The Local TaphouseHamilton Central, Hamilton
The Local Taphouse – New Zealand cuisine
The Local Taphouse – New Zealand cuisine
The Local Taphouse – New Zealand cuisine
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New Zealand pub · Hamilton Central

The Local Taphouse

Hamilton Central, Hamilton Open 7 days · 11 am – 5 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 11 am – 5 pm
Weekly opening hours for The Local Taphouse
Monday11 am – 5 pm
Tuesday11 am – 5 pm
Wednesday11 am – 5 pm
Thursday11 am – 5 pm
Friday11 am – 5 pm
Saturday11 am – 5 pm
Sunday11 am – 5 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

Hamilton Central, Hamilton

About

About The Local Taphouse

The Local Taphouse is a New Zealand pub located at the Hamilton Central area, in the city of Hamilton, in New Zealand's Waikato region. It sits right in the heart of Hamilton, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at new Zealand cuisine venues like this, favourites such as green-lipped mussels and venison are usually on the menu. The menu also crosses into pub & bar dining territory.

The Local Taphouse is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 5 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 42 hours each week.

For budgeting, New Zealand pubs of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
To StartKumara chips

With horopito aioli

$10–13

MainsMarket fish

With kawakawa butter

$34–42

To StartRewena bread

Māori potato sourdough with butter

$9–12

MainsVenison loin

With beetroot and red wine jus

$40–50

MainsWhitebait fritter

On buttered bread with lemon

$24–34

MainsHāngī plate

Pork, chicken, kumara, pumpkin and stuffing from the earth oven

$30–42

Plan your visit

When is The Local Taphouse busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at New Zealand pubs in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 4 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Local Taphouse

Where is The Local Taphouse?

The Local Taphouse is at Hamilton Central, Hamilton, about 100 m from central Hamilton. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Local Taphouse's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 5 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 5 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 5 pm; Thursday 11 am – 5 pm; Friday 11 am – 5 pm; Saturday 11 am – 5 pm; Sunday 11 am – 5 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Local Taphouse open on weekends?

Yes – The Local Taphouse is open on both Saturday (11 am – 5 pm) and Sunday (11 am – 5 pm).

What kind of food does The Local Taphouse serve?

New Zealand cuisine. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of New Zealand pub.

How much does it cost to eat at The Local Taphouse?

As an estimate, a meal at a New Zealand pub like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Local Taphouse?

The closest is Eat Burger (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Local Taphouse

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

Map of Hamilton Central
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Nua Thai 40 m
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