Great tap list and drink selection, including all the gins (Good George). Simple but effective and tasty food. Fantastic and knowledgeable staff, friendly service and a wonderful atmosphere sitting outside quietly grilling your own dinner with a cold pint, lake in the background. Will return.
Price per person
$40–50
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
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This isn't the first time I've been to the Cornorstone Taproom located in the heart of the Taupo foodie district. Location is key when it comes to the Taupo CBD, and this Resturant/Bar is hard to miss.
Good Greoge Brewing is on the menu here boasting what i believe to be the largest selection of Good George beers, ciders, and cocktails on tap in town, if not the whole of NZ. The staff are friendly and kind, which makes you feel at ease when visiting. This usually keeps me for one more beer than intended. The food is fresh and easy, delivers great flavors with a moorish need for another burger or plate of the famous fried chicken 10/10. The Cornorstone Taproom is fast becoming known for their lavish stonegrills, which brings a variety of meats and seafood speacials dished to you on a hot plate with fresh accompaniments This is fun and delicious with all eyes on you when the Stonegrill hits your table.
Overall, the Cornorstone Taproom is one of Taupos' foodie destinations you have to visit. Perfect for events. Perfect for a drink. Perfect for a bite.
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~ My favorite drink - Espresso Martini (on tap) or Fogcity IPA (on tap).
~ My favorite dish - Beef Stone Grill or The fried chicken 10/10
Located - 7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fried Chicken
Really great pub/restaurant. Away from the busy lakefront and is on the sunny and sheltered side of the street. Dog friendly outside and a great selection of Good George beers on tap and excellent range of gins. Food is well priced and a good selection for everyone. It was quiet when we came but the food was out in around five minutes and the service was excellent. Highly recommend.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
The name first attracted us as we know that Christ is the Cornerstone in our lives. But Kate was also attracted by the greyish-blue facade on the exterior of Cornerstone Taphouse – one of the “in” colours today. As we still had time on our hands and that the weather was cool outside, we decided to grab a pint to get back our “land legs” after the cruise.
Inside Cornerstone Taphouse Taupo, the greyish-blue colours that Kate loves extends to walls inside the pub. We love the cool vibes within. Music was lively and you could play some pool inside as well. Even the direction to the toilet had a little humour added to it –
“Empty your tanks just around the corner”
After our time in Hanoi, we had quite a good education on the craft beer scene. Prior to our “education” in Hanoi, IPA was one of our favourite craft beer – especially the version from Brewerkz. However, we now have 2 more favourites – the Hazy IPA as well as the Double IPA where the former is a little more fruity while the latter has the fragrant and aromatic woody, hoppy flavours.
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Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Popped in and to fair, the menu was a little light on options, but wow, talk about simple basic pub food done well. Burgers were solid and full of flavor, chips were crunchy and perfectly cooked. Fish and chips were simple, but the batter was crispy and the fish was bang on right.
Food was cooked quickly, though it was a wee bit quiet due to the time of day. The wee kids food even came out first to keep them happy.
No doubt that we will be back.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Food was fantastic. Venison Burger was awesome. Service outstanding. Lovely young man taking orders. Very good at his job. 10/10.
Price per person
$40–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Stopped in here for a quick pint and a snack on our tour from Rotorua down to Wellington. Nice little spot with a good selection of craft beer and appetizers.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Stopped in to the tap room for a drink and lunch and wow what an awesome experience. The chef Renee cooked us a magnificent lunch with fresh produce and amazing taste. I would definitely recommend trying the burgers. There was a great selection of drinks - beers and ciders. The barman (zztop beard dude) knew his drinks and made some amazing cocktails. There is great drink specials on each night - with Gins and cocktails on a separate night which is great value for money. I would definitely recommend popping in for lunch if you’re passing through Taupo or for a night out. Family friendly and the outdoor seating is amazing. There are loads of scooters outside to keep the kids occupied… thank you to Renee and zztop man and their team.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
