Food & Dining
"Simply, filling southern fare, served with a smile. Truly satisfying"
With an abundance of farm-fresh vegetables and locally grown meat, the quality and flavour of natural ingredients in the Gore area is exceptional. Inviting restaurants, country pubs and wealth of cafes offer everything from delicious hot coffees and light snacks through to hearty southern banquets.
"A pleasant atmosphere and friendly local services, make shopping in Gore an enjoyable experience."
Gore hosts a wide variety of shops catering for the needs of a rural, urban and visiting population. Browse through the latest fashions, inviting gift stores, healthcare, gourmet foods, family shopping, baby specialty items, recreation, music and much more!
Street Map of Gore-
Café Ambience
Relax and enjoy a first rate coffee or a selection of specialty teas. Light lunches, cakes and gluten free products all baked fresh on premises. Dine in or takeaway.
51 Main Street, Gore
Phone: 03 208 5888
Email: c.ambience@xtra.co.nz -
Gore RSA Bistro
For members, their invited guests & members of affiliated NZ clubs. Lunch Bistro: Thurs & Friday (12 - 2pm). Evening Bistro: Tues - Sun (5.30pm - 9pm). Ideal dining for families. Private functions by arrangement. Open 7 days a week. Bar hours: Mon-Fri 10.30am-11pm, Sat 10.30am-1am, Sun 10.30am-9.30pm. 5 Snooker Tables, 18 Gaming Machines, Big Screen Sky TV & TAB.
12 Civic Avenue, Gore
Phone/Fax: 03 208 6218
Email: GoreRSA@xtra.co.nz -
Heartland Hotel Croydon – Blazing Copper Café and Bar
Enjoy a great meal with a popular local.
Main Queenstown Highway, Gore
Phone: 03 208 9029
Email: croydon@heartlandhotels.co.nz; Website: www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz -
Howl at the Moon Café Bar
Licensed and open seven days for an affordable lunch and dinner. Children’s meals available. Illy coffee and bar snacks served all day. Garden bar and bottle store also available. Lunch: 12 noon - 2pm. Dinner: 5.30pm - 9.00pm.
2 Main St, Gore
Phone: 03 208 3851 -
Mainholm Lodge
We offer a fine dining experience, using only the best produce, providing diners with a true taste of New Zealand. Our popular restaurant serves A La Carte, Set Menus and Banquets to guests and diners, served in one of our three dining rooms. Our aim is to provide exceptional, home-cooked food using only the finest quality seasonal ingredients.
592 Pomahaka Road RD1, Gore 9771
Phone: (03) 204 8024 Fax: (03) 204 8080 -
Oven Fresh Bakery
Fresh from our bakery every day we offer a full range of homemade pies, savouries, sandwiches, filled rolls, cakes & slices, fresh cream donuts & buns. We also make large celebration cakes to order.
14 Main Street, Gore
Phone: 03 208 4362 Fax: 03 208 8058 -
Table Talk Café
Table Talk Cafe - talk of the town. Watch for the yellow umbrellas on Gore’s Main Street. Superb and spacious cafe. Breakfast, lunch and children’s menus. Espressos, hot chocolates and specialty teas.
A selection of beers and wines with meals. Internet access.76 Main Street, Gore
Phone/Fax: 03 208 7110
Email: andrew12@woosh.co.nz -
The Green Room Café
Great food (gluten and vegetarian options available). Good music, internet access, the local’s choice. We are located on the sunny side of Irk Street beside the SBS St. James Theatre.
59 Irk Street, Gore
Phone: 03 208 1005
Email: thegreenroom@ispnz.co.nz -
The Moth Restaurant Café Bar
Uniquely situated in the village of Mandeville with it’s Croydon Aircraft Company, Airfield and Aviation Museum. The Moth offers a relaxing atmosphere with superb food and friendly service. Also an ideal venue for functions and weddings.
Old Mandeville Airfield, Mandeville (10 mins from Gore on Gore-Queenstown Highway SH94)
Phone: 03 208 9662
Email: info@themoth.co.nz; Website: www.themoth.co.nz