Hare & Copper Eatery & Bar is a restaurant on Grace Road in Tūrangi, at the southern end of Lake Taupō and near the Tongariro River. The venue describes its style as a homegrown vibe.
The menu is built around share plates and sweets, with a kids' menu also offered. Dishes listed on the website include grilled beetroot with feta and watercress, fried tofu bao, crispy-skinned kahawai in a Malaysian-style laksa sauce, and jalapeño poppers. Desserts include locally made volcanic chocolate, churros and an apple and cinnamon empanada. The restaurant's social media posts also mention game, seafood and salmon dishes. Andrew Wood is named in those posts as a chef at the restaurant. Ownership is not stated.
The restaurant states that it hosts parties, birthdays, private functions and awards ceremonies. Its online booking form accepts party sizes of up to 20; no maximum venue capacity is published, so larger groups should confirm arrangements directly. Opening days and hours are published on the website and may change.
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