The PuketapuTaradale
The Puketapu – New Zealand cuisine
The Puketapu – New Zealand cuisine
The Puketapu – New Zealand cuisine
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New Zealand pub · Taradale

The Puketapu

Taradale

Opening hours

Right now in Taradale11:10 am
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for The Puketapu. Many New Zealand pubs in Taradale open for lunch through to late evening, but please check before you go.

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About

About The Puketapu

If you are looking for a New Zealand pub in Taradale, The Puketapu at central Taradale is one of the places worth knowing about. From the Taradale city centre it is roughly 5.7 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

The kitchen focuses on new Zealand cuisine. Dishes typical of this style include hāngī and whitebait fritter, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. The menu also crosses into pub & bar dining territory.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for The Puketapu. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a New Zealand pub like this. The nearest other venue on our map is Mission Estate Restaurant, about 4.5 km away.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of New Zealand pub with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
DessertsPavlova

With cream and kiwifruit

$13–16

To StartKumara chips

With horopito aioli

$10–13

MainsWhitebait fritter

On buttered bread with lemon

$24–34

To StartGreen-lipped mussels

Steamed with white wine and garlic

$20–26

NZ DrinksCentral Otago pinot noir

Glass

$15–20

To StartRewena bread

Māori potato sourdough with butter

$9–12

Plan your visit

When is The Puketapu busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at New Zealand pubs in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 6 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Puketapu

Where is The Puketapu?

The Puketapu is at Taradale, about 5.7 km from central Taradale. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Puketapu's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does The Puketapu serve?

New Zealand cuisine. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of New Zealand pub.

How much does it cost to eat at The Puketapu?

As an estimate, a meal at a New Zealand pub like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Puketapu?

The closest is Mission Estate Restaurant (4.5 km away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Puketapu

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Sushi 10 – Japanese food 5.7 km
Japanese

Sushi 10

217 Gloucester Street, Taradale
Taradale Central, Taradale
Moby Dick's – Takeaway food 5.7 km
Takeaway

Moby Dick's

233 Gloucester Street, Taradale Central
Taradale Central, Taradale
Thai Lotus 5.7 km
Thai

Thai Lotus

275 Gloucester Street, Taradale
Taradale Central, Taradale
Star of India – Indian food 5.7 km
Indian

Star of India

242A Gloucester Street, Taradale
Taradale Central, Taradale
Barnaby's Cafe – Cafe food 5.7 km
Cafe

Barnaby's Cafe

Taradale Central
Taradale Central, Taradale
Singapore Restaurant 5.7 km
Singaporean

Singapore Restaurant

262 Gloucester Street, Taradale
Taradale Central, Taradale

Other Māori & New Zealand places nearby

Māori & New Zealand in Taradale
NameAreaStatusDistance
Angkor Wat Kiwi Bakery & CafeNapier–9.7 km
PacificaNapier South–11 km
Handi HangiFrimley–14 km
LocalSaint Leonards–14 km
Angkor Wat Kiwi Bakery and CafeMayfair–15 km