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The Craic Bar & Hotel, Whakatane

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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.

30/10/2026

☘️💰 IT’S HANDLE DRAW FRIDAY AT THE CRAIC! 🍻

We’ve got $200 CASH UP FOR GRABS this week! 💵

Last week’s winner was Glen, but unfortunately he wasn’t here to claim his prize, so the cash rolls over!

🎟️ Handle Draw at 7pm 💰 $200 CASH PRIZE 🎶 Live music with Shelley Akuhata from 5pm–9pm

⚠️ Remember, you must be present to claim your prize, or it rolls over to next week!

Grab your mates, enjoy a cold drink and join us for a great Friday night.

📍 The Craic – 79 The Strand, Whakatāne

Be in to win! You can’t win if you’re not here! ☘️🍻

30/10/2026

☘️🎶 IT’S A BIG WEEKEND OF LIVE MUSIC AT THE CRAIC! 🍻

We’ve got your weekend entertainment sorted! Three days of great music, good vibes and plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy yourself.

🎤 FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER Shelley Akuhata LIVE | 5pm–9pm

🎃 SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER – HALLOWEEN DJ PK | 7pm till late 🔊 Bass Systems 👻 No Tricks, Just Treats!

🎸 SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER Joe Hokai LIVE | 3pm–7pm

🍻 Cold drinks 🍔 Good food ☘️ Great company

📍 The Craic – 79 The Strand, Whakatāne

Round up your mates and make a weekend of it. We’ll see you at The Craic! ☘️

29/10/2026

☘️ SUNDAY SESSIONS AT THE CRAIC! 🎶

We’re bringing the good vibes this Sunday with the talented Joe Hokai LIVE! 🎸

Join us for an afternoon of great music, cold drinks, good food and even better company.

📅 Sunday 1st November ⏰ 3pm – 7pm 📍 The Craic, 79 The Strand, Whakatāne

Grab your mates, settle in and make a Sunday of it! 🍻☘️

See you at The Craic!

29/10/2026

☘️ LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT AT THE CRAIC! 🎶

We’re kicking off Friday with the amazing Shelley Akuhata bringing the good times and great vibes!

🍻 Cold drinks flowing 🎤 Live music from 5pm–9pm 🍀 Great food, great company and an awesome atmosphere!

📍 The Craic – 79 The Strand, Whakatāne

Round up your mates and join us tonight! 🍻☘️

28/10/2026

🎃👻 NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS! 👻🎃

Halloween is taking over The Craic this Saturday! 🔥🕸️

🧛‍♂️ DJ PK from 7PM till late
🔊 BASS SYSTEMS
🎃 Halloween vibes all night long!

Grab your mates, dress to impress, and get ready for a spooky night of beats, drinks, and good craic! 🍻🧡

📍 The Whaka Hotel – The Craic
📅 Saturday 31st October

Tag your crew and we’ll see you there! 🕷️💀

28/10/2026

🥩🎟️ It’s meat raffle time at The Craic! 🍀

Fancy taking home a $50 meat pack for just $5 a ticket? 🤤🥩

Join us EVERY THURSDAY at 6PM for our weekly meat raffle! Grab your tickets, enjoy a cold one, and you could be taking home the goods! 🍻

📍 The Craic – Whakatāne Hotel 🍀 Good craic, great prizes, and quality meats!

Tag your mates and we’ll see you Thursday! 👇🔥

28/10/2026

🥩🎉 Congratulations to Josh, our latest Meat Raffle winner! 🎉🥩

Josh is taking home the goods! 🙌🍖

Come on down to The Craic at Whakatāne Hotel today for your chance to win big in our meat raffle! 🥩🔥

Good luck, everyone! 🍀🍻

23/10/2026

🍀🍻 LONG WEEKEND AT THE CRAIC! 🍻🍀

We’re OPEN all long weekend, and the best part? NO PUBLIC HOLIDAY SURCHARGE! 🎉

Come soak up the sunshine, enjoy a few cold ones, and make the most of the long weekend with us! ☀️

🎸 LIVE MUSIC SUNDAY | 2PM–7PM

🍺 HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY | 5PM–6PM

✅ NO PUBLIC HOLIDAY SURCHARGE!

Grab your mates, pull up a seat, and enjoy the long weekend the Irish way! 🇮🇪💚

📍 The Craic Whakatāne

Whakatane

23/10/2026

🎃👻 NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS! 🕸️🔥

Get ready for a spooky Halloween night at The Craic! 🧡🖤

🎧 DJ PK from 7PM till late
🔊 BASS SYSTEMS
🎃 Saturday 31st October

Round up your mates, dress to impress and get ready for a night of spooky vibes, heavy bass and Halloween fun! 🦇💀

📍 The Whakatane Hotel — The Craic

BassSystems

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

Website

http://www.whakatanehotel.co.nz/

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