Reviews of Parua Bay Tavern. (Pub) in Whangārei (Northland).

Parua Bay Tavern

1361 Reviews

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Pub

Gastropub

Fish and chips takeaway

Pizza takeaway

1034 Whangarei Heads Road, Parua Bay 0174, New Zealand

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Information of Parua Bay Tavern, Pub in Whangārei (Northland)

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Reviews of Parua Bay Tavern

C. T.

Food is good, stuff were nice, but better not to go by yourself, because they expect you to grab cutlery and napkins by yourself, which I couldn’t since the seagulls stared at my food all the time. I ended up acting like I was an angry customer by yelling excuse me to a waiter who was far from me so I can get cutlery and eat like a proper human. And glad I always have some napkins in my hand bag.

M. N.

If you are in the area, Must visit place. Great views, friendly service and can enjoy your choice of good food and beer. If you in Whangarei it may be 30 min drive but worth it. I love these country side places.

D. L.

A lovely place to be on a sunny afternoon. Food was great. The service we received was excellent. The waitress was happy in her work, polite and attentive but not pushy with drinks orders. Overall a very pleasant experience

s. l.

I have been here on several occasions, fantastic setting with sea views with Manaia in the background, lovely friendly staff and service, delicious selections from the menu, highly recommended.

C. M.

Amazing food awesome service and fast Kai delivery only waited 10mins for our meal and the restaurant was full 5+stars highly recommended 👌

N. S.

Nice place to stop by and grab some food.. We have our dinner here after back from ocean beach and was nice. The calamari and salad was yummy.. The view out site was beautiful.. Worth to try... Cheers..

C. K.

Came for dinner and it was busy (Anzac weekend) and had a good atmosphere. Staff were friendly, attentive and efficient. If you can score a seat outside, the views are definitely worth it. Went for medium pizza, was sufficient for me but if you are hungry, would go for larger pizza. Decent selection of beer, Asahi on tap.

B. H.

Parua Bay Tavern is a great spot for a cold one and a nice meal with seating both inside and outside over looking the water and the boats zooming around. Awesome to relax in the sunshine and watch the day disappear. Pool table to knock afew balls around. Parking on both sides of the road. Well worth stopping in after a day at the beach.

J. B.

Parua Bay Pub (called that 50 yrs ago) when it use to be my ‘local’. First time back last week and it was amazing. Beautifully upgraded, food superb and service the best. Whole place was absolutely packed and a hive of activity with families and children enjoying themselves. The staff and service were A1 and made you feel like a person and not just a number to wait on. Highly recommend this outstanding place. Will certainly call in again if ever back again from Cambridge.

M.

Average pub food - if you are after a few beers and something to go with it, it will work. However do not expect fine dining. My scotch filet, which was supposed to be medium, was well done; my wife’s chicken salad was drenched in the dressing. Fast food.

T. M.

Second time in ten years dining here and every bit as good this time as last. Great outdoor seating with a lovely outlook, helpful, friendly attentive staff, clean bathrooms, and best of all, really lovely food and good drinks for a very reasonable price. Wish I was a local!

L. G.

We've been here twice now, and I don't think we will be back. The available tables had food and drink spills on them. I felt it was not clean. I did not see anyone clean the tables during the entire time we were there. The tables were bussed, so no dirty dishes were on them. Just dirty tables. We managed to find one table, sadly in the sun, that was clean enough to sit at. If it weren't for the fact that we were over hungry we would have left. The service was fine, nice people and it was very quick to get the food. The food was not at all what we were expecting. We ordered a thin crust garlic pizza. Now this could be a cultural difference but when I see a garlic pizza on the menu, I'm expecting a pizza with sauce, cheese and garlic on a thin crust. For us this was basically cheesy garlic bread. It was not thin crusted and there was no pizza sauce. It was, for all intents and purposes, garlic bread in the shape of a pizza. I will cut them a break as I'm from another country where pizza always has sauce (unless it's a white pizza) and thin crust is thin. Like I said the servers were good, unless it's their job to wipe down the tables, then that's their problem. But they were very nice and professional. I can't even remember what we ate last time we were there but I do remember being very disappointed. But we thought that we should give it another try. Every restaurant has its off days, it just seems to be this one just isn't a good restaurant. I really don't like leaving a negative review, but in my opinion it's deserved. **The owners got back to me about my review, which I appreciate. It was explained that they had many staff in isolation, they were short staffed. I've been in the restaurant business for many years in different countries. I also worked in Auckland at 2 different restaurants (at the same time). I really understand being short staffed. But in my experience cleaning tables is a very important job. Presenting your restaurant with dirty tables is a huge issue. Besides it being not nice to look at, it's unhygienic. Especially with COVID out there and you having staff that's come down with it. In my opinion, that should be a top priority. Like I said in my original review, the pizza thing could have been a cultural difference. It seems that's the case. Which is why I'm changing my rating to a 3 star review. Thanks for replying to my review.

G. L.

Great food, awesome staff.

W. S.

Very nice place, friendly staff and simple vut great food! The honey garlic soy salad and the beef burger where my favorites, together with the chocolate brownie. Gluten free and dairy free options available, too!

k.

Great service. Food and drinks always enjoyable. There's something about looking out to the sea...while relaxing on an outing to this tavern. Always a great place to visit.

M. W.

Beautiful food. Great customer service. Thank you

N. M.

Such a beautiful spot they have..🏖 heaps of room.. quick service on a busy day. Chicken salad was fresh and yummy 😋

S. H.

Great pub food with a good selection of beers. Great views out to sea. Lots of seating inside and out. Looks like a favourite spot for locals and travellers.

L. W. B.

New Chefs?? Seafood chowder was quite weak on the seafood taste other than that I enjoyed the childhood throwback of a traffic light drink. Thank you Paurua Bay Tavern. Always good vibes ♡

S. B.

Great service! Quick, friendly and top class food. I got the salt and pepper squid, one of the best I’ve had ever. Nice chilled cider on tap, so all the ticks for me. Breath taking views matched with a really relaxed atmosphere and spacious garden. Highlights apart from the obvious for me was being dog friendly and having staff that wanted to say hello to him and give him rubs haha. Can’t wait to go back.

a.

