The Roaming Giant

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Escape the Circus

The circus used to frequent the Claudelands area, bringing with it giant animals such as elephants, giraffes and even the odd bear. An old newspaper article tells us of the disbelief a young boy experienced on his way home from school after coming face to face with an escaped elephant trying its best to hide amongst the trees. This is just one of the many accounts of the roaming giants that used to visit the local area, and though sightings are rare these days, we’ve got plenty of room for them out back, just in case. Escape the circus out there, and wander in.

789 Heaphy Terrace, Claudelands, Hamilton
functions@theroaminggiant.co.nz

Monday: 3pm - late

Tuesday - Sunday: 12pm - late

What's On Across StarSocial

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Rewards Best Shared
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Join StarSocial

Rewards Best Shared

Earn StarPoints on your order.
Redeem StarPoints on your next visit.
At over 50 locations across the North Island.

The loyalty program that rewards you for the moments best shared.

Unlock all the details by becoming a member, or visit your nearest local for more information.

Join StarSocial

Earn StarPoints on your order.
Redeem StarPoints on your next visit.
At over 50 locations across the North Island.

The loyalty program that rewards you for the moments best shared.

Unlock all the details by becoming a member, or visit your nearest local for more information.

Dry This July? Head to the pub!
Zero-alcohol alcohols and non-alcoholic options worth keeping your plans for.
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Dry This July? Head to the pub!

Zero-alcohol alcohols and non-alcoholic options worth keeping your plans for.

It's the little things, like keeping your plans at the pub with our selection of zero-alcohol alcohols and non-alcoholic options this July.

Whether you're dabbling in the zero-alcohol space or a seasoned vet, we encourage you to get your hands on our Dry This July options and sip smart with our selection of tipples that won't make you topple, in partnership with our friends at:

  • Lyre's non-alcoholic spirits
  • Heineken & Export Gold 0.0%
  • Giesen Wines 0%
  • Red Bull

Select from our range of alcohol-free beer, wine and cocktails, or grab your choice of Red Bull Energy Drink, Sugarfree and Red Edition (including a special Lyre's x Red Bull Watermelon Mojito 0%!).


Plus, be in to win a VIP experience for two at Mad Mike’s Summer Bash, including Hot Laps.
With thanks to StarSocial and Red Bull.

Visit any StarSocial bar, pub or restaurant this July and purchase a Red Bull Energy Drink, Sugarfree, Red Edition or Watermelon Mojito 0% and scan your StarSocial rewards app.

It's as simple as that - you’re in the draw to win 2x VIP tickets to Mad Mike’s Summer Bash on Saturday 2 December at Hampton Downs, Waikato, inclusive of;

  • A fully hosted Red Bull experience, inclusive of premium viewing platforms, food and drink.
  • A garage tour.
  • 2x hot laps at Hampton Downs, on an agreed date (please note this date may differ from the date of the Summer Bash).

T&Cs
*Dry This July offer runs across all StarSocial bars, pubs & restaurants this July, excluding

• catering contracts

• private function venues – Harbourside, Kumutoto and Five Knots

• Gorilla Burger caravan, Wellington

• Wellington airport locals; The Blue Lady, Gorilla Burger, Go Go and Percival’s

• Auckland airport local; The Gipsy Moth

Red Bull Competition Entry T&Cs

• Entries are only available to StarSocial members.

• 1 entry per Red Bull Energy Drink, Sugarfree, Red Edition or Watermelon Mojito 0.0% purchased in July 2024.

• Winner will be chosen at random by StarSocial and informed via phone and email on Wednesday 7th August, 2024.

• Prize winner must be available on Saturday 2 December to claim prize. This prize cannot be transferred - if winner cannot attend this date, StarSocial will select another winner.

Dry This July? Head to the pub!

It's the little things, like keeping your plans at the pub with our selection of zero-alcohol alcohols and non-alcoholic options this July.

Whether you're dabbling in the zero-alcohol space or a seasoned vet, we encourage you to get your hands on our Dry This July options and sip smart with our selection of tipples that won't make you topple, in partnership with our friends at:

  • Lyre's non-alcoholic spirits
  • Heineken & Export Gold 0.0%
  • Giesen Wines 0%
  • Red Bull

Select from our range of alcohol-free beer, wine and cocktails, or grab your choice of Red Bull Energy Drink, Sugarfree and Red Edition (including a special Lyre's x Red Bull Watermelon Mojito 0%!).


