc-a-block – from our Monday night knitting circle to our amazing live music right through the weekend. The best bit – it’s all FREE!
= One off events & live music = Regular events = Kids activities Monday 26 June 2017+
5:30 PM
Monday & Tuesday Two-for-Ones+
STONEGRILLS
Every Monday and Tuesday we offer stonegrill meals – two for the price of one (the meal of lesser value is free)!
If you haven’t had a Stonegrill meal before you should try it out - your food is cooked by YOU, at your table, on a 400 degree Celsius volcanic rock, with no added fats or oils. Just like a mini BBQ, cooked to perfection because you cooked it!
This deal is available Monday and Tuesday*, Midday – 1.30pm, and then again from 5.30pm onwards. We only have a limited number of stones (and they take a good few hours in the oven to heat back up) so they're only available on a first-in, first-served basis. Get in quick so you don't miss out!
*
excluding public holidays
STEAKS AND BURGERS
If stonegrills don't tickle your fancy (or you missed out), never fear - we have 2 of our Porterhouse Steak meals for $35, or any 2 of our Burgers for $30. These deals are on every Monday and Tuesday* evening, from 5.30pm.
*excluding public holidays
MORE INFO...
Please note that due to these specials, we do not take bookings between 3pm-7pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings. You are welcome to book in for lunch - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 or book online here
Please note that due to these specials, we do not take bookings between 3pm-7pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings. You are welcome to book in for lunch - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 or book online here
Terms & conditions apply. One bill per table.
7:00 PM
Stitch and Bitch Knitting Circle+
Holy Knit Batman! It’s The Southern Cross Knitting Circle! Come join in – from beginners to experienced knitters. Now you can wile away the evening hours, stitch and bitch or flip the script and give Grandma a cardie next Christmas. Everyone welcome, young or old, blokes or ladies. Just bring down some wool and needles. Monday nights at 7pm in our Lounge, first area on the right as you walk in the front doors.
Come join in – from beginners to experienced knitters. Now you can wile away the evening hours, stitch and bitch or flip the script and give Grandma a cardie next Christmas. Everyone welcome, young or old, blokes or ladies. Just bring down some wool and needles.
Hosted by the lovely Katharine from 2 Minute Needles, there'll always be someone there to show you some tricks and teach you the bits and bobs of knitting.
Monday nights at 7pm in our Lounge, first area on the right as you walk in the front doors.
Tuesday 27 June 2017+
10:00 AM
Cross Critters coffee group - FREE MASSAGE!+
Pop in on Tuesday or Thursday morning and we have a little something special for you. We dedicate our lovely Guest Room to parents and little ones. This is the perfect space – a large enclosed area with comfy couches and carpet to crawl around on! We have a professional massage therapist, offering up some relief for all of you hard-working parents! Enjoy a FREE 10 minute back, neck and shoulder massage while our lovely staff member takes your baby off your hands… heaven! Did we mention this is free?!
Please note that due to ANZAC Day Trading Restrictions, Cross Critters is unable to be held Tuesday the 25th of April. We will be open, but for the "Purposes of Dining Only" until 1pm - more info on that here.
5:30 PM
Monday & Tuesday Two-for-Ones+
STONEGRILLS
Every Monday and Tuesday we offer stonegrill meals – two for the price of one (the meal of lesser value is free)!
If you haven’t had a Stonegrill meal before you should try it out - your food is cooked by YOU, at your table, on a 400 degree Celsius volcanic rock, with no added fats or oils. Just like a mini BBQ, cooked to perfection because you cooked it!
This deal is available Monday and Tuesday*, Midday – 1.30pm, and then again from 5.30pm onwards. We only have a limited number of stones (and they take a good few hours in the oven to heat back up) so they're only available on a first-in, first-served basis. Get in quick so you don't miss out!
*
excluding public holidays
STEAKS AND BURGERS
If stonegrills don't tickle your fancy (or you missed out), never fear - we have 2 of our Porterhouse Steak meals for $35, or any 2 of our Burgers for $30. These deals are on every Monday and Tuesday* evening, from 5.30pm.
*excluding public holidays
MORE INFO...
Please note that due to these specials, we do not take bookings between 3pm-7pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings. You are welcome to book in for lunch - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 or book online here
Please note that due to these specials, we do not take bookings between 3pm-7pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings. You are welcome to book in for lunch - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 or book online here
Terms & conditions apply. One bill per table.
