Restaurant
Black Estate (Waipara)
614 Omihi Road, SH1, Waipara Valley 7483, Waipara, Canterbury, New Zealand
At a glance
Quick facts
Two-hatted winery restaurant in Waipara serving organic wines and seasonal lunches crafted from local, organically grown produce.
- Type
- Restaurant
- Where
- Waipara, Canterbury, New Zealand
- What you can find
- Organic wines, Seasonal lunch menu, Wine tastings, Cheese boards
- Practices
- organic, regenerative, biodynamic
- How to buy
- Restaurant lunches, Cellar door tastings, Private tours and events
- Data note
- Location or listing details were last checked 14 Mar 2026.
Black Estate is a family-run winery with three hillside vineyards certified both organic and biodynamic. The award-winning lunch restaurant showcases the estate’s wines alongside dishes created with local and organic ingredients from North Canterbury farms, reflecting a deep commitment to regenerative farming and seasonal cooking. Guests can book a table Thursday to Monday from 11:30am to 3pm, while the cellar door is open daily 10am-4pm for tastings and light snacks. Private tours and group dining are available, and a studio B&B on the home vineyard invites visitors to stay among the vines.