The CookHamilton East CBD, Hamilton
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Bar · Hamilton East CBD

Cook Restaurant

Hamilton East CBD, Hamilton Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for The Cook
Monday11 am – 9 pm
Tuesday11 am – 9 pm
Wednesday11 am – 9 pm
Thursday9 am – 9 pm
Friday9 am – 9 pm
Saturday9 am – 9 pm
Sunday9 am – 9 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 7 856 6088 to check.

Hamilton East CBD, Hamilton

About

About The Cook

The Cook is a bar located at the Hamilton East CBD area, in the city of Hamilton, in New Zealand's Waikato region. From the Hamilton city centre it is roughly 1.2 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at pub food and drinks venues like this, favourites such as beer-battered fish and steak and chips are usually on the menu. With 43 pub & bar dining options across Hamilton, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

The Cook is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 9 am on Thursdays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 78 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a bar like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
On TapCider

Pint

$11–14

KidsChicken nuggets and fries

Kids size

$12–15

On TapLocal craft beer

Pint

$12–15

KidsFish and chips (kids)

With tomato sauce

$12–15

Pub ClassicsBangers and mash

Pork sausages with onion gravy

$24–29

Pub ClassicsBeef and Guinness pie

With mash and peas

$26–31

Plan your visit

When is The Cook busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at bars 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 The Cook

Where is The Cook?

The Cook is at Hamilton East CBD, Hamilton, about 1.2 km from central Hamilton. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Cook's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 9 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 9 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 9 pm; Thursday 9 am – 9 pm; Friday 9 am – 9 pm; Saturday 9 am – 9 pm; Sunday 9 am – 9 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Cook open on weekends?

Yes – The Cook is open on both Saturday (9 am – 9 pm) and Sunday (9 am – 9 pm).

What kind of food does The Cook serve?

Pub food and drinks. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of bar.

How much does it cost to eat at The Cook?

As an estimate, a meal at a bar like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact The Cook?

You can call +64 7 856 6088. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Cook?

The closest is Goneburger (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Cook

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Hamilton East CBD
Goneburger – American food 20 m
American

Goneburger

5 Cook Street, Hamilton East CBD
Hamilton East CBD, Hamilton
Sage 30 m
Restaurant

Sage

Hamilton East CBD
Hamilton East CBD, Hamilton
Duck Island 40 m
Vegan

Duck Island

300a Grey Street, Hamilton East CBD
Hamilton East CBD, Hamilton
Curry Bhavan – Indian food 90 m
Indian

Curry Bhavan

3A Cook Street, Hamilton East
Hamilton East, Hamilton
Novi Roast – Takeaway food 90 m
Takeaway

Novi Roast

371 Grey Street, Hamilton East
Hamilton East, Hamilton

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