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You have found the best place to eat in Rotorua.
A bar with atmosphere, historical charm and style.
Visit us and enjoy the atmosphere of one of the most popular bars in Rotorua. Refreshing drinks, hearty food and live entertainment combined with friendly staff will make your visit one you'll want to repeat.
Centrally located in a classic piece of bold 1940's architecture, the Pig and Whistle is a local landmark. Please click here for directions and a map.
Our inviting menu includes Seafood Chowder, New Zealand Lamb Salad and Pork Spare Ribs and we cater for kids. Our Snack Menu is available from 11.30am till Close, and we have a great selection of desserts. Please click here for our full Menus.
Entertainment is a priority at the Pig and Whistle with live bands every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Check out our What's Onpage for details.
Two big screens in the Garden Bar and three channels of Sky Sport make the Pig and Whistle the ultimate venue for you and your friends to watch the big games.
We do not take bookings; however we will hold a table for groups of 10 or more, in the garden bar until 6:30pm, at our discretion. We are normally very busy by 7:00pm. If you wish us to hold a table for you then please click here to email us.
Please note – at least one person from your party must be here by 6:30pm or we may have to make the table/s available to others.
Looking for a great place to stay click here to visit Lake Okareka Cottage and Loft. Mountain bike friendly.
Let us organise it all for you. Walk in, have a good time and then walk back out again, hassle free. You decide how much you would like to spend and how many to cater for and we’ll do the rest.... more>
Enjoy your meals in the comfortable atmosphere of the Pig and Whistle or venture into the garden bar to enjoy the great outdoors. Either way the Pig and Whistle is the ideal venue for lunch or dinner.... more>
Purchase one of our range of T-Shirts, Polo Shirts or Polar Fleece Vests inscribed with the Pig and Whistle logo and be proud to say you visited us.... more>
The Pig and Whistle was built in 1940 and served as the local Police Station until 1969. The building is a fine example of 1940’s architecture and is a real landmark in the city... more>
Enjoy your meals in the comfortable atmosphere of the Pig and Whistle or venture into the garden bar to enjoy the great outdoors. Either way the Pig and Whistle is the ideal venue for lunch or dinner.... more>
The Pig and Whistle was built in 1940 and served as the local Police Station until 1969. The building is a fine example of 1940’s architecture and is a real landmark in the city... more>
