Creativity is where kids can thrive and learn new ways to express themselves!

As part of our July School Holiday Activities, we will be hosting a Kids Art Workshop in our guest room with local Artist Dan Wilkinson. This workshop will be held twice over the holidays, at the following dates and times:
10am - 12pm Monday the 17th of July
1pm - 3pm Friday the 21st of July 

Facilitating Art & Creativity classes at The Learning Connexion is something Dan has done for 16 years, especially in the areas of observational, expressive and imaginative drawing. He is also a father of two lively boys aged 5 and 9, whose creativity he loves to see flourish. 

This workshop is generally suitable for kids between 5-12 years, but if you have a child outside of these ages, please feel free to sing out and we'll see what we can do! 

The cost of the class is $15, which covers all materials. Register online here to book a spot in one of the classes. There are limited spaces per class, so get in quick!

Please Note: At least parent or guardian must remain on premises for the duration of the class. Perfect opportunity to relax on a couch, have a coffee and a bit of 'me-time' while the kids get creative!

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.

On the third Monday of each month, The Cross host Life Drawing Classes in the Guest Room, 7-9pm. Come along and enjoy an evening of tutored life drawing with art facilitaor ex·tra·or·di·naire Dan Wilkinson, artist and teacher at The Learning Connexion.

$10 unwaged or $15 waged, no need to book, just bring some cash for the class and maybe a drink or two, and enjoy learning some new skills and creating an image of the human form.

There will be some materials provided, but these are limited, so if you're able to bring along some of your own, that'd be greatly appreciated.

There are limited spaces available and the class works on a first in first served basis, so try to get along early to nab yourself a spot before they all fill up.

See you there!

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

Today we host an extra School Holiday special edition of Playshop's interactive kids theatre productions, where the actors and kids recreate classic fairy tales, using dress ups, props and creative minds!

This free event is also on the second Saturday of every month in the Guest Room - check it out here

Check out our other July School Holiday Activites here

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.

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!

July's Charity of the Month: Wellington Women's Refuge

Wellington Women’s Refuge provides support, information and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence; walking alongside and empowering them to make safe decisions for their future. 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.

Creativity is where kids can thrive and learn new ways to express themselves!

As part of our July School Holiday Activities, we will be hosting a Kids Art Workshop in our guest room with local Artist Dan Wilkinson. This workshop will be held twice over the holidays, at the following dates and times: 
10am - 12pm Monday the 17th of July 1pm - 3pm Friday the 21st of July 

Facilitating Art & Creativity classes at The Learning Connexion is something Dan has done for 16 years, especially in the areas of observational, expressive and imaginative drawing. He is also a father of two lively boys aged 5 and 9, whose creativity he loves to see flourish. 

This workshop is generally suitable for kids between 5-12 years, but if you have a child outside of these ages, please feel free to sing out and we'll see what we can do! 

The cost of the class is $15, which covers all materials. Register online here to book a spot in one of the classes. There are limited spaces per class, so get in quick!

Please Note: At least parent or guardian must remain on premises for the duration of the class. Perfect opportunity to relax on a couch, have a coffee and a bit of 'me-time' while the kids get creative!

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 21st July - Black Spider Stomp

Black Spider Stomp is a Gypsy Jazz ensemble born in the heart of Wellington. The talents of these five virtuosic musicians are combined to create a wealth of highly polished original repertoire featuring blazingly swift swing, deep sultry ballads, old-world waltzes and foot-stomping shuffles.

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.

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!

July's Charity of the Month: Wellington Women's Refuge

Wellington Women’s Refuge provides support, information and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence; walking alongside and empowering them to make safe decisions for their future. 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.

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.

Every fortnight The Cross celebrates free theatre for children with either a puppet show & workshop or an interactive production of a well known fairy tale from Playshop.

Today we have Fingal from KidzStuff Theatre, our puppeteer master - she and her puppet friends have an exciting tale to tell, and their show will be followed by a puppet making workshop - just bring a sock and you could be leaving with a new puppet friend! 

