The Barrel Room is a Tauranga CBD bar and restaurant built around an enthusiasm for beer, wine, whisky and food developed over more than two decades. Its Wharf Street location works equally well for a table over lunch and an evening led by drinks. An express lunch period on weekdays keeps midday visits focused, while the full food menu later in the day and throughout the weekend supports a longer, more social meal.
Hand stretched sourdough pizza is a clear centrepiece. A margherita keeps things simple with tomato, cheese and basil, while pepperoni supplies a familiar richer choice. Other combinations layer salami with blue cheese, chicken with chorizo, or chicken with bacon and brie. A vegetarian supreme broadens the range, allowing a table to order several contrasting pizzas to divide and share.
Burgers, small plates and sides give the kitchen a second identity beyond pizza. The Wagyu smash burger leans into seared beef and classic burger appeal, while the Nashville hot chicken option brings heat and crunch. Fries and smaller dishes can fill out a shared order or accompany drinks. Dietary alternatives are identified with cross contact cautions, helping guests understand the kitchen's practical limits before choosing.
The drinks list reflects the same interest in breadth. Fifteen taps focus on independent beer, with bottled releases adding still more choice, while hand picked wines, whisky and house cocktails make the room useful for drinkers with very different tastes. That range, combined with bookable tables and a food menu structured for anything from a quick lunch to pizza and burgers at night, gives The Barrel Room its adaptable CBD character.
Address: 26 Wharf Street, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
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The Barrel Room Tauranga Menu
Start & Share
Bowl of Fries
Served with tomato sauce & aioli. (v, vga, gfa)
Onion Rings
Beer-battered & served with bbq sauce. (vg)
Olives
Warmed & marinated. (vg, gf)
Sourdough focaccia
Housemade toasted bread with balsamic dipping oil. (vg)
Cheesy Garlic Pizza Bread
Sourdough base topped with garlic oil, mozzarella & herbs. (v, gfa +3, dfa; dairy-free cheese +2)
Calamari
Seasoned calamari with asian slaw, mayo & lemon. (gf, df)
Crispy Fried Chicken Bites
Marinated in buttermilk, served with ranch sauce. (gfa)
Jalapeno Poppers
Housemade poppers, crumbed & stuffed with chipotle cheese. Served with ranch sauce & chilli flakes. (v)
Garlic Prawns
Pan-fried in butter with garlic, lemon & chilli. (gf, dfa)
Tacos
Two tortillas loaded with zesty slaw, capsicum salsa & chipotle cheese with a choice of either: Pulled pork (dfa, gfa) Fried chicken (dfa, gfa) Oyster mushrooms (v, vga, gfa)
Loaded Fries
Chips topped with mozzarella & choice of: Gravy & caramelised onions (v, vga) Pulled pork with sour cream & bbq sauce Chicken & bacon with sour cream & sweet chilli (gfa, dfa; dairy-free cheese +2)
Cheese Plate
Selected cheeses, fruit, crackers & dips. (v, gf)
Hot Platter
Crispy fried chicken, calamari, jalapeno poppers, onion rings & dips.
Sample Platter
Garlic prawns, pulled pork, cripsy fried chicken, cured meats, tortillas, focaccia, olives, slaw & dips.
Mains & Salads
Steak & Chips
Cut of the day cooked to your liking & served with chips, salad & a choice of garlic butter or our sauce of the day. (dfa, gfa) Price: MP
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered fish of the day served with chips, salad, lemon wedge, tomato sauce & tartare sauce. (dfa, gfa; pan-fried)
Pasta of the day
Ask staff for today’s options. Price: POA
Thai Beef Salad
Soy-marinated beef strips tossed with leafy greens, slaw, cured red onions & fried shallots in a nuoc cham dressing. Topped with crispy noodles. (df, gfa)
Salad of the day
Ask staff for today’s creation. Price: POA
Burgers
In sesame-seeded buns, served with chips & tomato sauce.