7:35 PM
Hurricanes vs Lions+
The Lions are coming, and we don't want to miss a second of it! We will be screening every game of the tour right here at The Cross, live and with commentary.
Settle in and make yourself cosy here at ours during the games. We've got plenty of Winter Warmers available (think mulled wine and cider, spiced whisky and Baileys Hot Chocolates) as well as a brand new Hand-Pull beer tap - so we can serve up some tasty local brews a bit flatter and a bit warmer - just how the British like it!
Tonight's screening is the Hurricanes vs Lions, kicking off at 7.35pm. We'll be showing this one indoors in our Guest Room (the private room on the back left corner of the bar). See you there!
8:00 PM
Electric Quiz+
Like a challenge? Rock in on a Tuesday night to our awesome general knowledge quiz, run by quizmaster Nick Fone on the mic and Dr Vesuvious on the organ. Vouchers and spot prizes are up for grabs! Whether you need to kick your night off with some intellectual stimulation or tire your brain out before bedtime, it’s a promise that choice times are to be had and entry is free for everyone. The quiz kicks off at 8pm and goes until around 10pm, so cruise in and grab a table. Easy.
Wednesday 28 June 2017+
5:00 PM
Wednesday Meatballs+
On Wednesday evenings, come on in for our weekly meatball special & a complimentary brownie for 21.50!
Available from 5pm.
The meatballs & accompaniments change weekly - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 after 3pm to ask for today's special.
On Wednesday nights, enjoy your roast meal while dining in our "dance floor" area - the perfect spot to check out local singer-songwriter talent during our regular event, Kroon for your Kai.
6:30 PM
Kroon for your Kai+
This lovely wee event happens at ours every Wednesday from 6.30pm. Local singer-songwriters come along and literally sing for their supper – they entertain our guests, we make sure they’re fed! What a sweet little gig! We just love having Wellington’s talent on stage – each week showcase up and coming artists and established musicians working on new material. If you’re keen to kroon for your kai, flick Ruby an email on kroon@thecross.co.nz.
Best of all, you can enjoy the Wednesday night Meatball meal special - $21.50, plus a free chocolate brownie. Come get your fill! Available from 5pm.
Thursday 29 June 2017+
10:00 AM
Cross Critters coffee group - FREE MASSAGE!+
Pop in on Tuesday or Thursday morning and we have a little something special for you. We dedicate our lovely Guest Room to parents and little ones. This is the perfect space – a large enclosed area with comfy couches and carpet to crawl around on! We have a professional massage therapist, offering up some relief for all of you hard-working parents! Enjoy a FREE 10 minute back, neck and shoulder massage while our lovely staff member takes your baby off your hands… heaven! Did we mention this is free?!
Please note that due to ANZAC Day Trading Restrictions, Cross Critters is unable to be held Tuesday the 25th of April. We will be open, but for the "Purposes of Dining Only" until 1pm - more info on that here.
7:00 PM
Slow Boat Records Music Quiz+
Run with the support of a Wellington institution Slow Boat Records, this quiz promises to put your knowledge of music to the test! You’ll need your ears to be in tip-top shape, as this quiz consists of short excerpts of songs being played to teams – guess the name and artist. Be prepared for a few of those “it’s-on-the-tip-of-my-tongue” moments. Themed rounds and guest rounds will throw a spanner in the works too! Vouchers and spot prizes up for grabs – every Thursday from 7pm.
Friday 30 June 2017+
10:00 AM
Doughnuts for Charity - Wellington Night Shelter+
Passionate about supporting and growing its local culture, The Cross is delighted to present:
DOUGHNUTS FOR CHARITY!
If you come by any Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning, you can not only treat yourself to a delicious filled doughnut from our cabinet, but earn yourself a bit of good karma while you're at it - the proceeds from the sales of these treats go straight to our current Charity of the Month!
Each month we fundraise for a different local Te Aro or Wellington charity though our Charity of the Month programme - doing our bit to help them help those in need. Even if you miss out on a doughnut, we invite you next time you're here to do your good deed for the day by chucking some gold (or whatever you can spare) in the donation box to help support your community!
June's Charity of the Month: Wellington Night Shelter
The Wellington Night Shelter (WNS) is a Wellington-based charity providing emergency overnight accommodation for homeless men. They are open 7 nights a week, 365 days a year. The Nightshelter provides temporary accommodation, but also strives to support homeless people to be able to improve their health and wellbeing and gain permanent housing, in collaboration with other Wellington organisations. You can find out more about them here
To find out more about our previous charities and the money we've raised, check out our Community page here. If you're interested in having your local charity nominated for Charity of the Month, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you.
