... where time is on your side.

we have the coffee, the food, the wine .... and definitely the atmosphere!
Especially in winter - cosy, warm fire and yummy feel-good mood food!

We will be closed Thursday, 31 May for a private function!

A Drop of Red is unique and although we are passionate about the grape, we are so much more than just wine. A combination European bistro, coffee shop, cozy restaurant and wine lovers den, A Drop of Red offers simple great-tasting food and drink all day and is a wonderful choice for casual lunch, coffee and dessert, after work meet-ups, business meetings, functions and romantic evenings

We offer the widest selection of Central Otago wines anywhere on the planet. We are devoted to wine and encourage exploration into the numerous worlds of Central Otago pinots. Therefore, our philosophy is simple: in addition to the wines always offered by the glass, any bottle of wine in the bistro will be opened if two glasses are purchased. This results in an ever-changing "blackboard" of individual wine options. You never know what will be on offer, day-to-day.

Set in rustic surroundings, tucked away behind the trees, our "wee cottage" is intended to be a comfortable and casual home away from home. Our seating offers privacy and comfort. We invite you to relax reading a book or magazine, play a game of Scrabble or Backgammon, put a piece in the puzzle, check eMail on our free WiFi, escape into the view from the veranda or garden - all while enjoying an espresso, some home-baked delights, a cheese board or wrap and/or a glass of wine. We also serve drops of white, and beer - and of course a wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks.

A Drop of Red is honoured to have been recently accepted to carry the Central Otago brand as an ambassador for the region. We choose to live here and are proud to be part of this wonderful world of difference.

We are there for you - and look forward to greeting you personally. Cheers! PKay, Chris and Karl

P.S.: We send out a weekly newsletter with our menu and infos. You are invited to join!