Whenever you’re in the Northern part of New Zealand, the most ideal local venue to visit is the Mangawhai Tavern. It is located at 2 Moir Street, Mangawhai and provides guests with excellent views of the water. Here, you can enjoy some delicious pub food, pokies action, great wine, cold beers and regular entertainment events. Established in 1865, the venue has been serving locals and visitors to the region ever since. Its first structure was located adjacent to the old ports that held ships ready to ferry off the Kauri that was harvested from the surrounding bush.

Having begun chiefly as a watering hole for Kauri bushmen and port workers, the establishment eventually grew to accommodate the growing community around it. Today, it is a stunning harbourside establishment that serves a good old dose of Kiwi hospitality to everyone who visits. Read on to discover more about it.

Menu, About & Pokies @ Mangawhai Tavern

The chefs at Mangawhai Tavern provide guests with a steady stream of pub grub and beverages. The menu changes according to the seasons. However, every time that you visit, you can be sure of excellent, sumptuous pub cuisine.

Some classic, tasty delicacies such as burgers, fish and chips, sliders, steak, home-made pasta and seafood are always available for the guests. There are various menus here to choose from. They include the Starters, Mains, Grill, Salads and Platters. There are also the Dessert and Side menus also offered at amazing prices.

Menu Sample Mangawhai Tavern

Within, you can enjoy delicacies such as Mussel Fritters, Salt and Pepper Squid, Cheese Balls, Sliders and Barbecued Pork Ribs. You can also enjoy some Chicken Breast, Fettucine and Market Fish. From the venue’s grill, you can order dishes such as the Lamb Chops, Scotch Fillet and Chicken.

The dining experience is not complete without sampling some salads such as the Beetroot and Caesar Salad. If you’re really famished or dining in a group, Mangawhai Tavern serves platters such as the Surf N’ Turf, Steamed Mussels and Seafood platter. To cap off your meal on a sweet note, the venue serves the Eton Mess and Creme Brulee desserts. Any of the dishes above can be complemented with a drink of your choice.

Must visit local pokies gaming lounge in Mangawhai

The tavern has 9 super pokies machines that Kiwi’s love to play, so make sure if you are in the Mangawhai area you pop in for some good luck here.

Events that you can enjoy at Mangawhai Tavern

There is always something exciting going on in this establishment. The venue hosts gigs to keep the crowd moving through every season of the year. Majority of these occur during the Summer months due to weather. Fans and enthusiasts of the venue can check the event schedule in their Facebook page. It is regularly updated with a line up of exciting acts.

Some examples of these are DJs, local NZ bands, reggae bands, international rock artists and folk musicians. They keep the tavern packed full every week. For a great night out, this tavern is your ideal location for local NZ entertainment.

Conclusion

Mangawhai Tavern provides all the amenities which you need to have a great time. There is delectable food, cool drinks, awesome pokies entertainment and a cool vibe throughout the venue. You can enjoy a view of the water from any room in the establishment. A very picturesque area, the nearby beach makes for a perfect photo shoot location for all your Instagram polaroids.

Mangawhai Tavern opening hours

7 days from 11am to late.

Contacts

Phone 9 431 4505

Website www.mangawhaitavern.co.nz/

Map and address

Mangawhai Tavern
2 Moir St, Mangawhai 0505, New Zealand

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