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Drink with a view
- 17Bar SaluteGreytownBar Salute gives you an amazing view of Greytown, it's such a beautiful town and looks especially beautiful at sunset with a glass of pino! The tapas here are fantastic and I've told my husband this is where I want to go for our anniversary. It's well worth the drive and such a lovely treat!
- 25Bridge CafePahiatuaThis is probably the best view you can get of the Tararua area without going hiking! Overlooking the regions farms, rivers back country roads it's an amazing place to have a drink and one of their amazing meals.
- 35Tui BreweryMangatainokaProbably one of the most iconic views in New Zealand! If you're a Kiwi you know the Tui brewery, Eat and drink in their eatery overlooking the Tui Tower or take a tour in the tower itself! A must visit for every Tui drinker!
- 42Iberia RestauranteMastertonSun Court on the main street of Masterton where all the activity is, sitting in the courtyard of Iberia with a view of the city drinking one of their amazing cocktails and watching the world go by is the best way to spend an afternoon or evening!
- 51Reload MartinboroughMartinboroughWhen the town is a buzz with a market or event the view from this bar is awesome. You take time out and people (or dog) watch in this beautiful town. The beer is on tap and they cook a great steak too!
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Drinks with a view
- 12Red Lion InnDurie HillA drink on a Friday afternoon with a fantastic view of the mighty Whanganui river! The perfect way to end the week and enjoy what is left of summer with good friends and a good beer.
- 23Stellar Restaurant & BarWanganui CentralYummy food, wine and cocktails overlooking one of Whanganui's most beautiful streets near the river. They also have DJs and live bands in the weekends it really is one of the hottest spots in town.
- 31Caroline's Boat Shed Bar and EateryWanganui CentralThis is such a gorgeous eatery, overlooking the river and the rail bridge you might even see the steam train go past! Yummy food their brunch is amazing! They bar staff are really friendly and the atmosphere is lovely sitting on the deck that is fenced off from the road so it's safe for kids too!
- 41The Cobb Palmerston NorthPalmerston North CentralI really love going up to the balcony bar and having a cocktail or 3 with friends. They play good music and it's a view of the city you don't see anywhere else. Overlooking the central city at night watching the lights or people watching during the day!
- 53The Brewers ApprenticePalmerston North CentralSitting out on the deck with a view of the city, the awesome range of craft beers and the amazing food makes this a must see and total hot spot! Whenever I have friends come in from out of town this is where I always recommend they check out!
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Brand New
- 11Coasties Pop UP PizzeriaRiversdale BeachBrand new to the coast this summer is a pop up pizzeria! Complete with outdoor pizza oven! Great for something different at the beach and a fun summer holiday treat!
- 21It's About ThymeRiversdale BeachRight across the road from the beach stands a shipping container coffee shop! They also have some tasty baking! Perfect for after having a swim in the sea or taking the dog for a walk!
- 31Bracken RangeWoodvilleLiving in a rural town close to the ranges keeping warm and dry is a top priority! Bracken Range make a huge range of wet weather gear for all members of the family animals included! I have seen a lot of the goats and sheep in town wearing their brand new coats!
- 41Fruitful Woodville Ice CreamWoodvilleThis will be the first summer the real fruit ice cream will be open and even in winter there are people lining up for ice cream! The same family who own the fruit shop next door have opened a little ice cream and coffee shop so you know it really is fresh fruit! So delicious and great value for money definately a must visit!
- 51The Salvation Army Store - WoodvilleWoodvilleI dropped off a huge bag of my daughters clothes that she had grown out of the other day, it's great knowing that they will be available for other families to buy and enjoy and at the same time supporting the other work the Salvation Army does for the community! I have found some great treasures for myself there too!
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Recent Openings
- 11& BowlPalmerston North CentralBrand new in the Plaza I'm so happy we finally have one of these places in Palmy! You pick rice or noodles, add meat and other toppings and you have & Bowl. Full of amazing asian flavours and so yummy!
- 21Hot Topic TshirtsPalmerston North CentralBrand new in the Plaza shopping Center these guys have awesome tshirts and tops for both men and women. I have one picked out for my husband's birthday next month!
- 31Relax MassagePalmerston North CentralWhat could be better after a hard days shopping than a shoulder massage! I have also dropped my husband off here while I go shopping too and it's a win win!
- 41Looksmart Alterations The PlazaPalmerston North CentralThis is the perfect location for an alterations shop. More often than not I have to get pants taken up and this way I buy them in the mall and can drop them off to be altered in the same trip.
- 51Peter AlexanderPalmerston North CentralWe finally have a store in The Plaza! I love all the comfortable pjs for both me and my daughter and the store is so beautifully presented!
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Best Local Pubs
- 14The White Swan Hotel LtdGreytownOne of the most iconic hotels and restaurants in the Wairarapa, you can't miss this beautiful building when you are passing through Greytown! All of their food from pizzas, soups and mains smell and look amazing! I can't wait to eat their again.
- 22Marquis of NormanbyCartertonIf you want to stick it out the whole world cup this is the place! Big screen, food, beer and even accommodation if you need to rest between games! As well as lots of like minded people who will also be chearing on the All Blacks.
- 32The Horse and HoundMastertonAn $8 soup of the day, you can't beat that! Perfect for Friday night meals and drinks with friends. It has such a friendly atmosphere and is really popular with all the locals.
- 41The VikingDannevirkeThis is 'the local' for a lot of Dannevirke residents. With their in house darts tournaments, pool competitions and other events the social club is always buzzing with activity! A great place to catch up with friends after work for a quiet beer or a night out filled with great people, good drinks and a great atmosphere!
- 57These guys do the most amazing smoked salmon bagel! After having lunch there with friends I will definitely be back! The food was delicious and freshly prepared and the coffee is lovely. They also have a great range of NZ craft beers to choose from!
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Classic Pubs
- 15Rose And Crown Olde English PubPalmerston North CentralIf there is such a thing as a classic pub, this is it! Beers on tap, great wines and awesome food! We almost have a standing order at this pub hubby gets a satay chicken burger, my daughter gets a tomato and cheese toasted sandwich and chips and I get the thai salad. Yum!
- 23The Brewers ApprenticePalmerston North CentralI went here for brunch with a group of foodie friends and the food was awesome! Everyone was really happy with their food and I found it reasonably priced for the massive portions! The atmosphere is lovely especially in the summertime where you can sit outside. I will definalty be back!
- 32Empire Sports & Garden BarFeildingThe Empire is by far one of Feilding’s most popular venues to watch sport. The big screens are impressive and the patrons are just as entertaining. A great place to watch those big games with friends the atmosphere is always fun!
- 41Riverside BarWanganui CentralThe Riverside Bar in the heart of Wanganui is one of the entertainment hubs of the city. Sports bar by day live music at night there is always something happening! If you want to watch the game on the big screen or relax with a drink and listen to some great local talent you won't be disappointed here!
- 51Palmerston North Cosmopolitan ClubPalmerston North CentralYou won’t find more kiwi sports fans in one place! If you are looking to watch the big game in Palmerston North you can guarantee it will be showing at the Cosmopolitan Club! The staff and patrons are always friendly and the atmosphere is always welcoming!