The Tav Bar and Bistro

21/09/2026

Did you know every Tuesday night we host the Te Kauwhata Poker club? Tonight they are having a social night so if you’re looking to have a game or two. Find them on Facebook and come on down!

20/09/2026

Come down tonight and watch The Warriors live.
Specials for tonight.

Burger fries and a tap b**r $15
Pizza and tap b**r $20

19/09/2026

Special for tonight
Burger and a tap b**r or house w**e for $15

Remember we are also doing pizzas and we have a new Asian fusion burger

17/09/2026

It's a big weekend at the Te Kauwhata Tavern.

Tonight is darts club, come on down for fun friendly games!

Friday we have our handle club and then sing the night away with Karaoke.

Saturday come on down and enjoy the food trucks that will be out in the carpark! Always a good community buzz. You can sit in our covered outdoor area, just please don't take any drinks out in to food trucks site.

Sunday its the big one. The Warriors are fighting for their chance to make it our year!!! Come down and cheer on the boys.

As always we have takeaways, meals and now some pretty cool pizzas!

16/09/2026

HAY GUYS WE'RE DOING PIZZA

Dine in or takeaway

Hawaiian $20
BBQ meatlovers $25
Chicken Camembert and cranberry $25

12/09/2026

Country music club playing down tomorrow afternoon. Come on down and enjoy the tunes

12/09/2026

4 hours to go! Don't forget we have our Pizza and b**r/house w**e special $25.

Both the sports bar and dining room will be open.

Otherwise if your watching from the couch we have takeaways and The Tav Wholesale have got you for a couple supporters drinks.

11/09/2026

Wear it for the Wahs Friday!

Tomorrow we will have the game on.

Tonight, handle club draws, and Chase the Ace will be live. As always takeaways are available and it’s looking like a good afternoon to sit in the courtyard and catch up with an old friend.

Saturday, the pool club is hosting a game, but if we look really busy that side, the dining room will be open, and we can show the game in there as well.

Sunday, watch the All Blacks play South Africa from 9am. Jimmy will be cooking an All Blacks Breakfast for $20.

09/09/2026

It's another big week at your local Te Kauwhata Tavern.

Thursday we have quiz night! Come on down and test your wits against the locals.

Friday is our handle club draws and chase the ace.

Saturday its the warriors prelim final at 6pm. With a pizza and handle or w**e special for $25

Sunday the All Blacks are on at 9am so we are going to open the doors with a Jimmys $20 All Black breakfast.

Don't forget we have the dining room to sit in if the bar side gets busy. Just ask the team if the door isn't open. You just need to order from the bar side!

05/09/2026

We were glad to be able to support our local community patrol purchase a new car!

04/09/2026

Don’t forget we open early tomorrow and we have a couple sneaky specials for dad!

04/09/2026

The weather is looking abit chaotic tonight but it’s cool and calm at The Te Kauwhata Tavern.

We have live Music from 6 with Devanate.

As always we have the good food you love and hot takeaways.

02/09/2026

Open from 10am on Sunday.

​Breakfast (Served Early)
​Pulled Beef Eggs Benny | $25 – Tender, slow-cooked pulled beef stacked with poached eggs and hollandaise.

​The Big Tav Breakfast | $30 – Loaded up with steak, eggs, and all the classic sides to start the day right.

​Dinner (Feed the Man / Feed the Table)

​Father’s Day Feast Platter | $80 – Built for sharing! Loaded with juicy ribs, crispy chicken wings, fish & chips, and fresh pickle salad.

​Classic Steak Meal | $40 – Cooked to perfection and served with all the trimmings.

​Handcrafted Pizzas | $20 – Quick, tasty, and perfect alongside a cold pint.

​Tables fill up fast—bring Dad, bring the family, and let us handle the cooking and the dishes.

02/09/2026

Join Us This Father’s Day at The Tav!

​Treat Dad to the feast he actually wants this Father’s Day. We’ve got cold drinks pouring and a stacked menu running all day long.

​Breakfast (Served Early)
​Pulled Beef Eggs Benny | $25 – Tender, slow-cooked pulled beef stacked with poached eggs and hollandaise.

​The Big Tav Breakfast | $30 – Loaded up with steak, eggs, and all the classic sides to start the day right.

​Dinner (Feed the Man / Feed the Table)

​Father’s Day Feast Platter | $80 – Built for sharing! Loaded with juicy ribs, crispy chicken wings, fish & chips, and fresh pickle salad.

​Classic Steak Meal | $40 – Cooked to perfection and served with all the trimmings.

​Handcrafted Pizzas | $20 – Quick, tasty, and perfect alongside a cold pint.

​Tables fill up fast—bring Dad, bring the family, and let us handle the cooking and the dishes.

29/08/2026

How I look at you when you tell me you’re not coming to the Tav to watch One NZ Warriors play the Knights today at 4pm.

Need to win by 14points to claim back top spot.

28/08/2026

Yeah it’s raining. That means you’ll want to do indoor activities. So after you go to Te Kauwhata Locals Market come enjoy some hot food, a cold (or hot) beverage and watch Might Waikato take on Otago.

28/08/2026

It’s Friday which means it’s Karaoke night!!

And for you old school crew it also means it’s Fish and Chip Friday!

But we’re aren’t just fish and chips and potatoes fritters we still have all the classic pub meals.

Come on down tonight and giver yourself a bit of a treat….. you deserve it.

26/08/2026

QUIZ NIGHT SPECIALS

Main and Dessert $30

Main options.
Chicken curry with rice and Indian bread.

Panfried Trevally on bed of mash potatoes and spinach. Drizzled in lemon dill sauce.

Lamb Rump served on a Beetroot walnut and Cucumber salad Drizzled with a Balsamic glaze

Dessert options
Mango sorbet Drizzled with a coconut sauce

Sticky date pudding and ice cream

Cookies and cream cheesecake

Pre order and get a free fizzy

26/08/2026

Well congratulations you have got to the middle of another week!!

Once again lots happening this week at your local Te Kauwhata Tavern.

Thursday we have our quiz night
Friday, we have our handle club and chase the Ace, followed by our favourite Karaoke! Come belt out a tune in honor to Dolly!!

Saturday there is a lot of provincial rugby to be watching with Waikato playing at 7pm

Sunday the Warriors play at 4pm currently leading the race to the minor premiership.

Don’t forget we have specials on over at The Tav Wholesale and our kitchen is open for takeaways if you don’t feel like dining in.

20/08/2026

This weekends special Pulled Beef Eggs Bene $25 available Saturday and Sunday 11am till 2pm

20/08/2026

Lamb Rump with a Beetroot walnut and Cucumber drizzled with a Balsamic glaze $39.50

19/08/2026

Weather is looking pretty nice but it’s pretty chilly out there.

But it’s a hot weekend at The Tav

Friday night Aunty K is back spinning some tunes.

Saturday the Warriors are up against the Rabbitohs

Sunday The Mighty Waikato are taking on Counties Manukau - who are you loyal to?

Don’t forget we have some great specials up on the board and it’s always a good time for takeaways.

19/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who supports us we were able to help support the Community Gym with a new bike!

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Massive thank you to The Trusts Community Foundation for helping us purchase a new bike for the gym!!!

16/08/2026

Come on down and try our chicken curry $25