The Waitohi is a bar at 7 Auckland Street in Picton, the port town at the top of the Marlborough Sounds. It holds a 4.5 Google rating from 153 reviews.
Bars in busy ferry and tourist towns tend to see a mix of locals and travellers, so the mood can change a lot between a weekday afternoon and a summer evening. Ferry timetables often shape when people arrive and leave, so checking the sailing times before a night out helps. Many small-town bars keep a simple menu of drinks and bar snacks, so asking staff what is on that day is a good start. Booking ahead is sensible on busy summer weekends.
It is a convenient stop for a drink in Picton, close to the waterfront and the ferry terminal.