Hamilton Hotel Public Bar & Bistro
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170 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton
Hours of operation
12pm-11.30pm Tuesday to Sunday
Phone number
078341558
Waiting on you since 1865 - A Public Bar For All Comers and Refined Bistro Dining.
Winner of the Hamilton CBD Food & Drink Award 2026.
The Hamilton Hotel (est. 1865) is in service again for the first time since 1980. While not an accommodation provider as previous incarnations were, they're bringing the old world into the new as custodians of an iconic, historic hospitality venue for Hamiltonians and our city's visitors. Set on the street frontage of the Waikato Regional Theatre, Hamilton Hotel is the prime setting for pre-show drinks and dining or to make a proper night of an evening at the Theatre. In historic surroundings with an elegant aesthetic, they operate a Bistro with modern classic cuisine and an exhaustive wine list, a Public Bar with entertainment and drinks for all tastes and several iconic function spaces available for events.
The Hamilton Hotel (est. 1865) is in service again for the first time since 1980. While not an accommodation provider as previous incarnations were, they're bringing the old world into the new as custodians of an iconic, historic hospitality venue for Hamiltonians and our city's visitors. Set on the street frontage of the Waikato Regional Theatre, Hamilton Hotel is the prime setting for pre-show drinks and dining or to make a proper night of an evening at the Theatre. In historic surroundings with an elegant aesthetic, they operate a Bistro with modern classic cuisine and an exhaustive wine list, a Public Bar with entertainment and drinks for all tastes and several iconic function spaces available for events.
Cuisine: Continental / NZ Bistro
Dietary options: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Halal, Kosher, Nut-free
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Price range: $$
Accessibility:
Streetside parking, taxi stands and loading zones, wheelchair access available and elevator to upper levels.
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