24 bars and pubs in Whangārei, from CBD pubs to coast taverns.
Bars and pubs bunch up in CBD, Town Basin, and Kensington. Further out, Ruakākā, Parua Bay, Waipū, and Matapōuri still have a tavern or a drinks bar. Parua Bay Tavern, McLeod's Pizza Barn & Brewery, and Porthouse Bar and Eatery are on this page. Hours sit on each place.
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4.6(1,498)· Google rating
Bar & Pub · Pizza · Fish & chipsParua Bay
Closed now
Heads destination for lunch or an early dinner with a view? Parua Bay Tavern overlooks the harbour under Mount Aubrey, with its own jetty, decks and lawn.
Open place pageRank 02
4.5(876)· Google rating
Bar & PubWaipū
Closed now
Waipu pizza night with house beer on tap? McLeod's Pizza Barn & Brewery on Cove Road is the village pizza barn that also pours McLeod's from the tap — hand-rolled pizza bases made fresh daily, plus ribs, burgers, fish and chips and salads…
Open place pageRank 03
4.5(788)· Google rating
Bar & Pub · GrillRuakākā
Closed now
Already in Ruakākā and want a pub meal without the drive back to town? Porthouse Bar and Eatery on State Highway 15A is the Bream Bay grill-and-pub stop — outdoor seating, family and group friendly, with beer, sport and live-music energy…
Open place pageRank 04
4.8(44)· Google rating
Drinks barCBD
Closed now
Already in CBD and want drinks bar? Hot 'n' Juicy Bubble Tea & Daniel’s Dumplings fits — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Solid for a CBD night when the brief is takeaway, not a long table booking.
Open place pageRank 05
4.6(116)· Google rating
Bar & PubCBD
Closed now
Want a CBD bar meal and a later finish rather than an early café close? The Bunker upstairs on Hannah Street does Kiwi dining, cocktails, live music and events in a sports-bar style room, with online ordering for burgers and snacks through…
Open place pageRank 06
4.5(462)· Google rating
Bar & Pub · MexicanTown Basin
Closed now
Want cocktails and sharing plates on the Town Basin? Loco's the one with outdoor tables over the boats. The house menu is Mexican and South American inspired and built to share: tacos, nachos, quesadillas, plus other plates off their…
Open place pageRank 07
4.5(430)· Google rating
Bar & PubRiverside
Open now
Looking for bar in Riverside? Anchor Down Lounge Bar is a solid pick — a drinks-and-bites stop. A local Riverside pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 08
4.5(289)· Google rating
Bar & PubCBD
Closed now
Want a proper CBD pub rather than a cocktail bar or café? Judge House of Ale on Walton Street occupies Whangārei's first courthouse building (the house site dates it to 1891) — Kiwi tap beers, NZ wines, garden bar, sports screens and pub…
Open place pageRank 09
4.7(50)· Google rating
Bar & PubCBD
Open now
Looking for bar in CBD? Beer and loathing is a solid pick — a drinks-and-bites stop. Handy if you're already in CBD and want a bar without driving across town. They're closed Monday and Tuesday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 10
4.4(686)· Google rating
Bar & PubKensington
Closed now
Kensington Avenue pub meal without driving into the CBD strip? Kensington Tavern is the local on Kensington Avenue for a drink and a casual sit, with outdoor seating and room for groups when you're already on that side of town.
Open place pageRank 11
4.4(402)· Google rating
Bar & Pub · Pizza · GrillTown Basin
Closed now
Town Basin fringe bar night with woodfired pizza? Frings on Lower Dent Street is the family and pet-friendly bar-and-eatery — house pitch covers woodfired pizzas, burgers and Friday live bands, with outdoor seating, beer and sport energy…
Open place pageRank 12
5.0(12)· Google rating
Bar & PubMatapōuri
Hours unavailable
Need bar without leaving Matapōuri? Heaven's Brewery is built for that — a drinks-and-bites stop. Handy if you're already in Matapōuri and want a bar without driving across town.
Open place pageRank 13
4.3(1,005)· Google rating
Bar & Pub · BistroCBD
Closed now
Live music and a table full of share plates? 1905 is the old Butter Factory venue on Butter Factory Lane, reopened in late September 2026 by a new crew that includes two former Butter Factory owners and two of its old staff.
Open place pageRank 14
4.3(360)· Google rating
Bar & Pub · GrillRuakākā
Closed now
Ruakākā pub meal without driving back to Whangārei? Ruakaka Tavern on Sime Road is the local tavern stop — house pitch covers burgers, mains and house-made pizza, with outdoor seating, live entertainment and pool tables when you want a…
Open place pageRank 15
4.3(319)· Google rating
Bar & Pub · Indian · South AfricanWhangārei
Closed now
Poroti Tavern is the Indian bar in Whangārei when you want a cosy drinks stop. A practical bar option when you're already in Whangārei and don't want to overthink it. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 16
4.4(32)· Google rating
Drinks barPort Whangārei
Closed now
Need drinks bar without leaving Port Whangārei? Comma Tea Whangarei is built for that — a straightforward local pick. A local Port Whangārei pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 17
4.3(14)· Google rating
Bar & PubWhangārei
Closed now
Heading through Whangārei? Annie's Lunchbar covers the bar brief — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. A practical bar option when you're already in Whangārei and don't want to overthink it.
Open place pageRank 18
5.0(1)· Google rating
Bar & PubCBD
Hours unavailable
Looking for bar in CBD? The Red Eye is a solid pick — a drinks-and-bites stop. Handy if you're already in CBD and want a bar without driving across town. They're closed Monday and Tuesday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 19
4.2(212)· Google rating
Bar & PubTe Kamo
Closed now
Looking for bar in Te Kamo? Coalies is a solid pick — a quiet drinks stop. A local Te Kamo pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 20
4.2(145)· Google rating
Bar & Pub · BistroTutukākā
Closed now
Looking for Bistro bar in Tutukākā? Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club is a solid pick — a drinks-and-bites stop. Handy if you're already in Tutukākā and want a bar without driving across town.
Open place pageRank 21
4.1(39)· Google rating
Bar & PubCBD
Closed now
Looking for bar in CBD? Tote And Poke Sports Bar is a solid pick — a quiet drinks stop. Handy if you're already in CBD and want a bar without driving across town. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 22
4.1(155)· Google rating
Bar & PubOnerahi
Closed now
Already in Onerahi and want bar? Onerahi Tavern fits — a drinks-and-bites stop. A local Onerahi pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. Saturday opens later than the rest of the week — check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 23
3.9(163)· Google rating
Bar & Pub · Burgers · GrillCBD
Closed now
Watching the game with a burger in the CBD? Triple Crown on Vine Street is the sports-bar stop for drinks, burgers and a place to catch the match, with a TAB and gaming room on site if that's part of the night.
Open place pageRank 24
3.5(77)· Google rating
Drinks barKensington
Closed now
Already in Kensington and want drinks bar? TANK Kensington - Smoothies, Raw Juices, Salads & Wraps fits — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Solid for a Kensington night when the brief is takeaway, not a long table booking.
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