Award Winning Gastropub & Live Music Venue
A place to gather, talk and stay a while.
About Us
The Tahi Bar + Kitchen is a place people come to spend time.
Recently named New Zealand’s Best Entertainment Venue and a Top 50 NZ Gastropub for two consecutive years, we’ve built something a little different in the heart of Warkworth.
The food brings people in early. The playlists carry the room through the week. And every weekend, live music brings it all together.
There are no TVs pulling attention away — just conversation, shared tables, and a space designed for good company.
Tucked down an alley in this riverside town, The Tahi has become a place locals return to, and visitors remember.
Over 110 live performances every year. Two curated shows every weekend.
Proper food, done well — and designed to match the room
Two-time Top 50 NZ Gastropub — built on consistency, not hype.
LIVE MUSIC
Two curated shows every weekend — full-band Saturday nights, and relaxed Sunday sessions that suit the room.
Built into the rhythm of the venue — week in, week out.
This Weekend
Over 110 live performances every year. Live music in Warkworth every weekend.
Coming Up
Sat 2 May 7-10pm BASKETCASE
High-energy rock band delivering classic hits with passion, power, and crowd-pleasing style.
Sun 3 May 4-6pm THE TAHI BROTHERS
The Tahi’s house band bringing powerful rock, big vocals, and electric atmosphere.
Sat 9 May 7-10pm TONY PAINTING
Blues-rock firepower, big guitar energy. Classic swagger, and seriously seasoned musicianship.
Sun 10 May 4-6pm JAKE PANCHO
Seasoned guitarist delivering classic rock favourites with warmth, skill, and crowd connection.
See It For Yourself
We film our live shows so you can see what actually happens here — the sound, the atmosphere, and the way the room comes together.
Over 110 live performances every year — captured and shared.
Thursday Poker Club
Thursday nights at The Tahi have their own rhythm.
The tables come out, the cards get dealt, and the room settles into a different kind of energy — focused, social, and quietly competitive.
Hosted by the Warkworth Poker Club, it’s open to everyone, from first-timers to regular players, with a structure that keeps things friendly and enjoyable.
It’s one of the many reasons people drop in during the week — not just the weekends.
Thursdays from 6:45pm · $20 buy-in
No TVs. Just cards, conversation, and a good room to be in.
A place people come back to
The Tahi isn’t just about a single night.
It’s the combination — great food, live music every weekend, midweek gatherings and a room designed for conversation — that brings people back.
Whether it’s your first visit or your regular spot, it’s a place that feels easy to walk into.
What People Say
Known for its atmosphere, music, and genuinely welcoming feel.
Come and Settle In
Built for good company — from midweek catch-ups to live music weekends.