Detour Bar and Lounge
About
North Island visitors find Detour Bar and Lounge, a bar or nightlife venue at 84 The Strand, Whakatāne 3120, Nueva Zelanda. The address places it in Whakatāne, a town on the Bay of Plenty coast.
The bar operates in the Bar & Nightlife category, a format built around drinks and evening socialising. Guests have filed 467 reviews for Detour Bar and Lounge, a substantial body of feedback for a bar on the North Island. Those reviews carry an average score of 4.5 out of 5, placing the venue in the upper band for bars on the island. The venue's website, https://www.facebook.com/DetourBarLounge, serves as the reference point for opening hours and any events the venue may host. Five images sit alongside the entry, capturing the room ahead of a visit.
Rotorua, Tauranga and Hamilton lie among the nearby places inland and along the coast, while Auckland sits further north. Hāngī, a meal cooked in an earth oven, and the pavlova dessert are both part of New Zealand food culture. Tūī, kererū and other native birds are common, and dolphins, fur seals and seabirds are seen around the coast.
Rugby union is followed closely nationwide, and the national team plays in black. Polynesian settlers reached New Zealand around the thirteenth century, and British colonisation followed from 1840. A drink at Detour Bar and Lounge fits easily into an evening in Whakatāne.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours of Detour Bar and Lounge?
Detour Bar and Lounge is a bar and nightlife venue on North Island, and five photos accompany its listing for anyone wanting a look before arriving. As a Bar & Nightlife spot at 84 The Strand, Whakatāne 3120, Nueva Zelanda, it serves the evening trade in Whakatāne.
What kind of business is Detour Bar and Lounge?
It operates as a bar and nightlife venue on North Island, and its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DetourBarLounge carries its updates. The venue falls under the Bar & Nightlife category, so it trades as a drinking and evening spot rather than a restaurant or retail shop.
Where is Detour Bar and Lounge on North Island?
Detour Bar and Lounge sits at 84 The Strand, Whakatāne 3120, Nueva Zelanda, on North Island. That address places the bar and nightlife venue on the North Island stretch of the country, with Tauranga among the nearby places should you be travelling from that direction.
Does Detour Bar and Lounge host events, live music or DJ nights?
As a bar and nightlife venue on North Island, Detour Bar and Lounge is the sort of place where evening entertainment is the draw, and it is listed under Bar & Nightlife. Whakatāne sits within reach of Tauranga, so a night out here can be paired with travel through the Bay of Plenty.
How do visitors rate Detour Bar and Lounge compared with other bars on North Island?
Detour Bar and Lounge holds a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 467 reviews, a strong standing among bars on North Island. That score reflects how visitors have received this Bar & Nightlife venue at 84 The Strand, Whakatāne 3120, Nueva Zelanda.
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