Local Talent TavernaVinetown, Whangārei
Local Talent Taverna – New Zealand cuisine
Local Talent Taverna – New Zealand cuisine
Local Talent Taverna – New Zealand cuisine
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New Zealand bar · Vinetown

Local Talent Taverna

Vinetown, Whangārei Closed Mondays and Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Whangārei3:12 pm
Closed Mondays and Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Local Talent Taverna
MondayClosed
Tuesday5 pm – 11 pm
Wednesday5 pm – 11 pm
Thursdaynoon – 6 pm
Fridaynoon – 6 pm
Saturdaynoon – 6 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Local Talent Taverna

If you are looking for a New Zealand bar in Vinetown, Whangārei, Local Talent Taverna at the Vinetown area is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Whangārei, within walking distance of the centre.

The kitchen focuses on new Zealand cuisine. Dishes typical of this style include venison and roast lamb, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 2 Māori & New Zealand options across Whangārei, this corner of the local food scene is well covered. The menu also crosses into pub & bar dining territory.

Local Talent Taverna opens 5 days a week and is closed on Mondays and Sundays. The earliest start is noon on Thursdays, and the latest finish is 11 pm on Tuesdays. It stays open late on Tuesday and Wednesday, which is handy after a show or a late flight. In total it trades for about 30 hours each week.

For budgeting, New Zealand bars of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
MainsWhitebait fritter

On buttered bread with lemon

$24–34

To StartKumara chips

With horopito aioli

$10–13

MainsMarket fish

With kawakawa butter

$34–42

DessertsPavlova

With cream and kiwifruit

$13–16

To StartGreen-lipped mussels

Steamed with white wine and garlic

$20–26

MainsVenison loin

With beetroot and red wine jus

$40–50

Plan your visit

When is Local Talent Taverna busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 5 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about Local Talent Taverna

Where is Local Talent Taverna?

Local Talent Taverna is at Vinetown, Whangārei, about 300 m from central Whangārei. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Local Talent Taverna's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 5 pm – 11 pm; Wednesday 5 pm – 11 pm; Thursday noon – 6 pm; Friday noon – 6 pm; Saturday noon – 6 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Local Talent Taverna closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays and Sundays.

What kind of food does Local Talent Taverna serve?

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

How much does it cost to eat at Local Talent Taverna?

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

What other restaurants are near Local Talent Taverna?

The closest is The Malt House (90 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Local Talent Taverna

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

Map of Vinetown
The Bunker – Bar food 90 m
Bar

The Bunker

Vinetown
Vinetown, Whangārei
Kiwi Kai – Māori & New Zealand food 150 m
Māori & New Zealand

Kiwi Kai

Vinetown
Vinetown, Whangārei

Other Māori & New Zealand places nearby

Māori & New Zealand in Whangārei
NameAreaStatusDistance
Kiwi KaiVinetown–150 m