Was worried about trying this place because of the lack of reviews, but glad we did! Perfect place…read moreif you're looking for a nice bar to relax, eat and chug some brews. We came in at 6pm on a Monday, which they have happy hour 430pm -630pm on the weekdays, $7 nzd for a beer pint. Our servers were pretty cool and friendly. Best of all, $.50cent wings! Everyday! Also you get to people-watch some locals coming in and out playing the slot machines in a room off to the side.

From the owner: Come down and experience that traditional, friendly pub atmosphere in Central Hamilton. It truly…read moredoes exist! The Quad - not part of any group or franchise.

On a roadtrip through the area, my wife and I were looking for a decent sit-down dinner to have a…read morepint and rest. Peach and Porker fit the bill just right! My wife had the chicken fettuccini and I had the pork belly. Service was attentive and we never waited unduly for anything. The manager even came by a time or two to say hello.

Excellent value for what you get. $15 for a decent sized entree. Looks like it would be a great…read morespot to grab a pint too!

The food was delicious but a little pricey. The chef did an excellent job with the food. My…read moresalmon was slightly raw in the middle but apparently this is how people eat salmon (accordingly to waitress).

We came to this brewery because we enjoyed the drinks we had at Hobbiton. They make the…read moreHobbiton-exclusive beer, cider, and ginger ale. It wasn't too busy when we came here for lunch so ordering and getting seated was quick. They even had live music which was nice. We had a flight, the sample platter, and the cajun lamb pizza. Out of all the garlic bread and salt and pepper squid we've had in NZ, this was the best. The pizza and the sample platter was a lot of food for two people, so if you're not too hungry or have small appetites, I recommend just ordering one item to share. While we didn't really care for the cider (I didn't find any in NZ that I loved) or their hard pink lemonade which was too sweet, we did love their hard lemonade.

These guys are fraud do not visit them not recommended to anyone, my aunt visit them in August she…read morefell ill and currently under treatment due to poor beer and food quality

Aside from the attitude I initially got when I entered (I had to pee super badly and asked for the…read morebathroom--perhaps they thought I wasn't actually stoping for food) it was good. I enjoyed the kumara and pistachio salad, and the wine was decent. I think they could do a bit to improve the ambiance, but there aren't many options in Waitomo. Given that, this place is perfectly solid.

Agree with most of the other ratings here. Avoid at all costs. It took us TWO HOURS to get the…read morefood. Asked for the TV to be changed to a channel with a big match on and it never happened. Distinctly got the impression that locals were heavily favored over tourists. Worst place we stopped on our trip.

This place belongs on the island of misfit toys, a craft beer pub that doesn't have any craft beer…read more I come in and almost all of the taps are empty. Why did they even bother opening?

We were exploring Rotorua on a cold NZ winter night and discovered this insanely cool downtown…read morearea. We were hungry and walking through the dark streets looking for anything that might be open and also have gluten free options for me. A few streets down from us we heard music and saw neon lights flickering in the distance. Like unsuspecting deep sea fish we felt magnetized to the sparkly lights in the dark of night, luckily for us that once we reached them we were the ones doing the eating! This restaurant is located on a really cool street partially covered by a neon light canopy, sort of like going into a spaceship. We saw the menu of Brew Craft and were sold. The inside has a nice intimate atmosphere with low lighting with a casual gastropub design. In addition to a large selection of brews, they also have an upscale dining menu with tons of options to choose from. Our server was very friendly and helpful and pointed out their many gf options designated on the menu including unconventional items like chicken wings, chicken tenders, and pizzas. We decided to share the gf chicken wing appetizer and the slow roasted lamb shank main. Both were incredible. The chicken wings were crispy and saucy and kept me going back for more. The lamb shank was fall off the bone tender with a delicious mashed potato. We wanted to order so much more, but as we were staying in a hotel and couldn't take leftovers home with us, we settled with just being full instead of indulging to the state of miserable. It was absolutely delicious though and definitely recommended for anyone who's celiac and looking for a safe gf place to grab some not so casual eats in a relaxed chill environment.

