The Craic Bar & Hotel, Whakatane

The Craic Bar & Hotel, Whakatane Soon to have an Outdoor Bar in our Garden Bar- In Progress

Stay, eat, and enjoy the craic 🍀
The Craic Bar & Hotel brings you great accommodation, hearty bistro meals, 10 taps (yes, Guinness!), and Whakatane’s biggest entertainment spot — The Boiler Room.

🍻 THIRSTY THURSDAY IS HERE! 🍻Nothing beats an ice-cold Tall Boy for just $10.50 ALL DAY!🍺 Lion Red🍺 Tui🍺 Waikato Draught...
17/06/2026

🍻 THIRSTY THURSDAY IS HERE! 🍻

Nothing beats an ice-cold Tall Boy for just $10.50 ALL DAY!

🍺 Lion Red
🍺 Tui
🍺 Waikato Draught

Round up your mates, grab a seat, and enjoy a great Thursday at The Craic. 🍀

📍 79 The Strand, Whakatāne

Cold beers, good laughs, and plenty of craic waiting for you!

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🥩🍀 MEAT RAFFLE WINNER! 🍀🥩The luck of the Irish was on Steve’s side this week! 🎉 He’s taking home a tasty prize and plent...
11/06/2026

🥩🍀 MEAT RAFFLE WINNER! 🍀🥩

The luck of the Irish was on Steve’s side this week! 🎉 He’s taking home a tasty prize and plenty of bragging rights. 😎

Think your luck is better? Join us every Thursday, grab your tickets, and you could be our next big winner! 🍻☘️

🍀🎸 LIVE MUSIC THIS FRIDAY AT THE CRAIC! 🎸🍀Get ready for an awesome night of live entertainment with the one and only Joe...
10/06/2026

🍀🎸 LIVE MUSIC THIS FRIDAY AT THE CRAIC! 🎸🍀

Get ready for an awesome night of live entertainment with the one and only Joe Hokai! 🎤🎶

📅 Friday 12th June
🕔 Live from 5PM – 9PM
📍 The Craic Whakatāne Hotel, 79 The Strand

Grab your mates, enjoy a cold drink, tuck into a delicious meal and soak up the great atmosphere. 🍻🍽️

The music starts at 5PM — don’t miss a fantastic Friday night at The Craic! 🍀🎵

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🥩🍀 THE CRAIC MEAT RAFFLE IS HERE! 🍀🥩Feeling lucky? For just $5 a ticket, you could walk away with a delicious $50 meat p...
10/06/2026

🥩🍀 THE CRAIC MEAT RAFFLE IS HERE! 🍀🥩

Feeling lucky? For just $5 a ticket, you could walk away with a delicious $50 meat pack! 🥩🔥

📅 Every Thursday
⏰ Drawn at 6PM

Grab a ticket, enjoy a cold drink, great food, and the best craic in town 🍻

Who’s taking home the meat pack this week? 🤞🍀

📍 The Craic Whakatāne Hotel
79 The Strand, Whakatāne
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🍀💰 THE CRAIC HANDLE DRAW IS BACK THIS FRIDAY! 💰🍀The prize has grown to a huge $150 CASH 🤑📅 Friday 12th June⏰ Drawn at 7:...
10/06/2026

🍀💰 THE CRAIC HANDLE DRAW IS BACK THIS FRIDAY! 💰🍀

The prize has grown to a huge $150 CASH 🤑

📅 Friday 12th June
⏰ Drawn at 7:00PM

You must be present to claim your prize — if you’re not here, it rolls over to next week! 🍀

Make a night of it with us! Grab a cold drink, enjoy some great food, and stick around for live music with Joe from 5PM–9PM 🎤🍻

Will your number be the lucky one? 🤞

📍 The Craic Whakatāne Hotel
79 The Strand, Whakatāne
R18 | Drink Responsibly

🍀 LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS ARE HERE AT THE CRAIC! 🍀Looking for a hearty meal and a great deal? We’ve got you covered with...
10/06/2026

🍀 LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS ARE HERE AT THE CRAIC! 🍀

Looking for a hearty meal and a great deal? We’ve got you covered with our delicious specials 🍻

🥪 Lunch Specials | 11AM – 2PM
🐟 Fish & Chips
🍔 Big Bastard Burger
🍖 Guinness Baby Back Ribs

🌙 Dinner Specials | 4PM – 7PM
🥩 Pork Chop
🥣 Seafood Chowder
🍖 Lamb Shank

All meals are just $25 and include your choice of a house wine, tap beer, or non-alcoholic beverage!

