Pap House is a gastropub a stone's throw from Papamoa Beach, describing itself as "the local's living room" and open since 2017. It's set up for long lunches, a cold one after work, or a Sunday session with the whole crew, with both indoor seating and outdoor space to spill into the sun.
The kitchen serves proper gastropub food - fresh, generous plates made for sharing, with menus that change with the seasons - alongside gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options. Behind the bar there's everything from crisp lagers and draught pours to hoppy craft beer, plus boutique New Zealand wines and cocktails.
Pap House positions itself as a genuine neighbourhood spot, welcoming regulars and first-timers alike, with both big tables and quiet corners. Dogs and little ones are welcome, and the venue takes bookings, offers online ordering, and hosts events and group bookings.
A stone's throw from Papamoa Beach, Pap House has been open since 2017 as what it calls "the local's living room." It's a gastropub built for the long lunch, the after-work pint, or a full Sunday session with the whole crew, with room to settle in inside or spill out into the sun.
The kitchen's approach is simple: fresh, generous plates cooked well and made to share. Menus change with the seasons, covering everything from breakfast and snacks through to salads, burgers, pizzas, larger meals, sides and desserts, with a kids menu also on offer. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options run throughout, so there's something for most dietary needs at the table.
Behind the bar, Pap House pours everything from crisp lagers and draught beer to hoppy craft brews, alongside boutique New Zealand wines and cocktails worth slowing down for. Whether it's a quick cold one or a slower evening working through the wine list, the bar is built to match the mood.
Pap House describes itself as made up of the people who fill it - regulars, first-timers, big tables and quiet corners alike. It's pitched as a genuine neighbourhood local rather than a destination restaurant, and that extends to who's welcome: dogs and little ones are part of the furniture here, not an afterthought.
Pap House is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 11pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 11pm, at 1072 Papamoa Beach Rd. Tables can be booked online by picking a date, time and party size, or by calling ahead, and online ordering is available for those who'd rather eat at home. The venue also hosts events and group bookings, making it a option for gatherings as well as a regular night out. Whether it's brunch, a long lunch, or laughs with friends over a few drinks, Pap House keeps its promise as Papamoa's second living room.