The Londoner is a traditional British pub on the north end of Victoria Street. There are always…read moregood daily specials! Plus, they have Guinness, Old Speckled Hen, and Boddingtons (usually). Because of the pandemic, they have been unable to get kegs of Boddington's shipped to New Zealand. While that's a bummer, you won't be disappointed by the selection of beer. Have bangers-n-mash, beef lasagna, or good ol' fish 'n chips! They're quite good and comforting pub fare. If you're there on a Wednesday evening at 6:00pm, check out Quiz night with MC Richard Swainson (an outstanding local writer and film scholar). Tourists should beware that many of the questions assume local knowledge, knowledge of rugby, cricket, and netball, as well as other Kiwiana. Nevertheless, it's a good time. Introduce yourselves to Richard and ask him for the local community scoop. He's got heaps of knowledge about Hamilton and Aotearoa!

Good food, good service, just a good time…read more Nice British atmosphere. Look for the specials (had the $15 pork special with some banging bangers & great vegetables). Would be back if in Hamilton.

Would've rated this place better but the one serving us, a young lady, was very impatient with our…read moregroup. We are a large group with a lot of kids so deciding on our order can be a little bit harder than most people who are local to the area and know what they want right away. Too bad, I really liked the pork belly I got and the restaurant looked nice and had a really good ambiance. Service could have been a little bit better.

At first glance, you might think this place is a pub because of the prominent placement of the bar…read more However, it's more like a family restaurant. The menu selection is very good, and my kids love the burgers, the pizza, and the fish 'n chips when they visit. My partner and I really enjoy the wide selection of mid-range craft beer. They carry one or two premium craft beers, but they're mostly Monteith's and Mac's--nothing to scoff at, mind you! We enjoy the food too; it's got that comfort food vibe, which we like. The people behind the bar and waiting tables are always very amicable, and they seem to enjoy serving children. That can be hard to find in New Zealand. So I certainly appreciate their putting forward the effort. On Saturdays and Sundays, they usually offer live music in the afternoon. The acts are not usually a band but one person. It can get loud, for obvious reasons, so be prepared for that. Otherwise, they're always willing to turn the tvs to watch one of your favourite teams. I go there to watch American football from Aug to Dec and sometimes even make it in for NCAA football (which is a phenomenon that blows Kiwis minds; why watch college football when there's the real thing!).

The best Irish Cottage Pie: tender chunks of lamb in subtly seasoned herb sauce and topped with…read moremash (mashed potatoes) and sharp cheese. Came piping hot and stayed hot then warm throughout the meal. One pint Kilkenny meal! Friendly, attentive service. Typical Irish bar vibe. The Beer and Guinness pie has a spicier sauce and beef not lamb. Both are great. I would order both again and it will be a tough decision as to which to order. Enjoy!

We'd spotted Hennessy's Irish Bar the day before and saw that they would be showing the Super Bowl…read more We decided to drop in on the way back from doing some morning activities and caught half the game. We came around 2:30pm on a Monday and it was busy. It's a typical Irish pub. They have a lunch special ($12.50 NZD) with 9 options. Sadly, they'd already run out of the lasagna & salad. The main menu is split into starters, light meals & snacks, gourmet burgers & sandwiches, mains, salads, vegetarian meals, kids meals and desserts. - Clam chowder ($12.50 NZD) - B wasn't feeling well so she opted for a soup. She said the clam chowder broth was sweeter than normal but had a good amount of seafood in it. - Ham, cheese & tomato toasted sandwich ($12.50 NZD) - served with fries. Fries were boring and barely crispy. My dad got his sandwich without cheese. It looked minuscule. - BLT Baguette ($12.50 NZD) - served with chicken schnitzel. The bacon was more like a slab of dry ham; took out half of it. It was decent but nothing more than that. I could have ate another. Food wise, go elsewhere. Best to come here for just drinks and to catch whatever sport you fancy watching.