Thirsty WhaleAhuriri, Napier
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Restaurant · Ahuriri

The Thirsty Whale Bar & Restaurant

62 West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for Thirsty Whale
Monday11 am – 10 pm
Tuesday11 am – 10 pm
Wednesday11 am – 10 pm
Thursday11 am – 10 pm
Friday11 am – 10 pm
Saturday11 am – 10 pm
Sunday10 am – 10 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 6 835 8815 to check.

62 West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier

About

About Thirsty Whale

Tucked into 62 West Quay in Ahuriri, Thirsty Whale serves modern, international-style food to locals and visitors in Ahuriri, Napier. It is about 2.1 km from central Napier.

The kitchen focuses on modern, international-style food. Dishes typical of this style include dessert of the day and market fish, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 21 places in Napier in the international category, and Thirsty Whale is among them.

You can visit any day of the week – Thirsty Whale opens daily. The earliest start is 10 am on Sundays, and the latest finish is 10 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 78 hours each week.

For budgeting, restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Ahuriri easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
MainsSlow-cooked lamb shoulder

NZ lamb with root vegetables

$36–45

SidesGarden salad

House dressing

$9–12

DessertsChocolate fondant

With vanilla ice cream

$15–18

Small PlatesSeasonal soup

With bread

$14–18

SidesSeasonal greens

With lemon

$10–13

Small PlatesSalt and pepper squid

With lime aioli

$18–22

Plan your visit

When is Thirsty Whale busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Thirsty Whale

Where is Thirsty Whale?

Thirsty Whale is at 62 West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier, about 2.1 km from central Napier. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Thirsty Whale's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 10 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 10 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 10 pm; Thursday 11 am – 10 pm; Friday 11 am – 10 pm; Saturday 11 am – 10 pm; Sunday 10 am – 10 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Thirsty Whale open on weekends?

Yes – Thirsty Whale is open on both Saturday (11 am – 10 pm) and Sunday (10 am – 10 pm).

What kind of food does Thirsty Whale serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Thirsty Whale?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Thirsty Whale?

You can call +64 6 835 8815. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Thirsty Whale?

The closest is Paddy's Irish Pub (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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