The Rising Tide

About The Rising Tide

The Rising Tide is Tauranga's craft beer and dumplings destination, a venue built on the philosophy of good value, good vibes, and good brews. Located in Mt Maunganui, it functions as the tap room for Mount Brewing Co, showcasing 26 taps of their locally crafted beers, ciders, and premixed gin & tonics. The Rising Tide is also the exclusive home of Johney's Dumpling House, where each dumpling is lovingly handmade. The venue combines these two passions—quality craft beer and artisan dumplings—into one casual, energetic space designed for lingering and enjoying good company. Beyond beer and dumplings, The Rising Tide offers an extensive drinks selection including wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. The casual atmosphere, combined with thoughtfully priced daily deals and happy hours, makes it an accessible spot for everyone from craft beer enthusiasts to casual diners. The venue welcomes groups of all sizes and offers function spaces for events. It's the kind of place where you can pull up for a quick happy hour, stay for dinner, and lose track of time in the best way.

The Rising Tide Mt Maunganui: Craft Beer Meets Handmade Dumplings

Where Craft Beer Meets Good Food

The Rising Tide in Mt Maunganui has carved out a niche as Tauranga's go-to spot for craft beer and dumplings. It's a straightforward concept executed with genuine passion: be the tap room for Mount Brewing Co, partner exclusively with Johney's Dumpling House, and create a space where both shine equally. The result is a venue that feels both purposeful and relaxed—a place where serious beer enthusiasts and casual diners feel equally at home.

26 Taps of Mount Brewing Co

Mount Brewing Co's beers form the backbone of The Rising Tide's drinks offering. The brewery's core lineup spans styles from the crisp, clean Relax It's Only A Lager (4%) to the velvety smooth Harley's Nitro Irish Stout (4.2%) to the bold Sea Beast IPA (6%). The Mermaids Mirth APA has become legendary among regulars. Four limited releases rotate through the taps, keeping the selection fresh and giving regulars a reason to keep checking back. For those seeking lighter options, the Highline Low Carb Hazy Pale Ale (4.2%) and Short-Board Pale Ale (2.5%) prove craft beer doesn't have to be heavy. The cider program—featuring flavours like Strawberry & Lime and Cherry & Dragonfruit—adds another dimension. Everything is on tap, available by the glass, in jugs, or as tasting paddles for those wanting to explore.

Handmade Dumplings: Johney's House

Where many bars would offer frozen appetizers, The Rising Tide partners exclusively with Johney's Dumpling House. Each dumpling is handmade—a commitment that transforms dumplings from bar snack to destination feature. The Monday special—a $15 beer and dumpling combo all day—makes the pairing explicit. Wednesday brings a $16 beer and burger deal. Sunday features $12 loaded fries and $15 margaritas all day. These aren't throwaway specials; they're built into the rhythm of the week.

The Vibe

The Rising Tide's philosophy is distilled into five words: Good Value, Good Vibes, Good Brews. Happy hour runs 3–6pm every day at $9, making it accessible to those stopping by after work. The space welcomes groups, offers function rooms for larger events, and maintains an energy that feels perpetually fun without being forced. The cocktail menu—Margaritas, Espresso Martinis, Coconut Rum Punch, Pineapple Express—gives non-beer drinkers sophisticated options. The wine list covers the essentials. The extensive non-alcoholic range (0% beers, 0% spirits cocktails, soft drinks, kombucha) ensures everyone has something good to drink. This is hospitality done without pretension.

Signature items

• Mount Brewing Co 26 Taps
• Handmade Dumplings
• Daily Happy Hour
• Monday Beer & Dumpling Deal
• Craft Cocktail Menu
• Function Space

Menu

Food

• Dumplings — Handmade dumplings from Johney's Dumpling House (see food menu)
• Burgers — Available as part of Wednesday beer & burger deals

Cocktails

• Margarita — Classic, Spicy, Frozen, or 0% alcohol options
• Espresso Martini — Classic or Peanut Butter version
• Coconut Rum Punch — Bumbu Spiced Rum, Malibu, Lime, Coconut, Pineapple
• Pineapple Express — Absolut Vodka, Aperol, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Lime
• Summer Sangrias — 1L carafes - Rioja Sunset or Amalfi Breeze

Non-Alcoholic

• Low & 0% Alcohol Beers — Sawmill Bare Beer, Steinlager 0%, Garage Project Tiny
• 0% Spirits Cocktails — Tropical Margarita, Blood Orange Sour, Plus & Minus Prosecco
• Soft Drinks — Cola varieties, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Juice options
• Specialty Drinks — Raspberry Lemonade, Lemon Lime & Bitters, Karma Drinks, Kombucha
• Hot Drinks — Coffee & Tea available

