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The Lucky Lizard
91/100 (691 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Pub
Grill
New Zealand
Pub
Grill
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Sit down
Pub
New Zealand
Grill
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Love our local and people watching when here. Everyone is always so friendly. Haven’t tried any food yet but definitely want to at some..."
Em Jenner
"Casual pub. Good customer service, staff are friendly. I have ordered lamb shank and my bf ordered steak. Great portions and tasted great. Good money..."
Olga Zavartseva
"Great little local bar with a happening side room full of lucky..."
Tracy Carter
"Some days all you want is a G&T and a cheese and onion toasting and these people did an awesome job on..."
Karen Neale
"Friendly, excellent food and prices that make sense plus a good range of beers. Away from Taupo's tourist scene, it's worth seeking out. It's far..."
Archibald Primrose
"Amazing bar very clean, has a huge gaming room and TAB room. Also offers food and a huge selection of drinks not to forget the most friendliest staff..."
moses chong
"Great little kiwi pub to wet the whistle and have a feed. Relaxed and friendly..."
Anthony Thomas
"After having lunch at what is perceived to be one of Taupo top restaurants, where the chairs were far to trendy to sit on, the pork belly still..."
Martin Treadwell
"Not the flashiest place but bar staff were really nice. Arrived after last call and he still served us all and held off closing so we could have a..."
Mason Formentin
"Always friendly welcoming staff. Kid friendly restaurant which we..."
Shelley Gear
"Great place to chill out awesome friendly customer service. I love the pool table. Family friendly..."
Kerry Kalolo
"Excellent local - SO glad we dropped in there. Food is delicious, staff are friendly hard..."
Nina de Ronde
"I didn't win at the pokies haha nah it's a really nice place I love the..."
zachary young
"Enjoyed the evening, great place, great service..Awesome little place to catch up with friends and..."
ngawai allen-nuku
"Excellent food and service. Nice bar / restaurant with sky TV..."
Keith Marshall
"Great food, awesome staff and location. Live music on a Sunday with a selection of excellent craft beer and..."
Chase Malin-Tapuke
"Beatiful bar and Restaurant great atmosphere and delicious food brilliant service..."
Sarah-Jane Stuart
Fox & Hounds
89/100 (1095 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Bangers And Mash
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Beef
Fish & chips
Salad
Scallops
Salmon
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Television
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We all enjoyed our dining experience here tonight and we were completely impressed with the customer service. Our waiter was polite, prompt, and even..."
Jessica Northcroft
"This was a cosy and friendly establishment with an eclectic variety of dishes and cuisines! The pork sausages of the bangers and mash were a hit with..."
Dane Marcus
"Came here on a cold Thursday night. Nice warm Lamb Shank to warm up the stomache (apologies about the photo... I seriously attacked it before I..."
Devils Advocate (Chiwi)
"Amazing food and really good value for money! Totally..."
Shan Eagle
"CRAZY GOOD, I ordered the sticky pork belly on the small plates menu which was nothing small and it was absolutely delicious, the explosion in the..."
Elena R.
"Excellent venue that caters for the whole family. All mains around the mid $30 mark for dinner. Service was superb and food selection, presentation..."
Christo Olckers
"It's all about atmosphere! Think of an English pub. It's lively, and a great place for a group of people to meet and have a social get together. ..."
Noel Munford
"We came in scattered from over the country over the period of an hour. Didn't quite know with how many we'd be or if everyone even wanted a full..."
Robin Keet
"Delicious food with good menu selection and reasonably priced. Great service and good..."
Colin Parr
"The 4 of us needed some comfort food and a drink or 2 and ended up having a fairly good roast and some good brews in a quiet cosy setting. The staff..."
Mark Pierson
"Second time I’ve been here, nice place for a drink and food, good variety on the..."
Ian Atkinson
"We keep going back for the chowder. By far the best chowder in Taupo. Great food, the staff are..."
Atawhai Dudley
"I'm not sure is it recently opened. Great grub, got the steak. Nicest I've had in a good while. So juicy medium rare. Reasonable price and served..."
David Melody
"Stunning surprise, a must dinning experience! We have visited many visible local pubs, cafe and restaurants, but the lads at The Fox & Hounds food &..."
KINGI
"The saff were very welcoming and friendly Service was excellent and the food was Devin, so much that we went two nights in a row while on..."
