The Side PocketRotorua Central, Rotorua
The Side Pocket – Pub food and drinks
The Side Pocket – Pub food and drinks
The Side Pocket – Pub food and drinks
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Bar · Rotorua Central

The Side Pocket

Rotorua Central, Rotorua

Opening hours

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We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for The Side Pocket. Many bars in Rotorua open for lunch through to late evening, but please check before you go.

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About

About The Side Pocket

If you are looking for a bar in Rotorua Central, Rotorua, The Side Pocket at the Rotorua Central area is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Rotorua, within walking distance of the centre.

The kitchen focuses on pub food and drinks. Dishes typical of this style include pub burger and chicken parmigiana, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 29 pub & bar dining options across Rotorua, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Opening hours for The Side Pocket have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many bars in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a bar like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Rotorua Central easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of bar with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Bar SnacksSharing platter

Wings, fries, onion rings and dips

$35–48

Bar SnacksNachos

Beef or beans

$17–22

Sunday RoastRoast of the day

Meat, roast vegetables and gravy

$26–34

Pub ClassicsBeef and Guinness pie

With mash and peas

$26–31

Pub ClassicsBeer-battered fish and chips

With salad and tartare

$26–32

KidsFish and chips (kids)

With tomato sauce

$12–15

Plan your visit

When is The Side Pocket busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at bars in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 8 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Side Pocket

Where is The Side Pocket?

The Side Pocket is at Rotorua Central, Rotorua, about 200 m from central Rotorua. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Side Pocket's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does The Side Pocket serve?

Pub food and drinks. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of bar.

How much does it cost to eat at The Side Pocket?

As an estimate, a meal at a bar like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Side Pocket?

The closest is Steam (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Side Pocket

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Rotorua Central
Steam 10 m
Indian

Steam

Rotorua Central
Rotorua Central, Rotorua
Lotus Cafe – Cafe food 50 m
Cafe

Lotus Cafe

1124 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua Central
Rotorua Central, Rotorua
Seoul 60 m
Korean

Seoul

1122 Pukuatua Street, Rotorua Central
Rotorua Central, Rotorua
Daana Paanj – Restaurant food 70 m
Restaurant

Daana Paanj

Rotorua Central
Rotorua Central, Rotorua
Amazing Thai – Thai food 100 m
Thai

Amazing Thai

1246 Fenton Street, Rotorua
Rotorua Central, Rotorua
KaiCaffAye – Restaurant food 100 m
Restaurant

KaiCaffAye

1240 Fenton Street, Rotorua
Rotorua Central, Rotorua

Other pub & bar dining places nearby

Pub & Bar Dining in Rotorua
NameAreaStatusDistance
Vault Bar & Gaming LoungeRotorua Central–50 m
Hennessys Irish BarRotorua Central180 m
Kaspers Sports BarRotorua Central–230 m
Pig and WhistleRotorua Central240 m
Ani's Gin Bar & TapasVictoria–250 m
Crates 'n' Cues BarRotorua Central–330 m