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Review of The Hide Cafe & Garden Bar

The Hide Cafe & Garden Bar
4 Athol-Five Rivers Highway, Athol 9793, New Zealand
+64 3-248 8859
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Ranked #2 of 3 Restaurants in Athol
46 Reviews
Price range: $5 - $30
Description: The Hide is located in the small township of Athol, on the highway between Invercargill and Queenstown. Our historic stone building is one of the oldest commercial buildings in Southland. The site dates back to the 1870's when it is thought to have been used as a Saddlery for the passing Gold Rush traders. The Hide is now a thriving Cafe & Garden Bar where travellers and locals alike, stop by to make use of our lovely garden, drink from our fully stocked bar (or takeaway from our Bottle Store), taste our range of food and fabulous coffee, or pick up some essentials in our General Store for their onward journey.
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Description: The Hide is located in the small township of Athol, on the highway between Invercargill and Queenstown. Our historic stone building is one of the oldest commercial buildings in Southland. The site dates back to the 1870's when it is thought to have been used as a Saddlery for the passing Gold Rush traders. The Hide is now a thriving Cafe & Garden Bar where travellers and locals alike, stop by to make use of our lovely garden, drink from our fully stocked bar (or takeaway from our Bottle Store), taste our range of food and fabulous coffee, or pick up some essentials in our General Store for their onward journey.
Reviewed 24 March 2020
Recommended stop

On our way to Invercargill stopped in Athol for a coffee only to find the power was off. The guy behind the counter was delightfl and recommended this place as an alternative. Lovely staff, great coffee and nice place....great recomendation

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 19 March 2020
Ice cream stop

There were lots of people in here eating brunch when we stopped to get ice cream. I saw that they have the hokey pokey flavor that I read everyone should try while in New Zealand - and I did. It is very sweet and I liked it.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 16 March 2020 via mobile
Lunch stop

Really nice staff. Really good coffee. And a tasty venison pie. A good lunch stop on our bike ride from Kingston to Lumsden

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 17 February 2020
Wonderful breakfast

Stopped at The Hide Cafe while road tripping around south island. The staff were amazing. They were super friendly. I had the best hot chocolate there. The portions are huge. So not only was there a delicious breakfast but didn't feel hungry after. Highly recommended!!!!

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 13 February 2020 via mobile
Coffee next to the road to Queenstown

We stopped over when driving to Queenstown. The coffee is okay as well as the muffin. You have to be patient before being served.

Date of visit: February 2020
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