Kelsey Lovegrove
The Mira Thai And Seafood Restaurant
88/100 (226 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Fusion
Diner
Thai
Seafood
Asian
Bar
Pub
Seafood
Vegan Options
Thai
Diner
Fusion
Bar
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pub
Fusion
Thai
Asian
Diner
Seafood
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Beautiful ambience and decor. Quick service. Good food. We went at 2ish in the afternoon and we were the only customers. Nice and peaceful. We..."
swati pawar
"We dined at this restaurant for lunch and were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional flavors that met our expectations, accompanied by a delightful..."
Alfredo Jr Fallarme
"While walking around in the morning we came across this Thai Restaurant and made a booking for dinner. Place look appealing and the person taking our..."
Patrick Zuluaga
"A decent thai restaurant in Taupo. Just need to have some Asian food after a few days eating western food. Overall, it is not..."
Ray文 “ChampagneRayman”
"Loved all our food, starters we amazing we had the muscles and fried chicken nibbles. Mains, lobster tail and wagu beef. Beautiful Thai food. Will..."
Chloe Black
"Popped in for dinner last night on a whim (we were just passing by) and was pleasantly surprised at how good everything was - service was super..."
Lily
"So beautiful a restaurant. Such kind and intuitive staff, amazing food and variety, meals came out in such good time, fantastic location, and great..."
Mia Lamerton
"Tried this restaurant last night and were not disappointed. Food was delicious, ambience was good, and service was warm and friendly. Food took..."
Stephen Lasham
"Definitely recommend the Tom Kha soup ! We ordered Pad Thai , Green curry and Tom Kha soup all were delicious and presented well . Loved the ambience..."
Lani Ray
"I am a big fan of Thai food. And I was lucky to find a best Thai restaurant ever on my holiday! All the food we had were amaging, fresh and full of..."
Suzie S
Mole & Chicken
86/100 (1391 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
European
New Zealand
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pork
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Chowder
Fish & chips
Burger
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Prawns
Beef
Schnitzel
Pasta
Lamb
Salad
Pesto
Fish
Duck
Sit down
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
European
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was beautiful. My steak was done to my liking. Husband had fish of the day. Beautiful sauce. It was fairly busy and my Hubby had to ask a second..."
Jenny Little
"Fantastic place! We were so tired after completing the Tongariro alpine crossing that wanted to have a nice reward. And the place didn’t let us..."
Olga Iftinka
"Delicious food - this place deserves its high ratings. Don’t worry that it’s not in the centre of town, it’s busy and lively. Make sure to make..."
Nick Pitt
"It was an extremely busy night but the service did not falter. Great range of food and drinks (to be expected from a full bar on offer). Food came..."
Jina Hong
"Busy, popular, full of locals. Always a good..."
Celia Grant
"A nice surprise at evening. Perfect two entrée on every level. Duck wonton is flavourful with perfect skin and filling. The sauce is making the..."
Anthony Yuan
"A nice and warm restaurant. The staffs are friendly and provide warm greeting. The size of the dishes is quite impressive and the flavor is quite..."
Siegfried Tsai
"Just wow. This food was impeccable. Completely unexpected and delicious- we struggled to eat it all but couldn’t fault anything with the food...."
Jessica Soppitt
"Clearly a local favorite. Busy at both bar and restaurant, and food was well portioned, and great value. Burger was huge (as you can see) and..."
Hamish McLean
"We were recommended to this place by Baycrest Thermal Lodge. We just wanted a light bite after a long day and it was less than 10 minutes to walk it...."
Martin Sydenham
"Good chose for quality food in Taupo. Dinner time start at 5:30 but they have another menu for afternoon. It was very good which is out of my..."
Jenny Yao
"Absolutely best food I have ever had. I had a taste of the won ton, aranchini, duck fat potato, pork belly and they were all incredible. Please open..."
kayce henderson
"Went to this place on Good Friday but it wasn't too busy and no public holiday surcharge. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful without..."
Anna Carlaw
"5 stars all around. Duck Wontons were to die for! Everything we ate was delicious! Staff were professional! Place was clean and inviting, romantic on..."
AJ Williams
"Gourmet dish! Highly..."
Jay Sevilla
"Perfect spot for dinner. Great food, relaxing atmosphere, fantastic service. Eye fillet was cooked perfectly! Will definitely be..."
