Welcome to Pinot Junction
Lakeside Cafe
A cosy waterfront haven serving fully cooked brunch and lunch, fantastic coffee, delicious homemade baking, and a curated selection of local wines—plus so much more.
Cosy and warm in winter, with sunny lakeside seating in summer, Pinot Junction is a firm favourite for both locals and visitors. Known for its wonderful service, delicious food, and relaxed atmosphere, the team looks forward to welcoming you soon.
Open Thursday to Monday | 9am–3pm (Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Please note: hours may vary between summer and winter. Follow us on social media for mouthwatering updates, local snaps, and any seasonal changes to our hours.
Venue Hire
Looking for that extra special spot for your 40th or 80th birthday dinner, a client / product showcase evening or an intimate family gathering, a small wedding perhaps? Look no further!
Kate Barnett here, owner of Pinot Junction & I’m very excited to announce our Venue Hire Opportunity direct to our awesome community.
Our 25 - 30 seat restaurant, commercial kitchen & fully licensed bar is available for a group hire, any night of the week from 6pm.
A set venue hire fee applies & while in-house catering is available, we are very open to private chefs preparing a meal of your choosing from our kitchen. Terms & conditions apply.
For more information, please email me on hello@pinotjunction.co.nz or come in & see us - you’ll love it as much as we do!
Online Wine Shop Coming Soon
Pinot Junction Merchandise
Pinot Junction Cap - Navy OS
Pinot Junction T-Shirt
Our Story & Logo Background
What's Up With The Dots?
Wondering why we have 6 dots in our logo? And why are they those particular colours?
The Central Otago wine growing region is divided into 6 very distinct sub-regions, seperated by rivers, mountain ranges, highways & bridges.
Each sub-region has it's own special 'terroir' or turangawaewae - that unique aspect expressed through it's climate, soils & position. (& with wine, it's people)
The 6 sub-regions are:
- Wanaka
- Cromwell
- Bendigo
- Bannockburn
- Alexandra
- Gibbston
Sub-Regions
Each sub-region has special aspect, expressed often through it's climate or even micro-climates within that area. The colours in our logo portray the essence of these regions & it's wines.
Many of Central Otago's wine growers have vineyards in more than one sub-region so while we may think a certain label is from one particular area, often their grapes will come from not only that sub-region but other areas as well - who knew!?!
Every growing season & harvest is different here in the southern most grape growing region of New Zealand & Mother Nature has been known to throw a few curve balls to keep us on our toes - each sub-region has their own 'favourite' type of season & often the sub-regional differences can show through clearer in more challenging years.
Cellar Services
Have an empty cellar? Want to try a variety of Central Otago wines but don’t know where to start? Let us help…