Offering a daring, modern Chinese menu, like nothing Ayrburn has seen before, Billy’s is a tribute to the past and a celebration of the now – a nod to Arrowtown’s deep Chinese heritage.

Time spent here is to be time spent sharing, storytelling, and savouring — a dining experience that is wonderfully sophisticated, and unmistakably Billy’s.

Bookings are now open, so come and meet Billy for yourself, won’t you?

Under the direction of Executive Chef Richard Highnam, the culinary team has crafted a menu of authentic, elevated Chinese dishes – from succulently steamed Prawn Truffle Dumplings and Kung Pao Chicken to impeccable Peking Duck and most marvellous Mud Crab. Of course, no dining experience is complete without dessert, and the likes of Billy’s luscious Lychee Granita will simply never fail.

Best served with great company, Billy’s Banquet menus are the perfect way to converse and celebrate over a selection of sublime dishes. With your choices taken care of, you can sit back and enjoy all that this stellar venue has to offer.

Billy’s boasts signature cocktails aplenty and a wine list to impress, featuring our exclusive ‘Homestead’ Pinot Noir. And who could forget the Caviar and Moutai Trolley – Billy’s signature offering, sure to elevate every occasion.

Located within the precinct’s original homestead just a stone’s throw away from The Burr Bar, this once humble dwelling was the first in the region to feature electric lighting. More than a century later, the lights are back on, and its doors are open to the public for the very first time — revealing a world where history is honoured and indulgence is elevated. Each intimate room tells a different story, yours to discover, visit by exceptional visit. The venue’s thoughtful styling embraces envelope-pushing interiors and iconic works of art, whilst beautifully narrating the venue’s historic charm.

Outside, a bespoke glass conservatory awaits, offering guests an immersive dining experience under the Otago sky, year-round. Framed by lush topiaries, the Conservatory pays homage to the orangeries of old – spaces where exotic plants collected from far-off expeditions would thrive during colder months.