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Highlights

From Pāua Patties To Te Matuku Oysters: These Dining Experiences Are Worth The Journey

Embark on a sensory journey across Aotearoa’s culinary map—connecting the dots between region, producer, and restaurant. It’s not just where to eat, but why it matters and sharing a kōrero with those turning local treasures into global experiences.

Food & Drink

High-End Kiwi Cuisine, Coast To Coast: The Itinerary Defining New Zealand’s Culinary Golden Era

From locally-sourced produce to award-winning wines—it’s time to put Aotearoa under the spotlight, showcasing the magic that happens when multi-cultural culinary creativity meets incredible produce grown in Aotearoa soil.

Restaurants

15 Of The Best Restaurants In Hamilton To Eat Your Way Around

Whatever the occasion or vibe, Kirikiriroa Hamilton’s buzzing restaurant scene has it all. Whether you’re after a sophisticated date destination, a culinary journey around the world, or simply on the hunt for some hearty comfort food, Urban List has you covered with a list of the best restaurants in Hamilton.

Rest Of The Best

Cafes

This Local Brekkie Spot Has A New Menu—Featuring A Hearty Meatball Sammie

You’ve inevitably stumbled into this friendly neighbourhood cafe at some stage of your life, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee greets you like an old friend, and each bite of the pastries feels like grandma baked it.

Food & Drink

BurgerFuel Just Dropped An Epic New Mushroom Burger Dubbed The Shroom Shroom

Food & Drink

13 Of The Best Cafes In Hamilton

Hamilton’s cafe scene is growing, with plenty of great coffee, local produce and quirky spots.

Markets & Food Events

Here’s Where To Find The Best Markets In Hamilton

There’s nothing better than strolling through a buzzing market with a coffee in-hand and a basket jam-packed with fresh produce and quirky finds. Total bliss, right?

Four woman dressed up out for a few drinks

Food & Drink

Score Free No-Alc Drinks At These Venues Across NZ This July

It’s that time of year again when every man and his dog take the solemn oath to give their bodies and brains a break.

A lovely selection of cheese for delivery sits on a breadboard at The Cheese Wheel.

Food & Drink

9 Epic NZ Cheese Delivery Services That Will Make Your Dairy Dreams Come True

Get dreaming up those cheese boards and melty, cheese-laiden winter dishes—here are the best cheese delivery services in New Zealand.

Food & Drink

The Best Alcohol Delivery Services In New Zealand So You Can Have Happy Hour At Home

Drinks delivered to your doorstep. What a wonderful concept. Unfortunately (or fortunately) it's become a bit of a necessity in recent times, but we're here to tell you if your bar cart is running dry New Zealand has plenty of options to top you up.

Someone holds a stuffed Banh mi from Banh Mi Caphe, one of the best cheap eats you can get in Hamilton.

Food & Drink

The Best Cheap Eats In Hamilton

These wallet-friendly restaurants will leave you full, satisfied, and with money in the bank—winning.

Food & Drink

Make The Most Of Harvest Season This Autumn With These 9 Foodie Experiences

Hot tip, autumn is the best time to eat your way around New Zealand.

Food & Drink

7 Of The Best Coffee Joints In Hamilton

There are many interesting and unique cafes scattered around Hamilton, hidden down side alleys, plonked amidst industrial zones, and nestled in quiet neighbourhoods. The cafes slinging the best coffee in Hamilton are often the hidden gems.

Features

Our Beloved Hospo Industry Is Struggling, Here’s How You Can Help

The hospitality industry is struggling, but not because of the reasons you probably think. While many venues are enjoying an unprecedented boom in popularity (and rightly so), these same places are struggling to find staff to meet the demand.

Hamilton

Treat Yourself At Hamilton’s 6 Best Ice Cream Joints

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Well, scream no more, Hamilton. Delicious ice cream is abundant in our fine city and beyond.