Beach Babylon

Wellington's grooviest beachside cafe. A busy beachside café serving brunch, lunch and dinner with a large range of craft beers and New Zealand wines.

Dine inside or out on Wellingtons most beautiful street. Try our retro fondue or tropical cocktails.

Photos from Beach Babylon's post 27/10/2024

Happy Labour Day!

We’re open 8am till late for your brunch, lunch & dinner needs.

Photos from Beach Babylon's post 22/10/2024

Time to book in your Christmas party 🎄🥳? Our Christmas menu is out & we’re taking bookings, big & little. Check out the full Christmas menu here 👉 https://beachbabylon.co.nz/Christmas-Menu-2024-Website.pdf?_cchid=e2a95b05604e7123985c66b8a36449da.

Email us at [email protected] to secure the date you want

Photos from Beach Babylon's post 17/10/2024

Summertime = cocktail time! 🍹☀️

We’re introducing some tasty new numbers to sip in the sun.

Some standouts…
Bab’s Tropical Maitai - Rum, cointreau, passionfruit, pineapple & grenadine 🌴

The O’bay Marg - Tequila, triple sec, strawberry pulp, fresh time & soda 🍓🍋‍🟩

See you soon…

Photos from Beach Babylon's post 16/10/2024

New menu time 🍽️!!!
Summer is just around the corner & we’ve got loads of new dinner dishes that are👌for it.

Some highlights:
- Malay spiced popcorn chicken with thai basil aioli
- Spiced pan-fried prawns, mint yoghurt, curry leaves, nigella seeds - gluten-free
- Hoisin-orange glazed pork rib rack served with spiced rice & asian greens, sesame seeds, spring onions - gluten-free
- Slow-cooked beef cheek, salsa rosa, charred greens, parmesan polenta, crispy spanish onions & Pedro Ximenez jus - gluten-free
- Lemon curd tart, citrus creme fraiche, freeze-dried raspberries, berry puree & fresh berries - gluten-free
- Banoffee-chocolate cheesecake, banana-toffee cheesecake, chocolate crumb, fresh banana, whipped cream, toffee sauce & dark chocolate shavings - gluten-free

Make a booking or just come & see us in O Bay. https://beachbabylon.co.nz/bookings

Photos from Beach Babylon's post 27/08/2024

It's the final week of Wellington On a Plate & your last chance to explore the World of Welly Wonka. We are running our full Welly Wonka menu (including our epic burger) till the end of the month... Get your bookings in, it's not to be missed!

https://beachbabylon.co.nz/bookings

25/06/2024

The Great NZ Toastie Takeover starts today & we’ve got a wintery treat for you! ‘Fond-ue of an Alpine Toastie’ is a trip to the slopes of Europe with a super special ham & cheese toastie. Parmesan, gruyere & Swiss cheese fondue, champagne ham, Jaegermeister caramelised onions & McClure’s bread & butter pickles on sourdough bread with cheese dusted fries & garlic aioli $20, $16 without fries. Vegetarian, gluten-free or vegan options available.

Photos from Beach Babylon's post 19/06/2024

It’s the Wellington Marathon this Sunday 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️. Book a supporters’ table for the best view in town, or for the runners, an epic post-race brunch to celebrate your achievements🥳. We’ve opened up even more bookable tables for the occasion. Book here 👉 https://beachbabylon.co.nz/bookings

18/06/2024

Still some tables available outside for viewing the race! Run along to www.beachbabylon.co.nz/bookings for your table

17/06/2024

Book your supporters table now for the Wellington Marathon this Sunday! Front row seats while we make you breakfast!

Photos from Beach Babylon's post 28/05/2024

It’s 4 days till winter officially starts & we’ve got the goods to warm you up over the coming months. Babylon’s Mulled Wine, Hot Buttered Rum & our Baileys Hot Chocolate will get you feeling cosy again 🤤.

Photos from Beach Babylon's post 11/04/2024

Our famous❄️Winter Specials❄️are back with a new scrummy menu to boot! There's a deal to suit everyone. See you soon!

25/10/2023

What are you doing this Sunday at 8am🤔? Come in & watch the ABs crush it (🤞) with Welly’s best brunch on our big screen. Book your spot here 👉 https://beachbabylon.co.nz/bookings

24/10/2023

We’re super excited to annouce that we’re stocking Tip Top Trumpets this summer for all your Oriental Bay needs 🏖️. Classic Mint, Boysenberry or Chocolate (gf/df). You can’t beat a Trumpet!

22/10/2023

Happy Labour Day! We’re open 8am till late & it’s a stunner.

08/10/2023

Happy 15th Birthday to Beach Babylon (us)! 🎉That’s about 50 in hospo years. 😉

Thank you to all the awesome customers, staff & suppliers who have helped us reach this milestone.

A GFC, pandemic, a few natural disasters, at least 180,000 rosti down & we’re still going strong. Come in & wish us happy birthday! 🥳

Photos from Beach Babylon's post 27/09/2023

Have you booked your Christmas function yet? 🎄 Celebrate Christmas by the beach 🏖️. Our 2023 Christmas Menu is out & we’re taking bookings now!
Check out the full menu here 👉 https://beachbabylon.co.nz/uploads/Christmas-Menu-2023-Online.pdf?_cchid=57a46d54843de931d4ac4c215bd199db

And… we’ve got almost every dietary requirement you can think of covered, so we are 💯 group friendly. 🙌
Email [email protected] for more information.

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Photos from Beach Babylon's post 21/09/2023

New Spring/Summer Menu Time 🎉! And we have sooooo many new things to try to take you into the warmer months.

Some of the highlights include: The Chilli-Feta Scramble, a new market Fish Burger, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cheesecake, Sticky Pork Belly, Lemon Pie…🤤

And… as per usual we have upped our dietary friendliness with loads of new vegan, dairy-free & gluten-free options. Check out the full menu here 👉 https://beachbabylon.co.nz/menus

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232 Oriental Parade
Wellington
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Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8am - 9:30pm
Friday 8am - 10:30pm
Saturday 8am - 10:30pm
Sunday 8am - 9:30pm

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