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Ascot

level 1/55 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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level 1/55 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ascot

Head up the kitschy Ghuznee Street stairs to hit Ascot—an open-air rooftop roost built around chilled pours, spinning vinyl, and street snacks. Regulars skip the guesswork and order straight from the cellar list, pairing glou-glou reds or cold Guinness with serious hot dogs. The kitchen bypasses predictable cheese boards for warm, soft buns loaded with snappy sausages or roasted whole carrots and dialed-in toppings. Out on the balcony, bartenders talk through each bottle without pretension while DJs spin records in the sun.

  • Rooftop Balcony & Vinyl: An open-air upstairs perch featuring vinyl records on the turntable and live balcony DJs.
  • Gourmet & Carrot Dogs: Snappy classic hot dogs and roasted whole-carrot dogs served in warm buns with dialed-in toppings.
  • Unusual Natural Wine List: A rotating lineup of chilled natural wines and custom cocktails alongside Guinness on tap.
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Why Ascot Belongs on Your Ghuznee Street Itinerary

From sun-drenched balcony pours and spun vinyl to legendary hot dogs, book your table upstairs for Wellington's coolest hangout.

  • Gourmet Dogs & Natural Pours

    Ascot pairs an adventurous, low-intervention wine list with cult-favorite hot dogs—including a thoughtfully spiced whole-carrot dog on a warm bun.

    the texture and the flavour of the carrot was really amazing the buns was soft and warm the toppings was not overwhelming just right on spot. it was delicious and our cold red wine was a great pair

    Finedine Romance

  • Turntables Over Playlists

    The upstairs lounge skips canned digital streaming in favor of hand-selected vinyl spun on physical decks, setting an intentional, romantic tone.

    they spin a well crafted selection of Vinyl

    Aitken Hawkins

  • Low-Key Dates & Evenings Out

    Whether you are settling into an intimate corner or catching up with friends, Ascot provides a relaxed environment where conversations flow easily.

    Highly recommend for a low key night out with friends or a loved one.

    Leon Woud

  • Unpretentious, Conversational Service

    The bar team brings sharp expertise on natural bottles and custom cocktails without an ounce of hospitality pretense.

    Staff ARE friendly, but chill and not gonna pretend you’re anything amazing. Just chat about wine and cocktails.

    Steven Thompson

  • Sunlit Afternoon Balcony Drinks

    Perched atop Ghuznee Street, the breezy open-air rooftop catches daytime sunshine for unhurried open-air sips.

    Excellent spot for a beverage in the sun, great service from James we will be back!

    Phoebe Ellis

  • Live Weekend Balcony DJs

    As evening sets in, Ascot turns up the tempo with live DJs spinning on the balcony, moving seamlessly into an energetic weekend groove.

    I enjoyed a glass of wine on the balcony with the live DJ. Great vibes all round.

    Cloe Douglas

Standout food and drink favorites celebrated by guests.

  • Hot Dogs

    Their hot dogs are legendary – seriously delicious – and the wine selection complements them perfectly.

    Jccn Z

  • Guinness

    The cocktails were perfect and the Guinness was good too.

    Ciaran C

  • Carrot Dog

    the texture and the flavour of the carrot was really amazing the buns was soft and warm the toppings was not overwhelming just right on spot.

    Finedine Romance

  • Old Fashioned

    Excellent Old Fashioned too and cool tunes.

    Si G

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and unexpected culinary pairings upstairs on Ghuznee Street.

  • House-Crafted Carrot Dog

    A creative plant-based option featuring a whole textured carrot tucked into a warm, soft bun with balanced toppings, intentionally paired with chilled red wine.

  • Tailored Off-Menu Cocktails

    Bartenders build custom off-menu drinks on the fly based solely on vague flavor preferences and casual requests.

  • Hand-Selected Vinyl Records

    Music is deliberately curated and spun on physical vinyl turntables rather than relying on automated streaming playlists.

  • Rooftop Balcony DJ Sets

    Live DJs perform directly on the open-air balcony, easing the tempo from sunny afternoon drinks into late-night dancing.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on finding the Ghuznee Street stairwell, timing the sound levels, and ordering—book your spot upstairs.

  • Spotting the Entrance

    The venue is tucked away above Ghuznee Street—look for the street-level beer barrels and head up the kitschy stairwell to reach the open-air rooftop.

  • Timing for Conversation vs. Dancing

    Drop by during the afternoon or early evening for sunny terrace drinks and relaxed conversation, as Saturday nights transition into a louder, dance-focused club vibe post-midnight.

  • Navigating the Hot Dog Menu

    The plant-based carrot dog features a whole spiced carrot in a soft, warm bun rather than mock meat; pair it with a chilled red wine for the house-favorite order.

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