- Vertical drop
- 2,241 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 902 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 150 in*
- Lifts
- 5*
THE FOOD SCENE
Sky High Café is in the Mt Hutt Base Building for hot lunches. For coffee, Sixteen10 is another base stop. In Methven, 131 Eatery serves breakfast, lunch and cabinet food. Later in the day, Ski Time pairs a family-friendly menu with an open fire, and The Dubliner offers Irish pub cooking on Main Street.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
After the trip back to Methven, take a seat by the fire at the Blue Pub or check its gig guide for live music. The Dubliner pairs Irish stout with a pub meal, while Ski Time is a comfortable choice for dinner with the family.
DINING PICKS
5 curated spots for eating and drinking at Mt Hutt
Base Area
1 pick
Sky High Café
Base Building, Mt Hutt Ski Area
Sky High Café serves hot lunches and snacks in Mt Hutt’s Base Building, including pies, burgers and pizza.
Why We Like It
Use it for a group lunch at the base. Sixteen10 Espresso Bar is another option if all you need is a quick coffee.
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In Town
4 picks
Ski Time Restaurant & Bar
43 Racecourse Avenue, Methven
Ski Time is a Methven restaurant and bar with an open fire, a family-friendly menu and views toward Mt Hutt.
Why We Like It
Gather by the open fire after the drive down to Methven. The family-friendly menu makes it an easy dinner when the group wants to eat together.
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The Blue Pub
Methven village centre
Methven’s Blue Pub serves meals by the fire and burgers on the verandah, with live music in the main bar on scheduled nights.
Why We Like It
Meet here after returning to town and check the gig guide if you want to make a night of it.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Blue Pub burger. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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The Dubliner
116 Main Street, Methven
The Dubliner pairs Irish classics with New Zealand wine, local craft beer, stout and Irish whiskey.
Why We Like It
Choose it for a sit-down pub dinner in town and a pint of stout after skiing.
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131 Eatery
131 Main Street, Methven Ski Village
A breakfast and lunch eatery at 131 Main Street in Methven, with both menu dishes and cabinet food.
Why We Like It
A useful town stop for either a sit-down meal or something from the cabinet before heading onward.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Eggs Benedict. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
Earlier hours reference: Breakfast and lunch, early morning open. Use the operator’s current schedule for your visit.
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Plan your meal
Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.