We came before dinner time, intending to wait for dinner service to start and eat dinner here…read more While waiting, we decided to order some beef nachos. The nachos took 20 minutes to arrive. The dish came in a deep bowl with a thin layer of toppings atop a pile of chips, not really sure how it's intended to be eaten... The whole thing is super sour from being drowned in tomato sauce. We didn't stay for dinner.

We had dinner there this evening....ribs and fish & chips (Dory). Both were good! Fish was…read morelight...ribs good but could have been cooked a little longer. Both salad and cole slaw were excellent. Everyone was very friendly and prices reasonable.

We almost missed this family-friendly restaurant because of the name and Yelp categorizing it as a…read more"bar". The kids at the next table were enjoying their tall milkshakes and after a long car ride there's a pool table and mini-golf. Fish and chips were good (4/5) and while my nachos were well-presented, the guac was not freshly made and the beans (at the bottom, fortunately) were kind of a sweet chili rather than pinto, refried or black. Props for creativity, but a miss. Thai beef salad had an enormous amount of beef compared to the salad greens.

You don't really have much choice but eat at this restaurant, since it's pretty much the only one…read morearound. The woman taking orders at the bar was not very nice the first time we were there. She was ok the next time. I guess you can afford to be rude to customers when you know they don't have a choice of another restaurant. The food surprisingly was good. We liked the mountain burger and the Thai beef salad. The chicken curry wasn't that good. The place was fine, had nice outdoor seating.

Very nice Café, where we stopped after a rainy hike. We had a flat white, a chai latte and a…read morebrownie. Everything tasted delicious. The Café is very nice inside and the staff takes nicely care about the guests.

$75 NZ dollars for 4 lamb shanks and 2 glasses of wine, you can't beat that! Such a good value and…read moreso tasty. The waitress was very nice and friendly. She brought us a picture book about the local area, and gave was sample of wine. The lamb shanks was so tender and served in tasty sauce that is salty with just a little bit of sweetness. The restaurant was only 9miles from the Chateau Tangariro, and it was worth it. It was nice busy and it feel like very local.

This will go down as one of the best experiences ever of my trip and honestly in my life. I will…read morenever forget this hospitality. We got here after a long drive from Auckland... was the only place opened but sadly we got there close to their posted close time and being a small town they were in deed closed. I knocked to find out if there was something else around and they kindly brought us in to eat anyways. They made us a full plate a food, not just something lying around. Where to start? The food was absolutely amazing! I've never had lamb shank and was a little scared to try it but it was fantastic. The meat fell off the practically. They served it with some potatoes, a sweet potato(yum), and some grilled onion. The sauce they used complimented everything and I did all I could not to lick it off the plate. It wasn't too heavy at all. It had a flavor that reminded me of grandma's cooking. My friend had the fish and chips and enjoyed it very much! Okay back to the rest. Cute place, very moderately decorated. Not overbearing. Very clean. They even have bikes to rent. By the time I left I felt like family. Marie is incredibly sweet (so are you Bruce!) and chatted with us throughout dinner, telling us about the area, gave us a book of pictures to look through, and filled up a water bottle for me for the drive. They were just really genuine people and that made my night. This restaurant is a gem and you would be making a big mistake not to stop. If I could give it 10 stars I would!

A nice place to stop for food and a beer! Very friendly staff. Outdoor tables and inside high and…read morelow tables.

I was impressed by the food. It was tasty and huge portions. I got the bacon burger, which was…read moremassive, while my husband got the open face steak sandwich. We subbed curly fries for regular fries and they came out hot and crisp.

We had two meals in 24 hours here and loved both experiences…read more The first was a casual drop in meal with one of the best chicken schnitzels I think I've ever had. Fresh, real chicken and just a light crumb served with a lovely fresh garden salad and nice hot & crispy chips. Our second experience was as part of a family function for a 90th birthday and it was equally as wonderful. We were served lovely food that was fresh, hot and full of flavour. More importantly the staff wee flexible and hospitable. What I loved too is the modern kiwi style of combining casual country with a modern twist, done tastefully and without being too much. Make sure you check out the photos and this pub whether it's for a beer, a meal or a special occasion, it's a winner!

We had a great time meeting travelers and playing pool in the back of this good ol' Irish Pub! The…read moregreen beer was flowing on St Patty's Day and we were ready for it. Add a little bit of drunken philanthropy and you're the hit in the crowd. I'd go back and do it all over again! Even a little dancing on the front floor successfully showed us the time of our lives! Thank you for celebrating and keeping the spirit of St Patty's Day alive! Cheers!

From the owner: Welcome to Mulligan's Public House!…read more When you visit Mulligan's Public House, you're in for a treat. Experience our off-the-pier-fresh Salads, Mulligan's World Famous scrumptious Irish Stew, Prime NZ Steak, Stout Pie or light meals such as Fish & Chips, Burgers and Pizza or any of our other mouthwatering dishes. Our chefs are renowned for their creative combinations of spices and sauces. Our warm and charming atmosphere will instantly relax you while our attentive staff spoils you. Weekly menu specials offer unique flavours and pairings. Mulligan's Public House is very famous with backpackers specials. Mulligan's Public House is the perfect destination for your next visit to Taupo, whether an intimate dinner or a night out celebration or casual drink after work . We open 7 days and nights a week. There's always something happening at Mulligan's for locals & backpackers! Every Tuesday - Our world famous Quiz Night. Wednesday is Poker, Thursday - Live Music & Jam Night, Friday - Girls Night and much more. Please call for reservations for dinner or jump in to enjoy your night out. Gift certificates available.