The Papanui
Heart of the Northwest
Welcome to The Papanui
We are located at 310 Sawyers Arms Road in the Bishopdale/Harewood area. The Papanui offers a wide range of entertainment and three unique dining spaces. The soon to open Founders Cafe & Bar, serving fresh cabinet food and cooked breakfasts daily. The ever-popular Nor’west Buffet, renowned for its 'all you can eat’ selection in our versatile dining area, perfect for group gatherings and special occasions.
Alongside those two dining options, patrons can enjoy Matches Sports Bar, featuring two massive screens showing all the live action or unwind in the Club Bar, which opens onto a beautifully landscaped courtyard. Both serve a diverse bar menu featuring a great selection of dishes, including pizzas. The Club also offers an 18-machine gaming room and a variety of activities designed for fun, relaxation, and entertainment. For added convenience, we provide a shuttle service and from 5pm daily, our private function room is available for celebrations and special events. Learn more about everything we offer on our Info or Activities pages.
The Papanui is proudly affiliated with Clubs New Zealand, giving members access to over 300 clubs nationwide. We warmly welcome visitors and members of affiliated clubs to make use of our facilities and enjoy everything we have to offer. Everyone is welcome at The Papanui.
If you aren’t a member of a club, you are welcome to visit us and dine, a temporary membership is also available for only $10, and can be purchased at the club.
(Membership or affiliated membership is required for purchasing alcoholic beverages)
What's on every week

Choose from Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian.
(Offer open to all patrons.)




Papanui member's card and get
the cheaper one free!


NB: Excludes Founders Cafe & Bar.

Cash Draw T's & C's

$62 Smokehouse Platter 2pm - 7pm

$62 Smokehouse Platter 2pm - 7pm
Section Raffles from 3pm


The Papanui are proud supporters of:



A taste of what's
on offer...
Matches Sports Bar
Join us for good times, great food & drinks. Maybe a game of pool, darts, a flutter on the TAB or to just catch up on sports on our big screens.
The Nor’West Buffet
Enjoy all you can eat at The Nor’West Buffet.
Ignite Fitness Centre
Modern relaxed atmosphere for the everyday person to achieve their goals in health & wellbeing.
Function Room
Our Function Room offers a unique space available from 5pm for your next event/ celebration
Gaming Machines
An extensive selection of machines available, open from 11am.
(membership is not required for the gaming room)
Shuttle Service
The Papanui operates a shuttle service Thursday through Sunday from 3pm. Cost: $2 for 15 years+ (under 15 years free).
Birthday Shout
As a valued member of The Papanui we are offering you
1 free buffet meal during the month of your birthday. This can be redeemed simply by using your Club Card. Booking is required. T&Cs for the birthday voucher are in the link below.
Founders Cafe & Bar
Come and relax at Founders Cafe & Bar, open 7 days a week from 7.30am. Start your day with a hearty cooked breakfast, or choose from our cabinet selection including freshly baked scones, muffins and a range of light salads.