The Thirsty PigEsson's Valley, Picton
The Thirsty Pig – Pub food and drinks
The Thirsty Pig – Pub food and drinks
The Thirsty Pig – Pub food and drinks
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Pub · Esson's Valley

The Thirsty Pig

27 High Street, Picton, 7220

Opening hours

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27 High Street, Picton, 7220

About

About The Thirsty Pig

Found at 27 High Street in Esson's Valley, The Thirsty Pig is a pub that has become part of the Esson's Valley dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Picton, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at pub food and drinks venues like this, favourites such as wedges and beer-battered fish are usually on the menu. It is one of 4 pub & bar dining venues we list in Picton.

Opening hours for The Thirsty Pig have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many pubs in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a pub 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 pub with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Pub ClassicsSteak and chips

250g sirloin with pepper sauce

$32–40

KidsFish and chips (kids)

With tomato sauce

$12–15

Sunday RoastYorkshire pudding

With gravy

$4–6

Pub ClassicsPub burger

Beef, bacon, cheese and fries

$25–30

Pub ClassicsChicken parmigiana

Crumbed with ham, tomato and cheese

$28–33

Pub ClassicsBeef and Guinness pie

With mash and peas

$26–31

Plan your visit

When is The Thirsty Pig busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at pubs 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 Thirsty Pig

Where is The Thirsty Pig?

The Thirsty Pig is at 27 High Street, Picton, 7220, about 100 m from central Picton. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Thirsty Pig's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does The Thirsty Pig serve?

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

How much does it cost to eat at The Thirsty Pig?

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

What other restaurants are near The Thirsty Pig?

The closest is Gusto (30 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Thirsty Pig

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

Map of Esson's Valley
Gusto 30 m
Cafe

Gusto

33 High Street, Picton
Esson's Valley, Picton
Norimaki – Asian food 80 m
Asian

Norimaki

Esson's Valley
Esson's Valley, Picton
The Barn – Restaurant food 90 m
Restaurant

The Barn

Esson's Valley
Esson's Valley, Picton
Paper Fish – Takeaway food 90 m
Takeaway

Paper Fish

Esson's Valley
Esson's Valley, Picton
Sisu – Restaurant food 110 m
Restaurant

Sisu

Esson's Valley
Esson's Valley, Picton

Other pub & bar dining places nearby

Pub & Bar Dining in Picton
NameAreaStatusDistance
Seumus' Irish BarEsson's Valley120 m
Oxley's Bar and KitchenEsson's Valley130 m
The Crow TavernEsson's Valley900 m