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Mr Wolf

Exterior of Mr Wolf in Rotorua.
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Located in a beautiful, historic building in the heart of Rotorua, Mr Wolf has quickly become a favourite café for locals and working professionals.

River's Catch

Owners sitting outside River's Catch, Rotorua
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At River’s Catch in Rotorua, you’re not just grabbing dinner on the go, you’re getting a feel-good experience crafted with...

Spa City Noodle Bar

The interior of Spa City Noodle Bar.
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Spa City Noodle Bar, located in the heart of Rotorua, is a vibrant and modern eatery specialising in Sichuan-inspired noodle dishes.

Eighty Six

Eighty Six coffee spot on Rotorua's lakefront.
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Eighty Six is a charming coffee spot located at Rotorua’s lakefront, offering a steady stream of great brews and views.

Snug

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Nestled on Rotorua's Fenton Street, Snug is a charming coffee and smoothie bar that has quickly cemented itself as a favourite amongst locals.

Boasters Coffee Roasters

The busy cafe interior of Roasters in Rotorua.
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A coffee roastery, cafe and retail store all wrapped up into one, Boasters is a family-owned business getting Rotorua on a good buzz.

The Fainting Goat

Customers dining in the sunny front courtyard of The Fainting Goat bar.
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The Fainting Goat is a fun, funky and family-friendly gastropub located in the heart of Rotorua’s CBD, complete with pinball machine.

Ani’s Gin Bar & Tapas

A beautiful plate of food on a white table at Ani's in Rotorua.
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One hundred per cent Māori owned and featuring exclusively New Zealand-based produce and drinks, dining at Rotorua's Ani’s Gin Bar & Tapas feels like you’re...

Yamato

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Bowls of hot sticky rice, thick udon noodles and hot miso broth sound like your kind of thing? Then you best get yourself down to Yamato.

Atticus Finch

A meat dish and a bread dish and a glass of beer sit on a table at Atticus Finch.
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With a menu designed to share, it pays to come here with a friendly group who won’t mind you digging your fork into a dish on their side of the table.

Brew

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Loaded fries, pizzas, burgers, fish and chips and rump steak, the best advice we can give you is to come to BREW bar hungry.

Sabroso

Entrance to Sabroso restaurant.
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Full of classic Latino warmth and hospitality, you can expect to feel like more of an old friend here than a customer.

Social Club

People dining inside Social Club.
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Social in name and character, this eatery is a bright and vibrant place to park up with a group of friends any time of the day.

The Vnam Kitchen

The interior of the Vnam restaurant.
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Vietnamese food lovers, Rotorua has the place for you.