Had a late birthday lunch for my darling. Not too bad. Good was nice. Nice venue and location

K.

We stopped here for food while hiking around the area. Great location and beautiful outside area which the day we were they had a band play. We enjoyed our meal we choose and even though it was busy, the food did not take long to arrive.

S. W.

Really enjoy going here. Great food and reasonably priced too. Friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere. Cutest little pirate ship playground for kids and a beautiful view to see.

M. H.

A spectacularly beautiful spot a few minutes from Whangarei. Tasty meals and desserts, served up in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Would certainly come back to visit!

N.

Lovely food and a cold beer nice place to have lunch with family

f. w.

Chicken/bacon burger was a hit. Squid a hit. Nugget n chips got the stinkeye from my youngest. Can't fault other than my lower kid review. Worth a drive from Whangarei. Location & view 🤹‍♂️

D. R.

Food was out withing 15 minutes even though it was really busy. The staff were really friendly and their presence was felt. Really highly recommend to try their food. The atmosphere was great too. And the views are amazing!!!

B.

All day long 5 out of 5. Lovely food...lovely view....lovely people. Been to the beach? Stop at the Parua Bay Tavern. Been fishing? Stop at the Parua Bay Tavern. In town and not sure what to do? Drive out to Parua Bay...and stop at Parua Bay Tavern.

K. R.

Great seafood and staff service. Would recommend fish and chips, not so much chicken and bacon burger. But overall a great spot for some Kai

M. D.

Great location with great views. Lovely atmosphere, a bit like an English pub. Also great food and service. Highly recommend.

S. H.

Good time. They were manic busy on the public holiday but decent food and lovely children play area. Staff very friendly despite being crazy busy.

N. B.

Was taken for lunch there on my 70th birthday last Sunday. I can't rave about my experience there enough. The wait staff were so friendly, humorous and efficient that they made it a meal to remember. I also can't speak too highly of the food either. My friend and I shared a pizza plate to begin...crisp pizza base wedges with olives and a fantastic dipping sauce. Next I had the surf and turf. What a meal! The steak was cooked to perfection...the whole dish was superb. My friend had a salad which she said was perfect with the right amount of falafel. Thanks for a wonderful experience. I can't recommend the Tavern highly enough

S.

Great place to visit and enjoy the views with its large outdoor aeras gets you right on the waterfront, really good meals and local brew on tap.

S. K.

Parua Bay Tav is always a good choice for a lovely lunch, and we had our work Christmas do there yesterday. The staff did an outstanding job with our large and raucous group, despite table service and communication being made harder by masks. Glad to see the vaccine passport in use, making me feel safe and relaxed. Thanks team, see you again soon!

G. M.

Celebrated a 60th wedding anniversary with lunch by the water. Not 5 star but was exactly what my parents wanted. Family and friends had a great meal. Perfect setting.

P. C.

Lovely outlook over the Bay, yachts and boats at anchor, fish and chips are great, as are the pizza's

B. F.

Went there for the first time on a saturday evening. was very busy. would advise booking ahead. Found a table for 5 inside main restaurant. There were plenty of tables outside though on the deck and on the grass overlooking the bay. Beautiful location. Reminds me of a British gastropub. car park is opposite. Take care crossing the road, its a blind bend. Lots of ales on tap, one locally brewed. $7 a handle. The usual wines and spirits. Menu not vast but should be something for everyone. Good value for money. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was as described, hot and plentiful. Will go again. Apparently they are much quieter in the winter. Carpark ample seating inside and out (covered) conservatory and deck dogs allowed outside clean toilets no intrusive music eftpos books and magazines disabled access to garden via side gate but steps up to deck small kids play area Wifi

w.

Always a great adventure coming in from the Harbour. Love being able to jump off the boat and eat. Awesome time

M.

Lovely gastro pub. Great beers. Great food. Great view. What more do you need!?

A. B.

Really nice salt n pepper squid, salad was a cut above what you normally get. Lovely spot for lunch too!

E. B.

This is a great place to go for gourmet pizza eaten on the deck watching the sunset. One of the 'must do's' if you live in or are visiting Whangarei. I loved the seafood and the vegetarian pizzas - crispy base, plenty of cheese and perfectly cooked toppings.

C.

Great food great service great atmosphere. Definitely better to head over here when it's sunny as the outside seating is A+

K.

Had the garlic chicken salad. Was delicious! Lovely outlook, great staff.

A.

Great food and and big portions with great friendly and attentive staff. Wide selection of drinks

D.

Great meals, beautiful views, friendly atmosphere. What more could you want?

J.

Just as lovely as ever, the crispy cauliflower is amazing! Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Y. C. W.

Beef cheeks was very nice, chocolate torte was not so good as the sorbet tasted chemically and the chocolate tasted plastically.

R.

Nice food, great location, fantastic staff

R. A.

Great place to visit as it is a beautiful drive along the coast only 15 minutes from Onerahi (airport ) - this trip is worth doing even if you are not going to the Patura Bay Tavern. Fantastic location, nice fresh tasty food always well presented. Enjoy.the sunshine by sitting outside taking in the view of the harbour then take some time to look at the photos of the Tavern history for a trip back in time. #loveithere #LetsGuide #childfriendly #goodfood #whangarei

R.

Always a great pizza and lovely place to sit by the water with cold beer or cider.

C.

Awesome food great setting with water view, One of the best places to go in whangarei, been many times

K.

Fantastic service and meals looking forward to next time Hats off to the team on a busy weekend. ;)

S.

Awesome pizzas, beers & some of the best service I've had in a while... Even on a super busy Thursday summer holiday evening

M.

