About us
Open 6 days a week – late morning till late
A celebration of Cuba Street for its people, by its people.
Cuba Street. A place with a storied past. A place stacked with layers of culture: memories, niches, outfits, food and music genres, venues come and gone, nights out, mornings over eggs, op shopping, record dropping, cafe hopping.
We’re here to create a new kind of place, to serve an age-old need of connection.
Cuba is a patchwork quilt of identities: a diverse community of people who like to live, think and drink a little different to the rest. But in this world of algorithm-served ideas, segregated beliefs, inflation, gentrification, and a lack of in-person communication, this eclectic community is one we’re in danger of losing.
A good bar is never just a bar – it’s a spot to gather, feel like you’re apart of something, and enjoy life together. Our bar isn’t just a bar, it’s a community hub.
A place to remind us that we are a community, and ensure the culture stays kicking for years to come.
Bar & Restaurant Manager
Greg
Originally from the UK, lapping up the beautiful Queenstown for the last 7 years. He joins us from Amisfield & Aryburn, with a strong background in cocktails and a passion for local treats; our beverage list is definitely special, eclectic, and refined, with a few hidden gems, just like him—a genuinely lovely hospo-lifer who loves to show everyone a good time. You will find Greg at the forefront of the Tav, or trawling around our neighbours or up in the hills taking in the vista.
Head Chef
Isadac
Head chef from Guadalajara, Mexico, Isadac has been in Welly for 8 years, recently was the Head Chef at Concord & Shepard, bringing you an inspired menu perfect for sharing or for those who want it all to themselves. His Tavern food is something that you will not get at any other Tavern in the country, and we promise you that! His grandmother is his inspiration. Watching her from a young age inspired him to recreate the memories of excellent food for others.
Owners
Rich & Scott
We are Rich and Scott, 2 passionate individuals who love hospitality and are chomping at the bit to bring something special to Cuba Street. We have the Thistle Inn, an Iconic Historic Inn. And we want to create something special. We love good food, coffee, delicious bevvies, good tunes and good company. When the opportunity came up to take over Olive, we jumped, it’s such an awesome space; we had a vision, and that is currently being brought to life. Coffee & Courtyard life, extending into the night, festoons, sharing plates, larger plates, cocktails, soulful tunes, electric beats…. Unique like cuba street, that is what we are, we look forward to seeing you soon…