Stefan M
"This place never lets us down . Food is delicious, and serve very friendly. Thanks again for a lovely evening. If you like dark beer, try the Black ..."
Shaun & Rita Eastell
Pool Deck
86/100 (216 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Café
Bar
Pub
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Cash Only
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Mid-range
"Can't go wrong with a $22 burger special, it came with fries and your choice of a good George drink. Great view of the lake and it has 2 pool tables...."
Jordaine Tupuhi
"A very welcome stop after a wet motorbike ride over from Rotorua. Can imagine the views outside would be great in good weather, but indoors was warm..."
Richard Gavey
"Good food, drinks and prices! Don’t expect anything too fancy just good pub grub! The views of the lake are great! It is mostly outside seating but..."
Vicky Brewin
"Neat little place, nice covered out door area, had a game of pool while we waited for our burgers. We ordered the current $22 special, burger, beer..."
Orana Trevelyan
"Best views in Taupo! A great place to grab a drink and look over the..."
Laura Batten
"Awesome meal great taste Harvey our server / bartender was friendly and polite food was ready and on table in great time overall definitely come back..."
Johnathan King
"Such a nice pizza. Good prices and good range of beers. But Friday night bar was closed before 10pm. So sad for us. And they have lot of people even..."
Alexandra Givovich
"“The Deck” is the more causal upstairs establishment connected to the restaurant downstairs. The food was very good. The beer was cold. The..."
Michael Boyle
"Its a place on the rooftop of waterside, hard to find entrance as its a stairway in another restaurant. Good beer options and fingerfood is..."
Navtej Singh
"Great location and staff. Killer cocktails and veiws what more could you ask..."
H P
"Came to visit last weekend, what a gd choice for dinner! Service was pleasant and the burgers were the bomb, keep up the great work..."
carmen tuhua
"Came in just for a couple pints! Some of the cheapest beer I've seen in the region, with a decent little..."
Brad D
"Awesome view, relaxed atmosphere. Order the bar. Pizzas were pretty..."
Andrew Robertson
"Very basic and very good. Nothing fancy. Popular amongst locals. Nice burgers and pizzas. You order online, so there is no fuss about ordering and..."
Alejandro Perez
"Great Kiwi beefy Burger! We sure loved..."
DeWaterDraak
"This was a great surprise we just saw the blackboard that said pizza and that's what we're looking for so we headed upstairs to a great spot were we..."
Andi Dawson
"Great priced food and an amazing location and view. Staff are friendly and you can order direct from your table via a QR..."
C Hawke
"Pleasantly surprised with this place, the burgers were super tasty, and extra points for having a range of kids games to hand! Would recommend over..."
Franziska Hooper
Fox & Hounds
85/100 (758 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
European
New Zealand
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salmon
Bangers And Mash
Fish & chips
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Beef
Salad
Scallops
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Family style
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Street Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"We all enjoyed our dining experience here tonight and we were completely impressed with the customer service. Our waiter was polite, prompt, and even..."
Jessica Northcroft
"This was a cosy and friendly establishment with an eclectic variety of dishes and cuisines! The pork sausages of the bangers and mash were a hit with..."
Dane Marcus
"Came here on a cold Thursday night. Nice warm Lamb Shank to warm up the stomache (apologies about the photo... I seriously attacked it before I..."
Devils Advocate (Chiwi)
"Amazing food and really good value for money! Totally..."
Shan Eagle
"CRAZY GOOD, I ordered the sticky pork belly on the small plates menu which was nothing small and it was absolutely delicious, the explosion in the..."
Elena R.
"Excellent venue that caters for the whole family. All mains around the mid $30 mark for dinner. Service was superb and food selection, presentation..."
Christo Olckers
"It's all about atmosphere! Think of an English pub. It's lively, and a great place for a group of people to meet and have a social get together. ..."
Noel Munford
"We came in scattered from over the country over the period of an hour. Didn't quite know with how many we'd be or if everyone even wanted a full..."
Robin Keet
"Delicious food with good menu selection and reasonably priced. Great service and good..."
Colin Parr
"The 4 of us needed some comfort food and a drink or 2 and ended up having a fairly good roast and some good brews in a quiet cosy setting. The staff..."
Mark Pierson
"Second time I’ve been here, nice place for a drink and food, good variety on the..."
Ian Atkinson
"We keep going back for the chowder. By far the best chowder in Taupo. Great food, the staff are..."
