AscotTe Aro, Wellington
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American bar · Te Aro

Ascot

Te Aro, Wellington Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays

Opening hours

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Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Ascot
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday4 pm – midnight
Thursday4 pm – midnight
Friday4 pm – 2 am
Saturday4 pm – 2 am
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Ascot

Tucked into the Te Aro area, Ascot serves American food to locals and visitors in Te Aro, Wellington. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

The kitchen focuses on American food. Dishes typical of this style include bBQ ribs and brisket, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 18 places in Wellington in the American category, and Ascot is among them. The menu also crosses into pub & bar dining territory.

Ascot opens 4 days a week and is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays. The earliest start is 4 pm on Wednesdays, and the latest finish is 2 am on Fridays. Late-night diners are catered for on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. In total it trades for about 36 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a American bar like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Te Aro easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of American bar with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
BurgersVeggie burger

Plant-based patty

$18–23

BurgersSmash burger

Thin crispy patties

$18–24

SmokehouseBeef brisket

12-hour smoked, sliced

$28–36

SmokehousePork ribs

Slow-smoked with BBQ glaze (half rack)

$28–38

SmokehousePulled pork

With slaw and pickles

$24–30

SidesFries

Shoestring or chunky

$6–9

Plan your visit

When is Ascot busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at American bars in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 6 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Ascot

Where is Ascot?

Ascot is at Te Aro, Wellington, about 500 m from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Ascot's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 4 pm – midnight; Thursday 4 pm – midnight; Friday 4 pm – 2 am; Saturday 4 pm – 2 am; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Ascot closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays.

What kind of food does Ascot serve?

American food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of American bar.

How much does it cost to eat at Ascot?

As an estimate, a meal at a American bar like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Ascot?

The closest is Eleven Fifty Four (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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