Bay of Plenty
Hide by name, hidden by nature. Tucked down a tiny alleyway, Hide has successfully turned a hollow behind the main street into a garden patio. Ten taps of…
Must-see nightlife in Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty
The quirky Social Club brews its own lager, ale and cider, and if you don’t like one part of the venue, simply head to another – each one feels like a…
Bay of Plenty
Located in a light industrial area 4km from central Mt Maunganui, Rising Tide is home base for the Mount Brewing Co and Funk Estate microbreweries, who…
Bay of Plenty
Whakatāne’s own craft brewer, in an industrial area at the edge of town, has a welcoming tasting room attached. The flavours are varied and often NZ…
Tauranga
With its facade emblazoned with hops, and hops growing out front, the Hop House is single-minded in its passion for craft beer. There are 10 changing NZ…
Crossroads Brew Bar & Restaurant
Bay of Plenty
This unadorned bar looks as rough around the edges as Ōpōtiki itself, but it’s also just as welcoming. It brews its own range of beers – from Bohemian…
Tauranga
Sure, you could wander around town looking for a good wine bar, brewpub or whisky den, but you can also just head to the Barrel Room, which has already…
Bay of Plenty
Astrolabe conjures up a funky retro bach (beach-hut) vibe, with floral carpets, forest wallpaper, and pastel-coloured picnic tables (and a caravan) in the…
Tauranga
The long concrete bar here has room for plenty of elbows, and for plenty of glasses of Croucher's crafty seasonal ales and pilsners. The vibe is social,…
Bay of Plenty
It does exactly what it is says on the tin, with the best, not to mention strongest, coffee in town. Colourful wall art, cool tunes and tasty snacks are…
Bay of Plenty
Stone-faced walls, fold-back windows and flaming torches set the scene for this slick, upmarket establishment. A lot of folk come here to eat, but it’s…
Bay of Plenty
This bar at the Whakatane Hotel lives up to the promise of its name as the liveliest drinking spot in town. The decor is green (of course) and there are…
Tauranga
This big box of a gastropub pours Monteith's beers and serves pizza, burgers and meaty pub meals. This Phoenix rises best on Sunday afternoons and summer…
Tauranga
Convincingly replicating a British boozer, right down to the Sunday roast with Yorkshire puddings and the dogs-welcome policy, this black-painted corner…
Bay of Plenty
The Talisman is better than your average small-town boozer, with a bistro (mains $23 to $41) and an attractive, deck-covered beer garden. Basic…
Bay of Plenty
The Office is a no-frills sports bar that does what it does well: racing, beer, big meals with chips and salad, and live bands and/or DJs later in the…