10:00 PM
Friday Night Winter Series +
Welcome to the The Cross' Friday Night Winter Series! Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for three months of FREE live bands every Friday night of June, July and August here at The Cross.
We're committed to warming you up this winter - alongside the music we'll have homemade mulled wine, homemade mulled cider, homemade spiced whiskey, hot toddies, Baileys hot chocolates - plus our usual blankets & hot water bottles all winter long!
Friday 30th June - The Space Between The Notes
Consisting of the promiscuous vocals of Lauren Armstrong, the luscious keys of Fraser Walker, the ever so smanky groove of Sam Smith-Nakamura and the one and only Sam 'Grouse' Notman on drums. The band is sure to satisfy the ears of mere mortals.
For this time only, ladies and gentlemen... We will be joined by Ben Hunt on trumpet.
Playing sounds from a diverse array of artists such as Moonchild, D'Angelo, Woo Park, Jose James and Little Dragon, there is no doubt that they will be pleasuring you in some way, with or without your permission.
Winter Series full line-up below...
Friday 2nd June - Sulco d'Alma
Friday 16th June - Superbad Soul Section
Friday 23rd June - The Schmohawks
Friday 30th June - The Space Between The Notes
Friday 7th July - Jhan Lindsay Quartet
Friday 14th July - The Strait Shooters
Friday 21st July - Black Spider Stomp
Friday 28th July - The Spines
Friday 4th August - Tobergine
Friday 11th August - Nation
Friday 18th August - Jazz Robots
Friday 25th August - Sky Canvas
The Cross Winter Series - Free Live Bands every Friday Night in June, July & August at 10pm.
Saturday 1 July 2017+
10:00 AM
Doughnuts for Charity - Wellington Night Shelter+
Passionate about supporting and growing its local culture, The Cross is delighted to present:
DOUGHNUTS FOR CHARITY!
If you come by any Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning, you can not only treat yourself to a delicious filled doughnut from our cabinet, but earn yourself a bit of good karma while you're at it - the proceeds from the sales of these treats go straight to our current Charity of the Month!
Each month we fundraise for a different local Te Aro or Wellington charity though our Charity of the Month programme - doing our bit to help them help those in need. Even if you miss out on a doughnut, we invite you next time you're here to do your good deed for the day by chucking some gold (or whatever you can spare) in the donation box to help support your community!
June's Charity of the Month: Wellington Night Shelter
The Wellington Night Shelter (WNS) is a Wellington-based charity providing emergency overnight accommodation for homeless men. They are open 7 nights a week, 365 days a year. The Nightshelter provides temporary accommodation, but also strives to support homeless people to be able to improve their health and wellbeing and gain permanent housing, in collaboration with other Wellington organisations. You can find out more about them here
To find out more about our previous charities and the money we've raised, check out our Community page here. If you're interested in having your local charity nominated for Charity of the Month, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you.
10:00 AM
Weekend Kids Activities+
We love brunch as much as any good Wellingtonion – it’s one of our favourite times of the week! Every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm, our place is the perfect spot to bring your family and friends for a bite to eat.
We’ve got the kids covered, with colouring in, facepainting, toys and kid-friendly staff ready to get involved! – join our kids mailing list to find out more.
If you’re keen to come in for some kai and kids activities on the weekend, we recommend you give us a bell first to book a table.
4:00 PM
The Arvo Show with Conway Jeune+
Tunes of I's Conway Jeune mixes some smooth sounds and funky beats for a lazy Saturday afternoon at The Cross.
7:35 PM
All Blacks vs Lions +
The Lions are coming, and we don't want to miss a second of it! We will be screening every game of the tour right here at The Cross, live and with commentary.
Settle in and make yourself cosy here at ours during the games. We've got plenty of Winter Warmers available (think mulled wine and cider, spiced whisky and Baileys Hot Chocolates) as well as a brand new Hand-Pull beer tap - so we can serve up some tasty local brews a bit flatter and a bit warmer - just how the British like it!
Tonight's screening is the All Blacks vs Lions, kicking off at 7.35pm. We'll be showing this one on the big screen outdoors in the Garden Bar - see you there!
