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Mata Brewery Taproom

Pull up a seat inside or outside in the sunshine & enjoy local drinks made right here at the brewery.  Our family-friendly brewery bar has 12 taps of fresh Mata beer and cider, along with our Rewind vodka RTDs.  The selection changes with the seasons.  Try a tasting tray or discover your new favourite. 

 

We also serve wine, low-alcohol drinks and GUZZ non-alcoholic sodas, so everyone has something to enjoy.

 

Want to take some home?  Pick up a fresh rigger fill or choose from the cans and packs in our brewery fridge. 

 

Mama G’s Kitchen

Come hungry when you visit! Mama G’s Kitchen is parked permanently outside the Mata Taproom, serving crispy fried chicken, stacked burgers, loaded fries, pizzas and plenty more.  Order from inside at the bar, grab a fresh local drink and find a spot to enjoy it.  Dine in or takeaway is available.

 

Mama G, aka Gloria, is one of Mata’s owners.  She grew up helping in her family’s bakery and delicatessen businesses, opening her own kitchen at the brewery was a long-held dream.

 

★★★★★
“Best chicken I’ve ever had. Tender, juicy, crispy.”
— Shaun R., Google review

 

★★★★★
“Some of the very best food in Whakatāne.  Cannot go past their burgers.”
— Angela R., Google review

 

Burgers

  • Add a side of small: Fries $5, Curly Fries $5.50, or Kumara Fries $6
  • Extras: Bacon $2 | Extra Cheese $2 | Fried Egg $2 | Jalapenos $1 | Pickles $1
  • Gluten free buns available on request: $2

  • Cheeseburger

    $ 16

    In-house made patty with burger cheese, pickles, onion jam and our own burger sauce.

  • Double Cheeseburger

    $ 21

    Double in-house made patties with burger cheese, pickles, onion jam and our own burger sauce.

  • Fried Chicken Burger

    $ 18

    Buttermilk fried chicken breast, shredded iceberg lettuce, pickles, lemon mayo and garlic aioli.

  • Pulled Pork Burger

    $ 18

    10 hour slow cooked pork in Mama G’s special sauce with slaw and onion jam.

  • Vege Burger

    $ 16

    Quinoa, kumara and black bean burger with red onion, relish, aioli and salad leaves. (VG/o , Gluten Free Option)

  • Kiwi Monster Burger

    $ 23

    In-house made 1/4 pound beef pattie, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, onion, fried egg, with Mama G's mustard, mayo, and ketchup.

  • Philly Cheesesteak

    $ 28

    Thinly sliced strip sirloin steak, onion, American & Provolone cheese in a long roll topped with jalapeños (pickles optional).

$10 Burger Wednesday Deal

Pizzas

  • Available Thursday – Saturday
  • Gluten-free bases: $2
  • Vegan dairy-free cheese: $2

  • Cheesy Garlic

    $ 21

    Fresh crushed garlic topped with a blend of gouda, colby, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

  • Chicken ‘n Bacon

    $ 26

    Chicken breast, bacon, red onion, aioli/BBQ sauce.

  • Chicken ‘n Cranberry

    $ 26

    Mama G’s special cranberry sauce, Chicken breast topped with Brie and mozzarella cheese.

  • Margherita

    $ 24

    Basil Pesto sauce topped with Mozzarella and Feta cheese.

  • Pepperoni

    $ 24

    Pepperoni, red onion, capsicum and cheese.

  • Pulled Pork

    $ 26

    Pulled pork, red onion with mozzarella and BBQ sauce.

Pizza Restaurant and Bar Whakatane

Kids Menu

  • 6 Chicken Nuggets & Chips

    $ 14

  • 3 Mini Hotdogs & Chips

    $ 14

Sides

  • Fried Chicken - Small

    $ 15

    Mama G's crispy fried chicken bites with dipping sauce.

  • Fried Chicken - Large

    $ 26

    Mama G's crispy fried chicken bites with dipping sauce.

  • Pulled Pork Loaded Fries

    $ 23

    Fries loaded with Mama G’s 10 hour slow cooked pulled pork topped with slaw BBQ sauce and mayo.

  • The Works Wedges

    $ 20

    Potato wedges with melted cheese, red onion, sweet chili, mayo, sour cream, and Italian herbs (add Bacon $2 extra).

  • Basket of Fries

    $ 10

  • Curly Fries

    $ 11

  • Kumara Fries

    $ 12

  • Onion Rings

    $ 13

  • Chicken Nuggets

    $ 15

  • Calamari Bites

    $ 16

  • Jalapeno Poppers

    $ 16

Philly Cheesesteak Whakatane

What’s On Tap?

Mata Brewery Taproom has a selection of 12 taps, from staple favourites to a range of changing seasonal craft beers and ciders fresh on tap.

  • Tasting Trays available! 4x 150ml for $16
  • 1.25L Takeaway Riggers available from the taps