Atawhai Dudley
"I'm not sure is it recently opened. Great grub, got the steak. Nicest I've had in a good while. So juicy medium rare. Reasonable price and served..."
David Melody
"Stunning surprise, a must dinning experience! We have visited many visible local pubs, cafe and restaurants, but the lads at The Fox & Hounds food &..."
KINGI
"The saff were very welcoming and friendly Service was excellent and the food was Devin, so much that we went two nights in a row while on..."
Kelsey Lovegrove
The Bay Bar & Brasserie
84/100 (311 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Gastropub
New Zealand
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Drinks
Prawns
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Pizza
Gastropub
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"First time dining here, nice ambiance and great staff friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. Service was excellent and the meals were on the mark,..."
Grant McAneaney
"Wow, what a great little place. Atmosphere was great and it was nice and warm thanks to the log burner sitting in the dining room. Service was casual..."
DebHead
"Had a fab meal last night. Garlic Prawns, then the 1/2 Cray. Banoffee Pizza for dessert. I think this has to be one of the nicest meals we have had..."
Tina Gamblin
"We just stopped for lunch and shared a Pepperoni pizza between us, but if we're ever in the Area near Acacia Bay again we'll seek this place out..."
David Boulton
"We stopped here for dinner last night and we loved it so much we came back again for dinner tonight. The food was fantastic - would highly recommend..."
Nicola Cavanagh
"Delicious food and yummy icecream for dessert. The restaurant was in walking distance to our B&B. Definitely would come..."
Lisa Haubensak
"Great kai and great service. The availability of quality top shelf liqour is..."
shinelle thomson
"Nice place if you are close by. Staff was nice, the food was good, salad could be fresher and the location is what it is. But overall a nice..."
Sebastian Eika
"My partner and I love coming here to relax, and I mostly enjoy their Thomas & Rose Watermelon cider and he has the Waikato draught beer (on tap)...."
iLanRha
"Stopped in on our way home from a walk around the bays and had a absolutely wonderful experience with the staff and especially the food, (flavours to..."
Francis Gates
"We were walk ins on the Sunday over Waitangi weekend. The manager found us a table and we were very pleasantly surprised. I had the steak and my..."
Champak Mehta
"Always a pleasure to dine here. It has a relaxing..."
#GRIMBEAM
"Food tasted pretty good. Friendly staff. The owner needs to get the toilet lock..."
Lina
"Good value, basic pub decor but the food was..."
Chris Toal
"Fabulous food and service!! We were a party of 11 and celebrated our wedding anniversary. We've been here before and were not disappointed. Thank you..."
Anne Morgan
"Great food. Got pizzas and a crème brûlée and they were both 10/10. Service was awesome, the girls that served us were very clear about wait times..."
Campbell Reid
"We had an amazing meal. The staff were awesome. They couldn't do enough for you. There was a group who could have made a little less noise. Despite..."
Terry Quinn
"Walked in on a Thursday night without a booking and were told we could have a table for an hour. Come 30 minutes later, they had worked their magic..."
Andrew Milford
"This place is awesome great service, great food. I was happy sitting on the Bar side and the staff always ask if I need a top up which is great. The..."
Dre Gee
Jolly Good Fellows
82/100 (2258 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
British
British
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Burger
Nachos
Fish & chips
Bangers And Mash
Lasagne
Shrimp
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great pub with good honest pub meals. You won’t leave hungry! Whether it’s a nice sunny day and you sit outside or inside by the fire you get..."
Danno Williams
"Pretty good pub food in a great spot! We had the fish & chips (friggin amazing batter) and pan fried fish on mash with creamy caper sauce. Both were..."
Jacqueline Orr
"We had two great burgers. One beef and one chicken. Both with a unique spin thanks to the toppings. The service was the best and our orders were..."
Steve Christian
"A good choice in Taupo. Great service, super view, fun atmosphere. Good pub grub food. We went back because the staff were so..."
Meran Moore
"Lovely spot for lunch or a drink with views over the lake. Service was friendly and efficient, food was hot and tasty. One of our favorite spots in..."
Donaleen Shiell
"Place was full when we came so have to wait when a table became available. A bit of a wait for our orders too. I was getting hungry so ate at once..."
Cynthia G
"Only had to deal with one staff throughout our dinner and she was lovely. Service was quick and food was delicious and our group loved it. Only..."
