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, 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 main menu Burgers for $30. Excludes WOAP Burger Wellington Entry. 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. Reservation does not guarantee stone grill availability, so please book earlier on the evening to avoid missing out. 

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. Reservation does not guarantee stone grill availability, so please book earlier on the evening to avoid missing out.

Terms & conditions apply. One bill per table.

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.

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.

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. Materials are BYO, so bring whatever mediums you are most comfortable with.

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!

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, 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 main menu Burgers for $30. Excludes WOAP Burger Wellington Entry. 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. Reservation does not guarantee stone grill availability, so please book earlier on the evening to avoid missing out. 

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. Reservation does not guarantee stone grill availability, so please book earlier on the evening to avoid missing out.

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.

Pop in on 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?!

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.

Apologies, this class is sold out.

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

As part of our April 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:  Friday the 23rd of April - Sold Out
10am - 12pm:  Tuesday the 27th of April

Facilitating Art & Creativity classes at The Learning Connexion is something Dan has done for 19 years, especially in the areas of observational, expressive and imaginative drawing. He is also a father of two lively boys aged 7 and 11, whose creativity he loves to see flourish. 

Children aged between 5-12 are recommended for these classes, however 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!

Finish the week right and join us for two-for-one cocktails each Friday from 12 until 12. Take that long lunch, grab a work buddy or just bring your dog along* and settle in for an evening of fancy drinks and tiny umbrellas.

Offer applies to two of the same cocktail, including non-alcoholic options. Dogs will only be served water. Conditions apply.

Wind down the working week with free pool at our place, every Friday. Choice! 

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, 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.

Interactive Kids Theatre
second Saturday of each month

Puppet Show & Workshop
fourth Saturday of each month

Presenting works inspired by Black American music, Ollie Bomann hopes to relieve you of your Covid 19 stresses as we enter into a new year. He presents a series of original compositions and arrangements that aim to inspire positive change and collectively raise vibrations. Accompanying him on this journey are some of Wellington’s finest and in-demand musicians: Louisa Williamson, Tyaan Singh, Ben Stewart and Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa.

Featuring:
Ollie Bomann - Upright Bass
Louisa Williamson - Tenor Sax
Tyaan Singh - Alto Sax
Ben Stewart - Piano
Hikurangi Schaverin-Kaa - Drums

We're opening bright and early this ANZAC Day to feed those rumbling tummies after Dawn Service - bring the family down for a warm and hearty breakfast at ours! 

- - - - - - - -
6.30am - 9am

Between 6.30am and 8am, we'll be opening the restaurant early and serving up a delicious ANZAC limited breakfast menu to one and all*. No need to book, options for everyone, and just a short stroll from the Dawn Service at Pukeahu - choice! 
Please note that due to licensing restrictions, we are unable to serve any alcohol before 8am. Anyone on premises an ANZAC Day before 1pm must strictly be here for the "purposes of dining" only - more info on this here. Please do not be offended if our staff request that you either order a meal or leave the premises due to these trading restrictions. 

*the limited ANZAC menu will be the ONLY menu available before 9am. The regular brunch menu will commence at 9am. Only the restaurant will be open before 9am - no seating in the garden or bar available sorry. 

- - - - - - - -
9am - 1pm

Between 9am and 1pm, we'll be open and serving our regular menu for those of you who are little later to rise today. Please note that restricted trading laws still apply until 1pm - anyone on premises must strictly be here for the "purposes of dining" only. You can access more info on this here. Please do not be offended if our staff request that you either order a meal or leave the premises due to these trading restrictions during this time. 

- - - - - - - -
1pm - late

After 1pm, we're open as usual until late, with no surcharge.

Finding all of these restrictions a bit confusing? Give us a bell on 04 384 9085 and we'll be happy answer any questions you might have about ANZAC day trading. 

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.

Wellington Jazz Co-operative (WJC) presents Sunday Sessions at The Cross, weekly from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
WJC is an artist-run, non-profit project with a vision to provide a platform for creative musicians to present new, interactive and improvised music.

Every week, WJC will feature a different house band, performing different jazz artists' compositions and music - and musicians are invited to bring along tunes by that artist to share and play.

Sunday 25th April we pay tribute to American saxophonist Marcus Strickland!
House band are Ben Stewart (P), Phoebe Johnson (B), Mark Lockett (D).

All are very welcome to sit in and we look forward to seeing you soon. 

On Sunday evenings, come on in for a traditional roast with all the trimmings for $24! 
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.

Presenting works inspired by Black American music, Ollie Bomann hopes to relieve you of your Covid 19 stresses as we enter into a new year. He presents a series of original compositions and arrangements that aim to inspire positive change and collectively raise vibrations. Accompanying him on this journey are some of Wellington’s finest and in-demand musicians: Louisa Williamson, Tyaan Singh, Ben Stewart and Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa.

