The Works
A popular restaurant in a former freezing works on Inner Harbour, where you can watch the sun set over the river mouth with local wine.
Located at 41 The Esplanade on Inner Harbour, the restaurant has been converted from the surviving old buildings of the Kaiti Freezing Works. Its outdoor vine-covered terrace looks out over the river mouth and harbour at sunset. The kitchen focuses on seasonal Gisborne produce in a modern small-plates style, serving brunch, seafood, pizza and full meals, with an extensive wine list featuring many local wines. The restaurant changed ownership in 2026, and diners praise the lamb rump and seafood linguine. It is a popular spot, so book dinner online; there is free parking at the entrance. About a 10-minute walk from the city centre.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 12:00–20:00; Sat 10:00–20:00; Sun 10:00–15:00
Nearby sights
- Gisborne Inner Harbour
- Puhi Kai Iti / Cook Landing Site
- Titirangi / Kaiti Hill Lookout
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae
- Gisborne City Vintage Railway (Wa165)
- Tairāwhiti Museum
- Waikanae & Midway Beach
- Gisborne Botanical Gardens