The Backyard Gastropub

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🍻 Whatawhata’s Historic Pub-Since 1866❗️
📍 7 min from Hamilton(towards Raglan)
🌟 Top 50 Gastropubs NZ– 2025
✨ Recently Renovated
🌿 Spacious Garden Bar
🎶 Live Music Weekly
🍷 Bottle Store
🎉 Private Functions & Events
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Vibe Enjoy cold beer ,hot food and Live music in one of the biggest garden bars in the Waikato!

***For Bookings(dining/functions) please email - [email protected]

Burger Night is Here, Team! 🍔Every Tuesday from 5 PM, sink your teeth into our epic burger lineup — Backyard Beef, Pork ...
08/06/2026

Burger Night is Here, Team!
🍔

Every Tuesday from 5 PM, sink your teeth into our epic burger lineup — Backyard Beef, Pork Belly, Beef Brisket, Veg Deluxe, and Chicken — all served with golden, crispy fries for just $22❗️

Due to popular demand, we’ve expanded our Tuesday menu with even more delicious dishes — so there’s something for everyone.

Rally your crew and enjoy the best flavours, cold beers, and good vibes — every Tuesday from 5 PM.

See you tonight at Backyard Gastro Pub!

🍕 Monday Night = Pizza Night! 🍕Welcome to a brand-new week of June! 🙌Kick off your Monday the right way with our popular...
07/06/2026

🍕 Monday Night = Pizza Night! 🍕

Welcome to a brand-new week of June! 🙌

Kick off your Monday the right way with our popular Pizza Night Special at The Backyard Gastropub Whatawhata! 😍

⏰ From 5:00 PM tonight

Choose from:
🍖 Meatlovers Pizza
🥦 Vegetarian Pizza
🍗 Chicken Pizza

🔥 All Large Pizzas only $19! 🔥

PLUS — by popular demand, our Monday menu is now bigger and better, with even more delicious dinner options available.

Gather your family and friends, bring your appetite, and enjoy great food in a relaxed country pub atmosphere. 🍕🍻

See you tonight! 😋

📍 The Backyard Gastropub, Whatawhata
☎️ 07 829 8804

Backyard Gastropub – Sunday Roast 🙌Treat yourself to our delicious Sunday Roast!🥩 Slow Roasted Beef served with:🥔 Roast ...
06/06/2026

Backyard Gastropub – Sunday Roast 🙌

Treat yourself to our delicious Sunday Roast!

🥩 Slow Roasted Beef served with:
🥔 Roast gourmet vegetables
🥦 Steamed seasonal vegetables
🍯 Topped with our rich house-made gravy

Only $28 ❗️

Sit back, relax, and enjoy live music in the Garden Bar while savouring a classic Sunday roast with family and friends.

🎶 Great food • Live music • Good vibes

See you soon at The Backyard Gastropub Whatawhata! 🍻

☎️ Bookings: 07 829 8804

🍻🙌 SUNDAY SESSION TODAY! 🙌🍻World famous in the Waikato… The Backyard Gastropub’s Sunday Sessions!Join us today in the Ga...
06/06/2026

🍻🙌 SUNDAY SESSION TODAY! 🙌🍻

World famous in the Waikato… The Backyard Gastropub’s Sunday Sessions!

Join us today in the Garden Bar as the always-popular SHOTGUN takes the stage from 1:30pm – 5:30pm 🎸🎤

Gather your mates, grab a cold beer, and soak up the fantastic atmosphere while enjoying an afternoon of great live music and good vibes.

🍺 Live Music
🍻 Cold Drinks
🌞 Garden Bar Vibes
🎶 Awesome Tunes

Come along and enjoy an unforgettable Sunday afternoon with us!

📍 The Backyard Gastropub Whatawhata



See you soon! 🍺🍻

🏉🔥 CHIEFS vs REDS – LIVE & LOUD ON THE BIG SCREEN! 🔥🏉The Super Rugby Pacific Finals are here, and it’s time to get behin...
05/06/2026

🏉🔥 CHIEFS vs REDS – LIVE & LOUD ON THE BIG SCREEN! 🔥🏉

The Super Rugby Pacific Finals are here, and it’s time to get behind the Chiefs! 💪💛🖤

Join us tonight at The Backyard Gastropub Whatawhata as the Chiefs take on the Reds in a huge finals clash. Grab your mates, enjoy great food, cold drinks, and catch every moment LIVE & LOUD on the big screen.

📍 The Backyard Gastropub, Whatawhata
🕖 Saturday | Kick-Off 7:05pm

📞 Book your table now: 07 829 8804

Come and support the boys as they battle for a place in the next stage of the finals! 🏆

💛🖤 GO CHIEFS GO! 🖤💛

🔥 Backyard Friday Special 🔥Treat yourself to our delicious Friday night special!🐖 Slow Braised Pork BellyServed with:🥔 R...
05/06/2026

🔥 Backyard Friday Special 🔥

Treat yourself to our delicious Friday night special!

🐖 Slow Braised Pork Belly
Served with:
🥔 Roast gourmet potatoes
🥦 Garlic butter broccoli
🤍 Cauliflower purée
🥬 Sauerkraut red cabbage
✨ Green herb oil

💰 Only $30 ❗️

The perfect way to kick off your weekend. Available tonight at the Backyard Gastropub Whatawhata while stocks last!

😋 See you soon!

☎️ Book your table: 07 829 8804

🎸🍻 FRIDAY NIGHT AT BACKYARD GASTROPUB WHATAWHATA! 🍻🎸Start your weekend off right with R & B Band live from 6:00pm – 9:00...
04/06/2026

🎸🍻 FRIDAY NIGHT AT BACKYARD GASTROPUB WHATAWHATA! 🍻🎸

Start your weekend off right with R & B Band live from 6:00pm – 9:00pm! 🎶

They’ll be jamming a collection of your favourite songs and bringing plenty of energy, great tunes, and good vibes all evening. Gather your friends and join us for a fantastic Friday night!

🏉 SUPER RUGBY FINALS LIVE & LOUD 🏉

Hurricanes vs Brumbies
🕖 Kick-off: 7:05pm

Watch all the action on our big screens while enjoying great food, cold drinks, and an unbeatable game-day atmosphere!

☎️ Call 07 829 8804 to book your table now.

🍔🍺 Great food, cold beers, live music, and rugby – what more could you ask for?

See you soon! 🍻

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1333 Horotiu Road
Whatawhata
3289

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