The RudderBalclutha
The Rudder – Pub food and drinks
The Rudder – Pub food and drinks
The Rudder – Pub food and drinks
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Bar · Balclutha

The Rudder

13 Clyde Street, Balclutha, 9230

Opening hours

Right now in Balclutha7:44 pm
Hours not confirmed

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13 Clyde Street, Balclutha, 9230

About

About The Rudder

The Rudder is a bar located at 13 Clyde Street, in Balclutha, in New Zealand's Otago region. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at pub food and drinks venues like this, favourites such as chicken parmigiana and sharing platter are usually on the menu. We currently list 5 places in Balclutha in the pub & bar dining category, and The Rudder is among them.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for The Rudder. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a bar like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Balclutha easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
On TapNZ lager

Pint

$10–13

Bar SnacksWedges

With sour cream and sweet chilli

$12–16

Bar SnacksSharing platter

Wings, fries, onion rings and dips

$35–48

Sunday RoastYorkshire pudding

With gravy

$4–6

KidsChicken nuggets and fries

Kids size

$12–15

On TapHouse wine

Glass

$11–15

Plan your visit

When is The Rudder busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical 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 Fridays.

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Questions about The Rudder

Where is The Rudder?

The Rudder is at 13 Clyde Street, Balclutha, 9230, about 100 m from central Balclutha. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Rudder'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 Rudder 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 Rudder?

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 Rudder?

The closest is Captains Cafe & Bar (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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

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Rusticus – Restaurant food 310 m
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Cafe 55 – Cafe food 320 m
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Cafe 55

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Colado – Takeaway food 320 m
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Other pub & bar dining places nearby

Pub & Bar Dining in Balclutha
NameAreaStatusDistance
The Crescent Bar & GrillBalclutha9.5 km