The Journal

If you’re heading into Arrowtown this weekend, expect things to be a little busier than usual. The annual Arrowtown Autumn Festival is on, which means the village is in full swing. Think live music, local events, and a steady flow of people making the most of Arrowtown at its best. Here’s how to do it properly. Start with a wander Saturday is the big one. Market Day and the parade take over the village, with stalls running through Ramshaw Lane and crowds lining the streets fo

Some Saturdays are for sleeping in. Others are for letting your dog drag you out of the house and pretending it was your idea. That’s the energy behind Leads + Lattes . Every Saturday from 21 March , we’re meeting at 9am at Dishery  for a lap around the Arrowtown Millennium Trail , then heading back for $4 coffees  and 10% off food  for everyone joining in. Bring your best mate. The one with four legs. Your Saturdays just got cuter Leads + Lattes is for people who like their

Weekends are for getting through the to-do list. Others are for ignoring it completely. That’s exactly where The Long Lunch Club  comes in. At Dishery, weekends are for shared plates, curated drinks, better playlists, and absolutely no reason to rush off anywhere. Every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am to 3pm , The Long Lunch Club is your excuse to settle in properly with your favourite people and do what a long lunch is meant to do: stretch out. If you’ve been looking for a

If you’re wondering what to do this Otago Anniversary Day, consider this your sign to point the car at Arrowtown. The trees are starting to turn, the air has that first proper autumn feel to it, and it’s the kind of time of year that makes a slow walk, a long l unch, and a drink in hand feel like a very good idea. At Dishery, we’re pouring $10 Aperol Spritz and $10 Bloody Marys all day , which gives you a pretty solid reason to stop in. Because if you’re going to make plans f

If you’re after a good breakfast deal in Arrowtown that still feels like a proper breakfast, Dishery is making a strong case for itself right now. From 8am to 10am, locals can get scrambled eggs on charred Bakery ciabatta with Lewis Road butter and garden herbs for $15. Add a coffee, take a seat, and suddenly the morning looks a lot better. There are plenty of places to grab breakfast. Not all of them feel worth getting up for. This one does. Why this is one of the best local