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Monday 9am - 9:30pm Tuesday 9am - 10pm Wednesday 9am - 11pm Thursday 9am - 11pm Friday 9am - 12am Saturday 9am - 12am Sunday 11am - 9:30pm

Te Rapa Tavern Sports Bar

Name: Te Rapa Tavern Sports Bar
Address: 45 Sunshine Avenue, Hamilton, 3200, NZ
Telephone: +6478494400
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

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Where Good Sports Meet.... Or you could enjoy the loads of Sports Memorabilia displayed throughout the Bar. Lets just say we are open til late!
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We have a TAB and a gaming lounge, and have 2 Pool tables available to play (Every Wednesday is Pool Comp)

Great food to munch on while watching a great game of sport on our 50 (approx) TVs! We offer a drive safe and a van service for pick ups and drop offs to get you home safe and sound. There is also a function room to available to hire, perfect for those Birthdays, Engagements, Work Do's or if you just want to Party and not have to clean up! Do not hesitate to contact us via email or phone, or even better how about you just come on down and visit the friendly staff at Te Rapa Tavern!!!

**Please note with Opening hours - The closing times are just an approximation. We do not have a specific time, we close depending on sports events, patronage and other conditions.

30/10/2026

🏉 BLACK FERNS vs FRANCE – GAME 3!

This Saturday, we’re getting behind our ladies in black! 🖤

The Black Ferns take on France at 7pm, live and loud on the big screen at the Tav!
The women are playing a bloody great game of rugby, and it’s time to bring the noise, show our support, and get behind the team as one. 🇳🇿🔥

🍻 Cold beers, great feeds and a big-screen atmosphere. What more do you need? $25 ribs $ chips with a drink - we got you...
Round up your crew and get to the Tav this Saturday. Let’s get behind the Black Ferns!

📍 Te Rapa Tavern – Where good sports meet.

29/10/2026

🏉 KIWIS vs FIJI — LIVE & LOUD AT THE TAV!

The road to Rugby League World Cup glory starts here! 🇳🇿

The Kiwis take on Fiji this Saturday, and you know where you need to be when the boys hit the field.

📺 Live & loud on the big screen
🍖 $25 Ribs & Chips + a drink
🍻 Cold beers, good feeds and all the footy action.

Fiji have a knack for bringing the flair, but can the Kiwis get the job done? 🔥

Round up the crew, get in early and settle in for a big one at the Tav!

Where good sports meet. 🏉

28/10/2026

🍻 81 YEARS OF WILLIE THE WAITER! 🍻

This Friday, we’re celebrating a Waikato legend right here at the Tav!

Join us from 4pm to raise a glass to Willie, with Jonra live from 7pm to keep the good times rolling! 🎸

And we’ve got a few goodies up for grabs:
🍺 Limited-edition handles
🎁 2 Massive Waikato B**r gift pack hampers to be won!

Want to be in the draw? Buy any 2 Waikato beers to enter. You must be present to claim your prize, so stick around!

Come down, enjoy some live music, have a cold one and help us celebrate 81 years of a true Waikato legend!

📍 Te Rapa Tavern — Where good sports meet.

*18+ Drink Responsibly *conditions apply

25/10/2026

🏇 THE RACE THAT STOPS A NATION — AT THE TAV! 🍾

Tuesday 3 November, we’re doing Melbourne Cup the Tav way! Get the crew together, dress to impress and settle in for a day of racing, prizes and a few surprises.

🥂 Here’s what’s happening:
🏇 Sweep stakes
👗 Best dressed competition
🎁 Spot prizes
🍴 Complimentary food & The Ned from 4pm

Whether you’re backing a winner or just here for the good times, there’s no better place to be on Cup Day!

📣 DON’T LEAVE IT TO THE LAST MINUTE! Get your crew together and book your table now.

👉 Book online at https://terapatavern.nz/bookings/ or call us on 07 849 4400.