First time there enjoyable with my kids an mokos awesome

G.

Brilliant, beautiful people, beautiful place. A touch of old world charm with a lovely surrounding

M. R.

Best spot a cold beer on a hot summer day. Enjoy the old photos on the wall too.

D.

Good place to might friends. Ale prices on the top side. You must be paying for the fantastic views.

H.

Very good followed the covid rules with ease. Food and service great. Beautiful location

D.

Great food and great views would definitely recommend

G.

For mid-week was very busy. Covid meant table service only but found no hassle. Good service and excellent food.

D.

Excellent food. Beer is nice and cold. Def going back

P.

Excellent service, great spot, and good food and big meals!

P. H.

What a magic spot to stop and relax. The view was exceptional.. Thoroughly enjoyable destination. We had an awesome meal with a fab cold beers, left a hat on the table, and the very friendly staff kept it safe for collection. Highly recommended. We will be back, cheers.

A.

Fish and chips was really fresh, beef burger was great and good size, would recommend

J. R.

Great owner and nice, friendly staff. Always super kind to my elderly dad. Very accommodating, nice food too. I miss the chip portions though. Went from heaps on a plate to a "better looking" metal basket with next to none in comparison. Recommend swapping back. Small gripe though haha, place is lovely. They can accommodate big groups.

M.

Best seafood chowder and great service, we'll be back!

K. B.

Amazing, waterfront tavern, family friendly with a playground. Great foor and drinks. Will be back! Pix is out of focus but sums it up

G.

Great setting, very friendly staff nice food and selections of drinks.

M.

Great family atmosphere, good price, good old fashion pub food hearty and filling without being fancy. Staff great without hoving around. Awesome guys.

M. M.

Just LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Outstanding location, beautiful scenery, great staff & really fast!! The night Manager who was on the 1st night we went to dinner was phenomenal (I heard them call him Lance I think it was) so bubbly, helpful, efficient and happy. The meals were yum and locals seemed pretty friendly. They utilize all of the space that they have so well. Impressive is an easy description😊

S.

Excellent service from Matthew despite the New Years rush and the food was great.

D. P.

Our favorite Restaurant good steak

S. M.

Amazing food, definitely try the salt and pepper squid and Pizza selection. Amazing value for money considering its idyllic location on the water.

C.

Really good fish and steak. Service was great.

D. H.

A reasonably varied menu including wide range of pizzas. Good pub fare. Couldn't see anywhere tonrelax and have drink - everything was either high or low tables. Good service.

J. M.

For a summer Sunday afternoon bar, it doesn't get much better than this one

J. H.

We went for a family late lunch ( 3pm ) Saturday, 4 adults and 2 kidlets. Not too busy at all. The food was excellent with generous portions. They were more than happy to make the kids lunches earlier to give them time to cool down. Entrees for 4, 2 kids meals, 4 mains and 2 desserts plus 3 rounds of drinks for just on $200. The meals are very generous too. Fantastic people working there, nothing was too much. We were there for over 2 hours just relaxing and catching up. A good safe outdoor play area, toys, colouring books and coloured pencils inside for the kids. I highly recommend this awesome pub.

P. M.

Great food, great service, great view.

A.

Good meals, lovely views over the water. Easy parking

T. P.

Awesome atmosphere and staff and food bloody marvelous

R. P.

What a great place food is amazing so was the service xxxxx thank you

D. M.

Great location and very friendly. Good simple pub grub. Fish and chips were great!

E. w.

Great atmosphere, nice few. Had the steak and Italian pizza steak was amazing Italian pizza was good had unfortunately not the wow what I expected. Awesome location will come back next time

D.

Great food, amazing atmosphere and top service!

H.

Affordable meals just a nice place to chill

B.

Love the Parua Bay pub. Always lovely food and lovely service :)

M. J.

Great views good food and service.

J. H.

Always a pleasure to be there. The views are great but the friendly, prompt service is always far more appreciated. Great job team. I have frequented this place since I was 4 years old. I'm now 54. Love it even more with memories attached 😚

J. M.

Second time eating at this great place. We had a party of 12 and the service was great. The food was exceptional with everyone receiving meals together. The venue is clean and spacious with lovely outside areas to sit and relax. The views are fantastic. Highly recommend the fish and chips. All steaks ordered came perfectly done to each persons taste. Will definitely return. If you have not been you are seriously missing out. :-) AAA*****

D. K.

Fantastic pizza. Great beer. Friendly staff. Amazing view, what more could you want.

a.

Stunning Views Over The Bay. Great atmosphere very lively with locals. Good choice of drinks, service friendly and good. Menu sufficient but limited, the location makes up for all. Despite a huge party taking place the food still came quickly and was very good. We were there with friends who were locals who recommended the chicken salad to me which was indeed delicious and my partner, who had been looking forward to steak and ale pie as on website was a little disappointed as its no longer on the menu- so he had fish n chips. All of us enjoyed our meals. Apparently the menu seldom changes and even the specials become repetitive.None the less very enjoyable early evening dining.

S. R.

Lovely spot, even in less than inspiring weather. Generous servings of food, and lovely accommodating staff. Steak seemed to be the main that spawned the most regret for not ordering!

K.

We were tourists on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed with a local event, but our lunch arrived within 15 mins and we sat outside on the lawn overlooking the bay. Throughly enjoyed this pub

C.

Stunning location. We got there around 11.50 am on Easter Saturday and there were plenty of tables to choose from. Within an hour the whole place was full! Was really grateful we got there early as we had excellent service and a great choice of tables. The food was really tasty and was served in good time. The atmosphere was brilliant with a laid back vibe. Just can’t fault the place ❤️

S.

Really good food and friendly service. Pizza, cauliflower bites and loaded fries were delicious! Generous portion sizes too.

A. M.

Great spot. Nice, attentive staff and the food decent, pizza particularly good. On tap beer selection is a let down. Not a single crafty worth the name. Boundary Road blah.

