Owen River Tavern and Motel

Owen River Tavern and Motel A friendly, family owned and operated Restaurant, Pub, Motel and Campsite located in the town of Owen River near Murchison, South Island, New Zealand.

A great classic in front of the tavern today — thanks for stopping in Sapphire. Beautiful 😍 And a reminder that :The Mur...
13/09/2026

A great classic in front of the tavern today — thanks for stopping in Sapphire. Beautiful 😍

And a reminder that :
The Murchison Classic Car & Motorcycle Show is coming up on 3 October at the Murchison Recreation Centre, 10am–1pm.
Gold coin entry — see you there.

Happy birthday!🎈
05/09/2026

Happy birthday!🎈

Owen River Tavern will be closed this Father’s Day.Wishing all the dads a great day with family.
05/09/2026

Owen River Tavern will be closed this Father’s Day.
Wishing all the dads a great day with family.

21 of Canterbury Metropolitan Rugby team on the bus heading to Nelson — quick stop at Owen River Tavern and a proud mome...
21/08/2026

21 of Canterbury Metropolitan Rugby team on the bus heading to Nelson — quick stop at Owen River Tavern and a proud moment with the trophy.

Beautiful day out — blue sky, perfect for a lunch stop at Owen River Tavern.
19/08/2026

Beautiful day out — blue sky, perfect for a lunch stop at Owen River Tavern.

17/08/2026

We’re back — tavern and motels open as normal. Come in for a feed, a drink, or a stay.

17/08/2026

We’re back on deck at Owen River Tavern.
Bar open : 2pm–9pm.
Kitchen open 5pm–8:30pm.
Thanks for your support — pop in for a drink or a meal.

Time for a little rest! ☕ We are taking a quick weekend break and will be closed on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, Au...
15/08/2026

Time for a little rest! ☕ We are taking a quick weekend break and will be closed on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th.We will be back and ready to serve you on Monday at 3:00 PM. Thank you for your support!

Caught former All Black Murray Davie at the tavern — and he signed the photo too. Not a bad night.
08/08/2026

Caught former All Black Murray Davie at the tavern — and he signed the photo too. Not a bad night.

🔥 THIS SATURDAY — OWEN RIVER TAVERN 🔥**MEET FORMER ALL BLACKMURRAY DAVIE**Rosie Davies — now living in Murchison and wor...
04/08/2026

🔥 THIS SATURDAY — OWEN RIVER TAVERN 🔥

**MEET FORMER ALL BLACK

MURRAY DAVIE**

Rosie Davies — now living in Murchison and working with Jamall at Thomas’ farm in Glenroy — spotted her dad’s photo on our wall this week.
Now Murray’s planning a visit (Lewis Pass permitting).

DRINKS • GOOD VIBES • RUGBY HISTORY

See you Saturday.

Address

1569 Kawatiri Murchison Highway
Owen River
7077

Telephone

+6435239273

Website

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