The Waitohi Picton

23/10/2026

🚢🎶 PICTON, IT’S A BIG DAY! 🍻☀️

The first cruise ship of the season is in town today, so let’s give those visitors a proper Picton welcome! 🌊⚓

And what better way to spend your Saturday than with Ricc Star & The Singer playing LIVE at The Waitohi from 1PM–6PM! 🎸🎤

🍻 Grab a drink
🎶 Kick back and enjoy the live music
😎 Soak up the atmosphere
🍺 Catch up with mates and make an afternoon of it!

Whether you’re a local, visiting from the cruise ship, or just looking for a good excuse to get out of the house — COME ON DOWN! 🙌

Great music, great company, great atmosphere. ❤️

📍 The Waitohi, Picton
⏰ Live music today, 1PM–6PM

See you at The Waitohi! 🍻🎶

07/10/2026

🇳🇿🏉 ALL BLACKS vs AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺🏉

THIS SATURDAY • 10 OCTOBER
🕖 Kick-off 7:10PM
📍 The Waitohi

And we’ve got a little something riding on HALF TIME… 👀🍻

IF THE SCORE IS DRAWN AT HALF TIME…

WE’LL SHOUT THE BAR! 🍺🍺🍺

Yep. You read that right. 😏

So grab your mates, grab a table, get your drinks sorted and get behind the boys!

🇳🇿 ALL BLACKS.
🍻 THE WAITOHI.
🔥 LET’S GET LOUD!

Could be the easiest free drink you’ll ever earn… 😂🍻

If it’s level at half time, the bar is on us!

18/09/2026

The Waitohi will be closed for a private function from 4.30pm today (19th Sept)
Sorry for any inconvenience
thanks 😊

10/09/2026

🎉 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND AT THE WAITOHI! 🍻

We’ve got a big weekend lined up, so grab your mates and come join us!

🥩 FRIDAY | MEAT RAFFLES | 5–7PM
10 x meat packs up for grabs! 🥩🔥
Plus, we’ve got a $100 bar tab to win! 🍻

🎟️ Just $5 a ticket, get in early and grab yours!

🎶 SATURDAY | LIVE MUSIC | 1–6PM
Get your Saturday started with live music from Ricc Star and The Singer 🎤🎸

🏉 WARRIORS VS DOLPHINS | 6:05PM
Then stick around and catch all the action as the Warriors take on the Dolphins!

🍻 Good music, good food, good mates and plenty of fun!

Come in, settle in and join us for the weekend at The Waitohi! 🎉

08/09/2026

🎶 LIVE MUSIC AT THE WAITOHI! 🎶

Come and spend your Saturday afternoon with us at The Waitohi in Picton! 🍻🎵

We’ve got Ricc Star & The Singer bringing you great tunes, good vibes and the perfect lead-up to the Warriors vs Dolphins kick-off at 6:05pm! 🏉🔥

✨ Great music
🍻 Great company
🎉 Great atmosphere
🏉 Then the Warriors vs Dolphins at 6:05pm!

📅 Saturday 12th September
⏰ Live music 1–6pm
🏉 Warriors vs Dolphins — 6:05pm
📍 The Waitohi, Picton

So grab your mates, come early, enjoy the live music, have a few drinks and settle in for the Wahs afterwards! 🍻🎸🏉

Make a day of it at The Waitohi, we’d love to see you there!

31/08/2026

🚨📣IMPORTANT UPDATE — PLEASE READ 📣🚨

Things are going to be a little different at The Waitohi this week.

We apologise for the short notice, but due to a family bereavement, we need to take some time to be with our family. We really appreciate your understanding while we navigate a difficult time. ❤️

📅 THIS WEEK’S HOURS

🔴 TUESDAY — CLOSED
🔴 WEDNESDAY — CLOSED
🟢 THURSDAY — OPEN 11AM–5PM
🔴 FRIDAY — CLOSED
❌ NO MEAT RAFFLES FRIDAY
🟢 SATURDAY — OPEN AS NORMAL
🟢 SUNDAY — OPEN AS NORMAL

🏉🚨 IMPORTANT — RUGBY PICKS 🚨🏉

ALL RUGBY PICKS MUST BE DONE BY 5PM THURSDAY.

If you cannot get to The Waitohi before 5pm Thursday, please MESSAGE US HERE ON FACEBOOK WITH YOUR PICKS and we will fill them in for you.

PLEASE DON’T MISS THE 5PM THURSDAY DEADLINE!

We’re incredibly sorry for the disruption and for not giving more notice. This has unfortunately hit home for us, and we’re doing our best while taking care of our family.

Thank you so much for your patience, kindness and understanding at this time. ❤️

Please share this post so everyone is aware of the changed hours and rugby pick deadline. 🙏❤️

*Note please be aware that there could also be changes made to this at any stage

06/08/2026

22/07/2026

🎶 SUNDAY SESSIONS ARE CALLING! 🎶

Looking for the perfect way to spend your Sunday? We’ve got you covered! 🍻☀️

Join us this Sunday from 1:00pm – 6:00pm for an epic afternoon of LIVE MUSIC with the incredibly talented Ricc Star & Zavra! 🎤🎸

Grab your mates, settle in with a cold drink and soak up the awesome atmosphere while these two keep the tunes rolling all afternoon.

Whether you’re keen for a relaxed Sunday session or a singalong with friends, this is the place to be!

📍 The Waitohi
🕐 Sunday 26th July- 1:00pm – 6:00pm
🎵 Live Music with Ricc Star & Zavra

Don’t spend your Sunday at home! See you at The Waitohi! 🍺🎶

16/07/2026

🏉🍖 THIS WEEKEND AT THE WAITOHI! 🍖🏉

Friday Night = Meat Raffle Night! 🎉

Raffles starting at 5pm and drawn at 7pm with 6x meat packs to be won and a $100 bar tab up for grabs!

Grab your tickets, enjoy a cold drink, and kick off the weekend with us.

Then join us on Saturday as The All Blacks take on Ireland! 🖤🇳🇿🇮🇪

📺 Kick-off: 7:10pm

💥 HALF-TIME 💥
If the score is DRAWN at half-time, WE’LL SHOUT THE BAR! 🍻

Bring your mates, wear your black, and settle in for another massive night of rugby, great prizes, cold drinks

10/07/2026

The Waitohi will be closed to the public from 4.30pm on Saturday 11th July for a private function
Sorry for any inconvenience thanks 😊