The CraicDunedin Central, Dunedin
The Craic – Pub food and drinks
The Craic – Pub food and drinks
The Craic – Pub food and drinks
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Bar · Dunedin Central

The Craic

Dunedin Central, Dunedin Open 7 days · 9 am – 9 pm

Opening hours

Right now in Dunedin7:19 pm
Open 7 days · 9 am – 9 pm
Weekly opening hours for The Craic
Monday9 am – 9 pm
Tuesday9 am – 9 pm
Wednesday9 am – 9 pm
Thursday9 am – 9 pm
Friday9 am – 9 pm
Saturday9 am – 9 pm
Sunday9 am – 9 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About The Craic

If you are looking for a bar in Dunedin Central, Dunedin, The Craic at the Dunedin Central area is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Dunedin, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at pub food and drinks venues like this, favourites such as beer-battered fish and steak and chips are usually on the menu. It is one of 45 pub & bar dining venues we list in Dunedin.

You can visit any day of the week – The Craic opens daily. The earliest start is 9 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 84 hours each week.

On the practical side, the listing notes outdoor seating. For budgeting, bars of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of bar with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
On TapCider

Pint

$11–14

Pub ClassicsBangers and mash

Pork sausages with onion gravy

$24–29

Pub ClassicsChicken parmigiana

Crumbed with ham, tomato and cheese

$28–33

On TapLocal craft beer

Pint

$12–15

On TapHouse wine

Glass

$11–15

Bar SnacksGarlic bread

Pub favourite

$8–11

Plan your visit

When is The Craic busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at bars in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Craic

Where is The Craic?

The Craic is at Dunedin Central, Dunedin, about 100 m from central Dunedin. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Craic's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 9 am – 9 pm; Tuesday 9 am – 9 pm; Wednesday 9 am – 9 pm; Thursday 9 am – 9 pm; Friday 9 am – 9 pm; Saturday 9 am – 9 pm; Sunday 9 am – 9 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Craic open on weekends?

Yes – The Craic is open on both Saturday (9 am – 9 pm) and Sunday (9 am – 9 pm).

What kind of food does The Craic serve?

Pub food and drinks. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of bar.

How much does it cost to eat at The Craic?

As an estimate, a meal at a bar like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Craic?

The closest is thistle (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Craic

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Dunedin Central
thistle – Cafe food 10 m
Cafe

thistle

Dunedin Central
Dunedin Central, Dunedin
Vault 21 – Cafe food 10 m
Cafe

Vault 21

Dunedin Central
Dunedin Central, Dunedin
Dost Turkish Cafe – Turkish food 20 m
Turkish

Dost Turkish Cafe

15 Princes Street, Dunedin Central
Dunedin Central, Dunedin
alibi – Bar food 30 m
Bar

alibi

Dunedin Central
Dunedin Central, Dunedin
Sargoods – Cafe food 40 m
Cafe

Sargoods

Dunedin Central
Dunedin Central, Dunedin
Mr. Fox – Bar food 40 m
Bar

Mr. Fox

12 The Octagon, Dunedin Central
Dunedin Central, Dunedin

Other pub & bar dining places nearby

Pub & Bar Dining in Dunedin
NameAreaStatusDistance
Dunedin Social ClubDunedin Central–20 m
alibiDunedin Central–30 m
Blue Cockatoo - Dessert BarDunedin Central40 m
Mr. FoxDunedin Central40 m
Mac's BrewbarDunedin Central–50 m
ToastDunedin Central–60 m