The Grand Tavern - Te Aroha

28/09/2026

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Dean Parker has taken out the 2026 ‘A Grand from The Grand’ jockeys’ competition following a consistent two days in the saddle at the Great New Zealand Jumps Carnival at Te Aroha.

27/09/2026

🎉 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK @ GRAND TAVERN 🎉

📅 WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 30
🧠 QUIZ NIGHT
6:30PM — Bring your team, test your knowledge & have some fun!

🎶 FRIDAY • OCTOBER 2
🎸 DAN HARRIS — LIVE MUSIC
7:30PM TILL LATE
Good food, good drinks & live music at the Grand!

🚗 SATURDAY • OCTOBER 3
🔥 TE AROHA CRUISIN’ 2026
📍 Racing Te Aroha — Stanley Road South
⏰ FROM 9:00AM

🚘 Classic cars, cruising & a great day out in Te Aroha!

🍽️ MAKING PLANS FOR THE WEEKEND?
Book your table at Grand Tavern!
Whether you’re joining us before or after the Cruisin’, come in for lunch, dinner & drinks.

📞 BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW
07 884 7576

📍 Grand Tavern Te Aroha
81 Whittaker Street • Est. 1898

26/09/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING! 🍻

The Grand Tavern is looking for Front of House Staff to join our friendly team! 🙌

✨ Casual or Part-Time positions available
🍺 Great team environment
😊 Friendly and positive attitude essential

📧 Send your CV to: [email protected]
📍 Or apply in person at The Grand Tavern.

Come and join our friendly team! ❤️🍻

26/09/2026

🎸🚘 CRUISE IN WEEKEND AT THE GRAND TAVERN! 🍻🎶

Get ready for a fantastic night with Dan Harris Music live at The Grand Tavern – Te Aroha! 🤘

📅 Friday 2nd October
⏰ 7:30pm till late
🎤 Live Music
🚗 Cruise In Weekend

Bring your mates, check out the classic cars, enjoy great music, cold drinks & good food, and make a night of it! 🍔🍺

📍 The Grand Tavern – Te Aroha

See you Friday! 🍻🔥

24/09/2026

🎤🔥 IT’S A BIG WEEKEND AT THE GRAND TAVERN! 🔥🎤

Get ready for a great night out with Karaoke Night this Saturday! 🎶
🎤 Hosted by Kristy & Rob
📅 Saturday 26th September
⏰ 7:30pm – 11pm
📍 81 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha

And don’t forget… 🍻 Social Club Draw every Friday at 6pm!
🎟️ All Social Club members welcome — you’ve got to be in it to win it! 💰

Bring your mates, enjoy some drinks, have a singalong and make it a night to remember! 🎉

📞 078847576
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The Grand Tavern — where the good times are! 🍻🎶

23/09/2026

🌿 CHEF’S SPECIALS AT GRAND TAVERN 🌿

Treat yourself to something special this week! 🍽️

🥩 THAI BEEF SALAD — $32
Tender beef, crispy noodles, edamame, radish, fragrant slaw, lettuce, cashews, grapes & pickled yacon, finished with a nahm jim chilli-lime dressing and roasted red pepper–vanilla emulsion.

🐑 LAMB SLIDERS — $26
Moroccan-spiced lamb, creamy avocado tzatziki, crisp slaw, whipped feta, beetroot chutney & pickled onion, served with chips and aioli.

🥭🍋 MANGO LEMON CRUNCH CHEESECAKE — $18
Luscious mango and zesty lemon cheesecake with golden crumble, fresh blackberries, toasted almonds & Creamery Lemon Curd Gelato.

✨ Fresh • Flavourful • Made to tempt
📍 Grand Tavern Te Aroha
🍴 Come in and try our latest specials!

21/09/2026

21/09/2026

🧠 QUIZ NIGHT + KARAOKE NIGHT AT THE GRAND TAVERN! 🍻🎤

Get ready for a week full of fun at The Grand Tavern Te Aroha! 🎉

🧠 QUIZ NIGHT
📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ Starts at 6:30PM
🏆 Great prizes & a chance to win Jack the Joker!
👥 Gather your team and put your knowledge to the test!

🎤 KARAOKE NIGHT
Hosted by Kristy & Rob
📅 Saturday 27th September
⏰ 7:30PM – 11:00PM
🎶 Grab the mic, bring your friends and sing your heart out!

🍔🍺 Eat • Drink • Think • Win!

📍 81 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha
📞 078 847 576
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Bring your mates and join us for great food, drinks, laughs and plenty of entertainment! 🎉🍻

19/09/2026

🏇🍽️ RACE WEEKEND IS HERE AT THE GRAND TAVERN TE AROHA! 🍻🎉

Heading to the Great New Zealand Jumps Carnival? Make The Grand Tavern Te Aroha your place to meet, eat and celebrate! 🐎

📅 Friday 18 – Sunday 20 September
🍴 Lunch & dinner available
🍺 Great food • Cold drinks • Good times

And don’t miss our delicious food specials! 🤤
🥩 Garlic Soy Beef Pasta – $32
🍔 Lamb Kofta Sliders – $26
🍰 Raspberry-Lemon Jelly Tip Cheesecake – $18

🏉 PLUS — WARRIORS 🆚 KNIGHTS!
🔥 Semi-final — Do or Die Game
📅 Sunday 20 September
⏰ 6:05pm
📺 LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN

Come down, grab a feed, enjoy a cold drink and soak up the atmosphere! 🍻🏉🐎

📍 Grand Tavern Te Aroha
81 Whittaker Street, Te Aroha

👉 See you at the races… and back at the Tavern! 🍻🎉

18/09/2026

🔥 TONIGHT’S SPECIALS AT GRAND TAVERN! 🔥

Friday night calls for great food, cold drinks & good company! 🍻

🍽️ CHEF’S SPECIALS

🥩 Pork Loin Cutlet — $36
Premium pork loin cutlet, sautéed smoked bacon & seasonal accompaniments, finished with a rich jus.

🥢 Garlic Soy Beef Pasta — $32
Marinated beef scotch slices, mushroom & fresh pasta tossed in a garlic soy sauce, with edamame, lemon, crispy shallots & parmesan.

🍢 Lamb Kofta Sliders — $26
Moroccan-spiced lamb, creamy avocado tzatziki, crisp slaw, whipped feta, beetroot chutney & pickled onion. Served with chips & aioli.

🍰 Raspberry-Lemon Jelly Tip Cheesecake — $18
Luscious raspberry & lemon cheesecake with a jelly-tip finish, served with Kowhai Creamery lemon curd gelato.

📍 Grand Tavern Te Aroha
🍽️ Come in tonight and treat yourself!

DINE • DRINK • ENJOY ❤️