Ecl Z
"Great atmosphere and both the food and the service was AMAZING. I honestly wish I could have stayed a few more days to go..."
Rhett McCoullough
"Love this place, great food, great beer, real lovely friendly people. For me personally love the values, supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦 Genuinely caring..."
Eddie Peel (Ed)
"Best food and service we have had in Taupō this week. Plus a great view over the lake and cold beers. See you again next year...."
Beau Mcleod
"We dined at Jolly Good Fellows last night. The bar and restaurant were full (so good to see) - We had booked for a Table of 8 - The staff - every..."
Jude Hanson
"Awesome food and service with a great looking of Lake Taupo. All staffs are very friendly and helpful. There are lots of car parking in off street...."
Kazal Karmaker
"Exceptional service and food, everything was just perfect, catering for a large birthday group. Jollies really went the extra mile, even opening..."
Rich Brett
"Great views, fantastic atmosphere and reasonable prices. Most of the staff bar one young waitress were lovely. Will definitely be back. Loved all our..."
Dani Berry
"Decent place just 30 meters from the lake shore - you can enjoy the view while you eat. I had a fish and chips with mushy peas and I can easly..."
Jakub Orłowski
Ploughman's Restaurant And Bar
81/100 (1638 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
British
Pub
European
European
New Zealand
British
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Salmon
Chowder
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Burger
Curry
Prawns
Fish & chips
Beef
Cheesecakes
Pasta
Lamb
Pesto
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
New Zealand
European
Full Bar
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I walked in expecting a cheesy, British-style pub and average food (for no reason, I just had my doubts). What I received was expertly prepared food..."
Dane Marcus
"Well what can I say, wow, what an awesome place, we love theme bars and this one is awesome, what a beautiful place to go for a meal, even just a..."
Keith Buchan
"The food is delicious 😋 and the service is amazing. Thanks, ploughmans restaurant, for the night and dinner..."
Wild Wolf Spirit Gaming
"This place has great large portions! The service is a bit slow to be honest, one of the only negatives about the place. We ate here twice and were..."
Kyle D
"Just had an amazing dinner. 2x Adults, 3x children. We had the salt and pepper calamari, kids cheese pizza and fries, chicken and bacon salad, fish..."
Egan Bidois
"The wife and I switched to Ploughman's for our local, on account of the nice setting/atmosphere and the awesome staff! Special shout out to Taylor,..."
Tom MacPherson
"After a few bumps we’ve finally found a great place to dine in Taupo. The atmosphere is amazing and very English to every single detail. The..."
Vanessa Avila
"Excellent service. We had a great meal. Loved the setup. We were there on a busy weekend with a football festival. Would..."
Hadleigh Lynn
"Great English pub, if your looking for good food, friendly service, happy staff and cold beer with a nice place to sit outside and enjoy the sun then..."
Daniel Southall
"Great pub atmosphere. Lovely selection of food. Did not feel rushed at all. Portions on the large size. Great value for..."
Lianne Milne
"Garlic bread amazing. Arancini balls were well made with the nicest dipping sauce. Staff were well mannered and friendly. Great atmosphere. Good..."
David Lyle
"Excellent dining. Nice staff and friendly. Food awesome..."
Gayle Shaw
"Lived here for years and tried Ploughmans for the first time. Really enjoyed it. Nice big burger and fries, pizza’s looked good and the kids..."
Bronson Dredge
"Spicy chicken burger was great..."
Sharron Trass
"Awesome friendly service, and the food so good will definitely be..."
Bryan Wawatai (Wolfbane)
Mulligan's Public House
80/100 (307 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Pub
Bar
Pub
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Cash Only
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Best pub in Taupō EASILY the vibes are amazing, the whole team are friendly and nice and clean up Quick!! Pub quiz is always a blast and a great..."
MK
"We really liked this little pub. We were the only people in there to begin with, but it started filling up quick once it got closer to the band..."
Anderson Family
"Was fun didn't eat anything but great atmosphere, warm and friendly..."
Jasmine te whaiti
"Great atmosphere, great staff. The burger was less than average but it wouldn't stop me from coming here again for drinks and..."
Adventure Pants
"Wish I was there for a music night.. atmosphere is Great...food enjoyable... Fish and chips nice Guinness stew with mash YUM... Cheers..."
