Kensington Tavern

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09/05/2024

It's that time of the year again where we celebrate our Mother's ❤️

Thank you to all the mums out there for everything that you do!

Mothers Day at the KT
Bistro open from 12pm-2pm for Lunch, 5pm-830pm for Dinner

Normal KT MENU plus our blackboard specials especially for Mothers Day

Bookings are essential! We have a few bookings so far so get in quick!!!

Ph the KT on 09 4370566

Happy Mothers Day!!

19/02/2024

In the middle of the photo is Dredyn- he has been with us since he was 13 from dishie to our lead cook on Sunday & Monday (Hes now 17)- today was the new beginning for Dre- leaping out of the kitchen to study NZQA Levels 3 &4 Cookery @ Northtec.

Dredyn, we wish you all the best on your new path- we can't wait to see where this journey takes you- we are ALL so proud of you and the person that you have become ❤️
Love from the staff and management of Kensington Tavern

PS: you can cook a bloody good steak, I can't wait to try all your latest creations!

And no, he hasn't left us, he's still employed with us Thursday-Sunday!

29/12/2023

Hey all.

We had a booking come in this arvo- for tomorrow night bistro booking for 7pm under booking name Thomas- could you please give us a ring back urgently please if you recieve this thank you.

21/12/2023

Hey all,

Our Xmas/NY hours are as follows:
Today & Tomorrow- as normal
Xmas Eve- (Sunday 24th) The Kensington Tavern will shut @ approx 430pm to allow for our staff to spend Xmas Eve with their families & loved ones.

Woodzies Bistro WILL be closed from Xmas Eve (24th Dec) to Boxing Day (26th Dec)
It will reopen as normal Wednesday 27th December- 12 to 130pm Lunch & 5pm-8.30pm Dinner (these times are approximate & may close early if not busy)

Normal hours for Bistro resume 28th December

The KT Bar, Gaming & TAB- close at 4pm Xmas Eve- see above
Xmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 10am-approx 7pm
NY Eve (Sunday 31st) 11am- approx 8pm
NY Day (Monday 1st) 11am- approx 8pm

Sunday & Mondays open from 11am
Tuesday-Saturday open from 10am

Normal hours resume 4th January 2024

*closing times at the discretion of the staff on duty.

We would like to thank you all for your support over the last year and wish you a very merry Xmas & a safe new Year.

Photos from Kensington Tavern's post 07/11/2023

Great day - Happy punting everyone!

Photos from Kensington Tavern's post 28/10/2023

….GO THE AB’s 🖤….nail biting atmosphere!
The KT the place to be this morning!!
Great Mahi from our kitchen & bar staff 🥓🍳🍻

26/10/2023

We will open for 🏉THE BIG DANCE….
ALL BLACKS 🇳🇿VS 🇿🇦SOUTH AFRICA

Rugby World Cup watch it LIVE here at the KT on the big screen!!!!

☑️Sunday 29th October
☑️Doors open for breakfast at 7am
☑️Game kicks off at 8am

BISTRO OPEN 7.15am - 8.30am
FOR BREAKFAST 🥓🍳$15 - Bacon, Eggs, Spaghetti & Hash Browns

Note*
☑️No alcohol can be served until 8am
☑️Gaming machines closed until 11am
☑️Normal Sale & Supply of Liquor & Conditions

🖤Go the All Blacks! 🖤

07/09/2023

One of our followers has asked us to share this with you all

31/08/2023

FATHERS DAY

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, mums who are fathers and all the other father figures out there making a difference to people's lives ❤️

Treat that father figure in your life to a meal & drinks @ the Kensington Tavern

Bistro open for Lunch & Dinner
(Make the most of it-only open for lunch on a Sunday twice a year)
Lunch- 12pm to 130pm
Dinner 5pm-8pm

Bookings definitely recommended!
Phone 09 4370566

Photos from Kensington Tavern's post 14/08/2023

Our KT crew like you’ve never seen them before 😜…went all out celebrating our TWENTY FIFTH anniversary in business last night! Thank you to all the amazing staff, patrons & suppliers who make our business a success! 🥳

10/05/2023

Mother's Day is just around the corner!
Spoil your mum this Mother's Day
14th May😀❤️
Bistro open for lunch 12pm to 130pm & dinner 5pm-8pm
Bookings recommended!
At the mo, both are filling up fast!
Don't hesitate, book today!

23/04/2023

Morena all,

Please note that our bistro will be CLOSED on Mondays until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience that this may cause.

Also note that with Anzac Day tomorrow bistro will only be open for DINNER only from 5pm to 830pm (approx). The Tavern itself will open from 1pm.

We thank you for your cooperation.

KT Management

09/04/2023

Just a reminder that Bistro is closed today Monday 10th April
Reopen as normal tomorrow Tuesday 11th April😆

05/04/2023

Kia Ora Whanau,

Easter Trading Hours:

CLOSED: Good Friday & Easter Sunday
OPEN: Easter Saturday & Easter Monday
Saturday 10am open to close, Monday 11am open until close

Bistro CLOSED Easter Monday, OPEN Saturday (normal menu)
12pm to 130pm, 5pm to 830pm (approx times)

Have a happy Easter surrounded by all of your loved ones❤️

17/03/2023

We loving the Irish vibe! Thank you to the Reel McCoys for a great St. Paddy’s night ☘️!🎶🎸☘️

Photos from Kensington Tavern's post 17/03/2023

Great St.Paddy’s night crowd & band ..lots of jigging & drinking!!☘️🤣🍻

17/03/2023
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3 Kensington Avenue
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Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 9:30pm
Thursday 10am - 9:30pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 8:30pm

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