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.





