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Right By The Waitaki Lakes

Otematata's Best Dam Pub - Warm Waitaki Hospitality

  The best pub in Otematata. Also the only one — but we'd still win. 

Feeds big enough to need a lie-down after, cold beers on tap, and a welcome that actually means it. Nobody leaves hungry — we won't allow it.

OPEN

Bar: 11:30am 'til late
Kitchen: 12–8:30pm, 7 days
Closing time flexes with seasons

Give us a bell to be sure

FIND US

2736 Otematata Kurow Road

Otematata,

9412

CALL

03 438 7899

Opt 1 for Bar

Opt 2 for Accommodation

Proper Pub Tucker

 

Generous feeds that fill the plate, not empty the wallet.

 

Burgers. Steaks. Stonegrill. Cold beer on tap.

 

Roll in hungry. We’ll handle the rest.

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WHO ARE WE?

Otematata's only pub — feeding locals, travellers and the lake crowd. Right by the Waitaki Lakes, next to the golf course, and worth the drive.

OPENING HOURS

Open daily 11:30am 'til close
Kitchen: 12pm–8:30pm, 7 days
Hours flex a bit with the seasons — if you're travelling, give us a bell.

03 438 7899

FIND US

2736 Otematata–Kurow Road, Otematata, 9412
Get Directions
03 438 7899
info@bestdampub.nz

 

(enquiries only - bookings through the Book a Table button above)

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