The GalleySouth Hill, Ōamaru
The Galley – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
The Galley – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
The Galley – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · South Hill

The Galley

1 Esplanade, South Hill, Ōamaru Open 7 days · 8:30 am – 4 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 8:30 am – 4 pm
Weekly opening hours for The Galley
Monday8:30 am – 4 pm
Tuesday8:30 am – 4 pm
Wednesday8:30 am – 4 pm
Thursday8:30 am – 4 pm
Friday8:30 am – 4 pm
Saturday8:30 am – 4 pm
Sunday8:30 am – 4 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

1 Esplanade, South Hill, Ōamaru

About

About The Galley

The Galley brings cafe food, coffee and brunch to 1 Esplanade in South Hill, South Hill, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Ōamaru. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Diners come here for cafe food, coffee and brunch. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as mince and cheese pie. We currently list 12 places in Ōamaru in the cafe & brunch category, and The Galley is among them.

The Galley is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 8:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 4 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 53 hours each week.

For budgeting, cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). 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 cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Coffee & DrinksChai latte

Spiced

$5.2–6.6

Breakfast & BrunchEggs on toast

Poached, fried or scrambled

$11–15

CabinetGinger slice

Cafe favourite

$4.8–6.6

Breakfast & BrunchBig breakfast

Eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown, mushrooms and toast

$23–28

CabinetBacon and egg pie

Slice

$7.6–9.5

CabinetSavoury scone

With butter

$4.8–6.6

Plan your visit

When is The Galley busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 11 am on Fridays.

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Questions about The Galley

Where is The Galley?

The Galley is at 1 Esplanade, South Hill, Ōamaru, about 600 m from central Ōamaru. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Galley's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 8:30 am – 4 pm; Tuesday 8:30 am – 4 pm; Wednesday 8:30 am – 4 pm; Thursday 8:30 am – 4 pm; Friday 8:30 am – 4 pm; Saturday 8:30 am – 4 pm; Sunday 8:30 am – 4 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Galley open on weekends?

Yes – The Galley is open on both Saturday (8:30 am – 4 pm) and Sunday (8:30 am – 4 pm).

What kind of food does The Galley serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at The Galley?

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

What other restaurants are near The Galley?

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

Nearby

More places to eat near The Galley

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

Map of South Hill
Scotts Brewery – Bar food 160 m
Bar

Scotts Brewery

Wansbeck Street, South Hill
South Hill, Ōamaru
Tee Street – Cafe food 410 m
Cafe

Tee Street

3 Tees St Tees Street, South Hill
South Hill, Ōamaru
Cucina – Restaurant food 430 m
Restaurant

Cucina

South Hill
South Hill, Ōamaru
Steam – Cafe food 460 m
Cafe

Steam

7 Thames Street, Oamaru
South Hill, Ōamaru

Other cafe & brunch places nearby

Cafe & Brunch in Ōamaru
NameAreaStatusDistance
Harbour Street Collective CafeSouth Hill230 m
The Woolstore CaféSouth Hill–340 m
Tee StreetSouth Hill410 m
SteamSouth Hill460 m
The BridgeSouth Hill–500 m
The RoostSouth Hill590 m