The Taradale & District RSA sits at 156 Gloucester Street, right in the centre of the Taradale community, and it lives up to its tagline as the heart of that community. This is a club in the truest sense: a place for good food, good company and good entertainment, where everyone is welcome. You don't need to be a current or former service member, or even a club member, to come in for a meal, a coffee or a night out.
Food and drink centre on the Bus Stop Eatery, the club's restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner and is open to all comers. Alongside it, the RSA bar pours 15 beers on tap plus a good selection of craft, international and bottled beers, local wines, RTDs and spirits, while the cafe offers barista-made coffee, slices, sandwiches and tasty cabinet food whether you're staying or grabbing something to go.
Beyond the table, there's plenty happening. Comfortable spaces invite you to socialise and watch the big game, gaming machines are on hand for a flutter, and the calendar regularly features games, music, club meetings, quiz nights and special events. The club also plays its part in the community's commemorations, with ANZAC traditions among its core activities.
Membership is open to everyone at $40 per year, unlocking the well-stocked and reasonably priced bar along with other benefits — and note that while anyone can enjoy RSA hospitality and buy soft drinks, purchasing alcohol at the club requires RSA Taradale or affiliated club membership.
On Gloucester Street in the heart of Taradale, the Taradale & District RSA has built its name on a simple promise: good food, good company and good entertainment, open to everyone. You don't have to be a current or former member of the services, or even a member of the club, to walk through the door. Families, friends and visitors are all welcome to drop in for a casual coffee, settle in for an evening meal, or make a night of the club's entertainment and facilities.
The club's restaurant, the Bus Stop Eatery, is the anchor of any visit. Serving lunch and dinner, it's the kind of place where a quick midweek meal and a long dinner with friends are equally at home. The kitchen keeps things approachable and generous — hearty club fare that suits the setting, served in comfortable surrounds in the centre of the Taradale community.
What surprises many first-time visitors is just how open the RSA is. The restaurant and club welcome everyone, and the team is happy to hear from anyone with questions before they visit.
Pull up a seat at the RSA bar and you'll find 15 beers on tap, backed by a good selection of craft, international and bottled beers, local wines, and RTDs and spirits. It's a well-stocked bar, and members often point to its reasonable prices as one of the perks of belonging.
One thing worth knowing before you go: while anyone is welcome to enjoy RSA hospitality and purchase soft drinks, buying alcohol at the club requires membership of the RSA Taradale or an affiliated club. It's a small formality in exchange for a genuinely local bar.
If you're after something lighter, the Taradale RSA Cafe delivers barista-made coffee alongside a range of slices, sandwiches and tasty cabinet food. It works just as well for a takeaway coffee on the run as it does for a lazy catch-up in the club.
There's always something happening at the Taradale RSA. The calendar regularly brings together games, music, club meetings, quiz nights and special events, and the facilities give you a comfortable environment to socialise, watch the big game, or try your luck on the latest gaming machines.
As an RSA, the club also carries a deeper role in the community, with ANZAC commemorations among its traditions and activities. That mix — everyday hospitality alongside a century-spaning connection to service — is a big part of what makes the club feel like the heart of Taradale.
Membership is open to everyone and costs $40 per year. In return, members get access to the well-stocked and reasonably priced bar along with a range of other benefits, and the satisfaction of supporting a genuine community institution.
The club opens daily from 10am until late, seven days a week, so there's plenty of window for lunch, dinner, a coffee or an evening out. The office runs Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, for membership and general queries. You'll find the club at 156 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier, with parking in the surrounding streets of the Taradale shops. Give the team a call on 06 844 4808, or email manager@taradalersa.co.nz for general queries and bookings.
Whether it's a family dinner at the Bus Stop Eatery, a pint from one of the 15 taps, a quiz night with mates or simply a quiet barista coffee while you're passing through, the Taradale RSA makes room for you — member or not.