Hide Thirst & Hunger

Top choice in 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 mostly Moa beer pour from a wall, and on cooler nights they stoke up the open fire. There's also a menu of dumplings, pizzas and hearty mains.


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