Location: Matamata
Top Restaurants in Matamata
Top Things to do in Matamata
- 1. Matamata i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- 2. Wairere Falls
- 3. Hobbiton Movie Set Tours
- 4. Firth Tower Estate and Museum
- 5. Piako Gliding Club
- 6. Opal Hot Springs And Holiday Park Pools
- 7. Southern Belle Orchard Tours
- 8. Swim Zone Matamata
- 9. Angelica Organic Holistic Therapies
- 10. The Wizards Cart
Top 5 Bar food in Matamata, North Island, New Zealand
Find out what Bar restaurants to try in Matamata. Matamata /ˈmætəˌmætə/ is a town in the Waikato Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located near the base of the Kaimai Ranges, and is a thriving farming area known for Thoroughbred horse breeding and training pursuits. It is part of the Matamata-Piako District, which takes in the surrounding rural areas as well as Morrinsville and Te Aroha. State Highway 27 and the Kinleith Branch railway run through the town. The town has a population of 7,840 as of June 2017.
Things to do in Matamata
1. The Green Dragon Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By KellyHalkyard
Love love love this place, was my favourite part of the Hobbiton tour. Will have to come back for the evening tour at some point ! :)
Matamata Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Matamata
2. The Redoubt Bar and Eatery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 527 reviews
Locally themed bar and eatery, which is guaranteed to make your day better. Great New Zealand fare, tap beer, live music and good times.
Reviewed By Allen S
Stopped for lunch during road trip and were delighted with the atmosphere and lunch menu. Decided on the Soup which was on specials board and were very impressed with it. Cheesy Cauliflower and Bacon soup with Turkish Bread. Very impressed with the size of the servings and the attention from the staff.
3. Workmans Cafe Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 320 reviews
Workman's café is a fun friendly environment that happily serves great coffee and fresh local food six days and nights a week,[ Tuesday through to Sunday ] we take pride in what we do and how we present ourselves. Great comfy chairs, great sounds, fab amb
Reviewed By BecWA234
What we were looking for was a quick meal to take away and eat in our motel room; after a long day of driving in some terrible weather we didnât feel much like being out in public. What we found however was the host of all hosts, who greeted us at the door as we were reading the menu. He didnât push us to come in, and in fact told us that a couple of other places on the street were worth a visit. His honesty, his energy and genuine interest in us, and his menu, drew us in anyway. And what a fantastic meal we had, with our host sitting down with us at the end to show us a map and give us inside info on where to go when we hit the road again tomorrow. This place is SO worth a visit; delicious food, quirky atmosphere, dashing and gregarious host and, as promised, the best looking staff around Loved loved loved LOVED IT Hey BecWA234, I remember you too the good looking Aussie couple that felt a little bedraggled but by the time you where feed and watered you both left with a spring in your step. Thanks for your wonderful review it is much apricated and great for my team to read as it confirms that we are on the right track ,I hope the rest of your trip was fantastic cheers Syd.
4. Horse and Jockey Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By christrox
Relaxed pub atmosphere and very friendly staff. Food was quick to come out. Both the wife and I had fish 'n' chips. Was SO delicious! The fish was fresh and the batter was so light and crispy. I could've eaten the entire meal twice as it was so delicious (if I had the stomach room for it!). Their desserts also looked really good but we were too full from the meal to try any of it.The staff were super friendly and pleasant. Once you're done your meal, head to the till at the bar to pay. Affordable food. On our receipt was a coupon for free Subway if we enter a code online.All in all, lovely little pub. And they also have accommodation too.
5. Good Merchant
Good Merchant is a fresh, modern provincial pub in the heart of Matamata offering welcoming kiwi hospitality mixed with great food and locally brewed craft beers and ciders. Located in a former farm supply depot the pub continues this fine tradition reple
Reviewed By Robert6835
this place been opened two weeks now so cutting them some slack but meals need work and staff need lot training surroundings nice menu choices nice garlic bread very dry and butter milk chicken very overcooked arancini balls ok ceasar salad nice . mains sirloin fair had some gristle in middle coq au vin the mash was the highlight .staff seemed intent on pushing drinks .service was slow but i put this down to inexperience when i paid account i presume was owner no interaction with me never asked me how my evening or meal was would i go back yes in a few months if it was same as tonight wouldn't be going again
