Key facts
- Fact 01
The event runs along Buckingham Street in the centre of Arrowtown.
- Fact 02
A $75 event fee plus a $3 booking fee is added to each ticket, on top of the restaurant's own price.
- Fact 03
The Arrowtown Long Table is an R18 event and guests need valid ID.
The Arrowtown Long Table, the alfresco lunch formerly called the Arrowtown Long Lunch, is on Friday 4 December 2026 from 12pm to 4pm. It runs along Buckingham Street in the centre of Arrowtown. We read the organiser's frequently asked questions page on Tuesday 10 November, and every detail below comes from it.
Tickets work by restaurant. When you buy, you choose the participating restaurant you want to eat with and that secures a seat at its table. Each restaurant sets its own ticket price based on its menu, and a $75 event fee plus a $3 booking fee is added to each ticket at checkout. Groups should book under the same restaurant to sit together.
The organiser says tickets are limited and usually sell out in advance, so booking early is the advice. Tickets can be gifted or resold if you cannot go, as long as the new guest brings the ticket.
This is an R18 event, so bring valid ID along with your ticket confirmation. It is fully licensed: you cannot bring your own alcohol, and drinks are bought at the event bars, which take card and cash. Toilets are provided, dogs are not allowed, and the tables sit on flat, closed off sections of the main street. There is no formal dress code, and the organiser suggests sunscreen and a hat.
The lunch wraps up mid afternoon. The organiser recommends pre booking a restaurant for dinner, and says many Arrowtown venues will host live music into the evening. Our Arrowtown half day guide covers getting there and what else to see, and our wine tours without driving guide helps if you want a car free day.
Questions visitors are asking
When is the Arrowtown Long Table in 2026?
The Arrowtown Long Table is on Friday 4 December 2026 from 12pm to 4pm. It runs along Buckingham Street in the centre of Arrowtown. The event was previously called the Arrowtown Long Lunch, and the organiser says the lunch wraps up mid afternoon, with many venues hosting live music into the evening.
How much are Arrowtown Long Table tickets?
Each participating Arrowtown restaurant sets its own ticket price based on its menu. On top of that, a $75 event fee plus a $3 booking fee is added to each ticket at checkout. The organiser says this fee is not kept by the restaurants and helps cover council permits, staffing, infrastructure and event logistics.
Can children go to the Arrowtown Long Table?
No. The Arrowtown Long Table is an R18 event, so every guest must be 18 or older. The organiser asks guests to bring valid ID along with their ticket confirmation. Dogs and other pets are not allowed either, because it is a fully licensed event with food service and large crowds.
Can I bring my own wine to the Arrowtown Long Table?
No. The Arrowtown Long Table on Buckingham Street is a fully licensed event, so you cannot bring your own alcohol. All drinks are bought on site from the licensed event bars. The organiser says every bar accepts both card and cash, so either way of paying works on the day.