Wagyu Smash
Housemade smashed wagyu beef patty, grilled onions, cheese, pickle, aioli & bbq sauce. (dfa, gfa)
Kiwiana
Housemade smashed wagyu beef patty, bacon, fried egg, beetroot, caramelised onions, cheese, lettuce, pickle & aioli. (dfa, gfa)
Fried Chicken, Beetroot & Brie
Crispy fried chicken fillet, beetroot relish, lettuce, tomato, brie, pickle & aioli. (dfa, gfa)
BBQ Pulled Pork
Pulled pork with slaw, bbq sauce & onion rings. (df, gfa)
Buffalo Shroom
Crispy fried oyster mushroom fillet, buffalo sauce, pickle & slaw. (v, vga, gfa)
Sourdough Pizza
12″ housemade sourdough pizzas, hand-stretched to order. Gluten-free base +3, dairy-free/vegan cheese +2.
Margherita
Napoli, mozzarella, roasted tomatoes & basil. (v, vga, gfa)
Pepperoni
Napoli, mozzarella & premium italian pepperoni. (dfa, gfa)
Truffle mushroom
White sauce base, mozzarella, roasted oyster mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, truffle oil & cracked black pepper. (v, vga, gfa)
Salami & Blue Cheese
Napoli, mozzarella, salami, blue cheese, mushrooms & rocket. (dfa, gfa)
Pulled Pork & Onion
Napoli, mozzarella, pulled pork, caramelised onions & bbq sauce. (dfa, gfa)
Spicy Chicken & Chorizo
Napoli, mozzarella, chicken, crumbled chorizo, capsicum salsa, chilli flakes & aioli. (dfa, gfa)
Chicken, Bacon & Brie
Napoli, mozzarella, chicken, bacon, brie & cranberry sauce. (gfa)
Chef's special
Ask staff for details. Price: POA
Desserts
Affogato
Vanilla ice cream drowned in hot espresso. Optional shot of frangelico, kahlua, amaretto or baileys +6 (gf, v)
Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream & chantilly cream topped with either chocolate, berry or salted caramel. Served with a wafer & marshmallows. (gfa, va)
Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie
Warmed & served with vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce. (v, gf)
$15 Express Lunch
Weekdays 11:30-4pm. Excludes public holidays.
Sourdough Focaccia Sandwiches
Housemade italian-style bread, toasted & filled with either: Chicken & brie, sundried tomato, cranberry sauce & rocket (dfa) Salami, cheese, sundried tomato, aioli & rocket (dfa) Grilled halloumi, sundried tomato, pesto, aioli & rocket (v, vga*)
Pesto Pasta
Fettuccine, basil pesto, tomatoes, parmesan. (v, vga)
Lunch fish & chips
Beer-battered fish of the day, chips, lemon, tomato sauce & tartare sauce. (dfa, gfa; pan-fried)
Salad Bowl
Leafy greens, slaw, cured red onions, house dressing & either: Grilled chicken (df, gf) Grilled halloumi (v, gf) Oyster mushrooms +3 (vg, gf) & topped with sriracha or sweet chilli.
Cheeseburger
Smashed patty, onions, cheddar, bbq sauce, aioli & pickle. (dfa, gfa +3)
Fried Chicken Burger
Crispy chicken thigh fillet, slaw & pickle. (df, gfa +3)
Cheese & Tomato Pizza
Napoli & mozzarella. (v, gfa +3, vga; dairy-free cheese +2)
VEGGIE DELIGHT Pizza
Napoli, mozzarella, olives & capsicum salsa. (v, gfa +3, dfa; dairy-free cheese +2)
Bacon & Onion Pizza
Napoli, mozzarella, bacon, onions & bbq sauce. (gfa +3, dfa; dairy-free cheese +2)
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Against typical prices in Tauranga
- Fish and chips Typical in Tauranga: $27.00 $29.00
- Pepperoni pizza Typical in Tauranga: $26.50 $25.00
- Margherita pizza Typical in Tauranga: $27.50 $22.00
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