Hamilton Hotel
Public Bar & Bistro
24/08/2026
Tony Bish: Chardonnay, Bites & Ballads in our Room 65 was a beautiful evening - exceptional cuisine, captivating violin performance and six pours of some of the best Chardonnay in New Zealand.
Don't miss our next hosted event in Room 65.
We've had a last-minute cancellation so four seats have become available - get in quick, link in the comments.
Nights at The Bistro.
Service.
Since 1865.
14/08/2026
Morsels and meals for all tastes from the new menu at the Public Bar.
Shout the table a share plate or enjoy a proper Pub Schnitzel all to yourself - either way, best enjoyed with a cold pint.
From midday, Tuesday to Sunday.
12/08/2026
We're open next Monday evening, 17th August for set menu dining at the Hotel Bistro. Booking encouraged.
The Public Bar will be open from 4pm to all comers.
Booking link in the comments.
06/08/2026
Join the King of Hawke's Bay Chardonnay, Tony Bish for an exclusive evening in Hamilton Hotel's Room 65.
Six superb Chardonnays.
Six bites paired by Head Chef Don Zhang.
Six unique compositions to accompany each glass performed live by multi-instrumentalist Tiffany Anderson.
7pm, Friday 21st August.
$110pp. Limited seats available.
Booking link in the comments.
05/08/2026
In rare fashion, we will be open on a Monday!
Join us on Monday 17th of August from 4pm for set-menu pre-show dining in the Bistro ($65pp - bookings highly recommended) and drinks & meals at the Public Bar before and after the show.
Open to show-goers and non-attendees alike.
We'd love to see you.
03/08/2026
Diners were treated to something pretty special in Room 65 over the weekend. Craft, dedication and attention to detail by Chef Conor Mertens - it's not every Saturday in Hamilton one can enjoy ten-day-aged Kingfish, handcrafted soy sauce and a perfectly balanced charred eggplant ice cream among other rare gems.
Join us for our next hosted lunch & dinner in Room 65 - keep an eye out here.
14/07/2026
Right on the cutting edge.
Conor Mertens is pushing the envelope with NZ cuisine through a Japanese-tinted lens.
Join us for an expression of refinement and dedication to craft - Saturday August 1st in Room 65 with limited Lunch and Dinner sittings on offer.
Booking link in bio.
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Address
170 Victoria Street
Hamilton
3204
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 12pm - 3pm |
| 5pm - 11pm | |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 3pm |
| 5pm - 11pm | |
| Thursday | 12pm - 3pm |
| 5pm - 11pm | |
| Friday | 12pm - 3pm |
| 5pm - 11pm | |
| Saturday | 12pm - 3pm |
| 5pm - 11pm | |
| Sunday | 12pm - 3pm |
| 5pm - 11pm |