Wai-o-tapu Tavern

Stopped for lunch. Best decision lately! Excellent burger, great value, great service. Lots of choice on the menu, and looked like a good place to settle in for a few beers.

A truly classic New Zealand country pub, nothing fancy, but lots of atmosphere. The usual standard range of beers, but crisp, clean and the right temperature (cheap too). Didn't have a meal, but they looked huge. Pool tables and accommodation as well.

Visited this place in the afternoon for a pint of beer special sandwich! The foods were great, the boss' chill. lovely place to visit.

Parked our camper for a night. Great pub meals and amazing getting to know the locals. So many stories to share too.

Delicious food and helpful host Vicki. Best burger my mother in law had in NZ. Also best veggie burger I've had. Of the 4 veggie burger options I chose quinoa and feta. Served with beetroot. Was delicious! Wedges were perfection. Vicki explained sweet chili sauce to us uncultured Americans. Lovely selection of meads. Pool tables and juke box add to ambiance but kids were welcomed with kiddie menu and tolerant patrons. I would definitely recommend for after/before thermal wonderland or waikite pools. Looks a little sleepy but really excelled.