Dunedin's cafés and restaurants cater to all tastes and needs and are rated among the best in the country. 

There are pubs and bars offering a quiet, relaxed, traditional atmosphere and nightclubs and student pubs for fun, lively surroundings.

Good food and plenty of it is standard fare at many of Dunedin's pubs and bars, which offer everything from traditional hearty meals to contemporary al fresco dining.

The city's main retail areas, centred around George and Princes Streets, are dotted with fashion boutiques including some of New Zealand's most exclusive outlets.