The Colonial TavernŌwhata, Rotorua
The Colonial Tavern – Pub food and drinks
The Colonial Tavern – Pub food and drinks
The Colonial Tavern – Pub food and drinks
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Pub · Ōwhata

The Colonial Tavern

Ōwhata, Rotorua

Opening hours

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About

About The Colonial Tavern

The Colonial Tavern brings pub food and drinks to the Ōwhata area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Rotorua. It is about 3.8 km from central Rotorua.

The kitchen focuses on pub food and drinks. Dishes typical of this style include sharing platter and pub burger, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 29 places in Rotorua in the pub & bar dining category, and The Colonial Tavern is among them.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for The Colonial Tavern. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a pub like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 8 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Ōwhata easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of pub with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Bar SnacksWedges

With sour cream and sweet chilli

$12–16

On TapNZ lager

Pint

$10–13

On TapCider

Pint

$11–14

Pub ClassicsPub burger

Beef, bacon, cheese and fries

$25–30

Sunday RoastRoast of the day

Meat, roast vegetables and gravy

$26–34

Pub ClassicsChicken parmigiana

Crumbed with ham, tomato and cheese

$28–33

Plan your visit

When is The Colonial Tavern busiest?

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Usually busiest around 6 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Colonial Tavern

Where is The Colonial Tavern?

The Colonial Tavern is at Ōwhata, Rotorua, about 3.8 km from central Rotorua. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Colonial Tavern's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does The Colonial Tavern serve?

Pub food and drinks. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of pub.

How much does it cost to eat at The Colonial Tavern?

As an estimate, a meal at a pub like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Colonial Tavern?

The closest is Miso Takeaways (40 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Colonial Tavern

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Ōwhata
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Pig and WhistleRotorua Central3.8 km
SobarRotorua Central–3.8 km
Mo's BarRotorua Central–3.8 km