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About Us

Our mission.

​To create a place where everyone feels welcome to enjoy good old fashioned, family-run hospitality while sampling the very best hand-crafted beers, wines and fine spirits, along with tasty and affordable food in a warm and relaxing environment.
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OUR STORY.

The Hop House started as a family business run by husband and wife team David Stanway & Christine Hamilton serving NZ's best craft beers along with tasty hamburgers from a historic ex-ice cream parlour in Mt Maunganui in 2015. We quickly grew a reputation for providing excellent service, exciting beers mashed with quirky events culminating in Lonely Planet naming us Best Spot 2017 for bars in the Mount. Unfortunately despite the growing momentum and great reviews, the building was sold to developers and demolished late 2017.

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Our Place.

Buoyed by the success of the previous venue, David & Christine were determined not to give up and instead started the search for the next great location. This led them to open in our current location in another historic building in Wharf Street. Built in 1917, the building still contains the original ornate ceilings and native timber floors. It has been enhanced with the addition of a rear private courtyard with opening roof and greenspace. The pedestrianised street frontage and seating are bathed in all day sun with sea views and is the perfect location for relaxed dining or casual drinks while taking in the vibe. The colourful lights above Wharf Street are not to be missed!
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​Our People.

Christine has a wealth of hospitality experience both here and the UK and brings warmth and a smile to the front of house service.

David is a former top Chef and runs the kitchen and selects the beer. He has been around the craft beer scene since the get-go. Top brewers will alert David to what's good and/or rare, which leads to The Hop House having the very best and latest craft beer available.

Our staff are well trained and understand the latest trends, tasting notes etc. and can make good recommendations.

​Awards.


The Hop House won the SOBA Best Craft Beer Bar Bay of Plenty in 2019.

We have also just received a Trip Advisor award for being in the Top 10% of Venues in the World based on our ratings.
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We were awarded "People's Choice" Best Burger in Tauranga 2019  Taste Tauranga Burger Competition.

Come and join the fun! Place your orders at the bar. 


Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm until late
Call on ​07 579 4810 for reservations.
​Location: 12 Wharf Street Tauranga
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