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π Wellington Central, Wellington
Willis Lane is an indoor laneway in central Wellington housing multiple food and drink outlets under one roof. The design features tiled floors, exposed brick, and greenery. Entry is free. Parking is available in nearby city car parks.
π Family Action Verdict
Reviewers describe Willis Lane as 'a really cool hidden spot' and praise the design and variety - 'lots of different outlets with a lot of different food choices.' The freedom to choose across multiple vendors in one sitting is noted as a standout feature for groups with different tastes.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
DJ Shaw
a week ago
βVery loud but this was to be expected as I went at lunch time on a Friday (so did everyone else in the city apparently). Good variety of food places, and the buzzers make it easy to tell when your meal is ready without having to listen over the crowd for someone calling out your name or order number. Very interesting to walk through knowing that you're underground, and being able to look up at the sky through the skylight is a fun experience after years of walking past the skylight and looking down into it, only to see an empty room below. Very glad the space is being used for something so positive.β
Christine's Photographs
7 months ago
βWillis Lane is a really cool hidden spot in central Wellington. It feels like a stylish urban laneway with great design details - from the tiled floors and exposed brick to the greenery and lighting. Itβs a fun place to wander through, grab photos, and explore the surrounding cafΓ©s and eateries. The space feels thoughtfully designed and a bit unexpected, especially when you come across it off Willis Street. Well worth a quick stop if youβre exploring the city or looking for something a little different from the usual streetscape.β
Brigitte
10 months ago
βWe have been here a few times for dinner. Dinner before a show is great, you can pick which flavours you feel like on the night and even buy a beverage alcoholic or non-alcoholic to go with it everything we've tried has been delicious.β
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Overview
Willis Lane is a covered urban laneway in central Wellington, a short walk from the CBD entertainment precinct. Multiple food and drink vendors operate side by side, offering a range of cuisines and beverages - alcoholic and non-alcoholic - with a shared seating area. The laneway design draws on industrial aesthetics with tiled floors, exposed brick, and planted greenery, making it a visually distinctive spot to eat before an evening out. Entry is free.






