Play Pokies at Rusty Nail Tavern in Taumarunui

It is a friendly place to have dinner and a drink, BUT AS FOR YOUR LADY TAXI DRIVER. SUCH FOUL LANGUAG, RUDE. YOU SENT A VAN TO PICK US UP, THE GENTLEMAN WAS VERY NICE.
THAN SENT ME HOME WITH A CRAZY WOMEN ON HER OWN CAR. NEVER GET HER TO PICK UP OR TAKE ANYONE FROM YOUR TAVERN HOME. PLEASE.

Travelling the North Island on holiday and came across this beautiful pub. Service was amazing, greeted with a huge smile from who I presume was the owner. Outstandingly friendly and welcoming. Ordered a beer and burger which was delicious and my partner ordered a steak which was cooked to perfection. I don't write many reviews but I couldn't go past this gem of a place.

It looked like a standard well kept pub walking in, but the food exceeded expectations and we had a variety, so they seem to do a number of things really well. Easy to recommend.

While the exterior is a little rough and the atmosphere a bit rural, the service and food is top notch. Great burgers and a fine panead ale to wash it down

Brilliant host and great beers. Unfortunately when we visited some dozen idiots had ram raided the atm and ruined the frontage of the bar.