Southern Cross Garden Bar is a family-friendly bar and restaurant at 39 Abel Smith Street in Te Aro, Wellington, with a beer garden. The venue says it has been a meeting spot for locals for more than 100 years. Its garden bar, cosy nooks and booths are all open to guests, and it serves Sunday roasts. Kiwi beers are on tap, and there is a feature cocktail. Seating includes a leaner, bar, café and booths.
The venue has function spaces with tailored food and drink packages and free event planning. Diners can join the Star Social rewards programme, which gives $1 back for every $10 spent. Within a kilometre there are 22 other restaurants. Liberty Restaurant, 0.1 km away, is rated 4.7 from 378 reviews, Cuba Street Takeaways, 0.2 km away, is rated 4.6 from 30 reviews, and Zodiac Wholefoods, 0.3 km away, is rated 5.0 from 37 reviews. Havana Bar is also 0.1 km away.