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Entertainment in Rotorua

  1. A

    Pheasant Plucker

    A place for a proper pint, but this time á l’Anglais. The Pheasant proffers locally brewed and British beer, along with bangers ’n’ mash and nonstop carvery with Yorkshire pud (mains $15 to $36).

    reviewed

  2. B

    Pig & Whistle

    This excellent microbrewery pub in the former police station offers a conducive atmosphere in which to enjoy its Swine lager (big-screen TV, beer garden, live music Thursday to Saturday), while serving up some of the best simple grub in town (mains $19 to $30). Their menu runs the gamut from spare ribs to a gluten-free vegetarian toastie.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Belgian Bar

    The best bar in town for lovers of gigs and good beer. Half a dozen Euro-beers on tap and 42 in the bottle make for quality supping while a menu of meatballs, mash and moules et frites will allow you to stick around and sup a few more. Regular blues and acoustic acts.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Underground Bar

    ‘It’s all about the beer’ at this crafty underground bunker, run by the lads from Croucher Brewing Co, Rotorua’s best microbrewers. Sip down a pint of fruity Pale Ale, aromatic Drunken Hop Bitter or malty Pilsener and wonder how you’ll manage a sleep-in tomorrow morning.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Bar Barella

    For late-night action, head to Bar Barella, where bands and DJs play metal, hip-hop, reggae, rock and dub to a nocturnal crowd.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Reading Cinema

    Reading Cinema shows mainstream movies.

    reviewed

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  11. Kingsgate Hotel

    Many of the big hotels offer Maori concerts and hangi, making up for what they lack in ambience with convenience. One of the main venues is the Kingsgate Hotel.

    reviewed