P. P.

Always consistently excellent. Simple menu brilliantly executed and delivered with a smile. Great bar service and very child friendly.

A. S.

Fun both times. So good food tasty large servings went with a large group thec2nd time not one complaint. Atmosphere delightful staff friendly helpful and very polite a pleasure to go there highly recomend.

C. S.

We had a fantastic birthday celebrating last night that was very last minute. These guys were amazing there was 9 adults and 5 kids.. Fed, watered and entertained in 1 1/2hours. Food was delicious bar counter meals and staff were very accommodating. We will be back. Thanks for a lovely evening.

J.

Great food and staff. Awesome views.

N.

Visited Parua Bay Tavern today for lunch and I have to say that the service was exceptional. The food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering and tasted delicious. I would highly recommend.

K. D.

This is one of the 'diamonds in the rough' of Northland, they have a jetty for the boat, garden bar & covered seating with a 180 degree view of the harbour. Reasonable prices for gourmet quality food and definitely kid friendly with the pirate ship. We got the largest pulled pork pizza and was almost too much for two adults. A ++++

S. D.

Great place for drinking beer and relaxing in front of the harbor.

R.

Great food, great views, great service!

D. T.

Lovely setting friendly staff and excellent food at good prices. Lamb shanks were amazing as was the hot pot beef pie. Will be back

R. K.

Very happy having to wait for the exceptional food! My wife enjoyed her Honey Garlic Chicken Salad, my son had the Banger Beef Burger and I Rocked the Boat! Awesome atmosphere and easy location to find and park.

E. L.

Amazing location. Excellent views. Meal nice but small for the price. Nightclub type of dance music not really suitable for dining at 7pm on a Monday night. I have been here many times in the past, this experience was not my best, but I will go again for the location & because I know they can do better.

R.

Visited the Tavern for lunch while on our Long Weekend break. The views off the waterfront from the deck and garden were really nice. The menu selection was good and the good was well cooked and presented. Service too was very good with all staff very polite and courteous. When I'm back in the area, this will definitely be a stop for lunch.

S. B. D.

Meals were Amazing and Thank you to Management for going the Extra mile for our Birthday celebration. Just a encouraging word for some Staff a Smile goes a long way. Customer service is everything in this industry

a. s.

Great place to grab a bite. The squid is always fresh and the fish and chips a large tasty meal. Views are stunning. It's always busy but we have never felt we have waited too long for our food.

R.

Great venue, expendy brews

D.

Awesome for the family good environment Staff are super friendly and helpful excellent food

H. Y.

Great local place for a tasty meal. Outdoor tables with great water views.

S.

Parua bay tavern.... Wow,where does one begin.... A fabulous family restaurant. A friendly bar. An awesome refreshment stop... Staff are attractive,friendly & charismatic. Scenery superb.

C.

Great meal staff, service and atmosphere. Wish I lived here just so I could come here

S. M.

Best pizza ever!!! I've been working in hospitality almost 20 years, over 10 years for Italian cuisine in UK and Australia I never had a better pizza! Very reasonable prices, friendly staff!! Highly recommended.

N. J.

I'm fussy when it comes to really good Calamari, I said as I was leaving. . " I will definitely go back again for it". Pizza was really good too. Manager was really friendly so was the staff. It was a buzzing place. Great sea views from inside and out. Thank you for a great Sunday lunch.

A. I.

A place worthy of celebrating at, after a hike of the beautiful mount Mania. Glad they have ample parking. Situated right next to, well, Paura bay, the view is plain amazing. Awesome beers on tap, and their wood fire pizza is splendid. Must visit when in Whangaei.

X.

Beautiful spot great service even when busy

K. D. B.

Awesome place! Great food, spectacular view.

T.

Just the best place in the world to unwind and have a delicious party.

J.

Great food, awesome atmosphere. The wait staff looked a bit unhappy though. It became a but of a joke between our group. No smiles, no perkiness.. it was a bit odd to see.

J. S.

A friend and I decided on your creamy seafood chowder today and sadly we were both disappointed. While the creamy taste was good, there was a lack of seafood but lots of potato. No fresh fish just 4 tiny shrimp and about a slither of a mussel half the size of my little fingernail. Nice toasted bread and great chips. Regards Judy

S.

Lovely food, great service, great atmosphere

A. P.

Food especially their cheesy garlic pizza was divine. Burgers weren't bad. Good selection of beers and other drinks. My family many generations ago used to run this place and I'm proud that it's still going strong.

K. E.

Great location with wonderful views overlooking the bay, a varied lunch menu selection available with all the usual soft drinks, beer, wine etc. I chose a medium pizza for lunch, was disappointment when it arrived as it was more like a small than medium. Apart from that it has a good selection of fair sized topping. Staff were helpful and friendly.

R.

Enjoyed some time with friends at the tavern. Food was lovely.very busy as Easter Weekend, almost no seats left inside or out.

P.

A beautiful setting looking out over the water.Everyone happy with the menu.Lovely food nicely presented.Open space to eat or drink and enjoy the view.Good for little kids and big ones.

I. N.

Great views, good food. Definitely worth a stop

J. B.

Great food at very reasonable prices. Better for smaller groups. Outdoor heating during winter is a nice touch and great views of the bay during daytime. Small outdoor smoking area and very popular on a rugby night.

J. K.

Awesome service great venue

J.

Food yummy staff very pleasant a lovely lunch & views.

R. M.

Good vegetarian falafel burger with good flavours and tasty chunky chips. Great location with an large pub garden to enjoy the bay and views on a sunny day. Friendly service to top it all off. Big thumbs up!

m. t.

Was recommended it by my wife's uncle who is local. Was a windy day and a lot of road work but was worth it. Went for a quiet lunch. Food was really good and the view was great.

S.

Love the place. My aim is to try the whole menu each time we go as I've never had a bad experience yet

H.