Featuring:
Ollie Bomann - Upright Bass
Louisa Williamson - Tenor Sax
Tyaan Singh - Alto Sax
Ben Stewart - Piano
Hikurangi Schaverin-Kaa - Drums

Wellington Jazz Co-operative (WJC) presents Sunday Sessions at The Cross, weekly from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
WJC is an artist-run, non-profit project with a vision to provide a platform for creative musicians to present new, interactive and improvised music.

Every week, WJC will feature a different house band, performing different jazz artists' compositions and music - and musicians are invited to bring along tunes by that artist to share and play.

Sunday 25th April we pay tribute to American saxophonist Marcus Strickland!
House band are Ben Stewart (P), Phoebe Johnson (B), Mark Lockett (D).

All are very welcome to sit in and we look forward to seeing you soon. 

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, 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 main menu Burgers for $30. Excludes WOAP Burger Wellington Entry. 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. Reservation does not guarantee stone grill availability, so please book earlier on the evening to avoid missing out. 

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. Reservation does not guarantee stone grill availability, so please book earlier on the evening to avoid missing out.

Terms & conditions apply. One bill per table.

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.

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.

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. Materials are BYO, so bring whatever mediums you are most comfortable with.

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!

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, 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 main menu Burgers for $30. Excludes WOAP Burger Wellington Entry. 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. Reservation does not guarantee stone grill availability, so please book earlier on the evening to avoid missing out. 

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. Reservation does not guarantee stone grill availability, so please book earlier on the evening to avoid missing out.

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.

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.

Finish the week right and join us for two-for-one cocktails each Friday from 12 until 12. Take that long lunch, grab a work buddy or just bring your dog along* and settle in for an evening of fancy drinks and tiny umbrellas.

Offer applies to two of the same cocktail, including non-alcoholic options. Dogs will only be served water. Conditions apply.

Wind down the working week with free pool at our place, every Friday. Choice! 

Presenting works inspired by Black American music, Ollie Bomann hopes to relieve you of your Covid 19 stresses as we enter into a new year. He presents a series of original compositions and arrangements that aim to inspire positive change and collectively raise vibrations. Accompanying him on this journey are some of Wellington’s finest and in-demand musicians: Louisa Williamson, Tyaan Singh, Ben Stewart and Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa.

Featuring:
Ollie Bomann - Upright Bass
Louisa Williamson - Tenor Sax
Tyaan Singh - Alto Sax
Ben Stewart - Piano
Hikurangi Schaverin-Kaa - Drums

We're opening bright and early this ANZAC Day to feed those rumbling tummies after Dawn Service - bring the family down for a warm and hearty breakfast at ours! 

- - - - - - - -
6.30am - 9am

Between 6.30am and 8am, we'll be opening the restaurant early and serving up a delicious ANZAC limited breakfast menu to one and all*. No need to book, options for everyone, and just a short stroll from the Dawn Service at Pukeahu - choice! 
Please note that due to licensing restrictions, we are unable to serve any alcohol before 8am. Anyone on premises an ANZAC Day before 1pm must strictly be here for the "purposes of dining" only - more info on this here. Please do not be offended if our staff request that you either order a meal or leave the premises due to these trading restrictions. 

*the limited ANZAC menu will be the ONLY menu available before 9am. The regular brunch menu will commence at 9am. Only the restaurant will be open before 9am - no seating in the garden or bar available sorry. 

- - - - - - - -
9am - 1pm

Between 9am and 1pm, we'll be open and serving our regular menu for those of you who are little later to rise today. Please note that restricted trading laws still apply until 1pm - anyone on premises must strictly be here for the "purposes of dining" only. You can access more info on this here. Please do not be offended if our staff request that you either order a meal or leave the premises due to these trading restrictions during this time. 

- - - - - - - -
1pm - late

After 1pm, we're open as usual until late, with no surcharge.

Finding all of these restrictions a bit confusing? Give us a bell on 04 384 9085 and we'll be happy answer any questions you might have about ANZAC day trading. 

Wellington Jazz Co-operative (WJC) presents Sunday Sessions at The Cross, weekly from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
WJC is an artist-run, non-profit project with a vision to provide a platform for creative musicians to present new, interactive and improvised music.

Every week, WJC will feature a different house band, performing different jazz artists' compositions and music - and musicians are invited to bring along tunes by that artist to share and play.

Sunday 25th April we pay tribute to American saxophonist Marcus Strickland!
House band are Ben Stewart (P), Phoebe Johnson (B), Mark Lockett (D).

All are very welcome to sit in and we look forward to seeing you soon. 

On Sunday evenings, come on in for a traditional roast with all the trimmings for $24! 
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.

Pop in on 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?!

Apologies, this class is sold out.

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

As part of our April 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:  Friday the 23rd of April - Sold Out
10am - 12pm:  Tuesday the 27th of April

Facilitating Art & Creativity classes at The Learning Connexion is something Dan has done for 19 years, especially in the areas of observational, expressive and imaginative drawing. He is also a father of two lively boys aged 7 and 11, whose creativity he loves to see flourish. 

Children aged between 5-12 are recommended for these classes, however 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, 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.

Interactive Kids Theatre
second Saturday of each month

Puppet Show & Workshop
fourth Saturday of each month

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.