The Red Barn - Thornton

We hosted our Wedding Anniversary at the Red Barn today with 40 friends. The owner was really welcoming and accommodating, the food was plentiful and tasty, the staff were really lovely and even loaned us a speaker when our bluetooth was playing up. They were happy to move the ramp and assist in helping a wheelchair user to assess the building. There was lots of space to move around and they even closed early to give us run of the place. Many of our guests complimented the venue and mentioned that it had a great vibe. We will be back!

Expensive but probably the same with most places these days. Plenty of staff on when we were there. Food was okay. I do love the outdoor courtyard/seating.. Really nice place to sit and watch and listen to the birds etc. Also love that it is dog friendly. I felt sorry for the poor guy trying to find table numbers while also trying to carry trays of hot drinks.. Maybe some better table numbers are needed.

This restaurant is a great place to visit. Free range hens greet you warmly. I enjoyed a delicious chicken wrap with salad in the charming outdoor garden area. They also have a unique gift shop where I discovered some hidden gems.

A visit to this restaurant is definitely worth it. The food is excellent and there is also a gorgeous craft shop on site, all made by locals.

Awsome place to hang out. Just 5km from Whakatane town centre. Hidden inside nature with beautiful view and tasty food. Recomended