Eating out in Devonport
Wine, Tapas, Theatre and Fun
Devonport has enjoyed a little bit of a renaissance in recent months with the reopening of the Victoria Theatre and new restaurants and bars springing up – the most noteworthy of which has to be Didas Wine and Tapas Bar.
Found right under the famous theatre, Didas is the perfect place for a pre/post show drink and nibbles. In fact, it’s the perfect place for a drink at anytime – something the locals certainly enjoy - pop into Devonport on any night of the week and you’re sure to see that for yourself.
A Spanish themed tapas and wine bar, Didas is all about the wine and food… great food and great wine from around the world. Premium wines from Australia, Spain, Italy, Argentina and, of course, New Zealand are all available on the respected wine list.
The tapas menu serves the tastiest in delectable food that, like the atmosphere, has a distinctive Spanish flavour.
Pancetta con aioli – Sherry braised pork belly with quince aioli – is by far the most popular dish on the menu. Another interesting and highly recommended tapas is Pincho de Cordero – Roasted Lamb on a Rosemary Skewer served with Sardinian Salsa… and you can’t visit Didas without having the PatatasBravas – Crispy Agria Potato with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Saffron Aioli. It’s compulsory!
As well as the fine wine and tapas, Didas has the new offering from the famous McCashin brewing family, Stoke, on tap.
“The locals love it here,” says Assistant Manager Hannah Creaghe. “Devonport was screaming out for something like this – somewhere people can come relax, enjoy some wine and food, or, on a Friday/Saturday night, to come and let their hair down because this is the place to be in Devonport.”
“It’s great because it means we have a real cozy wine bar feel during the week that turns into a loud, fun bar on a weekend night.”
Hannah describes Didas as a real social centre of Devonport – the type of place where you can go for a drink by yourself and strike up a conversation with every second person to walk through the door.
“It’s the only place like this in Devonport – it’s new, fun and has filled a real void.”
Adding to the fun, Didas hosts monthly wine tastings from it’s impressive wine list. Check out the websitewww.didas.co.nz for the latest info on upcoming wine evenings.
Also, this month Didas celebrates Bastille Day on July 14 with lots of specials and surprises lined up over the week – so be sure to keep that in your diary.
Didas Wine Lounge
54 Victoria Street, Devonport. Phone 445 1392.
Monday to Saturday: 11.30am – midnight.
Sunday: 11.30am – 11.30pm.
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