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Birdwoods Gallery is a very special place in the heart of Hawke's Bay. Set in the countryside just 3km from Havelock North Village, Birdwoods Gallery and its small companion, the Birdwoods Sweet Shop, are a 'must see' for young and old. Two historic...more

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298 Middle Road | Havelock North, Havelock North 4172, New Zealand

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Culture661106

16

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Family lunch

We recently took my brother and sister in law here for lunch as they were visiting from Australia and once again it didn't disappoint The food was amazing and service great. Certainly a must visit for any visitors. The grounds and surroundings are absolutely beautiful.

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lefantlover

Gisborne, New Zealand

225

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Fantastic

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Thai pumpkin soup was devine. Lamb and kumara pie was so tender and tasty (although I couldn't taste any kumara). Rhubarb and white chocolate shortcake was from heaven as was the custard square. So many delicious choices we had to bring...More

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ShellNebbs

Melbourne, Australia

83

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Gorgeous little quirky cafe

We arrived late one wintery afternoon to find open fires and some gorgeous cabinet options for afternoon tea. Pot of NZ Breakfast Tea, Caramel Rhubarb cake to die for, and a perch in front of the fire. Perfect.

Thank ShellNebbs

Thank you for your review - the Caramel and Rhubarb cake is our number one favourite at the moment. Kind regards, Louise Stobart - Owner

Jacqueline M

Nashville, Tennessee

8231

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Lovely spot for lunch

I had the great opportunity of eating lunch here twice in March. The food is just simply the best. What a lovely garden spot for lunch and to walk around and view the beautiful sculptures just makes it so special.

Thank Jacqueline M

Thank you for the five star review - they are always much appreciated. Kind regards, Louise Stobart - Owner

goldie1232015

Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand

7517

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A fab place to visit

I heard Birdwoods Gallery advertised on the radio and as it's always nice to go somewhere different, we went there over the weekend and I'm so pleased we did. The lemon tart we both tried was delicious and was served with cream on beautiful crockery....More

Thank goldie1232015

Thank you for your review and it is really good to hear that our radio advertising has worked in your instance. We do serve scones, cream and jam - it is a much loved part of our menu. We hope you will visit again. Kind...More

VanessaTran101

207

Reviewed 27 July 2018

Lovely place

I have visited the place twice. Really enjoyed the great coffee and yummy cakes. The garden is beautiful.

Thank VanessaTran101

Thank you for your short and sweet review! Louise Stobart - Owner

suzyloo99

Havelock North, New Zealand

9523

Reviewed 23 July 2018

Cosy winter meal

Met friends here for a great lunch with local craft beer. The place was full, but we luckily got a table. Warm and cosy inside. Very relaxed and everyone enjoying themselves. Enjoyed the burger and the seafood chowder.

Thank suzyloo99

We are delighted you enjoyed our new winter setting - it has been working well and has a lovely atmosphere. Change is a good thing! Thanks for taking the time to review us. Kind regards, Louise Stobart - Owner

Terri S

Auckland Central, New Zealand

9526

Reviewed 23 July 2018

Great for everyone

What a lovely place to visit. The cafe is a must,, as is the walk around the sculptures in the garden. The lowly shop is quaint and the shop/gallery full of things you will want to buy. Fantastic place for kids to play while adults...More

Thank Terri S

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us - we and other readers appreciate it. Kind regards, Louise Stobart - Owner

Kiwisdoeurope

Auckland, NZ

103

Reviewed 17 July 2018 via mobile

It's the little things...

We had a lovely visit to Birdwoods today for coffee and cake. The cafe has been moved into the gallery space for the winter months. It's warm and cosy with a log fire and you are surrounded by an amazing array of unique jewellery, gifts...More

Thank Kiwisdoeurope

Your recommendation on the cake is spot on! An absolute favourite. Thank you for taking the time to review us and we are delighted you enjoyed your visit. With kind regards, Louise Stobart - Owner

Pauapatty

Feilding, New Zealand

10416

Reviewed 16 July 2018

Girls get together

Went for a later afternoon lunch with a group of friends. Never been here before and was well presented with the restaurant and shop in one building, lolly shop separate and an ice cream shop that was not open due to the time of year...More

Thank Pauapatty

Thank you for the review and glad that you and the girls had a good visit. You are correct, the ice cream shop is open during the warmer months. As for our pricing, considering our huge overheads in sustaining an experience such as our, we...More

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mia s

I think that you and the owner misunderstand my review. To the owner, yes, detailed because I was reviewing the soup ONLY, not the ambience or decorations or garden or any other feature. Specific because I've not sampled the entire menu. The 'M' stood for Maggi. I'm sorry that the bizarre mix of condiments and spices each fighting for notice gave all three of us the sensation of ersatz, but it did, and I understand why. Also beef jus in mushroom soup - and not telling customers at the counter? Not cool. What has 'cafe not fine dining' got to do with taste? I'm not dissing customers who liked and like the soup, so you have no need to diss my review. My view is that good fresh mushrooms have no need of flavours which overpower their delicacy. There were plenty of mushrooms, as I said, but they were simply swamped by too many other ingredients. My view. Not yours. But I'm entitled to my view. As for Birdwoods, we went there on my recommendation because my previous visit was in the summer, in the garden. The garden is very pleasant. The interior on the second visit was warm etc., but I repeat, I reviewed the soup, not the place.

2 July 2018|

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Indeed, you are entitled too your view. However, your view included assertions regarding ingredients which you gave factual basis to without asking. No cafe or restaurant is going to please every diner with every dish. It... More

ibaas2016

In reply to why you didn't get the fifth star, the first time we came here it was amazing, treated like valued customers, this time we arrived in a family group, wishing them to enjoy the service we SO enjoyed...However there wasn't any great customer service, the beautiful tray with the special touches forgotten and everything for all of us lumped on one tray. No one came to ask if we were happy, the jam and cream weren't enough for the number of scones. It wasn't special and we regretted taking everyone...

27 April 2017|

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Fair enough and on this occasion we did not deserve the extra star. Your comments are appreciated and ones we will take on board and help us strive to give everyone the special experience we are known for, however, busy we... More

Wendy20081958

Can we bring our will behaved little dog on lead of course? Thanks Wendy

4 June 2016|

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Of course you can as we love dogs at Birdwoods! However Council does not permit them in the Conservatory dining area, but there is plenty of table space in the garden weather permitting. Kind regards, Louise Stobart

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