Fantastic view of the water, great quality food at affordable prices and with a nice range. Occasional live entertainment and pool table/s make it a place well worth going to whatever the occasion. Able to make reservations or just walk in and eat at most times. Plenty of available parking if you turn left at the street just past the tavern coming from town.

T.

Great food, great vibe, great location, and great staff. Be careful if coming via boat as the tide can get quite low!

I.

Brilliant place for a work function

K.

Nice setting, but prices for beer have gone up too much there now so we don't call in while cruising past now. I can buy a 350 ml bottle of larger for $1.80 and they charge about 5 times that for one. Food is great, veiws are great.

R.

My go to for when we visit parents in law !! Omg hands down the best tavern in Nz. The seafood chowder is my absolutely top chowder. Full of goodies and the perfect texture. Service lovely. Place outstanding.

S.

Good atmosphere and good pub food

C. M.

We have just recently moved to the area and have been meaning to stop in and check it out as it seems so popular and is always full when driving past . Had a friend up staying with us so took him to lunch on a perfect sunny day. Bar staff were friendly enough however seem very confused on which areas were open for patrons. I had requested to sit out on the lawn tables which had the umbrellas up and looked a perfect spot.but said it was closed for renovation i checked again that i meant the grass and not the patuo which looked under repair but was still told it was closed,however through lunch other people had sat there and were being served. Beef burger was $20 and came with about 8 fries in a mini basket. Food was good however for the money it could have had more fries.

L.

Fabulous spot. Great service... even though we drank no alcohol! Young ladies at bar were delightful and went the extra mile when serving us pizza chips and hot drinks. Wonderful!

S. C.

Awesome place. Beautiful outdoor area with tables right on the water. Delicious hot stone pizza that didn't take long to arrive despite the crowd. Friendly staff.

F. G.

Location and views are great. They seem to have access to super fresh ingredients - fist and lettuce were as fresh as you can get it. So it is a bit of a pity to see how the chef does no justice to the quality ingredients. Food is 'simple' but not in the nice way: gunard was covered in so much butter you can hardly taste anything; cardboard-like tasteless buns for burger.

L. W.

I had the salt and pepper calamari. It was delish. We sat outside on the deck is lovely weather. Will definitely be back.

C.

Great service, delicious food and a gorgeous view

G.

Extremely busy. Excellent selection on menu. Bit of a wait for meals but it was very busy and to be expected. Friendly service and meals very good, large and reasonably priced. Great pub.

p. &. i. A.

When it's open it's friendly relaxed place to have dinner and they cater to functions. But they don't answer their telephone and you have no idea when they are open. It's a long way to go to find out they are shut. It's a pity. They have outside tables. So good in summer with beautiful views and extremely child friendly. we went one Saturday night and they weren't open. Which pub is not open on a Saturday night?

A. Y.

Great ambience. Like the outdoors. Awesome spot for a weekend getaway and a pub meal in casual environment. Food is alright.

M.

Lovely place to go when you want a quick pub type meal. Great location too.

K. H.

Owner was friendly and served us with a smile! We were then served the best Vegetarian pizza I've eaten in my life, will be back again. Great views cosy seating will be back

E.

Good food, helpful staff

M.

My Daughter took me here for lunch as I was visiting from Wellington. The Chicken salad was the best one I have ever had and look forward to coming again next time I'm up that way, thanks for the enjoyable meal

L.

Had a lovely lunch and great service

A.

Have lots of good memories here. Have celebrated lots of life events here. The bar manager is a great guy, always welcoming and friendly. It’s a beautiful place whether is summer or winter.

g.

Great place for a drink and food. We stopped in for a beer and late lunch to catch up with friends. The place was busy with summer trade but the staff were happy, food was quick and tasty and best of all the beer was cold. I'll be going back

D.

Gorgeous place, sweet location. Low key and friendly. Food was impressive and not low key. Yummy. Great menu. Nice staff.

B.

Superb location, great food, great service. Not many lunch venues exist where the kids also have a jetty to jump off.

Y. C.

Breath taking view!!! Lovely food!

A.

Awesome place to escape to from town, the place is situated in such a picturesque surrounding its just so stunning! Food is always amazing and the atmosphare in the pub is great! Staff are also real attentive and super friendly, this is definitely one of my fav places to go. Best place to go to for sure!

L.

Great food. Good portion sizes and favours

a. B.

Lovely food but too big serving. Would appreciate smaller than full adult meal but more than child size, ie seniors with inbetween price. Surprised no eateries have cottoned on to this as most diners over 50 or 55 prefer smaller servings. Excell service and surroundings.

J.

Went here for my birthday - fantastic views, great food. a bit out of the way and all the best seats were booked out, but we were last minute arrivals to be fair. We had a fantastic evening.

M.

What a spot! Beautiful view. Excellent pub food. Very friendly staff. Eclectic mix of guests on a Saturday afternoon.

S.

Dinner date with Josh and Jess. Before Tommy arrived.

P.

Nice atmosphere, good food!!. Nice staff

B.

Great food...good menu..service very good

B.

Seriously outstanding meal for our large group. 100% recommend getting cheesy garlic bread for table - so good!

P.

Lovely food. Always consistently good.

C.

Fabulous setting. Cadual dining. Good old pub with pleasant staff and food good. Plenty of parking across road but beware of traffic coming around the bend.

T. M.

Salt and pepper squid is the bomb! Views are fantastic, be sure to enjoy a walk down the wharf and dip your toes on the ocean. Pool table was a lot of fun.

T. O.

Great little pub by the bay. Decent selection of food but it's pretty average quality. The best thing about the place is the amazing deck that overlooks the water. Great place to relax and have a drink!

G.

Struggle to drive past this place . Exceptionally friendly staff . It's just a neat place to go . "Where everybody knows your name " Bit like the TV show Cheers in a way

B. R. C.

Food was very tasty but a little expensive imo and a bit of a long wait. The staff were very efficient but not very friendly. So nothing particularly bad just nothing overly impressive either. It was a busy day though so maybe that was a factor?

