The Thirsty Tui - Paparoa

Enjoyed a nice meal here on Jan 3 the chicken burgers were great! I liked the Ruawai kumara fries too never had them in that style but it works well. Everyone wanted an outside table out of the sun. The manager said that a larger group requested to take our outside table since it was in the shade we agreed to help the manager out. He was a really nice guy and comped our drinks as a thank you. His interaction with a new staff member was nice to witness too. He was complimentary of her work, reassured her that she was doing a great job and seemed like a great manager to work for. Thumbs up to him. The inside bar is quaint, exactly what you would expect a kiwi rural pub to look like, which is great!

Popped in when on a day trip from Whangarei, and will make this a destination next time. Really nice, well presented retro 1950's tavern with a authentic decor, on point graphics, choices of dinning room, garden bars, lounge bar, and old school public bar with amazing fishing photo wall. Plus really good food, with a great selection from $8.50 sandwiches (ham was , to meals. Something for everyone.

The food was nice. The service today was very slow, and we waited for a while to get our food. The Manager was kind enough to offer us a Free drink while we waited for our food which was really nice of him. Yes we will be back for sure.

No doubt I had a wonderful time during my at the Paparoa Hotel! Beautiful, clean, historical place in the middle of Northland. Upon arrival, I was warmly welcomed by the staff. Shaun, Chairman, Sue people who work there are amazing as well as the locals that I was happy to meet. I didn't have much time to try all the menu from The Thirsty Tui restaurant, but all the food I had was delicious. I was a solo traveller this time, but my room was big enough, even for a couple. Soft and comfy bed with four pillows and a warm duvet, plus an electric under blanket. I would never forget the time I spent there.

Excellent soul, perfectly prepared and seasoned to perfection. We have been past here so many times and decided to stop for food, certainly will not miss it going forward.