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US$4 - US$18
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Gastropub, Bar, New Zealand
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great location, overlooking the lake. We chose this bar/restaurant because it seemed to have a good atmosphere. I have food intolerances, which makes eating out difficult at times. Paddy on the reception desk was very friendly and helpful, and able to give me a good...idea of what I could eat. We came back later in the evening and were able to get a table near the front, in the bar section. It became busy later on, so it would probably be best to book a table in the restaurant at the back in peak season. The bar staff were very friendly and helpful. We ordered the short rib of beef and blue cod in beer batter. They were delicious and portion size was good. I can’t believe the potato gratin was dairy free!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We always liked to come here for the bangers and mash lunch Special, which used to be $15 begore Covid. Now it's $24, which is fine, but not really a Special anymore. But the big disappointment was to be told no mustard available for the...sausages. Yes...this Restaurant kitchen does not stock any type of mustard at all!🫣More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 19 July 2023 via mobile

Really enjoyed our meal. The Mulled Wine was divine. Good service and nice atmosphere. Menu with something for everyone. Well done!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 16 June 2023 via mobile

Very nice long lunch yesterday. Enjoyed Mussels Seafood chowder and Fish an Chips. Food was good and service was nice as well. Staff was friendly.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 20 May 2023 via mobile

The lamb salad is one of the best meals in Wanaka! Wish I had have gone back a second time for the meal, not just for drinks! The staff are very friendly and helpful. If it’s sport you like to watch, they have it all...to view on screens around the venue. And it’s warm inside too.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 24 April 2023 via mobile

We were there on a Tuesday night for a business trip. It was quite busy around dinner time. We ordered an entree of oysters to share after seeing friends that had ordered them earlier as they looked lovely, we were so disappointed they were so...over cooked and oily, disappointed since our friends earlier were cooked beautifully 😏 Ordered steak both had medium, one of the steaks was way undercooked nearly raw and the other was medium… really no consistency in the meals 🙁 steak was nice once i swapped my undercooked one with hubby haha and the sauce was nice. Service was friendly but slow and meals took over an hour to come out. Quiet pricey for what you get.More

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

We had a beautiful sunny fall afternoon at the Lake Bar. Beautiful views of the lake, very friendly staff, food was good and beer was cold. Nice way to end a long day of hiking. We ended up stopping multiple days either much just a...drink or dinner. Stop in and enjoy the view!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 14 April 2023 via mobile

Second visit toWanaka and to Lake Bar. Interesting menu with lots of great choices. Reasonable prices and excellent food. I would not hesitate to recommend.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 6 March 2023

Rang to book a table for 10 and was told she is too busy to take my booking. Suggest you revisit this as turning a table of 10 away is not good for your business.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 18 February 2023

We were lucky enough to get a table here as they were just about to put a sign out saying fully booked for the night. I'd recommend booking tables as this was the case for most restaurants. I had the lamb my partner had the...vege salad with chicken. We were both happy with our meals. Don't expect to be in and out, my partner had already finished his beer before the food came, probably took about half an hour before our meals arrived.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 18 January 2023 via mobile

My second visit to lively sports bar overlooking Lake Wanaka. A bit noisy as expected, but really good food, fair prices (especially with strong USD on our visit a couple of weeks ago.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 7 January 2023 via mobile

Excellent venue to meet with friends. We had a big group - children grabbed a booth and we had a couple of tables. Good selection of food and drink. Good service. Friendly staff.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 2 January 2023 via mobile

Our table of 4 people had apparently ordered 8 extra steak meals and were made to pay for the extra meals yet we were not given the extra meals shame on you!!!!

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 7 December 2022 via mobile

Excellent service from friendly and attentive staff. Huge portions of food. We could have shared 1 meal. Fish was excellent.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 14 November 2022

This is nice pub, well positioned overlooking the lake. Friendly and efficient service. We both had burgers which were ok, but nothing special. For what would be considered standard pub fare, we were hoping for a bit better. Probably worth giving this place a go...if you are in town looking for pub food.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Response from Peter J | Reviewed this property |
Not sure about Xmas. Many places closed in general but back in action for Boxing Day.
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Lake Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5