The Wayward Pigeon

The Wayward Pigeon Your escape from the cage - break free and join us at your favourite pub. Part of Star Group & Star Social Rewards.

The now quiet suburbs of Rototuna have a colourful history, with plenty of interesting characters making this area their home over the years. Few of those characters were quite as flamboyant as the patriarch of one well known farming family of the 1920s and his beloved game birds. While his poultry won plenty of blue ribbons in the local shows, and he even donated mallard ducks to beautify lake Ro

totuna, it was his racing pigeons that were his real pride and joy. Much to his distress, his beloved pigeons began disappearing during their races, never to be seen again. Locals tell us that a cheeky neighbour, with a taste for pigeon pie, was stealing the farmer's birds and serving them up for dinner. Now while it may seem that many of those racing pigeons met with a tragic fate, we’d like to think that more than a few of them took the chance to make a break for freedom. The next time you’re feeling a bit caged up, why not follow the example of those adventurous birds, make your break for freedom and join us at the Wayward Pigeon.

Two reasons to visit these July school holidays! 🧠🎨 Put the family to the test at our Family Quiz, and enter our colouri...
16/06/2026

Two reasons to visit these July school holidays! 🧠🎨 Put the family to the test at our Family Quiz, and enter our colouring competition for a chance to win a $100 Gift Card. To learn more, visit https://linktr.ee/thewaywardpigeon

08/06/2026

Some games are just better with a crowd. Watch it at The Wayward Pigeon with a cold drink in hand and good people around you - the way football was meant to be watched. Book your table now! https://linktr.ee/thewaywardpigeon

Roast Club is back!Roast Lamb Rump served with creamy kūmara mash, honey-spiced carrots and butternut squash, finished w...
03/06/2026

Roast Club is back!

Roast Lamb Rump served with creamy kūmara mash, honey-spiced carrots and butternut squash, finished with a fresh pea and mint salsa.

Gather the crew and make Roast Club your winter tradition.

Book now 👉 Link in bio

Our Tuesday deal is looking pretty good if you haven’t taken anything out of the freezer yet 😉 The $20 Shnitty’s are her...
26/05/2026

Our Tuesday deal is looking pretty good if you haven’t taken anything out of the freezer yet 😉

The $20 Shnitty’s are here to make your dinner plans easy…book in online today 🚨

Nothing beats a proper Sunday roast, especially when someone else is doing the cooking and cleaning. 👀 Roast Club is bac...
20/05/2026

Nothing beats a proper Sunday roast, especially when someone else is doing the cooking and cleaning. 👀 Roast Club is back this June and July, so get ready for slow-roasted goodness, rich gravy, and all the cosy winter vibes. Keep your eyes peeled for more details, and those bellies hungry...

To Mum, with bubbles. 🥂 Because she deserves Moët waiting at the table. Pre-order a bottle when you book and have it wai...
29/04/2026

To Mum, with bubbles. 🥂 Because she deserves Moët waiting at the table. Pre-order a bottle when you book and have it waiting at the table - no waiting, no fuss, just bubbles. Book now via the link!
https://stargroup.nz/global-events/mothers-day-moet

Coming this May 🦌 The Monteith's Wild Food Challenge has us pulling out all the stops - seared venison loin, celery root...
24/04/2026

Coming this May 🦌 The Monteith's Wild Food Challenge has us pulling out all the stops - seared venison loin, celery root purée, charred shallots, maple-glazed beetroot, kumara straws & a campfire port jus - paired with a Monteith's West Coastin' IPA.
See you soon!

To Mum, with love. 💕 She deserves more than a card. This 9 & 10 May, treat her to something special - good food, great c...
22/04/2026

To Mum, with love. 💕 She deserves more than a card. This 9 & 10 May, treat her to something special - good food, great company, and a little extra sparkle. Book online for Mother's Day and you're in to win a Queenstown escape for two. Can't celebrate together? A Star Group Gift Card means she gets to choose her own moment, whenever she's ready.

👉 Book or buy via the link: https://stargroup.nz/mothersday

🎉 School holiday fun is landing at The Wayward Pigeon! Get creative with our Colouring Competition from 3-17 Apr, then b...
19/03/2026

🎉 School holiday fun is landing at The Wayward Pigeon! Get creative with our Colouring Competition from 3-17 Apr, then bring the whānau along for our Family Quizzes on 7 & 14 Apr. Hit the link to find out more: https://stargroup.nz/schoolholidays

This is your sign… if you haven’t tried our Margaritas yet for Marg Month, don’t miss your chance. Shaking all February,...
21/02/2026

This is your sign… if you haven’t tried our Margaritas yet for Marg Month, don’t miss your chance. Shaking all February, they’re simply too good to miss!

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2A Gordonton Road
Hamilton
3210

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Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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