The History of The Riverhead

At 153 years old, The Riverhead is thought to be
New Zealand’s oldest riverside tavern, holds New Zealand’s second oldest liquor licence and remains fully New Zealand owned.

In 2010 this grand old lady was extensively renovated and reopened in 2011, with new emphasis on providing a truly memorable hospitality experience, serving fresh
New Zealand food with flair, great beers, local wines and good coffee. While these renovations have transformed The Riverhead – its tradition, history, and the physical building itself has been kept and carefully restored.