Fly by Day, Dine by Night.
Thames’ Most Unique Experience.

Military flight simulators, aviation-themed lunches, and bold Italian dinners – all in one unforgettable venue.

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Flight Sims + Lunch
11am-2pm | Fri-Sun

Strap in for an adrenaline rush in our military flight simulators - fly solo or compete in dogfights! After your mission, recharge with pizzas, loaded fries, and Good George beer or cider.

DAY MODE

Italian Dinners
5pm-9pm | Thu-Sat

When the sun sets, The Aviator transforms into Thames’ most unique Italian restaurant. Enjoy fresh pastas, hand-made pizzas, and indulgent desserts under the cockpit lights.

NIGHT MODE

FLIGHT SIMULATORS

Take the Pilot’s Seat!

Step into our state-of-the-art VR cockpits and fly iconic WWII Spitfires, modern fighter jets, or helicopters. Perfect for thrill-seekers, families, and team-building events.

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DAYTIME LUNCH

Fuel Up with Pizza's.

Bring the family for lunch! Enjoy fresh pizzas, loaded fries, and tasty snacks from 11am–2pm (Fri–Sun). The perfect pit stop after a simulator session or day out in Thames.

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ITALIAN DINNER

Full-Throttle Flavour.

Indulge in authentic Italian-inspired pizzas on hand-stretched dough bases, rich pastas, and indulgent desserts (Thu–Sat, 5–9pm). No sims at night – just bold flavors under cockpit lights.

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AVIATION-THEMED EVENTS

Birthdays, Team-Building, and Private Functions – All Under One Wing

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, hosting a team-building day, or planning a corporate event, The Aviator Experience is the ultimate venue. Combine thrilling military flight simulators with aviation-themed dining – from hand-stretched pizza lunches to bold Italian dinners.

We can host groups of up to 40 guests and tailor the experience to suit flyers and non-flyers alike.

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What Our Guests Are Saying

"Craig and the team at the Aviator Thames are absolutely brilliant!
You really feel taken care of, they go out of their way to make sure you have the best experience and they have the goods and tools to back it up. I can’t recommend this place highly enough, thank you so much to Craig and the team for consistently making it a great experience!"

Robert L.

"We enjoyed an excellent dinner from their Italian menu last week. Food was absolutely delicious and not a complaint among our table of four. Service was friendly and Craig the owner made sure to come to our table to deliver a treat and have a chat at the end of our evening. Thank you, We'll be back and will recommend the Aviator to others looking for a lovely dinner in Thames."

Barbara C.

"We had amazing time in The Aviator Experience. Craig was super helpful, he made the whole flying experience magical. The food was great, one of the best burgers we’ve had in New Zealand and very reasonably priced. Absolute must visit while in Thames!"

Zuzanna K.

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