Boilerhouse Brewery seems to be a brand new brewery in the small town of Thames. It was our first…read morepit stop after driving in from Auckland. We dropped in on a Wednesday afternoon (around 2:45pm) to find it busier than you'd expect for a Wednesday. There's a main and side entrance. Plenty of free parking outside in their private lot. They serve food; bar snacks, sliders and platters ($30.00 to 50.00 NZD) The tap beer menu had 7 options (6 beers and 1 cider). Nice that you could sample before you committed to a handle or jug. They even had wine from Ohinemuri Estate (4 types). There's also more drinks in the fridge (bottled beer, low alcohol, cider, spirits, ready to drink and non-alcoholic). - Good George - Doris Plum cider ($9.00 NZD handle) - pretty in colour and just as tasty. Really refreshing. I'd get it again. We weren't too big fans of the beer that we sampled but the cider was a hit. Would have to come back to try their food. 3.5 stars.

Stopped in for lunch while in Hahei. The outdoor seating is very nice and there were not many…read morepeople there yet so we had our choice of tables. There are nice flowers and greenery surrounding the outdoor seating. You go in to order at the bar. We ordered a beer tasting flight, a margarita, and the Margherita Pizza. The margarita was fine (I never really had a great one while in New Zealand), but it was cool and refreshing. The pizza was nice and light, good for a small lunch. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Don't forget a tshirt or hoodie on the way out!

Loved their cocktails and ambience! The staff was super funny (read witty with sarcasm) and we had…read morea great time enjoying a cool beverage on a hot summer day after hiking to Cathedral Cove.

In Hamilton for 2 nights. Enjoyed this spot twice . One of…read morethe few bars we could belly up to as many in NZ seem to have no stools. Great cocktails and beer selection. Friendly, engaging staff.

This is a serious contender for best bar in Hamilton. I came here Saturday night with my husband…read moreand a couple friends. Why, why have I not been here before now?! I used to live just up the block! My husband had already been here and, somehow, did not bring me in immediately. This is one of those places where I had a "love at first sight" moment. Even on a fairly crowded night, the vibe in this place is super-cool. It's small, almost uncomfortably so, but in spite of that (because of that?) it has a great intimate feel. The cocktails are pricey, but different and skillfully prepared. There is a good selection of whiskey (my whiskey-loving friend tells me). There was a DJ artfully spinning a weird, awesome, "did-he-just-do-that?" selection of tunes. The decor is comfortable/cool, with walls of exposed bricks and "I never want to get up" comfy couches. The back walls are lined with loads of books and one portion of the ceiling is covered with records. They appear to have some bites to eat, but admittedly, we were just there for drinks. It's a little tricky to find, set back from Victoria Street down a side alley. But, it's SO worth finding.

We were recommended to eat here by a local, so we headed here. The food was alright. I ordered the…read moreveggie pizza - some of the mushrooms were undercooked and not edible. The crust was crunchy and good. My partner had the brisket burger - it was OK. The meal cost $140. In my opinion, this place is overpriced for the quality of food we had.

Worth a second meal!…read more We really enjoyed this restaurant! Table for four on a Friday night at 5:30 in the evening. We had two orders of the fresh fish and chips, the pulled pork pizza, and the fish of the day (tuna). All 4 were prepared well and brought out promptly. I am not certain if it is a New Zealand thing (as it has happened at two restaurants in two days), bit they bring the food out when it is done, not when all four meals are done ... Just something of which to be aware. This is a place where I will be happy to eat at again!

This place had outstanding food. Service was pretty good, but some flies were relentless on our…read morefood and we had to bat them away perpetually. The food here is 5 stars all day. Highly recommended.

Casual but clean vibes, fun tunes, local beer and bomb food. Happened upon this place during a road…read moretrip and so glad we did. Chicken bao and lamb burger were both winners, but the other food we've seen come out all looked incredible, too. Worth a stop for sure.

Amazing food and lovely ambiance. The service is friendly and efficient. Can't wait to get backread more

Enjoyed our lunch tremendously. Food was so fresh & tasted really good! The place is along the…read morelittle cute town of Coromandel with the huge tree in the front so you won't missed it. We had the oysters and mussels which are the must tries... fantastic! The fish & chips are excellent, fresh & lightly battered! Love it here.

I had the best fish sandwich i have ever enjoyed today. It was made either red snapper on a…read moredelicious bun. The truffle fries were incredible. Our waitress was darling and helped us find a great beach. Go to this restaurant!

5/5 get the mussels for sure. Pizza, steak and fries all looked really solid. Great service too…read more Would come back for sure!

Great people and it was hopping in the winter, many places closed. No hesitations, visit! We didn't…read moredine but will try the food next time! Drinks were cold and lovely. Nice patio and garden.

The food is just edible. Not great and honestly probably came from the freezer. It filled a void…read moreon a rainy day without many other options to try, but should have just gone to the grocery store and bought stuff for sandwiches.

This was a fluke discovery on the drive from Wellington back up to Matarangi. We were exhausted and…read morehungry and wanted to recharge in Thames before tackling the winding road to Matarangi. Unfortunately, because it was a Sunday night, almost everything was closed. Driving down the main drag, we saw a couple cars full of people parking and walking to a nondescript entrance. "The Cumin." Hmm.. I ordered the Rogan Josh and hubs ordered the chicken madras. We split the cumin basket (3 different kinds of naan). Had I known this restaurant was here, I would have driven down from Matarangi every day during my stay! The lamb was incredibly tender, the sauce was complex with layers of flavor and spice that blended so nicely together. The naan was perfectly chewy. Honestly, it's some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Service was excellent and friendly, prices were the lowest we've seen (especially for the quality of the food), and the restaurant itself is nicely put together. I highly recommend!

Butter prawns spicy with garlic cheese nann exceeded my expectations...I was in my happy place,…read morestaff friendly accomodating me a table for one while working in Thames I can highly recommend to all in fact a must...I cant wait to go back A1+