Moon is a live music venue, pizzeria and craft beer bar in the heart of Newtown, Wellington. For the past 10 years it has served as a cultural haven for local live music lovers and Newtowners, built on what the venue describes as a grassroots approach with an emphasis on inclusivity and respect.
Moon is known for hand crafted pizza, described as among the best in Wellington, paired with beer poured from Abandoned Brewery. Alongside its food and drink, Moon showcases a diverse lineup of local, national and international music acts, making it a destination for both a casual pizza and beer as well as a night out watching live performances.
Beyond regular service, Moon hosts functions and private bookings, offers gift vouchers, and welcomes musicians looking to perform at the venue. Tables can be booked directly through the venue's website, and Moon is open every day of the week from late afternoon into the night.
For the past 10 years, Moon has been a fixture of Newtown's Riddiford Street, blending a pizzeria and craft beer bar with a live music venue. It's a place built on what the venue calls a grassroots approach, with an emphasis on inclusivity and respect — values that have helped it become a cultural haven for Wellington's live music community and its Newtown neighbours alike.
At its core, Moon is a pizzeria, serving hand crafted pizza that the venue describes as among the best in Wellington. To go with it, Moon pours craft beer from Abandoned Brewery, a local brewery, giving the bar a strong local flavour both on the menu and behind the taps.
What sets Moon apart from a typical neighbourhood pizzeria is its role as a live music venue. Moon showcases the diversity of local, national and international music, giving Wellington audiences access to a wide range of acts in an intimate Newtown setting. Musicians interested in playing a gig at Moon can apply directly through the venue's Perform at Moon page.
Beyond its regular nightly service, Moon hosts functions, making it an option for private bookings and events in the Newtown area. The venue also offers gift vouchers, giving visitors a way to share the Moon experience — whether that's a pizza and a pint, or a night of live music — with friends and family.
Moon is open every day of the week, from 4pm into the late night, making it a flexible option whether you're after an early dinner or a late-night show. Tables can be booked directly online, and the venue encourages visitors to get in touch by phone or email for any other enquiries.
With a decade-long track record in Newtown, a menu built around hand crafted pizza and local craft beer, and a stage that regularly hosts a diverse range of musical acts, Moon has carved out a distinct identity as both a neighbourhood local and a genuine live music destination in Wellington.