Jack Dusty's Ale House

bar — Otumoetai · Tauranga

About Jack Dusty's Ale House

Jack Dusty's Ale House and Restaurant is centrally located in Otumoetai, Tauranga, offering a relaxed and friendly pub-like atmosphere with well-kept beer, great food and friendly company. The food is a tasty combination of pub favourites, local seafood and chef's specials, backed by a wine list of fine New Zealand wines and a vast selection of tap beer and other beverages.

Jack Dusty's is perfect for families, tourists, couples, corporate groups and local residents alike, with big screen TVs showing live sport including cricket, rugby, boxing and netball, plus a gaming lounge with 18 machines for those wanting to try their luck.

The venue also hosts regular live entertainment, including live music on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons, a weekly open mic night, and Monday evening ukulele sessions for beginners, alongside daily specials and function bookings.

Jack Dusty's Ale House: Pub Dining and Entertainment in Otumoetai

Jack Dusty's Ale House and Restaurant is centrally located in Otumoetai, Tauranga, offering a relaxed and friendly pub-like atmosphere with well-kept beer, great food and friendly company. It's a spot built to welcome families, tourists, couples, corporate groups and local residents alike.

Food and drink

The menu combines delicious pub favourites, local seafood and chef's specials, and the venue runs a variety of daily specials worth checking out. On the drinks side, there's a good selection of fine New Zealand wines alongside a vast selection of tap beer and other beverages.

Sport, gaming and entertainment

For sports fans, big screen TVs show a range of channels covering cricket, rugby, boxing, netball and more. Jack Dusty's also features a gaming lounge with 18 machines for those wanting to try their luck.

Live entertainment is a regular feature too. Live music plays every Saturday night from 7:30pm to 10:30pm, and on Sunday afternoons from 3pm to 6pm, giving guests a relaxed soundtrack to enjoy food and drinks by. Every Wednesday, an open mic night from 7pm welcomes all musical styles, and every Monday evening from 6pm to 7:30pm, Jack Dusty's Ukulele Players get together, with beginners welcome.

Functions and getting in touch

Jack Dusty's welcomes function bookings, from tables for a group to larger events, and invites guests to get in touch with any questions or booking requests.

Visiting Jack Dusty's Ale House

Jack Dusty's is open Sunday to Tuesday from 10am to 9pm, and Wednesday to Saturday from 10am until late. It's located at 40 Bureta Road, Otumoetai, Tauranga, with ample parking on site, and can be reached by phone or email for bookings and enquiries.

Signature items

  • Pub Favourites
  • Local Seafood
  • Chef's Specials
  • New Zealand Wine List
  • Tap Beer

Menu

Food

  • Pub Favourites — Classic pub-style dishes.
  • Local Seafood — Seafood sourced locally.
  • Chef's Specials — Rotating specials created by the chef.

Drinks

  • New Zealand Wine List — A good selection of fine New Zealand wines.
  • Tap Beer — A vast selection of tap beer and other beverages.

Frequently asked questions

What is Jack Dusty's Ale House known for?
A relaxed pub atmosphere with well-kept beer, pub favourites, local seafood and chef's specials.
What are the opening hours?
Sunday to Tuesday 10am-9pm; Wednesday to Saturday 10am until late.
Is there live music?
Yes, live music every Saturday night from 7:30-10:30pm and Sunday afternoons from 3-6pm.
Is there an open mic night?
Yes, every Wednesday from 7pm, all musical styles welcome.
Does Jack Dusty's have gaming machines?
Yes, a gaming lounge with 18 machines.
Can I watch live sports there?
Yes, big screen TVs show cricket, rugby, boxing, netball and more.
Is there parking available?
Yes, ample parking is available.

Tips

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Good to know

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