The RiversVictoria, Gisborne
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Restaurant · Victoria

The Rivers Restaurant and Bar

1 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010 Closed Tuesdays

Opening hours

Right now in Gisborne11:19 am
Closed Tuesdays
Weekly opening hours for The Rivers
Monday11 am – 11:30 pm
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 am – 11:30 pm
Thursday11 am – 11:30 pm
Friday11 am – 11:30 pm
Saturday11 am – 11:30 pm
Sunday11:30 am – 11:30 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 6 863 3733 to check.

1 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010

About

About The Rivers

Found at 1 Gladstone Road in Victoria, The Rivers is a restaurant that has become part of the Victoria dining scene. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at modern, international-style food venues like this, favourites such as slow-cooked lamb and share plates are usually on the menu. We currently list 16 places in Gisborne in the international category, and The Rivers is among them.

The Rivers opens 6 days a week and is closed on Tuesdays. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 11:30 pm on Mondays. It stays open late on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, which is handy after a show or a late flight. In total it trades for about 75 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a restaurant like this. 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 restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Small PlatesSeasonal soup

With bread

$14–18

DessertsChocolate fondant

With vanilla ice cream

$15–18

DessertsCheese board

Local cheeses and crackers

$22–30

MainsChicken supreme

With mushroom and thyme

$32–39

MainsSlow-cooked lamb shoulder

NZ lamb with root vegetables

$36–45

MainsMarket fish

With seasonal vegetables and beurre blanc

$34–42

Plan your visit

When is The Rivers busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Rivers

Where is The Rivers?

The Rivers is at 1 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010, about 1.0 km from central Gisborne. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Rivers's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 11:30 pm; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 11 am – 11:30 pm; Thursday 11 am – 11:30 pm; Friday 11 am – 11:30 pm; Saturday 11 am – 11:30 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 11:30 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is The Rivers closed?

It is normally closed on Tuesdays.

What kind of food does The Rivers serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at The Rivers?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact The Rivers?

You can call +64 6 863 3733. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Rivers?

The closest is Sofra (160 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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