Eat the damn pork belly and be happy. Everything was great,…read morepork belly was on special and it was amazing. Husband ordered the steak and fries and had no complaints. Atmosphere was friendly and the beers were cold, what more can you ask for!

Friendly pub with restaurant out the back. You can eat in the bar, too, and this is where I took…read moreand uploaded a pic of the local drinkers. Seriously large Kiwis. I think this is a chain, but not bad with big portions of tucker

we live near oamaru and had tried all of the restaurants and they are all pretty average and quite…read morepricey so we thought we would try something new! we went out of town to enfield and although it is a wee way out of town (15 minutes) it was worth it because the meal although simple was done so well! i had a chicken snitzel and it was so good and the chips and salad were perfect, there is something for everyone with everything being reasonably priced and extremely friendly staff!! would recommend :))))

Wonderful bar and entertainment at least on weekends. Wonderful staff a worthy drop in when you…read morevisit the Victorian district

Average food & service. We stopped by mid-afternoon after driving to Lake Tekapo for a late lunch…read moreand the restaurant was not too busy, but had a fair number of other patrons. We ordered the brisket sandwich and vegetarian burger, both of which were ok. There were many food options available. Lots of free parking available as well.

Came for lunch and was deeply satisfied…read more The restaurant itself is warm and a wee dated. We were seated straight away. The menu had plenty of options to choose from. We ordered fish and chips, ham and cheese toasty and the brisket burger. The burger was generous and juicy but a bit sweet. The fish was flaky and delicious. The toasty was perfectly crisp and had ooey gooey cheese! All in all a good experience.

Stayed here while doing the Alps2ocean cycle trail. The place here is quiet which is great. The…read morerooms are decent and the staff are exceptionally friendly.

Staying in Methven, as a pit-stop along our journey, we researched, 'what is there to do', &…read morelearned about the history of the Blue Pub vs the Brown Pub. Two iconic, historical buildings located across the street from each other, with an Oak Peace Tree in the middle, Methvan locals encourage visitors to try a pint at each, and decide 'which you prefer'. Two beers? Two local experiences? Sign me up! We started our experience at the Brown Pub which, true to its ambiance, has no yelp profile. Then we wandered over to the Blue Pub, for something completely different. The Brown Pub, described to us as historically hosting farmers-after long work days-gave us the vibes of introverts who just want peace, quiet, and a beer after a long-hard work day- complete with slot machines inside, smoking stations, and a small backyard dog-friendly grassed picnic table area. They had a good variety of drafts, bottles, and to-go beers. The Blue Pub, described to us as historically, 'where the party is at'-gave us a busier vibe, packed with larger groups inside and outside and live music playing. Another good variety, of completely different draft and bottled beers, slightly higher priced than the Brown Pub. Both pubs offer food. We enjoyed both experiences equally, as they allowed us to get glimpses into Methvan lifestyles. I highly recommend grabbing a pint at each!

Fun, cozy spot to get a beer and some yummy food. I came on a Tuesday in February so it was a bit…read morequiet, but the 2 bartenders/servers working were super friendly and they had multiple TVs on with Olympic replays. They said during ski season it gets packed since they're close to the popular Mount Hutt for skiing, otherwise it's mostly locals and folks passing through. My chicken burger was pretty good - fried chicken, bacon, brie, beets, lettuce, mayo, and a toasted bun. A unique combo for sure, but I dug it. Blue Pub is also a hostel/lodge and the rooms are upstairs. You check-in IN the pub and one of the servers will proceed to give you a key and a tour. I stayed here for the night and couldn't complain. The room was basic: twin bed, heater, clothes rack. Bathrooms and showers are shared and coed. Walls are thin, but I still slept like a baby. WiFi is free in both the pub and hostel, but you need a little voucher with a code to login. It runs out after 200mb, so you'll need a few vouchers if you want WiFi for several hours (just ask and they're happy to give you a stack). Overall a really cool, unique spot in this tiny town of Methven. Highly recommended!

This restaurant was a totally random find. After driving a couple of hours from Christchurch, we…read moreneeded a break. We cruised the streets of Timaru and there are lots of restaurants although some looked very seedy in the downtown area. This restaurant had a great sign and building and what we could see inside, looked very nice. What a lucky find! Lovely ambience with old photos of Timaru, great decor, and friendly, efficient staff. I had the soup of the day which was spinach based with a freshly baked roll. My husband had the chicken bowl which was vaguely Thai in flavor and spicy. We both loved our meals and hated to leave but we had to hit the road without dessert. Great place in every way.

The Oxford is probably the best place in Timaru to get brunch. We ate there with a party of 20 and…read moreservice was spot on. Good as!

Great Spot to enjoy some pub food and cold brews in Timaru. Tried their "No Meat" Burger because…read moreit is not a plant based brand found in the US. Was not disappointed. Enjoyed a couple of pints to top it all off with family on the patio.