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The Butter Factory is a welcoming place for people of all ages and walks of life that enjoy good hospitality in a heritage building that oozes ambiance, and a hugely popular sunny courtyard to boot! We have a menu available from the minute we open till close, including fantastic coffee and great range of non-alcoholic drinks. We also have an extensive range of craft beers, local wines and fresh cocktails served by friendly staff. A major focus here at "Butters" is the entertainment that we host, with live music at least 2 nights a week, monthly comedy club, poetry nights and beer tasting/education! Please see our website or FB page or website for our very busy event schedule. Or contact us if
PRICE RANGE
US$10 - US$40
Special Diets
Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Bar, Pub, New Zealand
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Highchairs Available, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Live Music
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

Initially came for Taco Tuesday, but saw other things on the menu to try: chicken and cauliflower tacos(preferred cauliflower ones), vegetarian nachos, smash palace burger, chips, cheesecake, brownie and date pudding. All food was well presented and we were thoroughly satisfied. Adrian provided is with...unparalleled service as well as some helpful local knowledge.The place, the food and atmosphere is definitely unique. We would love to visit again.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 13 August 2023

Fabulous Staff, delicious food, awesome vibe. Reas prices. Love it here. Heading back shortly. Those ribs n shanks, throw in the tacos mmmmMMM. Carol

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 27 July 2023

Thanks for a great lunch Butter Factory, we'll definitely be back! Turned up for lunch and were greeted immediately by a friendly staff member who dried a couple of seats for us as there'd just been a light shower. After seating us and taking our...drink order he returned with our drinks and also one for our wee dog. We ordered 3 meals and he made great suggestions and remembered our orders without writing them down. Our meals turned up really quickly and they were all awesome. They were all really tasty, a great size and great value for money. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and appreciated the great service and atmosphereMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 11 June 2023 via mobile

I was staying in Whangarei for work, and this restaurant was close to my accommodation. They were happy to do a take out meal for me The Moroccan chicken salad was excellent! I would definitely go back 😃

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 20 April 2023

Extremely slow and the salt and pepper squid was mushy and smelt stale. It was drowning in sweet chilli sauce and cheap mayonnaise. Waited for 40 minutes for our meal and 20 minutes later the restaurant closed at 8 pm. Will not be back.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 24 November 2022

This place was amazing. Great value food, we had the Nacho special as well as the chicken and an absolutely delicious sticky date pudding! Friendly staff, you can't go wrong.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 10 October 2022 via mobile

Popular busy restaurant with friendly service and regular specials. Ribs were tasty but blown away by the prawn salad. Tasty prawns and HEAPS of them. Yum and fun venue

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 14 June 2022

I found this restaurant on the web for use on a weekend in Whangerei. The venue is a little hard to find but it is near Farmers store with a car park just handy. The setting takes getting used to. There is a marque type...outer area, not so warm in winter [June NZ time] and a smaller indoor area which is clearly an old factory building and left looking 'distressed'. The staff were great and so was most of the food. The pulled pork burger was only OK but the lamb shank was very well cooked and tasty. The garlic prawns in a 'crispy straw' arrangement was fantastic and I could have easily just eaten a couple of portions of that, but I had already ordered the fish chowder - wow - for me it was one of the best I have tried, creamy, lots of fish bits and delicious. Being of mean Scottish ancestry it must have been a good experience as I even left a tip. I do not give 5 star ratings but this nearly got the whole 5.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 20 April 2022

Happen to come across this place down an alley way, how lucky were we, the place is rustic and a bit quirky, but the think that stands out the most is the amazing staff and particularly Jess. Jess was just brilliant and made our visit...very memorable she was helpful funny attentive and just extremely good at her job. We were there just for a drink but as we were having so much fun we ended up staying for a burger as it was burger night and all burgers were $12.50. My husband thought his was one of the best burgers he had for a very long time and it was a proper bun not a brioche bun which he doesn’t like. Extensive menu with something to cater for most people. So if fancy something a bit different go see the team there.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 22 December 2021

Lovely place, nice outdoor area, Sunday steak special is awesome. Staff were excellent, only bad thing was chips were quite salty on all 4 meals, other than that would go back again next time were in whangarei.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 14 March 2021 via mobile

What a great find! We were so fortunate to find this amazing pub. All staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. There is a great selection of craft beers which we thoroughly enjoyed. The Sunday steak special was brilliant, and live music too, on Saturday evening....All good and definitely to be recommended.More

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 11 March 2021

A quirky place with sloping floors and indoor outdoor seating. Food is well priced and consistant. Friendly and informed staff

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 28 January 2021

today january 26 2021,Shelley's birthday. The food was exceptional. I wanted tasty,and filling. I got generous size and great taste.the salad was full of fresh herbs and tasty salad greens, fish fresh,really nice chips

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed 1 January 2021

We came here on the 31st December with our 2 children and were welcomed with open arms. From the start until the end everything was great. Good tidy food and nice environment. Good stuff team.

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 29 December 2020 via mobile

I'm pleased to say that the restaurant etc has improved this year. Good food and drinks. Very nice service too.

Date of visit: December 2020
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