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Sentinel Café

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Sentinel Café is everything you'd want from your weekday coffee spot. Offering an expertly crafted menu, calming decor and even executive meeting rooms for hire, it’s the ideal place for a catch-up with colleagues.

Scotts Epicurean

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For a feast full of heart and soul, you’ll want to send Scotts Epicurean to the top of your brunching list.

Dumpling House

Red hanging lanterns at Dumpling House.
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For hearty, authentic Chinese food, head straight to Dumpling House, a wholesome eatery serving up friendly vibes and even better dumplings. After operating for 12 years and opening two venues, this family-run establishment has truly made its mark on the Hamilton food scene.

On A Roll

Dumplings in a bowl from On A Roll.
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On A Roll has clocked up a devout following of local foodies from all around Hamilton. The eatery itself is the embodiment of good vibes, whilst the menu will leave you salivating.

Punnet Eatery

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Nestled amongst fruit trees, herb bushes and shrubs, Punnet Eatery is a home away from home for visitors thanks to its homely interior, epic kids' playground and family-run ethos.

Bootleg Brewery

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A good ol’ bit of Kiwi ingenuity and a whole lot of hard work has created a watering hole in Matangi, made for locals, by locals. A couple of Hamilton mates came together with a love of home brewing and a bloody good tipple.

The Lost Boys

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A café tucked away in the back streets of Frankton.

Mr. Pickles

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A fancy yet cheeky bar and restaurant all in one, come here for your after work drinks.

Manuka Brothers

Man puts coffee on table at Manuka Brothers, Hamilton.
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A family business and cafe selling coffee beans roasted over mānuka wood.

Garden Place Noodle Bar

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A cheap, cheerful place to grab a bowl of dumplings, steam buns and noodles all made by hand in the kitchen.

Brewaucracy

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The headquarters for Hamilton brewers Brewaucracy. Come in to fill up a flagon or try their latest brews.

Anne Fern Coffee Shop

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An unassuming, simple and stylish cafe.

Gather Food House

Sweet treats on display at Gather Foodhouse, Hamilton.
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Presentation is key to the ethos at Gather.

Good George Dining Hall

Bartender behind the bar at Good George Dining Hall, Hamilton.
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With a large outdoor area amongst the brewing tanks, Good George is the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of beer in the sunshine.

Grey Street Kitchen

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An East Hamilton community favourite.

Wonder Horse

Cocktail in the making at Wonder Horse, Hamilton.
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The place for good chats, group hangs or after dinner drinks.

Space Cadet

Wall art and curiosities on the shelf on the bright blue wall at Space Cadet, Hamilton.
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A thriving cafe that feels like a retro holiday.