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The Village Inn
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About
Features
CUISINES
Bar, Pub, New Zealand
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Parking Available
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 11:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Monday
11:00 am - 2:30 pm4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
11:00 am - 2:30 pm4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
11:00 am - 2:30 pm4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday
11:00 am - 2:30 pm4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday
11:00 am - 2:30 pm4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
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3.8
305 reviews
Excellent
101
Very good
113
Average
45
Poor
21
Terrible
25
Neale1810
Kingston-upon-Hull3343 contributions
Nov 2024 • couples
We were just in town for one night and we chose to eat here as it was in the town and not far from where we were staying.
It’s a large establishment with seating outside and a bar area as well as the restaurant. It’s was fairly full when we arrived but they found us a table and quickly handed out the menus and some water. The menu was pretty typical of pub food in NZ with burgers, a few fish and meat diets and some pasta.
We ordered some chicken wings between us to start and a roast of the day and fish and chips for our mains. The food arrived quickly so that was good. Everything was fine but nothing stood out hence the 3/5 rating.
Written 8 November 2024
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Mumma&Co
Timaru7337 contributions
Nov 2023 • family
The Fijian servers were so lovely!! The meals were very average, small & expensive for what they were. Appreciated they waited until everyone had finished eating before clearing the table. Had to ask a few times for water & cutlery. No dessert menu offered just the pensioner special desserts bought out, the rest of us would have had a dessert too!
Written 24 November 2023
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Marie B
7 contributions
Apr 2021 • friends
We arrived on a busy late afternoon without a reservation. The staff were friendly and welcoming with outside tables available... perfect on this lovely evening. The drinks were reasonably priced and wine list small, but a balanced selection. We tried a pizza, baked Brie and Pear, blue cheese and walnut salad to share. The Brie was lovely and came tight crunchy bread, The salad was laden with prosciutto ( which was unexpected, but nice). Canned pears and crumbled, yellow, blue cheese on the salad were equally unexpected.. The pizza was nice enough. The restaurant was pumping and I checked out the meals as I walked through and the other guests all looked happy - we may have just ordered the wrong thing this night
Written 7 April 2021
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NZ Traveller
6 contributions
Feb 2023 • family
Unfortunately when we arrived for lunch there was a couple sitting outside with an aggressive dog that greeted us, a group of 4 smoking next to the main entrance door, no umbrellas up on the outside tables, no staff and the food - it was dismal. Chicken and hash brown deep fried so much it could not be eaten and a few potato sticks on a soggy piece of lettuce., it was disappointing and a terrible experience. Would certainly not be going back.
Written 27 February 2023
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Kiwi706
Auckland44 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
We arrived in Geraldine on a Monday and hadn't booked ahead for dinner. However, those at the Village Inn could not have been more welcoming and the restaurant staff were absolutely lovely. We had Blue Cod which was fresh and delicious and cooked perfectly - we thought the restaurant could put many very expensive restaurants to shame as they often over-cook fish. Not so the Village Inn. If you are in Geraldine, call in.
Written 20 October 2024
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heatbar
Christchurch27 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
Have lost count of the number of times we've made the lengthy return trip to visit Geraldine and always eaten here after being very impressed on the first visit.
Extreme opposite this time.
Visibly obviously massively busy (almost at capacity), but not in the least surprised by that because of Geraldine Festival (which is why we went, like most that were there).
Oddly management had NOT seemed to expect that.
Every time before had been given menus and taken to a table by friendly staff for them to return and take our order.
NOT THIS TIME.
People milling round, looking lost and not sure what to do or where to go.
Saw a queue at the bar counter so joined it.
Asked a passing waitress if we should be waiting there for a meal or go to a table and were told to stay in the queue then order at the counter.
Thought it would help reduce time at the counter to decide on order before getting there so asked next passing waitress if menus were available.
In fairness they were running flat out, but did find a couple for us although we did feel guilty about even asking.
When we got to the counter and ordered we were asked what table we were sitting at, then got a blank stare when we explained (in frustration) about being told to queue first.
Finally seated and fed by staff under extreme pressure, being aided by rostered off staff called in from scheduled day off to help.
Meals were adequate, but like the whole experience considerably less enjoyable than all previous visits.
Expecting we'll try out all the other dining options in town before we go back - if ever.
