Te Poi Country Tavern is a country pub at 11 Te Poi Rd in Te Poi, Matamata-Piako, rated 4.4 from 319 Google reviews. Reviewers describe a quiet, tucked-away pub with friendly owners and staff, and mention burger and chips and mussel fritters. One says a meal cost about $20 to $30 per person, and another was offered a round of drinks.
A good country pub is the social hub of its district. Expect a short menu of pub classics, a few drinks on tap and staff who know the regulars and are happy to chat. If you are travelling, call ahead or check social media for opening hours, since rural pubs may open later or close earlier than town ones. Ask what is popular that day, and try a local favourite if the kitchen has one.
For a friendly drink and a pub meal in Te Poi, the Te Poi Country Tavern on Te Poi Road is a local stop.