DA's Barn Restaurant and Bar (aka The Barn) in Picton is co-owned by Gina Williams and Bill Sullivan.
Gina, your genial host, was born in the Philippines. Her parents owned a large rice farm there and she was the second of nine children. Her education in the Philippines included attending the Philippines Christian University, where she got a degree as an Executive Secretary.
Gina came to New Zealand in 1984 and started at Fox Glacier helping Glacier Helicopters. A year later she moved to Franz Joseph and started working in the hospitality industry at DA’s Restaurant.
In 1999, Gina moved to Picton where she was also involved in the hospitality industry including running a motel and a hotel, then of latter times founding and running DA's Restaurant.
In 2013, Gina and her partner Bill Sullivan purchased what was then The Barn restaurant and re-branded it DA's Barn Restaurant and Bar. They have since operated the business very successfully since then.
Bill Sullivan has been involved in the New Zealand hospitality industry since 1982 along the West Coast, as well as in the Nelson and the Marlborough regions.
From left to right: Bill (co-owner), Gina (co-owner), Krish (chef), Matt (chef)
Wondering what to do in Picton besides enjoying our wonderful meals?
Well, we've put together a small list of links to give you an idea of what's available.
See also Picton i-Site Visitor Information Centre for more info.
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If something is lacking PLEASE tell us at that time so that we can fix the problem to both our satisfaction.
Warm, Welcoming and Great Meals
My partner and I dined here while staying in Picton after catching the ferry, we loved the food and atmosphere so much that on our return a week later we chose to eat there again.
Great little place with lots of locals eating there.
We had the daily roast when we here a few weeks ago and it is a bargain and excellent. In the middle of winter, it is good to find a warm and inviting place.
Writing this review before we eat their again tonight.
