Mata Beer - Whakatane

I only had a quick stop here to see what it's all about will definitely come again Loved the design of the place. The location is also good allowing for easy parking Just had a Philly cheese steak sandwich and some curly fries with a beer taster tray. It was all good. The peeps working there were also really friendly when we were there Will definitely go again

What a great spot. We were passing through Whakatane and needed a nice easy place to eat. Will always go here. Stay away from downtown. I had a cheese steak and 10yr old had cheese burger. Good size and tasty. Beers good too. All round great tasting room vibe!

There was no way I was going to leave Whakatāne without first sampling their locally crafted beer

Who would have thought Whakatane would end up with a local craft brewery? The scenery in the local industrial estate isn't much to write home about (there was a horse in the paddock across the road tho) but the beer more than makes up for it. Choose from easy drinking light beers to rich stouts with explosive flavor. If you like good beer you'll undoubtedly fine something to excite your tastebuds. There is indoor outdoor seating with some areas under shadecloth. They also have some space for live music type events. There's also an extensive menu of beer snacks, small bites and semi-serious meals to pad your stomach while you sample their wares. You can choose from a tasting flight of four different beers, small or large glasses of individual beers on tap or 1.25L takeaway bottles. There's also bottled beer for any of the tap beer that's run out or not currently on tap.

Great Friday night catch up with friends, berry cider and pizza!