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(
www.plateautaupo.co.nz
;
64 Tuwharetoa St; mains $20-35; 11.30am-late; )
An ambient
place for a handle or two of the Monteith's range, popular Plateau delivers in the food
department, too. Its menu of modern pub classics features the likes of smoked salmon
salad with corn cakes, and an artful steak sandwich.
Brantry
MODERN NZ $$$
$$$
( 07-378 0484;
www.thebrantry.co.nz
; 45 Rifle Range Rd; mains $30, 2-/3-course set menu $45/
55; dinner)
Operating out of an unobtrusive 1950s house, the Brantry continues its
reign as one of the best in the region for its well-executed, good-value offerings centred
on meaty mains turned out in classical style. Book-ending with entrée and dessert is
highly recommended.
Drinking & Nightlife
Things get lively in the height of summer when the town swells. The rest of the year it
might pay to take a newspaper to read over your pint.
Vine Eatery & Bar
TAPAS, WINE 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 tradi-
tional tapas alongside larger divisible dishes, accompanied by your choice of an expans-
ive array of wines at keen prices. This is Taupo's best bet for a sophisticated nibble and
natter amongst the town's well-heeled.
Jolly Good Fellows
PUB
(
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, outside seating, lake views - she's pukka!
Finn MacCuhal's
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