A musical journey through art, stories, and seasonal food, with a touch of opera. Bellbird invites you beyond traditional dining into a sensory experience shaped by music, storytelling, and contemporary art. Inspired by the haunting song of the korimako (bellbird), you'll explore purakau (stories) through art and opera. Two-time Burger Wellington winner, Chef-owner Chetan Pangam crafts a menu celebrating Aotearoa's seasonal abundance: thoughtful integration of native ingredients, local produce, and refined Indian influences, all presented with an artistic lens. You'll arrive at Bellbird with a welcome drink and specially selected canapés, then move to the Dowse Art Museum for a private, behind-the-scenes guided tour with the gallery director, unlocking unique stories on display. A five-course sit-down dinner follows inspired by the art, matched with wines from Mishas Vineyard. Conversations flow from table to table, and each course reveals a new layer of meaning tied to land, memory, and identity. Your ticket includes a welcome drink, canapés, a five-course dinner, and five glasses of matched wine. Additional drinks available for purchase.

Lamb smash patty and pulled lamb shoulder, with cheddar, pickled onion, Zany Zeus mint yoghurt chakka, lettuce, LOUDER peanut chilli thecha, and thecha mayonnaise in a Clareville Bakery sorghum milk pav bun, with spice fries.