Every other fortnight, on the second Saturday of the month, we host Playshop's interactive kids theatre productions, where the actors and kids recreate classic fairy tales, using dress ups, props and creative minds!

As per all our activities at The Cross, the shows are free, so come one come all, bring a friend or three and enjoy some fun theatre and stories. Shows start at 11am in our Guest Room so make sure you're in nice and early to secure a good spot.

These shows will go hand in hand with our other weekendly kids activities such as face painting, crafts and colouring-in. Check out our kids activities here, or sign up to our newsletter here to stay in the loop with other events and fun things happening at The Cross for the little ones.

Southern Cross are proud sponsors of KidzStuff Theatre. If you enjoy these shows, check out their other plays and performances - usually in the school holidays!

Interactive Kids Theatre
second Saturday of each month

Puppet Show & Workshop
fourth Saturday of each month

P.S. Download a copy of our colour-me-in calendar of all the Kids Theatre and Puppet Show dates for 2017 here. Get the munchkins to make it all colourful, and stick it on your fridge!

Ghost Who Walks is Sam Fowles, backed by his band operating under the moniker of "The Ghost". They are a New Zealand, funk, rock, blues band that is homegrown in Wellington. With a tight rhythm section and groove that will make you move; soaring leads, funky riffs and soulful vocals. With lyrical styles that relate to the listener, our aim is to move the body and touch the soul with our music.

Since the bands inception, Ghost Who Walks have wowed audiences with our electrifying live sets. Our mission statement is a conscience, clear vision: "to make music that moves the body and touches the soul". The revelation of the Wellington born guitarist, singer and songwriter who finds himself just as much a fusion as his wide range of inspirations and influences. Pushing the boundary's musically as far as possible with songs that drive and soar... like the anthemic "Vertigo" taking you on a psychedelic funk journey, the crunching calling card of "Searching for Freedom" through to the funky, down and dirty "Walking Talking Blues" cascading into the inspirational "Soul Power".

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!

July's Charity of the Month: Wellington Women's Refuge

Wellington Women’s Refuge provides support, information and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence; walking alongside and empowering them to make safe decisions for their future. 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.

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.

SSS are about showcasing Wellington's finest and freshest musical talent from local music schools. In a series of Sundays throughout the school term, The Cross will host different groups of talented musician's doing their thing on the dance floor between 5-7pm* Due to our preview of The Marriage of Figaro Eternity Opera preview, todays SSS will be from 4pm-6pm. 

Entry will be free of course, and we'll have a couple of food specials on as well our Sunday roast from 5pm (with a free brownie or coffee).

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.

Come and take a sneak peek at Eternity Opera's next Production, Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro’ this Sunday at ours! Conducted by Simon Romanos, and directed by Alex Galvin, this production promises to deliver non-stop laughs and beautiful music with a stunning and talented cast.

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.

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 21st July - Black Spider Stomp

Black Spider Stomp is a Gypsy Jazz ensemble born in the heart of Wellington. The talents of these five virtuosic musicians are combined to create a wealth of highly polished original repertoire featuring blazingly swift swing, deep sultry ballads, old-world waltzes and foot-stomping shuffles.

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.

Ghost Who Walks is Sam Fowles, backed by his band operating under the moniker of "The Ghost". They are a New Zealand, funk, rock, blues band that is homegrown in Wellington. With a tight rhythm section and groove that will make you move; soaring leads, funky riffs and soulful vocals. With lyrical styles that relate to the listener, our aim is to move the body and touch the soul with our music.

Since the bands inception, Ghost Who Walks have wowed audiences with our electrifying live sets. Our mission statement is a conscience, clear vision: "to make music that moves the body and touches the soul". The revelation of the Wellington born guitarist, singer and songwriter who finds himself just as much a fusion as his wide range of inspirations and influences. Pushing the boundary's musically as far as possible with songs that drive and soar... like the anthemic "Vertigo" taking you on a psychedelic funk journey, the crunching calling card of "Searching for Freedom" through to the funky, down and dirty "Walking Talking Blues" cascading into the inspirational "Soul Power".

