The Backyard Gastropub

The Backyard Gastropub

Visit The Backyard Gastropub in Whatawhata, Waikato. This venue has an average rating of 4.4 out of 492 reviews, with the latest ratings ranging from 2 to 5. It appears there are mixed reviews for the The Backyard Gastropub.

This venue has 9 machines.

1333 Horotiu Road, Whatawhata 3289, New Zealand

Opening hours

Monday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 01:00 AM
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Opening hours

Monday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 01:00 AM
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Latest reviews

callum dobbs
02/08/2023
Bar staff, food and drinks all great! Can't thank the team there (especially Levi) enough, I'm very indecisive and always leave happy with what I've drank and eaten. Great food, great staff and great cocktails, highly recommend the spiced nutcracker and the tahitian fizz.
Ossie Osmond
14/07/2023
Rib's were cold(hence only 3 stars for food), they probably reheated in an air fryer. Chips good.

Garlic cheese bread is a winner!!
jenna sam
21/05/2023
Excellent evening and the food and drinks were totally just fantastic😁
Gary Holmes
11/03/2023
Best place in the country.
Great staff and food.
Well done team, we will be back.
Sharon Wendt
06/02/2023
Haven't visited this establishment in years and was delighted to see how it has grown and developed. Lots of people, lots of small children having a ball in the wide open spaces (without being at all annoying!) A big shed with billiard table and dart boards, a band stage and lots of seating options. Our pork burgers and chips were divine. Service prompt and friendly - we'll be back!
Paulo Lopes
30/12/2022
Very nice biker environment, lots of happy people and a beautiful pub, original with a good staff team.
Brian Walker
28/12/2022
I appreciate this is a pub, however they call themselves a gastro pub so we expected more than just beers and burgers. Was looking forward to the bbq ribs and pizza as had heard good things. Unfortunately the ribs were not smoked as advertised, and only done in the oven leaving them bland. The pizza was disappointing as just a store bought base making them very plain and overpriced. Steak burger however, was excellent. Drinks a bit disappointing as clearly they have an under stocked bar. They could not make a pink lemonade for the kids, had no juice and had to substitute ingredients for a cocktail off the menu. Place generally feels a bit run down and could do with a good clean/spruce up. Lots of space and options to sit inside or out. Great spot for a few beers but we won't be dining here again unfortunately.
Steve E
25/12/2022
Have passed by this place many times over the years and finally went in for a drink and some food. Greeted by friendly staff and soon had drinks in hand as well as a menu. Plenty of seating inside and out. Nice big open outdoor area with a stage for live bands and a bouncy castle for kids, which has seen better days. The food at our table was great! Very tasty indeed. Will come back again sometime.
Cathy Pak
18/11/2022
Had a lovely time at the backyard gastropub! Staff are so friendly and they had great live music (it was a Friday night). Hot potato wedges and cold beers really hit the spot. Highly recommend!
Kim McEvilly
05/06/2022
I was a little lost finding the entrance, but I am pleased that I persevered! What a gem for a Hamiltonian!
The environment is terrific with various areas from which to chose: private & personal, large groups, outdoors with live music, yes - there are many choices from which to choose.
Staff are friendly & helpful with choices, food, Internet passwords, and so on.
I selected an "ultimate" burger with batter-fried chips. I was delighted!
Yes, I'll be back!
Kim KIMBO23
31/05/2022
Family garden Bar great entertainment area lovely friendly staff enjoyed my Orange juice
MuayThai Fighter
19/05/2022
Sick as F place to go and enjoy a good meal and cold beverage with real down to earth people whom make you feel welcome and Mean it. Amazing customer service and cleanliness with a great ambiance and country feel. Great range of local products available too.
Tee Tuhakaraina
06/12/2020
First off,
I'd love to say the establishment, service and the staff was absolutely amazing!!! There was a fast handling of drinks and had a very professional phone mannerism.

However, there were only two vegetarian options worthy of notice (not saying they were meant to be a 5 star Vegetarian cuisine provider) but the option we did opt for was pretty small. For $18, I basically got a handful and a half of food. Honestly could've gotten a lot more from other establishments for that price.

It does make me wonder what the more expensive options would look like.
T Z
26/09/2020
Just perfect place! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and prices, awesome food which tastes amazing! Love you guys ♥️ many thanks for lovely dinner