Enjoyed a nice meal here on Jan 3 - the chicken burgers were great! I liked the Ruawai kumara fries too - never had them in that style but it works well.
Everyone wanted an outside table out of the sun. The manager said that a larger group requested to take our outside table since it was in the shade - we agreed to help the manager out. He was a really nice guy and comped our drinks as a thank you. His interaction with a new staff member was nice to witness too. He was complimentary of her work, reassured her that she was doing a great job and seemed like a great manager to work for. Thumbs up to him.
The inside bar is quaint, exactly what you would expect a kiwi rural pub to look like, which is great!
Popped in when on a day trip from Whangarei, and will make this a destination next time. Really nice, well presented retro 1950's tavern with a authentic decor, on point graphics, choices of dinning room, garden bars, lounge bar, and old school public bar with amazing fishing photo wall. Plus really good food, with a great selection from $8.50 sandwiches (ham was 😋), to meals. Something for everyone.
The food was nice. The service today was very slow, and we waited for a while to get our food. The Manager was kind enough to offer us a Free drink while we waited for our food which was really nice of him. Yes we will be back for sure.
No doubt I had a wonderful time during my at the Paparoa Hotel!
Beautiful, clean, historical place in the middle of Northland.
Upon arrival, I was warmly welcomed by the staff.
Shaun, Chairman, Sue - people who work there are amazing as well as the locals that I was happy to meet. I didn't have much time to try all the menu from The Thirsty Tui restaurant, but all the food I had was delicious. I was a solo traveller this time, but my room was big enough, even for a couple. Soft and comfy bed with four pillows and a warm duvet, plus an electric under blanket. I would never forget the time I spent there.
Excellent soul, perfectly prepared and seasoned to perfection. We have been past here so many times and decided to stop for food, certainly will not miss it going forward.
Homely feel, good food the flounder is amazing, oysters creamy and fat. Good staff and locals are hardcase
Great lil place, pizza Tuesday, flavours for everyone. Guy serving us was friendly and had great service
Good good and service. We fine there twice. Friendly, good food.
Amazing trip back to the 50's!! And again a year later....the food is divine, the service excellent and the Gin that was made for me was the best I've ever had. Can thoroughly recommend the Thirsty Tui!
Stayed in the two bedroom flat, very homey and comfortable with a nice and private outside garden area.The staff were so friendly and went the extra mile to ensure we had a good stay. My friend had arranged a cake to be made by one one of the staff and a bottle of sparkling wine in a bucket of ice as it was my birthday. The staff went out if their way to have it beautifully presented on the table when we arrived, and it was the little kind gestures throughout the evening that really made our stay so enjoyable. We ate in the outside dining area. The food was absolutely beautiful and very well presented, excellent value! Many thanks once again guys , we will definitely be back!
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