The Cook
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Great brews, tasty food, all served by your friendly local bartenders! Locally owned and operated
The building is a category 2 heritage building, which is constructed of kauri, with a matai floor. It is a real piece of living history, as it was built in 1874, and is Hamilton's second oldest building
16/03/2026
We know we could talk you into it....
Thirsty Thursday - or Friday Eve, it makes no difference. See you at The Cook
11/03/2026
WE’RE HIRING – BAR / WAITSTAFF 🍻
The Cook is looking for Bar & Waitstaff (30+ hours) to join our team.
If you love hospitality and thrive in a busy pub environment, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 Email CV to:
[email protected]
Must be a New Zealand resident
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Pizza Pizza Pizza - Pub Pub Pub Wednesdays - 2 4 1 Pizzas at The Cook
10/03/2026
The Cook is on the hunt for a Duty Manager (30+ hours) to help lead one of Hamilton East’s busiest and most loved pubs.
If you thrive in a fast-paced bar environment, enjoy leading a team, and take pride in great hospitality, we want to hear from you.
What you’ll need:
✔ Current Duty Manager’s Certificate
✔ Strong bar / hospitality experience
✔ Great leadership and people skills
✔ Availability for evenings & weekends
✔ Experience with Class IV gaming and TAB
You’ll be helping run shifts, support the team, and make sure every guest has the great experience The Cook is known for.
📍 The Cook – Hamilton East
📧 Send your CV to [email protected]
Join a great team at a great local.
Its the best way to celebrate the impending arrival of the weekend. Only a couple of days to go until playtime! So why not get ahead of the game and enjoy 2 pizzas for the price of one at The Cook. Available after 5pm (dine in only)
See you tonight with your super fast running shoes on for a gallop along the side of the river
Carps & JADE, this Friday from 5.00 - 8.00pm, finishing a bit earlier so we can watch the Warriors at 8.00pm (it's going to be their year...)
The most chilled sounds in town on a Thursday evening. Absolutely the right vibe for Thursday. Then you can plan for the weekend....
Two is better than one, so take advantage of The Cook's legendary 2 - 4 - 1 Pizza Deal on Wednesdays (after 5pm)
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Our story
Cook Street Social, a child of Good George Hospitality Group, began life as an Order of the Odd Fellows Hall and inspired our love of all things different and the people that define that. We’re not politically correct, we don’t care about social norms, we’re just here to have a GOOD time!
We now home the unlikely fellows, the odd balls, the rogues and even those who like to keep it on the straight and narrow. We raise a pint to you all.
Say YES to sharing in GOOD Brews, GOOD Food and GOOD Service.
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7 Cook Street
Hamilton
3216
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 1am |
| Tuesday | 11am - 1am |
| Wednesday | 11am - 1am |
| Thursday | 9am - 1am |
| Friday | 9am - 1am |
| Saturday | 9am - 1am |
| Sunday | 9am - 1am |