SSS are about showcasing Wellington's finest and freshest musical talent from local music schools. In a series of Sundays throughout the school term, The Cross will host different groups of talented musician's doing their thing on the dance floor between 5-7pm* Due to our preview of The Marriage of Figaro Eternity Opera preview, todays SSS will be from 4pm-6pm. 

Entry will be free of course, and we'll have a couple of food specials on as well our Sunday roast from 5pm (with a free brownie or coffee).

Come and take a sneak peek at Eternity Opera's next Production, Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro’ this Sunday at ours! Conducted by Simon Romanos, and directed by Alex Galvin, this production promises to deliver non-stop laughs and beautiful music with a stunning and talented cast.

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.

On the third Monday of each month, The Cross host Life Drawing Classes in the Guest Room, 7-9pm. Come along and enjoy an evening of tutored life drawing with art facilitaor ex·tra·or·di·naire Dan Wilkinson, artist and teacher at The Learning Connexion.

$10 unwaged or $15 waged, no need to book, just bring some cash for the class and maybe a drink or two, and enjoy learning some new skills and creating an image of the human form.

There will be some materials provided, but these are limited, so if you're able to bring along some of your own, that'd be greatly appreciated.

There are limited spaces available and the class works on a first in first served basis, so try to get along early to nab yourself a spot before they all fill up.

See you there!

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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!

July's Charity of the Month: Wellington Women's Refuge

Wellington Women’s Refuge provides support, information and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence; walking alongside and empowering them to make safe decisions for their future. 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.

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 21st July - Black Spider Stomp

Black Spider Stomp is a Gypsy Jazz ensemble born in the heart of Wellington. The talents of these five virtuosic musicians are combined to create a wealth of highly polished original repertoire featuring blazingly swift swing, deep sultry ballads, old-world waltzes and foot-stomping shuffles.

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.

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!

July's Charity of the Month: Wellington Women's Refuge

Wellington Women’s Refuge provides support, information and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence; walking alongside and empowering them to make safe decisions for their future. 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.

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.

Every fortnight The Cross celebrates free theatre for children with either a puppet show & workshop or an interactive production of a well known fairy tale from Playshop.

Today we have Fingal from KidzStuff Theatre, our puppeteer master - she and her puppet friends have an exciting tale to tell, and their show will be followed by a puppet making workshop - just bring a sock and you could be leaving with a new puppet friend! 

Every other fortnight, on the second Saturday of the month, we host Playshop's interactive kids theatre productions, where the actors and kids recreate classic fairy tales, using dress ups, props and creative minds!

As per all our activities at The Cross, the shows are free, so come one come all, bring a friend or three and enjoy some fun theatre and stories. Shows start at 11am in our Guest Room so make sure you're in nice and early to secure a good spot.

These shows will go hand in hand with our other weekendly kids activities such as face painting, crafts and colouring-in. Check out our kids activities here, or sign up to our newsletter here to stay in the loop with other events and fun things happening at The Cross for the little ones.

Southern Cross are proud sponsors of KidzStuff Theatre. If you enjoy these shows, check out their other plays and performances - usually in the school holidays!

Interactive Kids Theatre
second Saturday of each month

Puppet Show & Workshop
fourth Saturday of each month

P.S. Download a copy of our colour-me-in calendar of all the Kids Theatre and Puppet Show dates for 2017 here. Get the munchkins to make it all colourful, and stick it on your fridge!

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!

July's Charity of the Month: Wellington Women's Refuge

Wellington Women’s Refuge provides support, information and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence; walking alongside and empowering them to make safe decisions for their future. 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.

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.

SSS are about showcasing Wellington's finest and freshest musical talent from local music schools. In a series of Sundays throughout the school term, The Cross will host different groups of talented musician's doing their thing on the dance floor between 5-7pm* Due to our preview of The Marriage of Figaro Eternity Opera preview, todays SSS will be from 4pm-6pm. 