📍 Te Rapa Tavern
📅 Tuesday 3 November

Where good sports meet. 🐎

24/10/2026

🎉 WILLIE THE WAITER IS TURNING 81! 🎉

Some birthdays deserve a proper celebration… and this is one of them! 🍻

Join us at the Tav on Friday 30th October from 3pm as we celebrate Willie the Waiter’s 81st birthday in true Tav style.

Here’s what’s in store:
🍺 Limited-edition handles — first in, first served, so get in quick!
🎡 Spin-the-wheel prizes
🎸 Live music with Jonra from 7pm
🔥 Plus a few more surprises along the way!

This is one birthday bash you won’t want to miss. Get your crew together, get down early and help us celebrate a true Waikato legend.

Limited-edition handles are first come, first served — when they’re gone, they’re gone!

📍 Te Rapa Tavern — Where good sports meet.

23/10/2026

🍻 HAPPY LABOUR DAY WEEKEND, HAMILTON! ☀️

Long weekend mode: ON. The alarm can wait, the good times can roll, and the Tav is ready to look after you! 🍔🏉

Whether you're catching the footy, the UFC, settling in for a feed, or just keen for a catch-up with your crew, we've got you sorted.

📅 LABOUR DAY HOURS
🏆 Open all weekend.
🍻 Monday: Open from 11:30am

So enjoy the long weekend, stay safe, and we'll see you at the Tav!

The Te Rapa Tavern team 🍻 Where good sports meet.

22/10/2026

🚨🥊 UFC 333 AT THE TAV — WE’RE OPENING EARLY FOR THIS ONE!

Forget sleeping in. Forget the couch. Sunday’s plans have officially been sorted. 💥

UFC 333 is hitting the MEGA SCREEN at The Rapa, and we’re opening the doors at 8AM so you dont miss the main cards.

🔥 Huge title fights
👊 Big hitters and bad intentions
📺 Live on the MEGA SCREEN
🍻 Cold drinks and a crew that knows how to watch a fight

📅 SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER - SUNDAY SEND-IT. 💣
🚪 TAV DOORS OPEN 8AM

Get in early, grab your spot, sort yourself a feed and prepare for some absolute carnage.

Tag your fight crew below and tell 'em where they're watching! 👇

📍 Te Rapa Tavern — Where good sports meet.

21/10/2026

🏉 BLACK FERNS vs FRANCE

Saturday footy? Sorted. 🔥 LIVE on the mega screen from 3PM!

🍻 Cold drinks, good feeds and a cracking atmosphere.

Where good sports meet. See you at the Tav! 🏉

20/10/2026

⚽ AUCKLAND FC IS BACK AT THE TAV! 🔥

The A-League is underway and we’re bringing the action to the big screen LIVE & LOUD this Saturday, 24 October!
Get the crew together, claim your spot and settle in for some top-quality footy. 🍻

🍖 $25 Ribs & Chips + a Drink
📺 Live sport on the big screen
🍺 Cold beers, frozen cocktails & good feeds

Kick back, cheer loud and make a day of it at The Rapa.

📍 Te Rapa Tavern — Where good sports meet.

19/10/2026

Our SPOOKTACULAR TRIVIA NIGHT is creeping up, and we’re bringing the Halloween chaos to The Rapa! 🧙‍♀️

📅 Tuesday 27th October
👻 Team registrations from 6pm
🧠 Quiz kicks off at 6:30pm
🏆 Prizes up for grabs for best dressed and more...

Dust off those costumes and get ready for a night of brain-busting questions, spooky surprises and a few questionable team names.
Costumes encouraged. Brains optional. 😈

⚠️ BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW!
👉 https://terapatavern.nz/bookings/

Tag your trivia crew and let the Halloween games begin! 🎃

The Rapa — Where good sports meet.

Address

45 Sunshine Avenue
Hamilton
3200

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 10pm
Wednesday	9am - 11pm
Thursday	9am - 11pm
Friday	9am - 12am
Saturday	9am - 12am
Sunday	11am - 9:30pm

Telephone

+6478494400

Website

https://terapatavern.nz/

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