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    Carey's Bay Historic Hotel

    268 Reviews
    #13 of 298 Restaurants in Dunedin
    $$ - $$$
    Bar
    , Seafood,
    Pub
    17 Macandrew Road | Carey's Bay, Dunedin 9023, New Zealand
    472-8022
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    Overview
    4.5
    268 reviews
    • Excellent53%
    • Very good33%
    • Average10%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “seafood platter” (25 reviews)
    “ginger pudding” (4 reviews)
    “queen scallops” (3 reviews)
    Open Now
    11:00 AM - 10:30 PM Hours
    CUISINES
    Bar, Seafood, Pub, New Zealand, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
    RATINGS
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    Value
    Atmosphere
    LOCATION
    17 Macandrew Road | Carey's Bay, Dunedin 9023, New Zealand
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    1 - 10 of 258 reviews

    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Beautiful Port Chalmers

    We came into Port Chalmers on a cruise Ship. A passenger advised us to go to Carey's Historic Hotel. We had a wonderful visit there and a really good and generous serving of fish and chips

    Thank Faye D
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Drink

    Lovely hotel that is totally worth the effort to get to. The views are great across the harbour. A cold beer with the view was excellent

    Thank Praxmeyer
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Never disappoints

    We always go to the Hotel for lunch when we are in Port Chalmers on a Cruise from Australia. The Fish and Chips never disappoint and the Seafood Platter was awesome. Glad I only ordered the Medium size as it was all I could have...More

    Thank Liketachat
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Fantastic local restaurant

    Can't praise this place enough to be honest, tucked away in a quiet corner overlooking the bay. Menu is mostly fished based, with the fish caught locally and fresh. Also the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Looking for somewhere to eat in Port Chalmers?...More

    Thank Navigation_Officer
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Tepid lunch as gain

    Lunch time today 20 October 2018. Wife and I ordered a fisherman's basket between us. I specifically asked the lady who took our order to ask the kitchen to make sure it was very HOT. It arrived and it was not very hot.😣. I have...More

    3  Thank spikevoncat
    Reviewed 12 October 2018
    The best chicken salad EVER

    We had a large group with us for lunch, it was all all set up and ready for us. Amazing garlicky, garlic bread to start then our mains. The chicken salad was simply devine!! Gorgeous view from the outside seating across the seat. Few different...More

    Thank sherbsfamily
    Reviewed 7 October 2018 via mobile
    Very nice seafood

    This hotel does lovely fresh seafood at very reasonable prices. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone visiting Dunedin/port Chalmers

    Thank Brian S
    Reviewed 2 October 2018
    Best sea food restaurant so far

    Not sure why Dunedin has Plato and The Reef at the top of the list for seafood. Carey's Bay is by far the best of the lot. Its a 15-mins drive from Dunedin (in Port Chalmers), and they have enough space to accommodate at least...More

    Thank 13Neel13
    Reviewed 24 September 2018 via mobile
    Boat trip

    We caught the Port to Port boat from Portobello to Careys Bay for lunch. Excellent idea, hope the boat trips are a success. I ordered the smoked salmon cakes, disappointing dish. The cakes very dry, no seasoning, overcooked and not worth the price. My husband...More

    1  Thank Cheryl N
    Reviewed 11 September 2018
    Not worth a special trip to Port Chalmers for

    For an Entrée we ordered Bread and dips. When they came out I asked where the dips were, and was told that was on the plate. On the plate were two different breads and three spreads. No joy for our dips. The breads were nice...More

    Thank rleck2016
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    Questions & Answers
    BarbaraKYC
    12 December 2017|
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    Response from JoannaK6322 | Property representative |
    No I'm sorry we close Xmas Day and Boxing Day
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    Laura L
    16 October 2017|
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    Response from JoannaK6322 | Property representative |
    Hi Laura, Not from the main train station in Dunedin city but it is walking distance from the port where the train stops on cruise ship days. Are you coming in on a cruise ship? Regards Jo Kidston Manager
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$17 - US$48
    Cuisine
    Bar, Seafood, Pub, New Zealand, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Drinks, Lunch, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
    Good for
    Special Occasion Dining, Child-friendly, Business meetings, Local cuisine, Kids, Bar Scene, Groups, Romantic, View
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    Monday
    11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    Tuesday
    11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    Thursday
    11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    Friday
    11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    Saturday
    11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 17 Macandrew Road | Carey's Bay, Dunedin 9023, New Zealand
    • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  South Island  >  Otago Region  >  Dunedin
    • Phone Number: 472-8022
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