The Thirsty WetaŌtorohanga
The Thirsty Weta – Pub food and drinks
The Thirsty Weta – Pub food and drinks
The Thirsty Weta – Pub food and drinks
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Bar · Ōtorohanga

The Thirsty Weta

57 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga Open 7 days · 11 am – 5 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 11 am – 5 pm
Weekly opening hours for The Thirsty Weta
Monday11 am – 5 pm
Tuesday11 am – 5 pm
Wednesday11 am – 5 pm
Thursday11 am – 5 pm
Friday11 am – 5 pm
Saturday11 am – 5 pm
Sunday11 am – 5 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 7 873 6699 to check.

57 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga

About

About The Thirsty Weta

Tucked into 57 Maniapoto Street, The Thirsty Weta serves pub food and drinks to locals and visitors in Ōtorohanga. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at pub food and drinks venues like this, favourites such as steak and chips and wedges are usually on the menu. With 2 pub & bar dining options across Ōtorohanga, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

The Thirsty Weta is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 5 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 42 hours each week.

For budgeting, bars of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of bar with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
KidsFish and chips (kids)

With tomato sauce

$12–15

Bar SnacksGarlic bread

Pub favourite

$8–11

On TapNZ lager

Pint

$10–13

Bar SnacksChicken wings

Buffalo hot sauce

$15–20

Bar SnacksNachos

Beef or beans

$17–22

Bar SnacksWedges

With sour cream and sweet chilli

$12–16

Plan your visit

When is The Thirsty Weta busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at bars in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 4 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Thirsty Weta

Where is The Thirsty Weta?

The Thirsty Weta is at 57 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga, about 100 m from central Ōtorohanga. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Thirsty Weta's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 5 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 5 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 5 pm; Thursday 11 am – 5 pm; Friday 11 am – 5 pm; Saturday 11 am – 5 pm; Sunday 11 am – 5 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Thirsty Weta open on weekends?

Yes – The Thirsty Weta is open on both Saturday (11 am – 5 pm) and Sunday (11 am – 5 pm).

What kind of food does The Thirsty Weta serve?

Pub food and drinks. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of bar.

How much does it cost to eat at The Thirsty Weta?

As an estimate, a meal at a bar like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact The Thirsty Weta?

You can call +64 7 873 6699. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Thirsty Weta?

The closest is Sonnys Takeaways (40 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Thirsty Weta

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

O Cafe – Cafe food 120 m
Cafe

O Cafe

35 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga
Ōtorohanga
Origin Coffee 120 m
Cafe

Origin Coffee

7 Wahanui Crescent, Ōtorohanga
Ōtorohanga

Other pub & bar dining places nearby

Pub & Bar Dining in Ōtorohanga
NameAreaStatusDistance
Lavish BarŌtorohanga–240 m
The Tomo Bar & EateryTe Kūiti12 km