The bar at Biddy Kate's Cafe Bar in Blenheim, staff behind the counter with guests at tables
Est. 2004

Great coffee by day, cold pints by night

Biddy Kate's has been part of the heart of Blenheim since 2004. Good food, good drinks and a warm welcome, whatever time of day you call in.

Welcome to the local

Welcome to Biddy Kate's, Blenheim's cafe and bar. You'll find us at 2 Market Street, right in the middle of town, where we've been serving great coffee, good food and cold drinks since 2004. Call in for breakfast and a flat white, lunch with the team, a game of pool, or a table for the big match. Locals, visitors and everyone in between, there's always a warm Marlborough welcome waiting at Biddy's.

Guests enjoying lunch together at Biddy Kate's Cafe Bar, Blenheim

Est. 1884 · 2 Market Street

Three hotels. Three fires. One hundred and forty years.

The corner you're standing on has been a pub, a hotel, a landmark and a local since 1884. The building has survived fires, an earthquake, and a century of change. Biddy Kate's is just the latest chapter — and it's a good one.

The second Criterion Hotel, Blenheim — a grand Victorian building at 2 Market Street, c.1891. Tyree Photo, Nelson.
Tyree Photo, Nelson · c. 1891
Biddy Kate's Cafe Bar exterior on Market Street, Blenheim at night, with the Guinness sign lit up

Right in the middle of town

You'll find us at 2 Market Street, Blenheim Central, directly across the road from the Whitehaven Theatre and a short stroll from the Marlborough Events Centre. Heading to a show or in town for a conference? Call in before or after and we'll look after you.

When we're open

  • Monday11am to 8pm
  • Tuesday10am to 8pm
  • Wednesday10am to 10pm
  • Thursday10am to 11pm
  • Friday10am to midnight
  • Saturday10am to midnight
  • Sunday11am to 7pm