Five Stags

Called in for a meal after the wanaka show and the place was packed. Had a fantastic atmosphere. Didn't have to wait long for food to arrive. My only gripe was as soon as you finished your last mouthful the wait staff took your plate away. 4 people at the table and we all had plates taken away one by one. I know they were busy and this was to quickly turn over the table as a large bus load of rugby players arrived towards the end of meals. But it made us feel rushed and while 3 of us would of ordered desserts we left promptly. Food and price was very good and would probably try five stags again on a less busier night.

Went there on a Friday evening for dinner and it was packed. Lovely appealing exterior stone and wooden building - made to look like a barn or lodge. Seemed to be the busiest place in Cromwell that night with all the locals. Great vibe. Felt like a real small town, farming, southerners pub. Loved all the hunting type, rustic wooden interior design. Couldn't get a table initially so sat on lovely Chesterfield leather couches until a table became free. Bit disappointed that there was no table service when ordering our food. We had to go up to the bar to order. Staff seemed friendly. Had the fried chicken with siracha mayo as a starter which was incredible. So crispy and tasty! Then had the Angus rib-eye steak with winter veg and garlic butter - very good and decent sized portions too. I'd definitely go back there. The other meals on the menu looked great too.