Established in 1866 and renovated in June 2019, the New Orleans Hotel is the original Arrowtown country pub and a must-see when visiting historical Arrowtown. The restaurant and bar is open seven days a week, serving classic Kiwi pub food from 10am until 8pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner, using fresh, seasonal and local ingredients.
With a pool table, 11 TVs and a 98-inch outdoor TV showing all the key sports - All Blacks, Warriors, American sport and Formula 1 - the New Orleans Hotel is the place to be for live sport. A huge open fire keeps things warm in winter, while a sun-drenched, north-facing balcony makes it a favourite spot in summer to enjoy a meal, a local beer or a fine Otago wine with friends and family.
The owner-operated hotel also offers accommodation, with 8 rooms available - 7 double rooms and a 2-bedroom apartment - all with ensuite bathrooms, SkyTV, tea/coffee-making facilities, electric blankets and free high-speed Wi-Fi.
Established in 1866 and renovated in June 2019, the New Orleans Hotel holds the title of Arrowtown's original country pub - a genuine piece of history and a must-see stop for anyone visiting historical Arrowtown.
The restaurant and bar is open seven days a week, serving classic Kiwi pub food from 10am until 8pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The kitchen uses fresh, seasonal and local ingredients across a menu jam packed with hearty goodness - think steak, salads, ribs, roast lamb and good old-fashioned fish and chips, alongside a huge pizza selection. Families are well looked after too, with what the hotel calls the best kids menu in town, which comes with a free ice cream and a drink.
With a pool table, 11 TVs and a 98-inch outdoor screen, the New Orleans Hotel is set up as the go-to spot to catch live sport - from the All Blacks and the Warriors to American sport and Formula 1. It's the kind of place built to be, in the hotel's own words, "your local."
The hotel makes the most of every season - a huge open fire keeps the bar warm through winter, while a sun-drenched, north-facing balcony makes it a favourite summer spot to enjoy a meal, a local beer or a fine Otago wine with friends and family.
Beyond the pub, the New Orleans Hotel is owner-operated accommodation as well, with 8 rooms available - 7 double rooms and a 2-bedroom apartment. Every room comes with an ensuite bathroom, SkyTV, tea and coffee-making facilities, electric blankets and free high-speed Wi-Fi, making it a comfortable base for exploring the historic town.
The New Orleans Hotel is located at 27 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302, in the best location in town. The restaurant and bar is open seven days a week from 10am to 8pm, with takeaways, gift vouchers and a loyalty programme also available.