Hillcrest Haven Bar & Eatery

Set in Hamilton’s Hillcrest suburb, Hillcrest Haven Bar & Eatery is a social hub where good food, fine drinks, and live music bring people together.

Warm and inviting, this local gem is the ideal spot for lunch, dinner, and good times with friends, family, and loved ones, a place that truly feels like home.

Hillcrest specialises in classic pub dishes, and choosing just one is a challenge because everything looks incredible. The popular and mighty pork belly is crisp and hearty, served with couscous and kumara mash, and topped with rich gravy. Another favourite is the lamb shank with velvety mash.

The gourmet burgers are another top pick. Served on a warmed Turkish bread bun, the succulent beef patty comes with onion, lettuce, cheese, beetroot, pineapple, tomato, and gherkin, plus a pot of lightly spiced, home-style tomato chutney.

Toasty in winter and perfect for light banter in summer, there’s not a bad seat in the house for catching the game on the big screen with Hamilton’s most passionate locals. Everyone’s welcome here.