L.

Good food and drinks but disappointed my daughter tried to book a table a week before and was told she couldn't reserve a table only to arrive and see at least 6 tables with Reserved on them ?

A. O.

Rock the Boat, Honey chicken salad and smoking chook pizza, washed down with a lager. Great outlook lovely breeze, and friendly staff.

B.

Would have been 4,stars if the beer selection was better. Sorry, Boundary Road is still big brewery slop. Go freehouse! Thanks for the response - one decent IPA would do it. Sawmill, Supercharger, GP, Behemoth....

C.

Great location overlooking the water, staff were friendly and welcoming. Meal was good and quite a large serving. Enjoyed our lunch here.

M. W.

Imagine a bay. Then imagine a wooden tavern on its shore. And inside a charismatic host Tom making sure everybody has enough drinks and food. Historic set up and good wine selection. Pizzas, fish and chips, good salads.

R.

Very good place drop in, for a Quick bite. off again, come back through later. Beautiful place power wheelchair friendly

C.

Overpriced with limited range of food. Nice Staff though and best is great view if you can find a table by the window that hasn't already been reserved

D.

Really enjoyed our lunch It was very busy so had to wait a while for our food but was worth the wait

C.

Great service, beautiful views and delicious food.

S.

Every time I go there my experience is fantastic.. it's a calm beautiful place. All I want is a couple of cold ciders enjoy the lookout and company of a bizy yet controlled service. You wanna chill, this is the pub for you. Bodytrainer 🙂

M.

Food good and service very quick but the seating and table was left a mess and one of our party sat in some kiddies chocolate and ruined a pair of slacks.

B. C.

Amazing spot - can arrive by boat (tide permitting) and tie up to their jetty. Yummy food and a lovely view. Definitely worth a visit!

R. N. (.

Really great food and friendly service. We ordered a beef and chicken burger, and to be honest they were some of the best burgers we have had anywhere. Great job

T. L.

Awesome place, great food and really quick considering how busy they were! A local gem.

N.

A great place to stop for a drink and a bite to eat. The staff are really friendly and make you feel welcome plus they cater for the kids as well. Delicious food choices

G.

Awesome little pub,food is awesome as usual and a nice view across the bay

J. A.

Took my mum here with family for a relaxing lunch. We sat on the shady deck while enjoyed our food and watched the yachties come and go from the pier.

J.

Great food, huge portions and really good coffee. Loved it

V. W.

Highly recommend this place. I had the chicken/bacon burger and honey garlic chicken salad. Food was delicious and the view is great.

K. G.

The 3 Aussie ladies give you all 5 stars, you make a great pizza, serve fantastic local beer and give great local insights, with a rockstar team of staff. Thanks for being so friendly and helpful - awesome Tavern! Churs...

L. C.

Went there for a late lunch with my wife. Great food, both fish and chips and aged Angus steak were delicious. Will come back every time I'm at Whangarei Heads.

M.

We were amazed at the fantastic service. They were so busy. None of their customers had to wait for their meals

F. n. B.

Stunning views over the bay...friendly staff..excellent selection on menu...cool play area for the children...reasonable price...highly recommended for family dinner and staff dinner.

k. b.

Great place to visit. Awesome staff. Great meal, amazing view. Definitely going back.

N.

Good food, polite staff.

M.

The service as always friendly and attentive, meals delivered with alacrity. Cold beer and great atmosphere. Get you some

M.

Great pub, good service & great beers on tap.

C. S.

Parua Bay Tavern is always great - good service, friendly staff, and great food. I had the Angus beef pie, served with salad and chips. The pie is like a casserole stewed in Monteiths (soooo tender and delicious) with a lovely pastry shell cooked over the bowl it is served in. The salad was fresh, and the chips hot and crispy.

J. S.

Been the local hit for years and always a goodie. Great food, great people and great location. A must for any sunny day 👌

C.

Went for a birthday lunch lots of business having their Christmas shouts food came out real fast even though there was lots of guest pizzas divine careful crossing the road from car park tavern is on a blind corner 👍great looking out to the water To the water

D.

Just had a really amazing fish and chips looking out over the bay. Top service and food, can see why it's so popular.

E.

Yummy food, good service, family friendly, good value for money

A.

Pizza consistently excellent. Sorry folks it's all I've got. Had about 10 in the past 4 weeks. Yumo!

J.

Great food. Great drinks. Great staff! Great place to go any time. I love the calamari and vege pizza

K. M. (.

Great venue and view. Awesome place to celebrate or just catch up with friends and family

A.

Location and staff are lovely. Excellent fish and chips as well as pizza and burgers. Lovely spot for a drink or large dinner outing.

M.

Love this place. Such amazing staff and service, great food and the view is amazing. Great place to go with a bunch of friends or take the family, kids enjoy it too it's their favorite place.

A. S.

Friendly and helpful service and the food was fresh and tasty. Great views whatever the weather. ..

K.

Lovely meal, fast service. Beautiful view out to the water

O.

Lovely venue, beautiful view, food is good value. A few staff members were not very welcoming

W.

Great food and service. We will be back for more of their delicious food 😎🍻

L.

Great food, friendly service. Amazing location right on the water. Pizza was awesome. Kid friendly.

D.

Great pizza!!!! Friendly staff, very good service and a beautiful outlook over the bay.

K.

Great place nice burger and chicken salad friendly staff

E.

Beautiful venue and good service. I had calamari salad which was very tasty.

V.

Good service. Very nice food. I will return another day for a meal. Lovely sea views.

S.

Vast variety on the menu, food is great and the location makes for a great atmosphere. Definitely a repeatable experience.

S.

Attended a quiz night there. Great food and atmosphere. Only complaints were drink prices and quite a limited menu.

S.

A very popular pub with indoor and outdoor seating and a children's playground. Relax with the family and look out over the water or play a game of pool. Parking is across the road.

A.