Written 12 November 2022
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michaelsup16
35 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Was recommended by the lodging owner who we then saw there with his wife so obviously stood by his review, LOL. It was Halloween night and the eve of the World Rugby championship so it was a very raucous scene. The food was all of good quality and a few of the local rugby players coaxed us on the dance floor with them. They were in a happy mood but that would unfortunately probably change the next day when New Zealand lost.
Written 4 April 2024
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Priscilla K
Hamilton Island25 contributions
Jan 2025 • couples
Wednesday 29th January we called in to have a beer and dinner. Just as we arrived the restaurant and bar lost power along with most businesses in the Main Street of Geraldine. The Manager told us there was nothing they could do and closed up everything (which was fair enough).
However, the power came back on in 55 minutes so we returned to the restaurant bar and were told no food tonight as she had sent all the kitchen staff home and the cash tills that run the bars weren’t working.
She was very direct with all the public to the point of being rude. We even offered to pay in cash but no that was not an option. The Manager would have turned away at least 30+ people that evening.
Written 30 January 2025
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Frances C
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • family
Stopped off in Geraldine for an overnight break with tired kids. Thought we might grab a takeaway pizza and eat it in the motel. We ordered two marguerita pizzas which were $18.50 each. What we got was two frozen pizzas. At best they were edible. Kids very disappointed. The service was very good, attentive and friendly. The other food might be good but I’d avoid the overpriced supermarket pizza option.
Written 30 December 2022
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LS19LS
London65 contributions
Mar 2025 • friends
It’s a shame I need to give this place a 1 out of 5 as we came here earlier in the day and had a pleasant experience from the bar staff, however when returning at around 5pm we had a very different experience. I was ignored at the bar for locals until one of the locals said I was before them, I then politely gave my order which was for two small bottles of Prosecco. They were dumped in front of me and a card machine thrust at me, I was paying cash, which got me a huff, and then a back turned to me to deal with someone else. I wasn’t given any glasses so I waited and asked for a couple of glasses to which got me an eye roll (am I meant to swig my drink from the bottle)? I then asked for the ‘guest’ WiFi password to be told ‘no unfortunately not’ no other explanation given just a back turned on me again! Found out later it was broken, would it have been so difficult to have told me that!?
Written 6 March 2025
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Sharpeze
Dunedin331 contributions
Sept 2020 • couples
The four of us had a very enjoyable evening meal. Us ladies had a half portion of the roast and the other meals were the full roast portion and the pork ribs. There was an option for a senior meal which was the half portion roast plus the apple shortcut dessert for an extra dollar. After enquiring about the senior meal the server said we could have it ( we are in our 60’s). We had booked for 7 pm and when we arrived it as very busy, whic is always a good sign. Would recommend.
Written 12 September 2020
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Robert R
13 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Pleasant outdoor area for a meal and a drink on a warm summer evening. Ordered the "Fish of the day" which was elephant fish and came with chips and a bit of salad. Worst fish I've ever eaten. Thoroughly overcooked and covered in a very salty herb shake that totally killed any taste that the fish might have had. Ghastly! What was the "chef" thinking? To be fair, the other meals that I saw being brought out looked fine. The service was good and the staff friendly and helpful. Just don't order the fish!
Written 3 February 2020
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Evy Coke
Wellington96 contributions
Dec 2022 • none
Booked for dinner on arrival in Geraldine. I had the Chatham Island cod meal. A generous helping of fresh, tasty fish with nice chips and the most exciting side salad I’ve had in a long while. My partner had the real garlic bread and the pork roast. The pork was succulent with crisp crackling with tasty potato mash made from actual potatoes. The staff were friendly and very efficient. A great meal.
Written 22 December 2022
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feipo
Tauranga318 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
It was a Sunday and lots of restaurants were not open. We were glad we found this Inn, which was very crowded outside as the weather was mild.
We had a very nice waitress who served us with a smiley face. The whitebait was nicely cooked and so was the roast pork. Both meals were generous, so we didn't have room to try the desserts.
Highly recommended !!
Written 17 November 2020
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Lyn J
Dunedin66 contributions
Dec 2021 • couples
On a busy New Year’s Eve the place was full but we got a last minute reservation due a cancellation .
The food was delicious and extremely quick service .
The evening was warm so all outside tables were taken .
Lovely family atmosphere
Written 30 December 2021
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