Top Restaurants in Napier
Where to eat Bar food in Napier: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Bar food in Napier, North Island, New Zealand. If you like Art Deco architecture, you must visit Napier. The town was completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1931, then completely rebuilt in gorgeous Art Deco style. A number of local wineries also offer tours and tastings.
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10. Paddys Irish Pub
Overall Ratings
5 based on 42 reviews
Authentic Irish Pub with a great Irish menu only one meal over $20. Guinness and Murphy's on tap as well as a number of other beers. We have a great wine selection
Reviewed By Grant N
Stopped off for an afternoon drink - been here before and have always liked it. No nonsense pub that is what it is - no trying to be something other than an Irish pub. Staff are always friendly and down to earth. Two of us had a nice glass of Merlot and the rest had either a Guinness or a Paddy's Ale. Food we ordered - plate of chips (one with curry gravy) and Bucket O' Fish. All nicely presented. One of our party thought the fish wasn't as good as she'd had previously and just passed her opinion on to a staff member. A manager then came to chat and decided to refund her meal cost. Wasn't necessary but was an excellent PR move! Our server was Cameron (he's evidently a NZ'r) and a young lady (my apologies - I neglected to get your name) - but she's from Tipperary and a very nice young lady. I have one gripe - they have Murphy's Stout but not Murphy's Red which is my favourite ale. Doesn't detract and we will all be back for more of everything. RecommendMany thanks for your very detailed review Grant we are delighted it all turned out okay in the end, in regards to the Murphy's Red it has been taken off the New Zealand market by the breweries otherwise Paddy would have it. We hope to see you back soon.
9. Shani's Family Eatery and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 71 reviews
Welcome to Shani's Family Eatery and Bar! We are a owner operated business with a passion for food. We are family orientated with a dedicated kids' room to give parents an opportunity for a peaceful outing. We pride ourselves in producing succulent steaks
Reviewed By bobkarenh
Our family group celebrating grand daughter's 6th birthday and this place was perfect.Menu had something for everyone and everyone's food arrived at the same time and all were hot and very well presented. Serving staff very attentive - drinks orders arrived quickly as did the food. The restaurant was busy and the staff handled everything efficiently. Can definitely recommend and will return when next in the BayThey offer great special deals during the week - look out for them.
8. Boardwalk Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 637 reviews
Reviewed By nicholaswillmott
You canât beat the location, overlooking the ocean. Food was decent, I had the chicken parmigiana which was tasty, the accompanying cesar salad was limp and seemed like it had been sitting out. My wife had the seafood chowder which was tasty as well.
7. Puketapu Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By KarenJDG
Booked in for the FAWC lunch which was a game pie matched with a glass of wine for $25.00.I had the vegetarian option which was mushroom and parmesan on mash with spinach. The pie was delicious (I couldnât taste much parmesan) and the wine match perfect. I also had the cheesecake which was salted caramel. It was a very large slice and just average in my opinion.Service was quite slow as the restaurant and bar was very busy.We ate with friends so had an enjoyable time.
6. Lone Star Napier
Overall Ratings
4 based on 393 reviews
Reviewed By Robert S
We had a lot of different people serving us so did not know who our server was. Things were a little slow and the place was not busy. The food was fine but nothing special.Hi Robert, thank you for dining with us and thank you for your feedback. We hope you'll enjoy the food and the service much more when next time dining with us :-)
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5. Speights Ale House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By Gabriel H
With ample parking, and surrounded by several other restaurants and bars, Speights Ale House is a large and modern eatery that offers high quality food and a good selection of beverages. While there are tables downstairs and indoors on the second floor, the best tables are on the terrace, overlooking the water. The place offers wines by the glass and by the bottle and multiple drought beers, but a greater selection by the bottle. Fresh fish and seafood represent the kitchen;s strength, but you'll also find lamb, beef, chicken and pork.
4. The Rose Irish Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 401 reviews
A Napier institution right in the heart of Napier has loads of character and is a great place to meet your friends, start your night out or linger over a meal matched with our great range of beers and wines. Great atmosphere including nightly entertainmen
Reviewed By subwaymark
We were in Napier via a cruise ship stop. We had just finished a 90-minute tour of Napier in a 1927 Buick by Hooters. I as the car company owner for a good place for lunch with good beer. He suggested this place. We got here just as they were opening. We sat at one of the sidewalk tables as it was a beautiful day to people watch and see other vintage vehicles drive past. I ordered my #1 favorite beer, Kilkenny, my wife a coffee, and a beef and Guinness pie from the bar. Our order came out quickly. It was one of the best Beef pies I have ever had. We really enjoyed a relaxing meal.
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3. The Gintrap Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 393 reviews
Reviewed By grannygeeha
We took friends out for dinner and chose The Gintrap So Glad we did. We all enjoyed our courses wines & service. The restaurant was busy and it was interesting in that our friend with us who has a hearing aid commented that the acoustics in the restaurant meant his hearing aid didn't get interference so he was able to converse easily. These are things that you do not consider normally so I was happy to learn that.The photos have descriptions of each course. ALL were well worth ordering.Thank you for your amazing review grannygeeha! We are happy to hear you all enjoyed your time with us and that our acoustics didn't interfere with your friends hearing aids so he could converse easily.We look forward to seeing you again.
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2. Emporium Eatery & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1502 reviews
Open 7 days from 7am to late Emporium is the award winning bar and restaurant at Art Deco Masonic Hotel, in buzzing inner city Napier. Emporium has a truly unique look and feel mixing the modern with the classic, to create a very special atmosphere in thi
Reviewed By 252antoinetteb
Our first visit... brunch with friends from out of town. We were pleasantly surprised. The food was tasty and well price. The decor is dark for a brunch, but has outside seating if the weather is settled.Good service and good value. 252antoinetteb,Many thanks for your post and great to see that you enjoyed your breakfast. We have many different areas within the Emporium to enjoy and are about to expand our outside area to make the most of the Hawkes Bay weather. It's just a shame that on the day you came in it was not the best for outside dining.Once again thanks for you feedback and we look forward to hosting you back again soon.Kind regardsRob & the Emporium team
1. The Thirsty Whale Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1861 reviews
Reviewed By brent g
Nice relaxed setting with no fuss approach from the staff who always seem to be attentive Just your average pub mealThanks for your review Brent glad you enjoyed your visit and the quiet beer.
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