So yum. Best chicken burger and pizza I’ve had in a LONG time + friendly service. Will definitely be back to Parua Bay Tavern.

M.

Good food. Great views. Friendly staff.

J.

This pub is in a lovely setting, good family pub, nice food, popular and busy.

K.

Nice spot for a cool drink after a walk

P.

One of the best taverns in NZ. Located right by the water with great food and friendly service. An must stop when visiting the beautiful Whangarei Heads.

S.

Great place, nice views, medium prices, friendly staff, standard pub fare, good quality service and food .... but no curry and only one craft beer 😵 - please rectify 😀

D. O. D.

Good food & atmosphere with friendly staff and owner. The pub is in a very nice location . Very spacious & can cater for all events. Very enjoyable place.

L. R.

Amazing food, amazing location, amazing service, stroller accessible! And it's very affordable.. Definitely going to become a regular go-to place to eat!

W.

Usual bistro style food, a little on the expensive side, and wasn't happy with the poor level of service. I know they were busy but failure to follow even a simple request is a bit much.

A.

Epic food and service love it!

B.

Great location. Excellent bar food. Fantastic outside eating next to the water.

B.

Great location, great service

A.

good food pleasant surroundings almost our local when we are in patau

K.

Great food and surroundings. Excellent views. Easy parking, although crossing a busy road can be tricky. Worth the risk!!

Y.

Beautiful place, you can enjoy a delicious meal, with nice music and comfortable indoor temperature during the autumn

L.

Awesome environment and good food and service. Really good wine selection.

L. Y.

Great place for a meal, good atmosphere, beautiful views.

N.

Great food, great service, Thank you. Looking forward to visiting again.

L.

Great food, great service and a great setting!

J.

I was travelling on my own but felt very comfortable. Staff lovely.

M.

Great service, lovely staff, salt pepper squid is great👍

S.

My Dad took my here for a meal, the operators were really genial and the food was to a very good standard. Views here are magnificent.

T.

Awesome venue, lunch was beautiful, great atmosphere, staff were great, Awesome Christmas get together with whanau.

M.

Great food, great atmosphere, and a spectacular view.

S.

The food was amazing...the atmosphere was loved by all.

J.

PBT is an amazing place for a beer or to take the family out for a feed. would recommend this place over any other.

k.

This place is amazing such beautiful views outstanding service great staff and the food is to die for cheers parua bay pub.

A.

Food can be improved but loved the quiz nights with my friends there . Had a lot of fun !

P.

Great atmosphere and surroundings, excellent meal. Highly recommended

M.

Very very nice burger and chicken feta. We shall return.

P.

Over looking Parua Bay had a drink. Menu was interesting and reasonably priced and varied. A good place to stop at on the way home

B.

Awesome food, perfect service, great view - definitely worth a stop when you're around!

A. A.

Best place on the waters edge for a great day out. Nice food, beautiful views, & friendly staff. A must visit.

N.

That's a great local, family friendly pub by the sea!

S. G.

Very good food and great location and views

J. S.

Always a pleasure to dine here. Amazingly friendly staff, great food, amazing outlook and good beer too!

R.

Picturesque setting but smokers spoilt our enjoyment plus coffee took ages to arrive and was tepid.

B.

Delicious food , great atmosphere. My fav 😋😃

J.

Great food super friendly staff, good view of the harbour and great for families especially on a summer day as it has outdoor umbrellas.

R. J.

Friendly staff, good service and excellent food. Good place all round.

S.

Great spot. Food is good. I just wish they had a more interesting line up of beer.

K.

Great staff, great food, affordable and family friendly

S.

Beautiful calamari & fresh fish & chips! Great view of the harbour and ideal place to eat at on a sunny day :)

P.

Great local tavern, with huge deck and tables and bean bags on the lawn. All right on the waterfront. Wonderful meals and atmosphere.

A.

nice food, great view, happy staff

r.

Nice spot for Brunch

N.

Love, love, love this magnificent place and the Seafood Chowder is the best ever!

T.

Excellent food, drink, atmosphere and beautiful views. Cool little playground for the kids

S.

The bomb great service cold beer hot food

H.

Great food and beautiful views

H.

Lovely views and atmosphere. Food was alright, but great place to chill out with mates.

K.

Lovely pizzas and squid. Fast service and friendly staff.

A.

Great food. Great atmosphere. Very popular

J.

Amazing views and very good service. Just a small cost for food but very good quality. Recommend the chowder.

P.

Beautiful location. Good pizza nice cold beer. Can't go to wrong

D.

We had the most amazing meal here food and service and atmosphere 10 out of 10

V.

Lovely place, had calamari! Delicious😋

P.

Great food as always

B.

Great location, great food, good parking across the road and a fantastic view. Thanks!

L.

What a great place. Beautiful views, good food, and we even played pool.

H.

Great place lovely water views food and staff terrific

j.

Food was beautifully cooked and presented, service was excellent, location fabulous. Jeff P Tauranga

K.

Great location tasty food nice atmosphere

B.

Great ambience Friendly staff with great food. Recommend the beef pie and calamari.. Will visit again

A.

Amazing food is the best sevice is top notch great location all in all the best place in Whangarei

K.

Just look at that view. Fresh food lovely staff. Good vibe every time!

N.

The food is always amazing and the customer service is also very good, we always go there due to this

M.

Nice pub with beautiful views of water whilst having a nice cold beer and wine

S.

Great food, awesome to be able to get in by boat. Staff are very friendly.

T.

Delicious food and really lovely staff

T.

Service was wonderful and the food great :)

P.

beautiful setting. friendly staff and good food. kids can run around outside too

A. E.

A fantastic family place . I had the medium smoked chicken pizza $15 yum. So good

P.

Like the view, really disappointing slow and inconsiderate service in a not so busy evening. Unlikely to be back.

J.

Awesome food, place, scenery, & friendly staff 😄

F.

Great views. Good service. Not such a great beer selection

R.

