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( 03-762 6860, 0800 762 6860;
www.paroa.co.nz
;
508 Main South Rd, Paroa; d $128-140; )
Opposite the
Shantytown turn-off, this family-owned hotel (60 years and counting) has spacious units
sharing a large lawned garden next to the beach. The notable bar and restaurant dishes up
warm hospitality (mains $18 to $32) in the form of roast, pavlova, and beer, amid local
clientele.
Eating & Drinking
Greymouth has a decent daytime cafe scene, but come evening some of the best food will
be found at pubs on the town fringe and beyond.
DP:One Cafe
(104 Mawhera Quay; meals $7-23; 8am-8pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat & Sun; )
A stalwart of the Grey-
mouth cafe scene, this hip joint serves great espresso, along with good-value grub.
Groovy tunes, wi-fi, a relaxed vibe and quayside tables make this a welcoming spot to
linger.
CAFE
$
Freddy's Cafe
MAP
(115 Mackay St; snacks $4-7, meals $8-18; 8am-5pm)
Don't miss the doorway because upstairs the
restrained-retro Freddy's beckons with good espresso, all-day hot meals (pancakes, sea-
food chowder, pasta) alongside an appealing selection of cabinet food. The likes of veget-
arian quiche can be rounded off with several different chocolate options, including the
venerable afghan biscuit.
CAFE
$
Ali's Eating & Drinking
(9 Tainui St; mains $12-27; 8am-10pm Mon-Sat, to 3pm Sun)
Painted in warm orange and adorned
with local art, conservative but comfortable Ali's serves honest all-day food of global bent
such as laksa, pasta, steak and whitebait, with lovely homemade desserts such as Knicker-
bocker Glory.
CAFE
$$
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