No Kiwi town would be without a great pub or three, and Rotorua is no exception. The very popular Eat Streat epitomises pub life with several excellent eateries that provide not only a friendly, laid-back pub atmosphere, but vast beverage selections – many serving up Rotorua-crafted beers and wines – plus great menus and live entertainment, too.
Eat Streat isn’t the only place to find pubs and bars. Rotorua is a lively place to enjoy a pint or two while watching your favourite sport or catching up with mates and making new ones.
BREW | Craft Beer Pub
Bars & Pubs, Central
BREW | Craft Beer Pub is the home of Rotorua craft beer brewery, Croucher Brewing. BREW is the mecca of craft beer, good food and great vibes in Rotorua. With Croucher Brewing also roasting their own coffee beans, you can enjoy the craft experience during the day and night.
CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen
Bars & Pubs
New Zealanders have always been great hosts, and it’s a tradition Craft Bar & Kitchen (CBK) is determined to keep alive.
Hennessy's Irish Bar
Bars & Pubs
Visit Hennessy’s Irish Bar right in the heart of Rotorua, an authentic Irish bar famous for serving Rotorua’s favourite pub food and New Zealand’s best Guinness.
Pig & Whistle Historic Pub
Bars & Pubs, Central
Visit the Pig & Whistle Historic Pub and enjoy the warm historic atmosphere of one of the most popular bars in Rotorua.
Rotorua Social Club
Bars & Pubs
Open seven days a week from 8am for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with great service in a relaxed, sociable atmosphere.
Volcanic Hills Winery & Tasting Room
Bars & Pubs, North
Volcanic Hills is Rotorua’s very own winery! Discover the amazing flavours of New Zealand’s best grapes collected from our finest wine-growing regions then brought to Rotorua and turned into delicious wines at the foot of Mount Ngongotahā.
Level 13 Theme Rooms & Costume Hire
Bars & Pubs
What do you get when you mix a bit of fantasy, with a pinch of Steampunk, a sprinkle of yesteryear and a whole lot of quirkiness? You get a place to hang out that’s fun, funky and 100% unique!
Sobar & Cafe
Bars & Pubs
Chill out with your family and friends. Enjoy the live music and tasty food in the middle of Eat Streat.
The Fainting Goat
Bars & Pubs
The Fainting Goat is the every man and woman’s gastro bar, just a bit more refined than your typical corner pub.
Ambrosia Restaurant & Bar
Bars & Pubs
Ambrosia, with its beautiful traditional interior, was the first licensed restaurant in Rotorua in 1954.
Duke's Bar & Restaurant
Bars & Pubs, Central
For 125 years, Duke’s Bar & Restaurant has been entertaining locals and visitors alike. The classic décor sets the scene for a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
Good Eastern Taphouse
Bars & Pubs, East
If you’re hitting the trails, staying at one of the local lakes, or exploring the Redwoods Forest, Good Eastern Taphouse is the perfect place to refuel. With a huge range of Good George beers and ciders on tap and a mouth-watering menu, there’s something to tempt everyone.