10:30 PM
C-26+
In the second gig of their Salsa Winter Party Tour, C-26 are hitting the dancefloor at The Cross!
C-26 is a seven piece salsa band from Wellington, New Zealand. They are a great mix of South American and Kiwi musicians who all love playing Salsa music.
Check out the Facebook event here - https://www.facebook.com/events/499144550421005
Sunday 2 July 2017+
10:00 AM
Doughnuts for Charity - Wellington Night Shelter+
Passionate about supporting and growing its local culture, The Cross is delighted to present:
DOUGHNUTS FOR CHARITY!
If you come by any Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning, you can not only treat yourself to a delicious filled doughnut from our cabinet, but earn yourself a bit of good karma while you're at it - the proceeds from the sales of these treats go straight to our current Charity of the Month!
Each month we fundraise for a different local Te Aro or Wellington charity though our Charity of the Month programme - doing our bit to help them help those in need. Even if you miss out on a doughnut, we invite you next time you're here to do your good deed for the day by chucking some gold (or whatever you can spare) in the donation box to help support your community!
June's Charity of the Month: Wellington Night Shelter
The Wellington Night Shelter (WNS) is a Wellington-based charity providing emergency overnight accommodation for homeless men. They are open 7 nights a week, 365 days a year. The Nightshelter provides temporary accommodation, but also strives to support homeless people to be able to improve their health and wellbeing and gain permanent housing, in collaboration with other Wellington organisations. You can find out more about them here
To find out more about our previous charities and the money we've raised, check out our Community page here. If you're interested in having your local charity nominated for Charity of the Month, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you.
10:00 AM
Weekend Kids Activities+
We love brunch as much as any good Wellingtonion – it’s one of our favourite times of the week! Every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm, our place is the perfect spot to bring your family and friends for a bite to eat.
We’ve got the kids covered, with colouring in, facepainting, toys and kid-friendly staff ready to get involved! – join our kids mailing list to find out more.
If you’re keen to come in for some kai and kids activities on the weekend, we recommend you give us a bell first to book a table.
4:00 PM
Soul Sessions+
Returning to our 2017 Sunday line-up, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant presents "Soul Sessions" - two hours on the first Sunday of the month filled with live gospel, soul, R'n'B and funk.
Starring a brilliant 9 piece lineup and some of the most incredible soul singers and musicians around the Wellington scene, all carrying a wealth of experience in the industry between them.
LINEUP:
Aroma-Keys
Jeddidiah-keys
Simeon-Bass
Jacob-guitar
Venu-drums
4x Vocalists
Come along and be prepared to catch a foot stomping, soul crushing afternoon of gospel, soul, RnB and funk from the loosest uces this side of the North Island at the Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant.
Music starts at 4pm.
X2 sets
Bless up ya'll.
5:00 PM
Sunday Night Roast+
On Sunday evenings, come on in for a traditional roast & a complimentary chocolate brownie, all for $23.50!
Available from 5pm.
The roast & trimmings change weekly - give us a bell on 04 384 9085 after 3pm to ask for today's roast special.
On Sundays, we have a whole line-up of Sunday Sessions to end your week the right way - check out the latest in our What's On section.
The second Sunday of every month we have free salsa classes on the dance floor - come get down and work up an appetite, you'll be very deserving of a hearty roast after an or so of showing your best moves.
7:00 PM
BaseJump - Improvised Comedy Show+
Welcome to BaseJump Sundays: The Improvised Comedy Show! An amazing Sunday double feature of improvised comedy brought to you by BaseJump Improv.
Featuring:
Meet Cute:
Meet Cute (Winner of the Late Night Knife Fight, Aug 2016) is an improvised duo created by Clare Kerrison (BaseJump's Improv tutor). The other half of the duo is someone she has never been alone on stage with (and sometimes has never even met.) Will the sparks fly, will the tears fall, will the sun come out on a rainy day?
Cat Plasma
This team of fresh-faced Wellington improvisers are serving up lively organic comedy in an improvised sketch format where anything can happen! Cat Plasma are the stage child of BaseJump Improv's key performance program and are set to hit the stage to bring us the world of Chicago style Improv with a unique NZ flavour.
Cat Plasma are - Matt Hutton, James Smith, Jane Maltby, Tim Croft, Dianne Pulham, Jamie Hoare, Jan Jansen and Joel Luscombe.
For more information, check out BaseJump Impov's website
Tickets available through the eventfinda listing