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Bar, Pub, New Zealand
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
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Reviewed 4 days ago

I was touring New Zealand with my mother and 2 sisters and happened to be staying just across the street from Stumpers. The restaurant at out hotel, Beachfront Hotel, was pretty packed, so we decided to go somewhere else. Luckyly we did, cause the food...at Stumpers were not only great, but came in extremely generous portions! I had the salmon. It was very fresh, as if it was just caught off the ocean. It was juicy and grilled to perfection, not too cooked and dry, yet not raw, although it was pretty thick. Our wait staff, Carshena and Maiya, were wonderful, especially Carshena. The restaurant looked like it was short of staff. Carshena appeared tired, rushing around like mad, but she never failed to smile. She had one of the sweetest smile I had ever seen. Most importantly, it was a genuine smile. I can't wait till the day her braces come off. I am very sure her smile will be sweeter than ever. But, too bad, she's just a temporary staff. Her personality suits the hospitality and F&B industry. This is the kind of person managers would love to hire. But, whatever profession she wishes to pursue, I wish her all the best in all her future endeavours.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Did not acknowledge us nor show us in. When we approached the counter, the staff stared at us with displeasure, rolled eyes, refused to answer and practically denied service. One can feel it when being targeted, no denying we look different from the 'local' diners...and were therefore treated differently. Stumper is fortunate we were just passing by, otherwise we will report it to the Commission. Stumper should add another distastefully sign outside that says 'other kinds not served'.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Visited Oct 2023. Ate here for dinner. All very average, not the best meal, but not the worst. Steak was a touch tough but the fish and chips were great. To be honest, there wasn't much choice in Hokitika so it's a bit limited to...this place.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Good service great selection on menu good atmosphere. Friendly accomodating, attentive staff. Good location ans parking

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 22 September 2023

I ordered the wok chicken which I've had several times before. For $24 I wasn't expecting a plateful, I'm not a huge eater...but this was teeny, an entree size if that. Literally about half a cup of rice and 4 small nugget size pieces of...chicken....maybe they have a new chef or are economising... The flavours were nice but if you are hungry...don't order this. When I mentioned it to the wait person there was zero response or any feed back. I was still hungry so went round the corner to thr sushi bar. Very disappointing.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

Our group of five ate here for dinner and it seemed a fairly popular place. Staff were friendly and helpful...service was excellent. Plenty on the menu to choose from with a few extras as specials. Our meals didn't take very long to be served and...they were very big. Well presented and delicious too. We saw the table next to ours eating dessert, and although we were plenty full, we were tempted to order dessert to share amongst us. Huge desserts. We came away very satisfied and enjoyed our meals here.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 20 September 2023 via mobile

During my visit to Stumpers Bar and Cafe on a Monday afternoon, I found it to be a convenient option despite limited vegetarian choices. While the menu didn't offer an extensive selection for vegetarians, the staff was accommodating and willing to make substitutions to accommodate...my dietary preferences. The ambiance was pleasant, and the outdoor seating allowed me to enjoy the lovely surroundings. Stumpers' commitment to serving local ingredients and their friendly service added to the experience. While I would have appreciated more vegetarian options, I was grateful for a dining option on a day when few others were open.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023

Great breakfast, and friendly staff. Very relaxed atmosphere and was not rushed. Also had the rugby on TV to watch the early morning All Black test.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 19 August 2023

Had wok chicken $24 , nothing great and was the smallest meal ever for that price . Was still hungry afterwards

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 7 August 2023

Good food, served quickly. Choice of chips and new potatoes in a creamy sauce, fresh veg or salad. Good pub food but also well cooked fish.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 23 July 2023

The meal was excellent service was great as well.lovely spot by the fire we will return meal was very filling and cooked just right congrates to staff and owner

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 20 July 2023

Disappointed. There are good reviews on this place so we went for light tea. Nachos were soggy, needed more flavour. Also had breads and dips and bread wasn't fully cooked. $19.50 for each. Staff not friendly. Nice clean restaurant and setting. I wouldn't go back.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 18 July 2023 via mobile

One of Hokitika's very popular restaurant/bars have dined here many times and can't fault what comes out of the kitchen. Top menu to cover all-day dining plus a huge cabinet selection. Friendly service well worth calling in when in town highly recommend.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 15 July 2023 via mobile

Before I went I had seen a menu saying they had clam chowder but that was from a couple of years ago and on Google so I asked. The attendant said to me "well, it's on the menu isn't it?" and I truly didn't know...if she was joking or just being short with me but also seemed to be doing a million things at once. We waited 10 minutes for a small portion in a coffee cup and were disappointed to find it had imitation crab in it which ruined the flavour of the already natural and tasty seafood in it. The price seems a little steep for the clam chowder but my wife and I agreed it would have been much better if it didn't have the imitation crab in it.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 14 July 2023

a great selection of meals, friendly waitresses. The meals were large and very nice. The bar manager was perhaps a little stressed as she didn’t smile once or make us feel welcome. Otherwise a very nice place to dine.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Stumpers Bar and Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4