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Overall Total Score
2.9 out of 5
Average | 7518 reviews

What User likes about Smash Palace Gisborne:
Great eclectic vibe! The owner opened early for us and lit a large wood fire, creating a warm atmosphere with beautiful lights. The space can also open up to the outside area. I’m not sure how to describe the drinks, but I would definitely go back! View all feedback. What Ness doesn't like about Smash Palace Gisborne:
The restaurant is just average. For a Saturday night, it would be nice to have more upbeat music for dancing instead of just sad songs. The girls at the bar are doing a fantastic job, but the guy could use some improvement in customer service; his unfriendly demeanor is not acceptable. View all feedback.

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Heyrestaurants
2.7 ★ from 6439 reviews
Rachel
04.09.2024 - 15:24

Love smash....my favourite place in gizzy....always a great time.....awesome people and great live music

Leeana
04.09.2024 - 15:24

Simply.. The best place in town by far! Love the live muse, talent, n awesome atmosphere

Vasely
04.09.2024 - 15:24

One of the coolest venues around. Loads of character and loads of characters!

Jax
04.09.2024 - 15:24

I loved working there!!! Loved the people who drank there!!! Best pub in New Zealand

Liz
04.09.2024 - 15:24

Love this place! Been going there for many a year and now my own family goes.

Menu
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews

Awesome place spent a couple of hours looking around and was amazed by this place. Watched Smash Palace years ago so was on the bucket list of things to do. Was...

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Loved this eclectic quirky place we went on a 'pub choir ' night and sang our hearts out with the friendliest loveliest bunch of locals. It was a great experien...

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Who does not love a plane in the middle of the bar? great personal and interesting bands play. highly recommended.

Great place to visit good people excellent entertainment Thursday nights

I went for build a band Thursday so friendly and welcoming great service! We were invited up to play and we felt really included. Fantastic musicians and it's f...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 358 reviews
Mike
17.08.2023 - 14:46

Super cool and quirky bar in an industrial area with big nachos and friendly hospitality from the publican Darrell

chanelle
17.08.2023 - 14:46

This is a fantastic spot to relax. Price per person: NZ$90–100. Service: 5/5. Atmosphere: 5/5.

Ness
17.08.2023 - 14:46

The restaurant is just average. For a Saturday night, it would be nice to have more upbeat music for dancing instead of just sad songs. The girls at the bar are...

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Daisy
17.08.2023 - 14:46

The restaurant features a charming smoking and outdoor area with an airplane that crashed into the roof 60 years ago, which has inspired the bar's unique theme....

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Jacopo
17.08.2023 - 14:46

Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Facebook
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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 19 reviews
Restaurantguru
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