The Gintrap Restaurant & Bar

Tempting diners with over 100 specialist gin concoctions, gastropub eats and dreamy views, The Gintrap is always worth the visit.

Situated on Ahuriri’s stunning waterfront, you can marvel at the still, calm waters and watch in wonderment as the paddleboarders glide over its mirror-like surface. Inside, the expansive dining room acts as a communal hub, bringing people together with heaps of different seating options over two floors. And, of course, the bustling bar is always pleased to see you!

The dinner menu is as diverse as it is comforting and nourishing. To start, a beef cheek and spinach sausage roll or a round of sticky chicken wings are never a bad idea. If you’d prefer to save your appetite, opt for the delicate green lip mussels or scallops served with aioli, kale and sauteed peppers.

For mains, it’s all about international crowdpleasers. NZ’s finest cuts of meat stand loud and proud with the slow-roasted pork belly, scotch fillet and lamb rump. Seafood is given all the attention it deserves with the fish of the day or beer battered ‘fush and chups’. That’s before we’ve got to the burgers and platters. But before that, a G&T! Peruse the Gin Bible for your ultimate mix; it’s in there somewhere…