Trading Hours

We also now accept TAKEAWAY orders (lunch menu only, all day).
Please phone in your order.

Monday, Tuesday:  CLOSED
Wednesday to Saturday:   11 am to 4 pm Lunch, 4 pm to late Dinner.
Sunday:  11 am to 4 pm Lunch (evening closed).

Call 07 863 8980

31 Orchard Road
Waihi

Winter Closure (July-August)

Winter Closure (July-August)

by Roland and Mufide

Down Thyme will be closed from Sunday 1st of July to Tuesday 20th of August 2019. We wish everybody a safe and warm winter.

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Wine Club - 26 June 2019: Volcanic Hills Winery

Wine Club - 26 June 2019: Volcanic Hills Winery

by Roland & Mufide

By being where the people are (both domestic and international visitors), Volcanic Hills Winery have brought the wine to the people, often saving a long drive to traditional wine regions.

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It's dessert time after 7 pm at Down Thyme

It's dessert time after 7 pm at Down Thyme

by Mufide & Roland

Please remember that you can come along to Down Thyme just for dessert!  After 7 pm, it's dessert time, so come along and enjoy a great finish to your evening.

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Wine Club - 29 May 2019: Maison Noire, Hawke's Bay

Wine Club - 29 May 2019: Maison Noire, Hawke's Bay

by Roland & Mudfide

French winemaker Guillaume along with New Zealand born wife Esther, have joined together to present you with a range of truly boutique wines from Hawkes Bay. Their small vineyard on the Waimarama Road in Hawke's Bay looks out to sea...

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Some more great reviews

Some more great reviews

by Trip Advisor Reviews

Some more great reviews from Trip Advisor.

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Wine Club - 1 May 2019: Clearview Estate Winery

Wine Club - 1 May 2019: Clearview Estate Winery

by Roland & Mudfide

Situated on the coastline of Hawke’s Bay, the Te Awanga sub-region enjoys a warm, extended growing season with the benefit of cleansing sea breezes in a virtually frost free microclimate.

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Wine Club - 27 March 2019: Askerne Estate Winery

Wine Club - 27 March 2019: Askerne Estate Winery

by Roland & Mudfide

Askerne Estate Winery is a single estate winery. We are committed to producing elegant fine wines that reflect our unique site and our winemaking philosophy and passion.

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Check out our recent reviews

Check out our recent reviews

by Trip Advisor Reviews

Exquisite flavour profiles and wonderful service What a delight ! We’ve eaten at Down Thyme twice this week and all of our meals have been exquisite!

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Valentine's Day 2019

Valentine's Day 2019

Come and join us for a great night out on Valentine's Day, 14th February.

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Christmas Hours

Christmas Hours

We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a great 2019! We will be closed 25th, 26th and 27th of December 2018.

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