Plus, be in to win a VIP experience for two at Mad Mike’s Summer Bash, including Hot Laps.
With thanks to StarSocial and Red Bull.

Visit any StarSocial bar, pub or restaurant this July and purchase a Red Bull Energy Drink, Sugarfree, Red Edition or Watermelon Mojito 0% and scan your StarSocial rewards app.

It's as simple as that - you’re in the draw to win 2x VIP tickets to Mad Mike’s Summer Bash on Saturday 2 December at Hampton Downs, Waikato, inclusive of;

  • A fully hosted Red Bull experience, inclusive of premium viewing platforms, food and drink.
  • A garage tour.
  • 2x hot laps at Hampton Downs, on an agreed date (please note this date may differ from the date of the Summer Bash).

August 1, 2024
Back The Boys In Black
Live and loud from July to September
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Back The Boys In Black

Live and loud from July to September

It's the main event in rugby this year, with the boys in black giving us not one, not two, but three jam-packed series of matches in July, August and September! 🏉

We love a good face-off, and we've got room for everyone, no matter who you're supporting.

Get in touch with your local to book a table now, games screening at:

Auckland: Basalt, Empire Tavern, Garrison, Goode Brothers Botany, Goode Brothers New Lynn, Goode Brothers NorthWest, Moretons, The Elephant Wrestler, The Flying Moa, The Gipsy Moth, The Merchant, The Postman’s Leg, The Zookeeper’s Son

Hamilton: The Roaming Giant, The Wayward Pigeon

Mount Maunganui: Latitude 37

Wellington: The Green Man Pub, Gear Street Union, Hotel Bristol, Khandallah Trading Company, Southern Cross, Shed 22, The Borough, Whitby Co-Op

Check out the schedule below:

2024 Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series: Sat 6 July - NZ v England - 7.05pm, Sat 13 July - NZ v England - 7.05pm, Sat 20 July - NZ v Fiji - 2.30pm

2024 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship: Sat 10 August - NZ v Argentina - 7.05pm, Sat 17 August - NZ v Argentina - 7.05pm

2024 Bledisloe Cup: Sat 21 September - NZ v Australia - 5.45pm, Sat 28 September - NZ v Australia - 7.05pm

Back The Boys In Black

It's the main event in rugby this year, with the boys in black giving us not one, not two, but three jam-packed series of matches in July, August and September! 🏉

We love a good face-off, and we've got room for everyone, no matter who you're supporting.

Get in touch with your local to book a table now, games screening at:

Auckland: Basalt, Empire Tavern, Garrison, Goode Brothers Botany, Goode Brothers New Lynn, Goode Brothers NorthWest, Moretons, The Elephant Wrestler, The Flying Moa, The Gipsy Moth, The Merchant, The Postman’s Leg, The Zookeeper’s Son

Hamilton: The Roaming Giant, The Wayward Pigeon

Mount Maunganui: Latitude 37

Wellington: The Green Man Pub, Gear Street Union, Hotel Bristol, Khandallah Trading Company, Southern Cross, Shed 22, The Borough, Whitby Co-Op

Check out the schedule below:

2024 Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series: Sat 6 July - NZ v England - 7.05pm, Sat 13 July - NZ v England - 7.05pm, Sat 20 July - NZ v Fiji - 2.30pm

2024 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship: Sat 10 August - NZ v Argentina - 7.05pm, Sat 17 August - NZ v Argentina - 7.05pm

2024 Bledisloe Cup: Sat 21 September - NZ v Australia - 5.45pm, Sat 28 September - NZ v Australia - 7.05pm

September 30, 2024

What's On At The Roaming Giant

Daily Deals

Happy Hour

Weeknights

Specials across house wine, spirits and pints Monday to Friday 4pm-6pm.

2 for $30 small plates

Monday

2 small plates $30 Monday from 4pm.

Tap Cocktail Specials

Wednesday

Tap cocktail specials Wednesday from 4pm.

$10 Fried Chicken

Friday

$10 fried chicken available all day Friday.

Heineken and rosé specials

Friday

Specials on Heineken bottles and glasses of rosé Friday from 12pm.

Giant Sundays

Sunday

$10 pizzas and selected small plates 2.30-5.30pm every Sunday.