Very good pizza. Fresh, crispy, cracking base. Excellent pub in a great location

S.

Wonderful meals & great service bin

C.

Great location on the beach. Fabulous food options.

A.

Good place for a nice pizza and good beer. The service is really good and the place is nice. Don't miss it.

H.

Great pizza, good atmosphere & nice wine! Beautiful scenery

S.

Had a nice lunch. Reasonably priced and a good range of beverages and views over the water..

S.

Had fun. Great view. Great service. Yummy food.

A.

Great takeaways big pieces of fish and heaps of chips served by friendly staff Thanks Parua Bay Tavern

B.

Incredible location, excellent food, fantastic staff

i.

Awesome food great service. Will definitely go back

S.

Beautiful setting, fish and chips delicious, staff a little disinterested.

L.

Service is great, the food is there very fast and it is good too. I would recommend anyone to go there :)

B. I.

Awesome play. Good vibe, great pizzas and views. A bit pricey, but worth a visit.

K.

We enjoyed our meals which was Harvest Salad Honey chicken cashews salad delicious. We are planning our next visit

C.

Staff were helpful food was great and a great view. What more could you ask for

C.

Pizza galore amazing settings no dogs aloud during day, good service, quick nice food helpful, cold ale recommend destination for an afternoon drive

G.

Great lunch. Good service

L.

Atmosphere really welcoming and staff efficient Food good

L.

Great food. Great staff.

D.

Awesome place to have lunch. Good food and great sea views.

A.

Food was delicious, quick service, staff pleasant.

L.

Beautiful place,Beautiful food and Service was great

R.

Great place to have a pint with lunch

D.

Full house but went out of their way and put us upstairs. Cheers

V.

Great food! Awesome service

B. L.

Great beer garden with great view of the water. Nice food and good atmosphere.

M.

Great place to have a beer and meal no frills.

D.

Great value meals, amazing taste. Stunning location.

M.

Dinner was great, live music added to the good vibe (Nathan Calver), pirate ship for the kiddies to play with 👌

R.

Lovely atmosphere, great food

K.

Great pizza's and beautiful setting by the water.

S.

Disappointed with the food over cooked

A.

Staff were frazzled by our group orders, food ok, service confused with influx of customers! Some ordered food not delivered

L.

Good food fast service nice outlook

K.

Stunning setting and great food! Definitely stop in!

S.

Nice location but closes early. Seemed very popular for food although we only sampled the wedges whilst playing pool

K.

Awsome food and great service nice water views child friendly

T.

Great food. Great staff. Lovely venue. Pizza good.

C.

Great food friendly staff and fairly priced

G.

Great place for a drink, meal or to just hang out. Pizzas are great.

M.

Attend 80 birthday celebration from our friend. Wonderful food with excellent service.Beautiful venue.

F.

Delicious meals, warm atmosphere great place to take friends for a meal

L.

Yum food, nice atmosphere, reasonably priced.

P.

Nice meal, excellent view, and lovely waitress.

N.

Love this place & all the food it's got to offer 😊🤣

A.

Great food and fantastic location. A kiwi pub that has everything plus a bit more!

A.

Lovely place, great food. Will visit again.

P.

14 of us enjoyed another excellent meal with great ambiance

P.

Great Food & service really top. Thku Pam

L.

Nice atmosphere & friendly staff great way to spend a sunday afternoon

A.

Great place for a drink and bite to eat. The beef burger was massive and delicious.

j.

Great food and stunning views.

Y.

Stunning view, good service, fantastic food friendly staff

G.

Great food and atmosphere

T.

Great location on the waterfront with harbour views. Good food and great for groups and families.

K.

Great food, and a view to die for

A.

Pizza was ok but bear in mind that medium is really small. Milkshakes were watery

S.

Good food.. Great outdoor area.. fantastic views.

J.

Amazing place! Great views, great food...and great company!

G.

Good food and excellent host's

J.

Beautiful setting, lovely views, good food portions and cold beers

M.

Yummy food. Stunning location.

L.

Really nice set up. And great garlic pizza 👌

B.

Great food and great atmosphere. Amazing views and bloody good squid

S.

The food was good but there was a change and reduction in choice from last visit

D.

Terrific bar. Very friendly and accommodating.

K.

Great spot. Kind staff. Good menu.

S.

Hands down best pub I've been to up north. Great out door area

N.

Great views, food and outdoor area. Best in the area and good for large groups and families.

J.

Super Italian Pizza, slow service on weekends and you need to find your own napkins eating tools and it is better when noisy young kids are not underfoot

P.

Great food, the pizza is off the hook👍🏽

M.

Always good for great pub food with an awesome sea view

U.

Great food, service was average

D.

Great service nice views yummy pizza cold beers

s.

Fabulous food fast service and excellent environment right on the water front😍

W.

Always can expect a good meal at the Tavern

P.

Great afternoon great atmosphere would highly recommend

A.

Fantastic food, drinks with amazing views

B.

Great pub spectacular view great food 10/10 recommend

u.

Great location, great pub food - definitely worth a visit.

J.

nice food and nice people, always go when I'm back in Whangarei

F.

Great view, Great food, Great service

B.

Wow what a nice service...

C.

Always good quick service with a smile. Tasty pub food

B.

Great place for a quiet lunch. Good views of the harbour.

P.

What a kool place, mean food, mean outlook, mean everything, kids welcome too, awesome.

G.

Good staff, good food great place

H.

Always love Parua Bay Tavern. Great food views and friendly staff

A.

Very good food and a wonderful view of the bay.

C.

The food and vibe is always good. Lots of parking as well with a beautiful view of the bay.

J.

Beautiful location, great food and nice COLD beer!

R.

Great food and atmosphere.

S.

Great food and good service.

D.

Delicious pub fare - fish was perfect, plenty to eat, lovely views!

D.

Great location. Food is pretty good too.

M.

Nice location, yummy 😋 food, played pool and enjoyed the place a lot

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