Nicholas Caley
"The new outdoor area is an amazing place to spend your summer arvo.. great selection of whiskeys and other top shelf drinks, has pool tables out back..."
emma M
"Awesome friendly place, if you need to relax come..."
Bryan Wawatai (Wolfbane)
"Best pint of Guinness outside of..."
Michael Lay
"This was fantastic. Myself, Wife and daughter had a lovely meal. Great pints of Guinness. And believe me I have drank a fair amount of Guinness in my..."
pearse kinchella
"Love this place! If you are looking for a cool place that doesn't have the tourist trap feel, and you are looking for excellent food, this is the..."
Val Nevitt
"Great as usual. New owners since we last visited Taupo. Maybe add more old and known music too but still friendly and beers are cheap. Oh and my..."
Tarnz Nehua
"Quick stop after a long drive. Found this pub by accident. Best pint of Guinness I've had in a long time. Nice wee pub. Even let us try the wine..."
Al Bax
Lakehouse Taupo
75/100 (1205 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Central European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Lamb
Mussels
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Burger
Tacos
Prawns
Beef
Fondue
Pasta
"Really great food and cocktails offered here. We ordered the vegetarian nachos to share as well and they were amazing. The service of the staff was..."
Carol A
"Fantastic service. Warm and inviting. Best lemon lime bitters I've ever had. Really beautifully presented meals. Lamb rump on hot stone that you..."
Dylan Pay
"Beer selection = 5 Food = 4 Good selection of craft beers and location near the lake with good people watching makes the Lakehouse a regular choice..."
Lena Jenkins
"The food here is fine but let's be real, the drinks here are fantastic. This place introduced me to my favorite beer of all time: White Mischief by..."
Alex Divinsky
"Had an awesome night with my colleagues last week at Lakehouse Taupo after a busy shift. Yummy ribs with perfect crispy kumara on the side! Staffs..."
t0ny
"Great view, pretty good food. Pizza was much better than it looks but probably would go with a burger next time. Steak sandwich was unreal. Service..."
Nick W
"Decent selection of craft beer and some nice choices for food. Seafood came out on a hot rock that I was able to cook the food on to my liking...."
Aaron “Roadkill” Saxon
"Sat inside and enjoyed the rugby match while enjoying a hot stone steak! Service and atmosphere was great - Would recommend you stop by for drinks or..."
Laura Johns
"These guys had really great service, lovely food, amazing whiskey and lovely views. Was busy and packed but still enjoyed our dinner. Top..."
Karepa Wall
"The stone cooked meals are really good! Friendly staff and good..."
Tysel Hepi
"Looks like a great place for craft beer. Stopped in for breakfast with family. Meal was good and coffee..."
Jacques du Toit
"One of the best Pubs ive been to with decent portion Fish and Chips with tasty salad. Good vibes inside too. Highly recommended when coming around to..."
Kiwindian 17
"Came down here for breakfast just after lunch. Food was good as was the coffee. Good views over Lake Taupo from the..."
Mike “Mike” Cook
"Nice food, good price and view of the..."
Kelly R
"Always my dinner restaurant of choice when in Taupo. Staff are very friendly and food is always..."
Malcolm Brotherton
"Nice and tasty breakfast... A bit cold inside (winter -..."
Zdeněk Šmejkal
Pub N Grub
72/100 (2030 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
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Gluten Free Options
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Fish
Pork
Salad
Mussels
Salmon
Chowder
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Burger
Ribs
Fish & chips
Nachos
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Beef
Steak Sandwich
Lamb
Sit down
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Pub
New Zealand
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Waterfront
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
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Mid-range
"Great calamari excellent salad and loved the dressing! Beef burger was..."
Steve Anderson
"Delicious food, coffee roasted and brewed perfectly and a great price. Friendly waiter's, clean facilities, good music, great atmosphere. Visit..."
mushable13
"Didn't get food just had a couple of pints and enjoyed the view. Like the layout. Awesome bar maid. Friendly. Fun and..."
Annette Mariu
"Pub n Grub was busy when we arrived, but it was easy to get a table. I got a steak with chips and a glass of wine, as did my partner. That came to..."
Stewart McDonald
"We popped in for a drink. Casual bar/restaurant. Warm welcome. Relaxed atmosphere. Didn't try the food tho what was coming out looked very..."
susan young
"We were in Taupō for the weekend and this seems to be THE place to go. Was always busy with a good energy but we easily managed to find a table both..."
