Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Vine Eatery & Bar
(
www.vineeatery.co.nz
;
37 Tuwharetoa St; tapas $9-20; 9am-late)
The clue's in the name at this wine
bar sharing its barn-like home with the Scenic Cellars wine store. Share traditional tapas
alongside larger divisible dishes, accompanied by your choice of an expansive array of
wines at keen prices. This is Taupo's best bet for a sophisticated nibble and natter amongst
the town's well-heeled.
TAPAS, WINE BAR
Jolly Good Fellows
(
www.jollygoodfellows.co.nz
;
80 Lake Tce; 11am-late)
Corr 'blimey, Guvnor! You ain't seen a
rubber-dub-dub like this since Old Blighty, with lashings of colonial cliches and the likes
of London Pride on tap, plus a couple of NZ craft beers. Solid service, square meals, out-
side seating, lake views - she's pukka!
PUB
Finn MacCuhal's
(
www.finns.co.nz
;
cnr Tongariro & Tuwharetoa Sts; 11am-late)
With Irish ephemera nailed to the
walls and a backpackers next door, you can be sure that there will be plenty of craic here.
A host of locals get in on the action, likely to involve bands, DJs and dancing, and a bon-
anza of well-managed bacchanalia.
IRISH PUB
Entertainment
Great Lake Centre
(
www.taupovenues.co.nz
;
Tongariro St)
Hosts performances, exhibitions and conventions. Ask at
the i-SITE for the current program.
CONCERT VENUE
Starlight Cinema Centre
(
www.starlightcinema.co.nz
;
Starlight Arcade, off Horomatangi St; adult/child $14.50/10)
Screens the latest
Hollywood blockbusters.
CINEMA
