The Whaler Bar & Restaurant
open now, until 02:00
Restaurant Bar
Fresh beer and delicious food. The Whaler is a popular bar and restaurant in Kaikoura. Update description
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Stephan R. 2015-03-18
Very delicious meal - Porterhouse Steak perfectly cooked as special deal for 18,50 NZD - many different beers on tap including Erdinger Weissbier from...
Very delicious meal - Porterhouse Steak perfectly cooked as special deal for 18,50 NZD - many different beers on tap including Erdinger Weissbier from...
Rhyl W. 2014-10-24
Stopped in for dinner. Cosy, warm bar with excellent, attentive service, particularly from Ellie. She was friendly, chatty & happy to recommend...
Stopped in for dinner. Cosy, warm bar with excellent, attentive service, particularly from Ellie. She was friendly, chatty & happy to recommend...
Stefan Q. 2018-08-16
Had the surf and turf, great feed. Will visit again
Had the surf and turf, great feed. Will visit again
Gareth S. 2018-07-27
Had lamb shanks. Was just fantastic. I’ll be back
Had lamb shanks. Was just fantastic. I’ll be back
David H. 2018-07-21
Cold beer, good food, good service, good prices, recommended to all.
Cold beer, good food, good service, good prices, recommended to all.
Jacqui de la C. 2018-07-14
Busy night but the staff did really well and kept things moving. Value for money meals.
Busy night but the staff did really well and kept things moving. Value for money meals.
Halil A. 2018-07-12
Friendly staff, lovely food
Friendly staff, lovely food
Danielle T. 2018-06-02
Poor experience all round
Poor experience all round
Helen C. 2018-03-30
Overcooked steak that quite honestly was tasteless. Staff couldn't care less. Beer good
Overcooked steak that quite honestly was tasteless. Staff couldn't care less. Beer good
David H. 2018-01-06
Amazing staff and food! Rate it highly. A relaxed family atmosphere
Amazing staff and food! Rate it highly. A relaxed family atmosphere
Tania H. 2018-01-05
Thinking of eating here but not a dog friendly place. Ended up going to the Pier Hotel the service and food were outstanding.
Thinking of eating here but not a dog friendly place. Ended up going to the Pier Hotel the service and food were outstanding.
Leesa-Maree K. 2017-12-19
Food was out so fast and tasty big meals. Steak special was awesome.
Food was out so fast and tasty big meals. Steak special was awesome.
Nicola G. 2017-10-07
5*crap
5*crap
John Schultz C. 2017-10-02
I love this place ! Whenever I am in the "Big K" I always head to the Whaler on Saturday Night, for my Porterhouse Steak and Mash, washed down with an...
I love this place ! Whenever I am in the "Big K" I always head to the Whaler on Saturday Night, for my Porterhouse Steak and Mash, washed down with an...
Carlos Rewi P. 2017-06-07
Friendly bar staff ,,, an the food was "really nice''
Friendly bar staff ,,, an the food was "really nice''
Lance K. 2017-06-06
Service was crap..... Older blonde behind bar had the personality of a wet fish. Was told they were famous for their steaks....... If you like a...
Service was crap..... Older blonde behind bar had the personality of a wet fish. Was told they were famous for their steaks....... If you like a...
Dion H. 2017-05-28
Great pub ,staff and good.will definitely be back.
Great pub ,staff and good.will definitely be back.
Cara M. 2017-04-30
Absolutely amazing food. I'm silly fussy, ex chef. But as far as pub type food is concerned it was the best bbq ribs I've had. Dad got the steak....
Absolutely amazing food. I'm silly fussy, ex chef. But as far as pub type food is concerned it was the best bbq ribs I've had. Dad got the steak....
Tracy J. 2017-04-25
We had dinner there I had sticky ribs entree with plum sauce was delishous and my partner had the porterhouse steak. Great service and relaxing...
We had dinner there I had sticky ribs entree with plum sauce was delishous and my partner had the porterhouse steak. Great service and relaxing...
Rachel L W. 2017-04-09
Me and a friend took our kids here yesterday after the kids rugby game.. food was yummy and service was great... will definatly go next time we go to...
Me and a friend took our kids here yesterday after the kids rugby game.. food was yummy and service was great... will definatly go next time we go to...
Updates from The Whaler Bar & Restaurant
The Whaler Bar & R. 2017-05-15
Stamp 6 Monteiths Pints go in the Draw for a Limited Edition Crusaders Hood. Drawn once a week. Plus stamp 6 to go in the draw for 4 tickets to the Crusaders vs Highlanders 3rd June 2.35pm at AMI stadium chch.
Stamp 6 Monteiths Pints go in the Draw for a Limited Edition Crusaders Hood. Drawn once a week. Plus stamp 6 to go in the draw for 4 tickets to the Crusaders vs Highlanders 3rd June 2.35pm at AMI stadium chch.
The Whaler Bar & R. 2017-03-13
"Whale oil beef hooked" its St Patricks Day at The Whaler this Friday the 17th of March. Come in and celebrate
"Whale oil beef hooked" its St Patricks Day at The Whaler this Friday the 17th of March. Come in and celebrate
The Whaler Bar & R. 2016-11-30
The Monteith's and Heineken kegs are rolling back into Kaikoura. Fresh beer on tap at The Whaler and full menu back on today.
The Monteith's and Heineken kegs are rolling back into Kaikoura. Fresh beer on tap at The Whaler and full menu back on today.
The Whaler Bar & R. 2016-11-26
Thanks Bidvest, Peter Hebert and the New Zealand Defence Force for get the much need restaurant supplies to Kaikoura.
Thanks Bidvest, Peter Hebert and the New Zealand Defence Force for get the much need restaurant supplies to Kaikoura.
The Whaler Bar & R. 2016-11-22
Drinks shout at The whaler tonight come on down town and enjoy a coldie, share some stories and have a good laugh. Get your first Monteith tap beer or house wine on the house. Thank you DB breweries, Georgie Simpson, Bill and Mt Hutt helicopters for dropp
Drinks shout at The whaler tonight come on down town and enjoy a coldie, share some stories and have a good laugh. Get your first Monteith tap beer or house wine on the house. Thank you DB breweries, Georgie Simpson, Bill and Mt Hutt helicopters for dropp
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The Whaler Bar & Restaurant has a total of 2875 visitors (checkins) and 762 likes.
20 reviews of The Whaler Bar & Restaurant.
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