The Craypot Kitchen & Bar

The Craypot Kitchen & Bar Kia Ora Everyone

As you know The Craypot Café & Bar has been a long running institution in Kaikoura and held many
owners. This now houses CHIWIS café.

We, Marie & John Rouse and our 3 boys and then their families were here back in 1990s until 2004. Kaikoura has always held a special place in our hearts and times we all remember fondly. Many long
time friends were made for all of us, and some are still in touch either in person or by Facebook and
other social media outlets (for the young ones). After being over in the Gold Coast for 12 years, whi

ch we loved, it never quite felt like home and
Kaikoura was always a place we talked about. When the business went on the market we decided it was
time to invest in Kaikoura once again. Our passion was to give The Craypot Café & Bar a new life. We have totally revamped, pulled walls out,
put walls in, new kitchen, painting, carpets & new signage which says we are now The Craypot Kitchen
and Bar. Boasting a casual friendly vibe we hope this gives a relaxing atmosphere, serving local craft
beers and a menu developed with fresh new season flavours and quality produce, served by staff drawn
from the local area. We not only took on the task of renovating the Craypot but decided that the vacant section in Kaikoura
since 2000s needed a new identity so put a new building on it. Next came
a tenant for the building between Craypot & Chiwis and we are happy that Andrew from The Sushi shop
took up that tenancy. This now makes this end of town a diverse set of businesses and encourages
people to frequent all of them. Our projection and belief is that Kaikoura has huge growth coming , and in time will be once again the
powerhouse it was. We are extremely privileged to be a part of that growth. So please come gather at
our table, sit long, talk much and laugh often.

Playing violin on beach in Kaikoura what a way to start the day
25/04/2025

Playing violin on beach in Kaikoura what a way to start the day

20/12/2024
We've got a great new menu just in time for the Festive Season. With mouth watering Crayfish, seafood and other great se...
20/12/2024

We've got a great new menu just in time for the Festive Season. With mouth watering Crayfish, seafood and other great seasonal dishes, the Craypot Kitchen is the perfect spot for a meal, a drink or a coffee. The ideal place to meet family and friends, with plenty of space for larger groups. Booking are recommended for groups. Come on in and enjoy our hospitality!

Grab a coffee & sit outside watch the world go by
20/09/2024

Grab a coffee & sit outside watch the world go by

Great location great food great coffee
20/09/2024

Great location great food great coffee

We are open for breakfast lunch & dinner during hop, dinner probably best to book. See you here.
20/09/2024

We are open for breakfast lunch & dinner during hop, dinner probably best to book. See you here.

Sunday big brother breakfast, what a way to start a day
22/06/2024

Sunday big brother breakfast, what a way to start a day

Congratulations to Tumai & Amy on the purchase of The Craypot Kitchen & Bar in Kaikoura. Hope you have many happy times
22/06/2024

Congratulations to Tumai & Amy on the purchase of The Craypot Kitchen & Bar in Kaikoura. Hope you have many happy times

Address

70 West End
Kaikoura
7300

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 7pm
Tuesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 8pm

Telephone

+6433196027

Website

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