Lisa Nelson
"Went with a group last weekend. Personally I had Tempura Prawns followed by the Fettuccini with added chorizo and prawns. Mine superb. Couple of the..."
Phil Heming
"Just a little more care in the preparation as one of our 4.meals had cold deep fried squid rings. Service was average fornthe price paid. Tip: 1...."
Shane Weastell (Westy)
"I had the fish burger and 2 pina coladas, absolutely amazing. My partner had the steak meal and was full until 2pm the next day. The customer service..."
Danielle746
"Absolutely love Pub n Grub, we stop here for breakfast whenever we pass through Taupo. Staff are always friendly and miling, food is always..."
Katfrin
"Nice food, resonably priced loved the decor. Our waitress wasn't very responsive she must've had a long day we greeted her twice but no reply hope..."
Char Rewiri-Ulufonua
"Had dinner there in October 2022. The crispy salmon and the fettuccine were both delicious. Service was also excellent, noting that there is a..."
Nick Choy
"My family and I have been coming here for the past few years every time we drop by Taupo. The food and service are always exceptional. Friendly staff..."
Betty Bloghog
"Delicious pub style food, good vibes, great music, and warm inside, and friendly service. Very central with great outdoor seating and view of the..."
Pami Curry
"Great coffee. They open early and were kind enough to put the football game on tv when asked. Okay prices and a large menu to choose..."
Lee Boynton
"Huge servings, great smiling staff, amazing whakapapa beer on tap. The best nachos I’ve ever had in New Zealand. Best location. Must have nachos..."
Nirav Gor
"Have been enjoying PnG for many years as we visit once or twice a year from Wairarapa. Excellent renovations, nice to see permanent duty manager..."
Poppys Dad
Finn's Bistro And Beer Garden
72/100 (1632 ratings)
Quick Bites
Irish
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Mussels
Ribs
Bangers And Mash
Burger
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Beef
Pasta
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Television
Live Music
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Excellent restaurant and bar in the center of Taupo’s central business district! It is a beautiful space, with lots of wood, lovely woven light..."
Marsha Russell
"Stop over 4 lunch on the way to Auckland - what a joyful discovery. Husband ordered schnitzel and I had the days special of fish and chips. The slaw..."
Marie Crawford
"Great-priced drinks and the best Chicken Parmigiana I've ever had. Excellent service, ambiance, and vibe! Highly recommend for a pub..."
Megan Blatchford
"My husband and I tried this restaurant and ohh boy! You’re in for a treat! We went here for four consecutive days during our stay in Taupo. We..."
Marville Badua
"Just stopped in for some cocktails. Looks like a great place. Every bartender asked if we were OK while we waited for our drinks so good..."
Lana Tawa
"What a little gem of a place. Great food and amazing atmosphere. I’ll be stopping by every time I visit Taupō from now..."
George-Marc Kairuz
"Was extremely busy, we definitely didn't pick an ideal night for what we were after, a nice chill dinner out. But the service was the food was..."
Erina Cooper
"My partner and I have just travelled around both the south & north island of NZ and absolutely loved Finns Bistro! We highly rate this place to grab..."
Jasmine Clark
"Good to place to hang out on a weekend night. The bartenders were so polite n friendly (except one). Large place so it didnt feel too crowded. Food..."
vishal mankad (Vish)
"I got chicken parmagiana $17 Thurs special & my BF got the laksa. Both were good although part of my chicken Was over cooked 3/5. The laksa was..."
Rosina K
"Great efficient service. Meals are delicious and satisfing. Cocktails are yummy! Prices are reasonable. Lunch Specials are brilliant treat..."
Backyard Tours
"Nice casual place to have a drink with the family and friends or a late night without the kids. Great selection of beer on tap and good food menu...."
Scott Devonport
"Really good proportions and the food is great. Also amazing service and the Atmosphere is..."
Blaine Fitzgerald
"Awesome Pub/Club great Music with Live Band until late, DJ at Dancefloor with Disco Lights Great Atmosphere. Staff are friendly with Great Service..."
Monique Ross
"Had dinner at this place and was a great experience. The look, size and taste of our Tuesday 'Steak & Ale' dinner was superb. Steak was perfect and a..."
Dean Brittain
"Great food selection. A bit of a wait for the Beef pie, but acceptable as made fresh. Fantastic atmosphere and great attentive service by all staff...."
shaheed brown