Kayla’s guidebook
Food scene
Common Room
227 Heretaunga St EFunky bar that will make you feel like you're in the middle of London
The most delicious Japanese food, excellent service, and a stylish cocktail bar with beer garden out the back
24 locals recommend
Piku Izakaya Japanese Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
15 Joll RdThe most delicious Japanese food, excellent service, and a stylish cocktail bar with beer garden out the back
Incredible, authentic Italian restaurant. Friendly, family service. You will not leave disappointed!
7 locals recommend
Sazio pasta bar
215 Heretaunga St EIncredible, authentic Italian restaurant. Friendly, family service. You will not leave disappointed!
Hawkes Bay Farmers Market
Kenilworth RoadPopular Sunday Market with all your favourite treaties!
Sightseeing
Te Mata Park
Te Mata Peak RoadBeautiful hikes around the Peak, good way to see the whole Bay
Stunning sandy beach, quieter than it's rowdy neighbour Waimarama. Great to swim at or walk the dogs
57 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach RoadStunning sandy beach, quieter than it's rowdy neighbour Waimarama. Great to swim at or walk the dogs
Nightlife
Great live venue with retro decor - again feels like it's straight out of London or Melbourne. Awesome live gigs, burlesque shows and comedy.
8 locals recommend
Paisley Stage
17 Carlyle StGreat live venue with retro decor - again feels like it's straight out of London or Melbourne. Awesome live gigs, burlesque shows and comedy.