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Pongaroa Hotel
Pongaroa Hotel is a cafe, bar, and liquor store in Pongaroa, NZ offering menu access, seating options, and a casual dining experience. Address: 10810 Route 52.
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About this place
About Pongaroa Hotel
Pongaroa Hotel is a casual and historic cafe and bar located in Pongaroa, New Zealand. It features a warm and cozy atmosphere with amenities like a fireplace and live performances.
The venue offers a wide selection of beverages including beer, cocktails, wine, and hard liquor, alongside small plates and quick bites. The place is family-friendly and suitable for solo dining or working on a laptop.
Visitors often note the friendly staff and accommodating locals, making it a comfortable stop for lunch, dinner, or drinks in the area.
What to expect
The dining experience
Atmosphere
Enjoy a casual, cozy, and historic setting with a fireplace, live performances, and a great beer and wine selection featured regularly.
Service Style
Options include dine-in, outdoor seating, and takeout, with table service and reservations accepted for a smooth experience.
Best For
Popular for lunch, dinner, solo dining, and suitable for families, groups, and tourists looking for brunch or dessert options.
Good Occasions
Ideal for visits lasting 20 minutes to 2.5 hours, open Tuesday to Sunday with varying hours—great for casual dinners or social gatherings.
- Great wine list
- Great beer selection
- Great tea selection
- Live performances
- Fireplace
- Cocktails
Location & contact
Find Pongaroa Hotel
- 10810 Route 52, Pongaroa 4991, New Zealand
- +64 6 376 2864
- In the Spring Mountain Road dining district, near Arville St — a short drive west of the Strip.
Opening hours
When to visit
· 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Hours may change on public holidays and special events. Please confirm with the restaurant.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday Today | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Service options & amenities
Good to know
Service Options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- No delivery
Amenities & Offerings
- Wi-Fi
- Restroom
- Bar onsite
- Beer
- Wine
- Coffee
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Planning & Parking
- Accepts reservations
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
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