Location: Rotorua
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1. Pig & Whistle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1674 reviews
Centrally located in a classic piece of bold 1940's architecture, the Pig & Whistle is a local landmark with a great history. Our friendly staff will make your visit one you'll want to repeat. A wide range of Moa Beer on tap as well as three Ciders, and a
Reviewed By J D
Just a note to anyone visiting, you have to place your own orders at the bar and they bring stuff out to you. It would have been helpful to know this when they sat us down away in a corner. Might have been helpful if they mentioned it. That aside, the place is very loud, crowded, service is mediocre and slow. The waiters tend to ignore and avoid your eye contact.Given the number of other restaurants in Rotorua I can't recommend going here - there are tons of other places to eat that have delicious food and much better service.I don't recommend going here.We don't normally get it wrong but seems we did for this group. The meet and greet person is supposed to let you know to order at the bar. Perhaps that was missed this time? We don't have waiters the floor. We have bussers running food. All service is at the bar only. Yes, it does get crowded and with the people comes a buzz. Other customers have commented on the atmosphere that this creates. We don't apologise for being busy. People come here for a reason. We don't recommend you come here either if you want a quiet place with table service. That's not us. We are about pub food, drinks and good times.
2. Hennessy's Irish Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 471 reviews
A little slice of Dublin right in the heart of Rotorua! Serving great food, great drinks and showing LIVE sport daily, the only place to feel at home in Rotorua if you've a touch of Irish!
Reviewed By Mekerei
The last time I went here I was not impressed (in July 2019). Another club I belong to wanted to have a lunch meeting here. I was not looking forward to it.I am so pleased to say that the service was much better. We had a meeting where the meal arrived in a timely manner, the Head Waitress was very organised and we ALL got our meals within minutes of each other.My congratulations to the Head Waitress, she did a marvellous job. This was the way that the separate room meals should be run.
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3. BREW / Craft Beer Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 798 reviews
BREW | Craft Beer Pub in Rotorua, New Zealand, is run by Croucher Brewing - Rotorua's award-winning craft brewery. We have a great selection of NZ craft beers on-tap and in bottles, we exclusively stock New Zealand wines, and have delicious reasonably pri
Reviewed By nomadikiwi
Donât have the surf & turf. Would be the worst steak Iâve ever had. Two dried prawns and a tough lump of fatty gristle. Donât risk it
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4. Our BackYard Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Our Backyard Pub is an Authentic Kiwi Style Pub. We have a Full Menu including Fish n Chips, Steak, Fettucine and a Fantastic range of Kiwi Burgers including the Ginormous Burger! We also have a Fantastic variety of Tap Beers, Bottled Beers, Spirits and N
Reviewed By Amanda C
My husband and I were in town for two nights, went here for dinner on the first night (had an Entertainment Book voucher) was so yummy went back the next night. Staff were super friendly. Great tunes were playing. Would definitely recommend this place for a drink or a meal if you are in town! The food was delicious and great portions.
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5. Wai-O-Tapu Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
A pleasant rural pub located approx half way between Rotorua and Taupo on State Highway 5. Close to Waiotapu Wonderland and Waikite Hot Pools we offer clean, comfortable accomodation with shared facilities at a reasonable price which includes a light brea
Reviewed By letamritaknow
We ended up eating here as there was not much around. Burgers and fries were good, everything else was average. Beer was cheap only $5.8 for a mug of wild buck. Fish and chips menu was very cheap, massive bowl of fried only for $4, batter fried fish $3 :O Bar was full of Bikies on Sunday. Service and staff lady was really lovely.