Entry will be free of course, and we'll have a couple of food specials on as well our Sunday roast from 5pm (with a free brownie or coffee).

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.

Creativity is where kids can thrive and learn new ways to express themselves!

As part of our July School Holiday Activities, we will be hosting a Kids Art Workshop in our guest room with local Artist Dan Wilkinson. This workshop will be held twice over the holidays, at the following dates and times:
10am - 12pm Monday the 17th of July
1pm - 3pm Friday the 21st of July 

Facilitating Art & Creativity classes at The Learning Connexion is something Dan has done for 16 years, especially in the areas of observational, expressive and imaginative drawing. He is also a father of two lively boys aged 5 and 9, whose creativity he loves to see flourish. 

This workshop is generally suitable for kids between 5-12 years, but if you have a child outside of these ages, please feel free to sing out and we'll see what we can do! 

The cost of the class is $15, which covers all materials. Register online here to book a spot in one of the classes. There are limited spaces per class, so get in quick!

Please Note: At least parent or guardian must remain on premises for the duration of the class. Perfect opportunity to relax on a couch, have a coffee and a bit of 'me-time' while the kids get creative!

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. 

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. 

Today we host an extra School Holiday special edition of Playshop's interactive kids theatre productions, where the actors and kids recreate classic fairy tales, using dress ups, props and creative minds!

This free event is also on the second Saturday of every month in the Guest Room - check it out here

Check out our other July School Holiday Activites here

Creativity is where kids can thrive and learn new ways to express themselves!

As part of our July School Holiday Activities, we will be hosting a Kids Art Workshop in our guest room with local Artist Dan Wilkinson. This workshop will be held twice over the holidays, at the following dates and times: 
10am - 12pm Monday the 17th of July 1pm - 3pm Friday the 21st of July 

Facilitating Art & Creativity classes at The Learning Connexion is something Dan has done for 16 years, especially in the areas of observational, expressive and imaginative drawing. He is also a father of two lively boys aged 5 and 9, whose creativity he loves to see flourish. 

This workshop is generally suitable for kids between 5-12 years, but if you have a child outside of these ages, please feel free to sing out and we'll see what we can do! 

The cost of the class is $15, which covers all materials. Register online here to book a spot in one of the classes. There are limited spaces per class, so get in quick!

Please Note: At least parent or guardian must remain on premises for the duration of the class. Perfect opportunity to relax on a couch, have a coffee and a bit of 'me-time' while the kids get creative!

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.

Every fortnight The Cross celebrates free theatre for children with either a puppet show & workshop or an interactive production of a well known fairy tale from Playshop.

Today we have Fingal from KidzStuff Theatre, our puppeteer master - she and her puppet friends have an exciting tale to tell, and their show will be followed by a puppet making workshop - just bring a sock and you could be leaving with a new puppet friend! 

Every other fortnight, on the second Saturday of the month, we host Playshop's interactive kids theatre productions, where the actors and kids recreate classic fairy tales, using dress ups, props and creative minds!

As per all our activities at The Cross, the shows are free, so come one come all, bring a friend or three and enjoy some fun theatre and stories. Shows start at 11am in our Guest Room so make sure you're in nice and early to secure a good spot.

These shows will go hand in hand with our other weekendly kids activities such as face painting, crafts and colouring-in. Check out our kids activities here, or sign up to our newsletter here to stay in the loop with other events and fun things happening at The Cross for the little ones.

Southern Cross are proud sponsors of KidzStuff Theatre. If you enjoy these shows, check out their other plays and performances - usually in the school holidays!

Interactive Kids Theatre
second Saturday of each month

Puppet Show & Workshop
fourth Saturday of each month

P.S. Download a copy of our colour-me-in calendar of all the Kids Theatre and Puppet Show dates for 2017 here. Get the munchkins to make it all colourful, and stick it on your fridge!

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.