Wine Selection

• Sparkling Wines — Borgo San Leo Veneto Brut DOC, Plus & Minus Zero Alcohol Prosecco
• White Wines — Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris from various NZ regions
• Rosé Wines — Whitehaven and Zaria options
• Red Wines — Pinot Noir, Merlot Cabernet Franc, Shiraz selections

Premixes On Tap

• Pink Gin & Tonic — Raspberry flavoured gin & tonic (5%)
• Feijoa Gin & Tonic — Feijoa flavoured gin & tonic (5%)
• Hard Lemonade — Tastes like a lemonade ice block, low sugar (5%)

Ciders - Mount Brewing Co

• Classic Apple Cider — Dry, fresh, easy drinking, not too sweet (4.5%)
• Cherry & Dragonfruit Cider — Latest creation with cherry and dragonfruit
• Strawberry & Lime — Apple cider blended with summer flavours (4.5%)
• Dark 'N' Stormy — Based on the classic Dark 'N' Stormy cocktail (4.5%)

Craft Beers - Mount Brewing Co

• Relax It's Only A Lager — Crisp, clean, easy drinking lager (4%)
• Mountie Pilsner — Refreshing, crisp, good hop profile (5.2%)
• Blowhole Pale Ale — Hoppy, malty, sessionable (4.5%)
• Sea Beast IPA — Piney, bitter, earthy notes (6%)
• Mermaids Mirth APA — Citrusy, bold, legendary (6%)
• Golden Hour Hazy XPA — Coconut, tropical fruit, sessionable (4.7%)
• Highline Low Carb Hazy Pale Ale — Light, juicy, sessionable (4.2%)
• Crazy Hazy Daze Hazy IPA — Smooth, dense, citrus, juicy, tropical (6.4%)
• Brewers Draught — Biscuit malt, toffee and caramel notes (4.2%)
• Harley's Nitro Irish Stout — Velvety smooth, malty, creamy roasted (4.2%)
• Blackbeard Coffee Stout — Coffee and chocolate, malty, dense, rich (6%)
• Short-Board Pale Ale — Hop forward, full body (2.5%)
• Limited Release Beers — Ask staff for details on rotating limited releases

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours?

11am to 10pm, 7 days a week. Note: A simplified menu of starters and dumplings may be introduced from 8:30pm onwards, depending on demand.

How can I make a booking?

You can reserve a table online at The Rising Tide website. For large bookings over 20 people, contact [email protected] or check the functions page for more information.

What beer is on tap?

We have 26 taps featuring Mount Brewing Co's craft beers, ciders, and premixed gin & tonics. Our core range includes lagers, pale ales, IPAs, stouts, and hazy beers. We also rotate four limited release beers and guest taps. See our full tap list on the website.

Are dumplings available every day?

Yes. Handmade dumplings from Johney's Dumpling House are available daily. Monday is special—try our $15 Beer & Dumpling deal all day.

What are the happy hour specials?

Happy hour runs 3-6pm every day at $9 on selected drinks. Plus daily specials: Monday Beer & Dumpling deal ($15), Wednesday Beer & Burger deal ($16), Friday Arvo Jugs ($36), Saturday Mulled Wine ($11), Sunday Margaritas ($15) and Loaded Fries ($12).

Do you have non-alcoholic options?

Absolutely. We offer 0% alcohol beers, 0% spirits cocktails (Tropical Margarita, Blood Orange Sour), soft drinks, specialty drinks like Karma kombucha, milkshakes, and full coffee and tea service.

Can you host events or functions?

Yes. We have function spaces available for groups of 20 or more. Contact [email protected] for details and availability.

Tips

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• {"body":"$15 gets you a craft beer paired with handmade dumplings—it's the deal that defines the venue.","title":"Try the Monday Beer & Dumpling combo"}
• {"body":"Four rotating taps keep the selection fresh. Staff can tell you what's new and what's about to rotate off.","title":"Ask about the limited release beers"}
• {"body":"Not sure what to try? Order a tasting paddle—5x90ml pours of your choice, or let the brewers choose for you.","title":"Explore via tasting paddles"}
• {"body":"With function rooms and a relaxed atmosphere, The Rising Tide handles larger groups well. Reserve ahead for 20+ people.","title":"Book for groups—they have space"}

Good to know

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