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    18 reviews
    #27 of 38 Restaurants in Orewa
    $$ - $$$, Bar, Pub, German
    9-13 Tamariki Avenue | The Nautilus, Orewa, Auckland 0931, New Zealand
    +64 9-421 1053
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    3.5 18 reviews
    #27 of 38 Restaurants in Orewa, New Zealand
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    Bar, Pub, German
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    Lunch, Dinner
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    9-13 Tamariki Avenue The Nautilus, Orewa, Auckland 0931 New Zealand
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    Reviewed 27 October 2017
    Meet Up

    met up with a small group of lady friends; even had a good chat with 2 old grannies-they were sisters staying at the Nautilus. Good priced drinks-for the area; just had the basic pizza & fish & chups. Both OK; prefer the place when there's...More

    Date of visit: October 2017
    Thank Michael P
    Reviewed 12 October 2017 via mobile
    Chill place for a good time

    Great staff, cheap drinks, nice atmosphere and good pizza. I’ve been reading my book next to the fire and was perfect. It’s a really nice place to go and meet nice and friendly people.

    Date of visit: October 2017
    Thank TatianaV1356
    Reviewed 22 June 2017
    Poor

    Stay away! You've been warned. Dont eat here, this bar is just a public bar for local workers. Used to be quite nice when it first opened but poor management has seen the place decline to what it is now. Please do yourself a favour...More

    Date of visit: December 2016
    Thank twoidiotswithfish
    Reviewed 13 September 2016 via mobile
    Great atmosphere

    A wonderful place to have a meal or just a beer. Great bar staff, friendly locals will even invite you to play darts if you show the slightest interest, meals are great value for money and presented well, beer I find slightly over priced but...More

    Date of visit: September 2016
    Thank Darren P
    Reviewed 17 November 2015
    Nice fish & chips.

    Nice clean place to eat and good wholesome food. Would eat there again. Good value for money with friendly service.

    Date of visit: October 2015
    Thank 171dee
    Reviewed 4 October 2015
    Surprisingly sophisticated

    Went to the Pioneer first time about a week ago for a "Weissbier" and was pleasantly surprised about the friendly and informative barman serving me a fresh Paulaner($7.50)from the tap. The interior of the bar is dominated by two large TV screens showing sports but...More

    Date of visit: September 2015
    Thank expeditioner2015
    Reviewed 29 July 2015
    Another Gregarious Grannies lunch

    I took my group of Gregarious Grannies to Pioneer Orewa for lunch today. It wasn't very good . Most of us had Fish and chips . It was greasy and oil needed changing as it was very dark . We won't be going back there...More

    Date of visit: July 2015
    Thank ggsboss
    Reviewed 8 June 2015 via mobile
    High price for below average food

    Mum and I came here for a meal and expected a decent feed. We got undercooked steak and an average burger which resulted in me meeting with the toilet. Your "sundae" was icecream and topping and you couldn't taste the hokey pokey at all. The...More

    Date of visit: May 2015
    Thank WentworthFallsRasha
    Reviewed 7 January 2015
    Relaxing little bar

    The Pioneer is tucked away under the hideous Nautilus building, set a bit back from the main drag of Orewa. We visited with friends on a Saturday afternoon and were surprised to see the place totally deserted. The German owner was friendly and the place...More

    Date of visit: December 2014
    Thank broons4
    Reviewed 7 December 2014
    Welcoming and cozy

    Good selection of drinks and food, specials @ $12.00 each night. House German specials available as well.

    Date of visit: December 2014
    Thank Pamac530322
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