Te Aroha Tavern

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, which included lamb shanks and prawn pasta, and the service was prompt. It was a great value, especially with a glass of wine in... read more We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, which included lamb shanks and prawn pasta, and the service was prompt. It was a great value, especially with a glass of wine included. The decor was lovely, although it would have felt more vibrant if the restaurant had been busier, as it was a bit quiet on a Sunday night.

I visited the newly renovated Grand for the first time, and it looks fantastic. I started with shrimp cocktail and had lamb shank for my main course. The portio... read more I visited the newly renovated Grand for the first time, and it looks fantastic. I started with shrimp cocktail and had lamb shank for my main course. The portions were generous, and I couldn't finish it all. The waitstaff was excellent as well.

Classic pub fare served in a traditionally elegant setting. The food and drinks are quite reasonably priced, and the establishment is comfortable, clean, and we... read more Classic pub fare served in a traditionally elegant setting. The food and drinks are quite reasonably priced, and the establishment is comfortable, clean, and well-maintained. On top of that, the service is both friendly and efficient.

We were part of a large group booking. Our meals were very nice and the service was great. Excellent value. read more We were part of a large group booking. Our meals were very nice and the service was great. Excellent value.

Food was well presented, tasted good and great value for money. Service was polite and prompt. Atmosphere was warm and homely even on the bleak day we visited.... read more Food was well presented, tasted good and great value for money. Service was polite and prompt. Atmosphere was warm and homely even on the bleak day we visited. A really good dinner option.