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    The Tipsy Trout

    4.0 (2 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Crafty Trout Brewing Co - Terrace

    Crafty Trout Brewing Co

    4.6(10 reviews)
    13.3 km
    $$

    Love this brewery!!! Walk off the street up the stairs to a magically decorated brewery &…read morerestaurant. The bar greets you as you enter followed by an array of seating choices, cozy chairs, dining table, outdoor seats with a beautiful view, it is amazing! Choose from craft beers or wine. The fish and chips were delicious! Service was prompt and friendly. A great stop in the Rotorua area

    We dropped into Crafty Trout Brewing Co to check out their beer and cider selection. The bottom…read morefloor has merchandise and bottles for purchase. The bottles are reasonable but the merch is expensive (more than any brewery I've been to). $30.00 NZD for a growler! Insane. They also do beer tours ($30.00 NZD including tasting rack otherwise it's $10.00 NZD). The upstairs is called Bier Kafe. They had a few specials ($14.00 to 25.00 NZD). The regular menu is pretty pricey. Apparently, they are "world famous" for their pretzels and woodfired pizzas. At the bar, there were 14 flavours on tap (except they were sold out of their smokey ginger beer). The pear cider sounded pretty good. Tasting rack (four 200mL glasses) costs $20.00 NZD so we opted for a few bottles to take home instead. Some of their desserts also looked interesting. Dark moist chocolate beer cake ($9.00 NZD) or apple cider strudel ($10.00 NZD) anyone? - Lure cider ($4.50 NZD) - Granny Smith with hints of pineapple. - Smokey ginger beer ($3.00 NZD) - non-alcoholic made with Pohutakawa & Cherrywood smoked ginger, honey, fresh lemons and Lake Taupo glacial mineral water. You can taste the smokiness. Pretty decent!

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    Crafty Trout Brewing Co - Inside

    Inside

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    Crafty Trout Brewing Co - Closeup of smokey ginger beer

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    Closeup of smokey ginger beer

    Brew Craft Beer Pub

    Brew Craft Beer Pub

    4.2(26 reviews)
    65.6 km
    $$

    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.

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    Brew Craft Beer Pub - Beef cheek plate

    Beef cheek plate

    Brew Craft Beer Pub - Muscles

    Muscles

    Brew Craft Beer Pub - Beers!

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    Beers!

    Lake House - Stone grill

    Lake House

    3.6(13 reviews)
    13.3 km
    $$

    We walked for a while along the banks of Lake Taupo, before we settled on the Lake House for…read moredinner, located centrally in town, right across the street from the Lake which allowed for beautiful views of the lake. The large terrace wasn't very busy, but there were only 2 or 3 servers, for both inside and outside, so it took an awfully long time for someone to come and take our order. My husband ordered the lamb rump and I went with the roasted lamb salad. My lamb was roasted to perfection, and combined with the feta cheese and a delicious dressing, this salad was absolutely scrumptious. The lamb rump was also cooked to perfection, but it was kind of drowning in sauce. Just too much of it. Water is served free here in New Zealand, but just don't ask for ice in it. Most places don't have it. Also, count on getting just one napkin and make do with it. The wait staff was friendly, but kind of timid and not very attentive to the customers. At the end of our meal, we had to wait again a considerable time for the bill to come. Even trying to get the attention of the wait staff turned out to be a chore. It would have been nice for someone to come by our table to ask how our meal was and if we needed anything else. In short, nice view, tasty food, but mediocre service. I couldn't really give more than 3 stars for that.

    I was looking forward to this place. Bunch of drunk kids where idling there when we got there…read more Service was awkward. The chocolate fondue is not to be taken. Waitress over sold it. It doesnt worth 20$ at all. Get some whitakers and fruits from the grocers and enjoy that one at home. It was suppose to be dark chocolate. It was chocolate syrup with few sad piece of banana and pear, marshmallow and brownies. Everybody I asked afterward for a good place to eat told me they could have warned me about this place.i guess next time I wont trust the other famous website I checked on... Bartender was good though. His service was good and his attitude as well. I enjoyed the beers.

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    Lake House - Ribs appetizer

    Ribs appetizer

    Lake House - Glass is half empy or half full? How do you judge a less than okay meal for 60$?

    Glass is half empy or half full? How do you judge a less than okay meal for 60$?

    Lake House - The view from the restaurant.

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    The view from the restaurant.

    Craft Bar & Kitchen - Pork Ribs

    Craft Bar & Kitchen

    3.5(42 reviews)
    65.5 km
    $$

    Very good restaurant with friendly servers. They have daily specials in addition to their extensive…read moreregular menu. They serve New Zealand lamb, beef, pork, and chicken. They also have an extensive alcohol selection though we didn't try any during our visit. There is a large interior space as well as an equally large outdoor patio. They have outdoor string lights that help set the pleasant ambiance. A mixture of high and regular tables line the space. We ordered a Lamb Shank, Pork Ribs, and a Custom Grill with 2 portions of beef and 2 portions of lamb. All food came out in about 15-20 minutes, which was a bit long but we had ordered close to their closing time. I appreciated that they didn't complain, but were smiling and happy. Never once did we feel like we were being rushed out. Everything we ordered was delicious and tender. The chips (fries) that came with some of our dishes were crispy and fresh. The salad that came with my custom grill was perfectly tossed together. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but the quality cannot be beat and the service was 5/5. We'd be happy to return here if we're ever back in the area!

    Well, restaurant on this food row. It may be a brewery but unfortunately I couldn't drink…read moreconsidering all these winding roads all around. Food good. Most steaks are brought cold and you sear them on a hot stone. We had no time for such play. Steak was good. Great music and music videos up on the monitors. All the songs are my type if I may say so. Staff professional.

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    Craft Bar & Kitchen - You can add a Scallop and Shrimp skewer to your order

    You can add a Scallop and Shrimp skewer to your order

    Craft Bar & Kitchen - Pork Ribs + Chips + Salad

    Pork Ribs + Chips + Salad

    Craft Bar & Kitchen - Sour kiwi, Good George ipa

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    Sour kiwi, Good George ipa

    Mulligans Public House - Cool pool table and this kid seemed right at home!

    Mulligans Public House

    5.0(1 review)
    13.3 km

    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.

    The Tipsy Trout - cafes - Updated May 2026

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