The Residence

Bar & PubWellingtonHours

Central city pub with screens for sport and pool tables

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The Residence is a bar in Wellington. We are a central city pub offering screens for sport, pool tables, and daily events.

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Pania Warahi
2 months ago

On 11 July 2026, at around 2:30 pm, a group of us came into The Residence for a few drinks. Some of the ladies asked if cocktails were available and were abruptly told by the barman he is not making any. The $10 jugs were great value, but unfortunately the service completely let the experience down. The barman was rude throughout the afternoon, not only to our group but also to other customers. We witnessed him being disrespectful to an elderly lady who was simply trying to order. Another customer even spoke up and said, "Come on, bro, just serve the lady," only to be told, "Mind your own business." There is no excuse for treating paying customers that way. Good customer service costs nothing, and everyone deserves to be spoken to with respect. If he continues treating people like this, one day he'll come across the wrong person, and who knows what could happen. The service doesn't even deserve one star. I hope management addresses his behaviour before it gets to that.

Gabriella Norton
2 months ago

If you are a young woman around the age of 18-20 PLEASE BE CAREFUL! I nearly got SPIKED here and the staff did not seem to care AT ALL. It has been a while since this happened and it was quite scary as an 18 year old girl. I have had to process it and now I am feeling comfortable enough to speak about it. A man in his late 30s came up to me at the table I was sitting at and poured something into my drink and told me "Drink up!". Another man who looked around the same age came up to him and grabbed him. The man punched him and led him outside to have a fight. Meanwhile, I go up to the bar tender and said "Hey, a man just poured something in my drink and I'm scared it might be spiked or something". The bar tender looked at it for a few seconds, looked at me, and said "oh". He tipped it out and started making someone else's drink. I felt very unsafe in this bar and even the staff didn't care. I left and I have never been back. Again, please be careful if you are a young woman in this bar or any bars. There are some awful people out there. Bystanders who watch and do nothing (the like bar tender) are part of the problem as well. I hope the staff have had some training in what to do in these situations now.

Eugene Ryder
5 months ago

Great staff and a great atmosphere. Thursday night is great for karaoke. Monday night poker. Sunday night pool comp. Wednesday night.

Big Wills Crazy Mods
7 months ago

Went to The Residence with a couple of the guys to watch Superbowl LX. The guy behind the bar was working solo, but he managed to keep everyone fed and hydrated, with no excessive waiting times and always had a really good yarn! The place was super clean and such a great place to watch the game.

Bex Devereux
2 years ago

Was in town to watch Celtic dancing last year needed a place to have a meal and a drink. A friend suggested this place. It was amazing! The food was again amazing, I ordered a burger and fries my friend got calamari, chicken tenders, fries. We were able to get to drinks for price of one till a certain time so we had gin and orange juice then we hit the cocktails. The apple martini with it being like a slushies is the reason I’m coming back this Sunday and yes this time I’m taking a photo of my food! Don’t judge it’s so good! The service was amazing the bar tender was a very friendly guy who just has absolutely great vibes! He made the night out even better considering we don’t go out often. The atmosphere in the club is also amazing as well totally recommend coming here. The food is a clear 10/10 the service is 10/10 the promptness is 10/10 the vibe is 10/10 This is the place to go in Wellington. Thanks again I do have photos of my drinks so I will share those lol 😂 Might I add I’m a fussy person to please so me giving a high star rating is super rare!

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    • Mon – Fri10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
    • Sat – Sun12:00 PM – 4:00 AM

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