Bring your family, grab a feed, and enjoy the craic with us 🍀🍺

📍 The Craic Irish Bar
79 The Strand, Whakatāne

🍀 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK AT THE CRAIC! 🍀There’s no better place to spend your week than at The Craic Whakatāne! 🍻🍺 Thursday...
10/06/2026

🍀 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK AT THE CRAIC! 🍀

There’s no better place to spend your week than at The Craic Whakatāne! 🍻

🍺 Thursday 11th – Thirsty Thursday
$10.50 Tall Boys all day!

🎤 Friday 12th – Live Music with Joe
Join us from 5PM–9PM for great tunes, great vibes, and don’t miss our $150 Handle Draw at 7PM! Be there or it rolls over!

🍻 Saturday 13th – Weekend Sessions
Good food, cold drinks & great company!

🍽️ Lunch & Dinner Specials available for just $25 including a meal and a drink.

🥃 Monthly Special – 4 Jack Daniel’s & Cola RTDs for only $30.

🏉 Sky Sport available – ask our team to put on your favourite game!

Gather your mates and enjoy the craic this week 🍀🍻

📍 79 The Strand, Whakatāne
R18 | Drink Responsibly

🍻 THIRSTY THURSDAY IS HERE! 🍻Need an excuse for a cold one? We’ve got you covered 😎🔥 Tall Boys just $10.50 ALL DAY 🔥Grab...
10/06/2026

🍻 THIRSTY THURSDAY IS HERE! 🍻

Need an excuse for a cold one? We’ve got you covered 😎

🔥 Tall Boys just $10.50 ALL DAY 🔥

Grab your mates, kick back, and enjoy the craic with an ice-cold Lion Red, Tui , or Waikato.

📍 The Craic – 79 The Strand, Whakatāne
🍺 Today only – don’t miss out!

🍀 NEW MENU • NEW FLAVOURS • SAME GREAT CRAIC! 🍀We’ve added some delicious new dishes to our menu and we can’t wait for y...
05/06/2026

🍀 NEW MENU • NEW FLAVOURS • SAME GREAT CRAIC! 🍀

We’ve added some delicious new dishes to our menu and we can’t wait for you to try them!

✨ New additions include:
🍖 Slow-cooked Lamb Shank
🍝 Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Fettuccine
🦞 Rich and hearty Seafood Chowder
🍲 Traditional Guinness Hot Pot
🌭 Classic Bangers & Mash

Alongside all your favourite pub classics, there’s never been a better time to stop in for a meal and a pint.

📍 The Craic Irish Pub & Whakatāne Hotel
79 The Strand, Whakatāne

Grab your mates, bring your appetite, and come see what’s new on the menu! 🍻☘️

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🍴 Lunch or Dinner? Why not both! 🍴Looking for a great feed without breaking the bank? We’ve got you covered with our $25...
05/06/2026

🍴 Lunch or Dinner? Why not both! 🍴

Looking for a great feed without breaking the bank? We’ve got you covered with our $25 Meal & Drink Specials!

🌞 Lunch Specials | 11am–2pm
🐟 Fish & Chips
🍔 Big Bastard Burger
🍖 Guinness Baby Back Ribs

🌙 Dinner Specials | 4pm–7pm
🦞 Seafood Chowder
🥩 Pork Chop
🍖 Lamb Shank

✅ All meals include your choice of:
🍺 Tap Beer
🍷 House Wine
🥤 Non-Alcoholic Beverage

📍 The Craic Irish Bar & Hotel
79 The Strand, Whakatāne

Come in, grab a feed, and enjoy a bit of Craic with us! 🍀

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Address

79 The Strand
Whakatane
3120

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

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