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After running this restaurant for over 20 years, the “thyme” has come to hang up the aprons and enjoy retirement and grandchildren.

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Captivating vocals and harmonies. Bringing timeless songs of their solo and band careers. Sunday 29th November, 2026, 2pm. Meals available all day.

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Thanks to those that have left reviews on Google. Here are some recent ones.

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Thanks to those that have left reviews on Google. Here are our most recent ones.

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Down Thyme is looking to hold a Wine Club evening with Clearview Estate Winery (Hawkes Bay) on the 13th of November 2025.

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Join us on the afternoon of Sunday, 17th August 2025 for our first Gin Tasting Menu for 2025!

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We have our normal Lunch menu running but our special is Gulasch and Spaetzle. We also have our normal Dinner menu dinner but our special is South Island Venison Medallions with Spaetzle and German Red Cabbage.

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Come along to Down Thyme and be entertained by Finn Curtis on Sunday, May 4th 2025.

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Come along and listen to Adelle and Morgan this Sunday at Down Thyme, this Sunday, 2nd March 2025!

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Our music lunch this Sunday 6th October 2024 is with solo artist and guitarist Ian Taylor from Tauranga. Ian will entertain you over your leisurely lunch with music from the Golden Era - the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.

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