Making plans for the long weekend? Arrowtown is a pretty good place to start.

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 for the long weekend, they may as well be good ones.

Why Dishery makes sense for your Otago Anniversary Day plans

1. Arrowtown is looking very good right now

There’s something about Arrowtown when it starts to turn autumnal.

The streets slow down a little, the trees start showing off, and suddenly even a simple walk feels like an event. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to get out for the day, this is a good one.

Come for a wander, take in the colour, and settle in at Dishery once you’re ready for brunch, lunch, or something a little stronger.

2. The drinks are already sorted

A public holiday and an Aperol Spritz are a pretty natural pairing.

Bright, bitter, bubbly, and built for daytime drinking, it’s the kind of order that makes the day feel instantly more fun. And if you’re leaning savoury, spicy, and a little chaotic in the best way, the Bloody Mary is right there too.

For Otago Anniversary Day, both are $10 all day, which feels like a fairly convincing reason to stay a little longer.

3. You can turn it into a proper day out

If you want to make a day of it, Dishery is in good company.

Pop next door to Rifters for a gin tasting, or head to Better By Bike and grab a bike for a ride around the river before settling in for a drink and something to eat.

So whether you’re in the mood for a full day in Arrowtown or just a very good stop in the middle of one, the plan practically makes itself.

4. It works whether you’re here for brunch, drinks, or the long lunch that got away on you

Some people start a public holiday early. Others take their time.

Either way, Dishery works. Come in for brunch, swing by later for a Bloody Mary, or let one Aperol turn into lunch and see where the afternoon goes.

That’s the beauty of a long weekend plan that doesn’t need overthinking.

What to know before you come

On Otago Anniversary Day, we’ll be pouring:

• $10 Aperol Spritz

• $10 Bloody Marys

• all day at Dishery

So whether you’re heading out for an autumn walk, planning a bike ride, squeezing in a gin tasting, or just looking for somewhere fun to land, we’ll be here.

Final word

If you’re making plans for the long weekend, Arrowtown is looking like a very good idea.

Autumn colour, a walk to justify the drink, and $10 Aperol Spritz and Bloody Marys waiting at the other end.

That feels like a day well spent.