Sandpit Poolroom & Bar
Sandpit Poolroom & Bar
4.5
5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Monday
5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Friday
5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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4.5
15 reviews
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Very good
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Angus Dowson
1 contribution
Jan 2021
Great bar with really good, relaxed vibes. Terry was extremely helpful sorting us out with the upstairs table and bar for our mates Stag Do. Went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. Cheap booze and good music. Would highly recommend this place, and in particular the upstairs area for any private functions.
Thanks again Terry.
Thanks again Terry.
Written 24 January 2021
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Deanna
13 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
Good vibes, Terry took good care of us even recommending good food places to visit etc. Pool tables in excellent condition, great range of drinks and well priced. A must do in Paihia!
Written 21 September 2022
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C_Griswald
London, UK23 contributions
The Sandpit may be tucked away off the main strip, but it's worth the effort to look for. It quickly became our 'local' during a recent trip to Paihia. The bar has large American style pool tables and a good sound system. The drinks are very reasonbly priced and service very friendly.
Written 11 April 2010
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Local
2 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Terrible service and would never recommend to anyone.
The staff look unhappy and treat you badly because they have personal issues
The staff look unhappy and treat you badly because they have personal issues
Written 11 May 2023
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ucshadow
essex4 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
I visited Paihia last November for a few weeks. I was quickly taken by the Sandpit for its weekly pool tournaments friendly locals and lovely staff.
By the end of my time there the bouncers knew my name and I had played darts with the locals as well. I was made to feel like it my local from home. The drinks are reasonably priced as well.
The owners Terry and Donna were welcoming and made me feel like I had known them forever.
Really cant fault anything about the place.
I don't have any photos to share at the moment but will make sure I get some this year when I return.
By the end of my time there the bouncers knew my name and I had played darts with the locals as well. I was made to feel like it my local from home. The drinks are reasonably priced as well.
The owners Terry and Donna were welcoming and made me feel like I had known them forever.
Really cant fault anything about the place.
I don't have any photos to share at the moment but will make sure I get some this year when I return.
Written 22 August 2018
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rubyjean24
3 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
Had a birthday party at the sandpit and it
Couldn't have been more perfect!. Staff were amazing friendly!! Super helpful and drinks were on point!!. They went the extra miles to make the night amazing!. Thank you soo much!!. I WILL be back!!!
Couldn't have been more perfect!. Staff were amazing friendly!! Super helpful and drinks were on point!!. They went the extra miles to make the night amazing!. Thank you soo much!!. I WILL be back!!!
Written 21 August 2017
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Blade11isme
Auckland, New Zealand13 contributions
Slow service rubbish nachos but very nice pizza. Desert pizza best ever if ingredients in stock,not busy and only 1 pool table. Dance floor kinda with video clips. Good sounds.
Written 29 December 2014
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Skyla
Dargaville, New Zealand23 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
A nice place too relax and have a few drinks, they had plenty of pool tables. Although we were waiting a while for the bartender too show up each time for our drinks, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience there and will consider coming back in the future
Written 2 March 2024
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Legends Paihia
Paihia, New Zealand3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Enjoy music and the pool , lots of laughs and good people, hope to be back soon for more fun and laughs. Want to have fun and party till you drop go to sandpit
Written 13 December 2022
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Tom Crockett
10 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
We had the best Time here! Loved this place, we’ll be back for sure when we’re back there, by far the best place to be in Paihia! We’re coming back sandpit, be ready xxx
Written 1 December 2019
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