Melon Cool #cocktail in Frederic's bar. The outdoor seating is ideal for hot summer weather. Not so…read moresimple: pub food was upgraded with chili sauce, a bit of marinated beetroot and microgreens. I love the calamari dish and the tender squid rings with chilly, spring onion and Aioli. A good place for liquid morning tea to flow into lunch lol. Good food great service.

Perfect place to have dinner or just drinks, as it has both a bar area downstairs (including a…read morelarge outside area), and a restaurant upstairs. The food is great, and they have a great selection of beer and wine. Frederic's also have a lot of events (quiz nights), and food specials, so it may be wise to see what specials are on what days. The staff are also very friendly, quick, and will make you feel very welcome.

We stopped in for dinner after spending a wet day hiking on Mt Taranaki…read more We ordered the wicked wedges for a starter. It came with a side of sour cream and what passes as salsa in New Zealand. Three stars For dinner I ordered the southern fried chicken and bacon sandwich. It was pretty good, crunchy and juicy. 4 stars. My wife ordered the great steak. Overall she said it was cooked well, but nothing to write home about. 3 stars. The service was exceptional. They were all really friendly and attentive, but they also knew enough to leave us alone unless we needed something. 5 stars. We would come here again, maybe not for dinner, but for drinks and service.

My son and I had lunch here and I loved the fish of the day with young potatoes and sweet peas. I…read morehave tried his omelet, and it was fluffy and tasty too. Generous pub portions good for extra long lunches or sharing. Good atmosphere, good prices and a TV is going. The staff are well presented and have good smiles. The location is in town and easy to spot.

Tasting board of four beers from Mike's Brewery matched with the meat platter of sausages, smoked…read morebrisket, sticky ribs, pulled park empanadas and crumbed gherkins. Exciting spicy flavours and cooling hops. All accompanied by live music of Unity Wara. Perfect way to spend Friday night!

From the owner: Mike's Brewery Bistro is the oldest craft brewery in New Zealand and after years of operating in…read moreUrenui we have made the big move into New Plymouth and opened a restaurant, tasting room and brew bar with takeaway beer sales, flagon fills and merch on offer, we are the only one stop shop in New Plymouth

Marginal. Toured by the tour driver Not that good. Truffle Fies..2 drops. Bogworks Pilsner, and…read moreOctopus Clamp Dark Lager. Not that good.

Quick catch up with some media people at the iconic Shining Peak Brewing. My stylish sliders went…read moredown well with a cocktail with mango, cucumber and agave juice. Other dishes that looked appetising were kumara crisps with goat cheese.

Right so this is first and foremost a bar that doesn't seem to card people, or at least not me, and…read moreI look young. So if you realize you've forgotten your ID just drop by here and -hopefully- you can still have a great night. They too have live music until about 2am on Friday, which is super appreciated. I danced and danced to songs I don't even like. The bar does seem to attract some crazies. If you don't want to be approached by drug dealers, drug users, or bleeding people outside, probably don't hang out here after 3am. You know what, probably don't hang out anywhere after 3am in New Plymouth.

This place has a great atmosphere and we met here and ordered drinks and food, I am pleased with…read morethe service and I am pleased with the short wait time. I am satisfied with the prices I have paid. I like coming here and I look forward to my next visit.

Has potential but could be a touch better. The cocktails are very sweet, the sashimi not the best…read moreand the first time I went quite a few menu items were not available! But the ambiance is fun and cozy (and snug?). I loved the miso eggplant and the pork belly was delicious! Would give it another go!

Snug have changed their menu, which I had not expected. With a smaller Chow Down menu, a new…read moreselection of small plates, and a range of steamed buns, I was intrigued. I ordered the warmed sake (Ozeki Ginkan), and the new Salmon Tataki with sweet ponzu dressing and fresh Asian Herb cucumber salad. The salad was amazing. Crisp, delicate, well presented, and a fantastic flavour combination. The sake was perfect temperature, and delicious. Check out the new menu! It is worth tasting, and experiencing the great new delights available at Snug Lounge.

Food is standard. Beer selection is limited to what you already know. Sterile atmosphere which is…read moredown to the patrons mostly but the bar staff don't do any favours for.

The food here was equally pretty and tasty. The dishes are creative and we even had a bowl of nuts…read moremixed with grasshoppers which was interesting. The place looks great and we are so relaxed when were meeting in there. The service is excellent because the staff are friendly and all have smiles. The prices are great and there is an extensive list of quality wines available.