The Riverhead

17/07/2026

Ooooh, both teams enter this game unbeaten in the current campaign. That is about to change for one of them!
Who's it gonna be?

15/07/2026

Hello locals!
Here is your weekly special for simply being you.
It's a Cottage Pie made from the finest cottage around. No, wait.... that doesn't seem right.....

Ok, so after a quick fact-check, it turns out our Cottage Pie is made with beef...... there is no actual cottage in the Cottage Pie! Who knew? 🤷‍♀️

(Next they'll tell me there are no shepherds in Shepherd's pie 🙄)

10/07/2026

Mamma mia! Saturday night is going to be a bellissimo game!

We don't care if you order Pizza al Salame Piccante or Fish & Chips - if you are a rugby supporter, we'd love you to watch the game with us. 😊
Live in The Portage Bar

09/07/2026

Yes we are open Matariki 😊.
Come and enjoy some Matariki Menu Specials....

08/07/2026

Are you a Mac & Cheese lover?
This is next level Mac & Cheese. It's like the Cheesiest, Mac-iest Mac & Cheese ever!
(Pssst. You don't need to be local to the area.... just local to the planet 😊).

08/07/2026

Looking to book a mid winter event? A Saturday in August has just become available if you are after a spectacular venue 😊. Make contact if you are interested.

An unexpected cancellation means a premium Saturday this August has just become available.

If you've been putting off planning that milestone celebration, or looking for the perfect moment for a beautiful, short-lead wedding, the stars have aligned.

Saturday's are usually locked down months in advance, so this won’t last long, and because it’s a short lead time, we’re offering a fabulous, exclusive reduced rate to fill the date.

Get in touch asap:
[email protected]

04/07/2026

Chef is on a roll with his Sharing Plates.
This unbelievable Sirloin Beef Wellington is designed to be shared between 3-4 people.
It is beyond delicious, so if you are not a 'sharey' person.... this plate is not for you..... or if you are vegetarian.... also not for you 😬.

03/07/2026

Yes, we most certainly are playing the rugby tomorrow night.
Come and yell at the screen with us (in a constructive, non-threatening orderly manner) 😊

27/06/2026

Have you met Shadow?
He is our resident cat.
He likes belly scratches, quiet spaces and romatic walks on the beach. If you meet him and he behaves like he's never been fed, this is a lie - his plump belly tells the real story 🙄.
(PS. Shadow is strictly an outside cat - he's so gangsta 😂).

26/06/2026

Oscar Wilde once said: "After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one's own relations."

Baaaaa, ha ha ha.... oh Oscar, you are so funny 😂.

But back for the weekend to test his theory is our Lamb Sharing Plate.
Lamb shoulder with salsa verde and pomegranate arils, gourmet potatoes, cauliflower bites, green bean and courgette salad, Yorkshire pudding and minted rosemary gravy.

24/06/2026

Wowsers, it seems you simply cannot get enough of the Lasagne!
Last chance charlie before the ole switcharoo and we change out the local's special (FYI, you don't actually have to be called Charlie to order it, it's just a turn of phrase 🙄).

23/06/2026

Pffft, don't let a little rain get you down. We're still here, dry, warm and happy ☺️.
Annnnd we've got a new toastie for you to try as part of the Great NZ Toastie Takeover with Cook & Nelson.

THE PICKLED-PRAWN STAR 😂
Prawn & whitebait toastie in a house-made brioche, horopito & garlic spread, chili, crème fraîche. Served with squid ink prawn crackers and McClure’s Sweet & Spicy Pickle ranch.

20/06/2026

This week, we’re serving up slow-roasted lamb shoulder with all the fruit.

(And by fruit, we mean the frills, bells, whistles, and extra gravy... definitely not actual fruit).

19/06/2026

We're getting down to the pointy end now!!!
Don't stay home getting all anxious and stressed out on your own.
Come and be anxious and stressed out with other people!

18/06/2026

Welcome to the circle of trust 😊…Locals Night tonight is our delicious Beef Lasagna…..

17/06/2026

Want to know what's on the menu?
You can view it online here🙂

https://www.theriverhead.co.nz/the-landing/menu