The Local Taphouse occupies a ground-floor position just inside SkyCity Hamilton's main entrance, with part of the venue opening into a lively indoor-outdoor atrium. Its partnership with Waikato brewer Good George gives the bar a clear local focus, while the connected food service makes it suitable for more than a quick drink. The setting can handle an after-work catch-up, a meal before a night in the complex, or a larger group that wants beer, food and sport in one accessible central-city place.
Good George beer and cider are the centre of the drinks offer, poured from a broad tap selection that changes with availability. Wine, spirits and cocktails provide alternatives, including an espresso martini among the Saturday offers. Regular weekday happy hours emphasise handles, cider and wine, while larger tap jugs shape the Saturday pattern. The bar is therefore at its best when drink choice is part of the conversation, but the partnership remains approachable for guests who simply want a familiar pint alongside dinner.
Food is supplied through the adjoining EAT Burger service, connected by a window so diners can order burgers, sides and desserts without leaving the Taphouse. Beef choices include combinations with bacon, pickles, Swiss cheese, mushrooms or fried onions, while chicken, fish and meat-free fillings widen the range. Loaded fries, chicken tenders and children's burger combos make it possible to build either a full meal or a table of snacks. Monthly specials add a changing burger and side beyond the regular list.
Multiple large screens make live sport a constant part of the room, and Friday and Saturday entertainment adds music after the working week. Group bookings and tailored packages are available, while walk-ins remain welcome. The area beneath the historic dome permits diners of any age; the inner bar is restricted to adults or younger guests with parental supervision. That division, combined with dietary discussions on request, helps the venue serve family meals, sports crowds and late social groups without pretending they all need the same experience.
Address: Ground Level, SkyCity Hamilton, 346 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand
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The Local Taphouse Menu
From the Cow
CLASSIC BEEF BURGER
Aged beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli, burger sauce
KANSAS BURGER
Aged beef, Kansas City fried onions, cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli, American mustard
DIRTY BURGER
Aged beef, bacon, cheese, pickles, lettuce, dirty sauce
RONALD’S REVENGE
Aged beef, cheese, burger sauce, pickles, white onion, mustard
SMURF BURGER
Aged beef, bacon, blue cheese, mushrooms, tomato, aioli, bacon jam
SWISS MELT
Aged beef, Swiss cheese, bacon, mushrooms, cheese fondue
WAIKATO BURGER
Aged beef, sliced beetroot, free-range egg, cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli, burger sauce
From the Chicken
swap to grilled chicken for free
CLASSIC CHICKEN BURGER
Crispy fried chicken breast, cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli, burger sauce
EFC BURGER
Crispy fried chicken breast, bacon, cheese, gravy mash, red slaw
CHICKY CHICKY BANG BANG
Sticky Korean fried chicken, kimchi, Kewpie mayo, shredded iceberg lettuce
CLUCK NORRIS
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, lettuce, pickles, double cheese, mayonnaise
From the Land & Sea
SMURFETTE BURGER
Crumbed blue cheese stuffed portobello mushroom, rosemary caramelised onions, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli
CURRY IN A HURRY
Curried lentil patty, spice coated halloumi cheese, coriander, slaw, lettuce, tomato, curry mayo
FISH AND CHIP BURGER
Beer battered fish, Eat Burger chips, fried free-range egg, lettuce, tomato, tartare sauce
Combos
Fries, sauce and a drink from the Coca-Cola fountain
Add to any burger: Fries, sauce and a glass of tap beer or cider
MAKE IT A DOUBLE
Upgrade your beef or chicken burger with an extra patty
MAKE IT A SALAD
We’ll ditch the buns and serve up your burger as a salad
LOW GLUTEN
Swap your burger buns for gluten free buns
Sides
FRIES
With aioli, tomato, gravy or curry sauce
KUMARA FRIES
With aioli, tomato, gravy or curry sauce
BATTERED ONION RINGS
With aioli
PAN ROASTED BROCCOLI
With garlic and almonds
CRISPY FRIED MUSHROOMS
With peri peri mayo
MOZZARELLA STICKS
With Napoli sauce
Locals Platters
4 x sides of your choice
Locals Platters
4 x sides of your choice
Extras
FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS
With pickles. Original; Sticky Korean; Hot honey buffalo & blue cheese
LOADED FRIES
Cheese and bacon with sour cream and sweet chili; Cheeseburger with cheese fondue, aged beef, pickles, onions, mustard, and burger sauce; Gochujang fried chicken with kimchi mayonnaise, spring onions, and sesame
CHEESEBURGER SPRING ROLLS
Aged beef, cheese, pickles, onion, mustard, with burger sauce dip
For the Kids
For our guests aged 14 years and under
KIDS COMBO
Kids chicken, beef or fish burger, fries and a drink
KIDS SNACK TRAY
Choose one main: Chicken nuggets; Battered fish; Pan roasted broccoli. Served with fries, Freddo Frog, grapes, carrot sticks, crisps and pretzels
KIDS SHAKES
Strawberry, Chocolate or Vanilla
Desserts
NUTELLA BURGER
with ice cream
DUCK ISLAND ICE CREAM
EAT SMORES FOR 2
Baked chocolate, nutella and marshmallows, served with digestive biscuits
On Tap
GLASS | HANDLE | SUPER JUG
FOG CITY HAZY IPA 5.8%
White gold, hazy; Juicy, tropical, citrus; Full body, creamy finish
DECKCHAIR HAZY PALE ALE 5.2%
Golden haze; Tropical passionfruit & peach; Lighter hazy beer, mild bitterness
CHEEKY ULTRA LOW CARB LAGER 4.2% • 98% CARB FREE
Light golden straw; Lime citrus, floral hop aroma; Light in body, crisp
PILSNER 5%
Light hazy gold; Citrus hops; Zesty, lightly bitter, dry, refreshing
FRANKTON BRIGHT IPA 5.8%
Sunset gold; Lemon, fresh cut hay, herbal; Mandarin, grassy, pitchy
Bottle and Can Range
Good George VR Hazy IPA (non-alcoholic)
Good George VR Pale Ale (non-alcoholic)
Corona Cero 0% (non-alcoholic)
Speight’s Mid Ale 2.5%
Heineken Lager 5%
Wine – Bubbles
BTL
Tempus Two Prosecco Australia 200ml
Deutz Marlborough Cuvee 200ml
Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne
Wine – Sauvignon Blanc
150ml | 210ml | BTL
Babich Black Label
Marlborough
Hunters
Marlborough
Carrick
Central Otago
Wine – Chardonnay
Invivo
Marlborough
Te Mata Elston
Hawkes Bay
Wine – Pinot Gris
Saddleback
Central Otago
Hunters
Marlborough
Non-Alcoholic
Coke, Coke Zero Sugar, Sprite No Sugar, L&P, Ginger Ale, Tonic, Lemon Lime & Bitters
Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Tomato Juice
Otakiri Water
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Sugarfree
Happy Hours
TUESDAY – FRIDAY 4 – 6PM; SATURDAY ALL DAY. *Terms and conditions apply. Happy hours beverage specials available for a selected range only. Speak to a member of The Local Taphouse staff for more details and for full terms and conditions. R18 for the service of alcohol. Drink Responsibly.
Handles
Wines
Ciders
1 Litre Jugs
Espresso Martinis
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