About Us – The Tomo Bar & Eatery

In the heart of Waitomo Village

The Tomo Bar & Eatery is open Thursday to Sundays from 12pm to 10pm and boasts local beer on tap, spirits, NZ wines, an off-licence, great food, internet access, Sky TV and pool tables. The Tomo Bar & Eatery is situated in the heart of Waitomo Caves village and has wicked views of nearby hills. It is only a short walk from the Kiwipaka Waitomo and the Top 10 Holiday Park. Why not come in, relax, enjoy the friendly atmosphere and talk to the locals over a pint or two?

The Food Menu

Established in 2017

The Tomo Bar & Eatery was established in 2017 having stood the test of time and servicing the locals as ‘Curlys Bar’ for 13 years. The Tomo Bar & Eatery is a modern, casual establishment owned by kiwis and run by kiwis. If your stopping in Waitomo or just passing by, the caves are not the only epic thing in Waitomo, please try our menu;

Local beer on Tap

If you’re looking for a hearty, delicious authentic kiwi feed, go no further than The Tomo Bar & Eatery. The chef loves to rotate the menu making the most of local seasonal products. ‘Traverse the Tomo burger’ or ‘surmount a succulent sirloin’ in the heart of Waitomo after you’ve explored the limestone caves and tackled a tubing adventure.

King Country Brewing Co

The Tomo Bar & Eatery is the home of King Country Brewing Company! Boutique beers on tap mean the caves and crevices won’t be the only thing you’ll be scaling; “Scale the Pale Ale” and the many other sparkling brews on hand.

King Country Brewing Company is a small (2000L) brewery situated in the heart of the tourist village of Waitomo Caves. We produce unique, fresh, flavour-focused beers from a high-tech, custom designed SmartBrew™ Brewery. Brewing in small batches allows us the flexibility to push the envelope and showcase our distinctive beers at their finest, fresh from the brewery.

We believe that beer tastes best coming out of a tap in the company of good friends, which is why you will only find our products available on tap at trusted bars spread throughout the King Country. Or you can come in and fill a growler at the Tomo Bar & Eatery to enjoy our beers at home or back the hotel.

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Kiwi Paka Waitomo

Less than 2 minutes walk is Kiwi Paka; it’s our recommendation for Tomo customers as a friendly cozy place to stay in the heart of the Waitomo village. Green and spacious, Kiwi Paka Waitomo is a special experience. From its inception in 2002 visitors loved the special feeling of the place.

The Tomo Bar & Eatery owner and founder Christen ‘Crusty’ Dimond, has an interest in Kiwpaka and ensures the same warm and generous hospitality. Crusty is passionate about Waitomo, his dad was one of the founders of tourism in Waitomo and key to its success. Crusty continues that legacy.

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