The food was incredible, they have a long menu of various different foods. Service was good, did…read moretake a little while to get someone's attention but it wasn't bad. The ambiance was nice although, we sat near the kitchen and it was cool seeing the chefs make the food. But there was music playing in the bar as well as different music in the kitchen which hurt your head after a while of hearing two different songs at the same time. But other than that I love this place, will go again!

Good Service. We came here to order drinks and they were really good. I ordered the virgin mojito…read moreand it was good. Would recommend this

I really like this bar. Unlike the Union Post it does not try to deafen you with dance music and it…read moreis nicely lit compared to the darkness of Doolin Brothers around the corner. The real winner for this bar is the cute outdoor area out the back. It has fairy lights (Who doesn't love those!), and the music level is perfect for chatting with friends. We went here on a Friday night and it was very quite. I'm not sure that it ever gets super busy because Iv only ever seen a handful of people here. Don't take this as a bad sign though! It is definitely worth a visit. They do cocktails and alcoholic milkshakes! Interesting concept but I haven't tried one

Great little bar in Ellerslie if you are looking for something with good atmosphere but a bit less…read morebusy and 'pubby' from The Post across the road. Staff are awesome!

Food was amazing but service was shocking! Worst I think I have ever had. Went to get drinks at the…read morebar initially and was told to be seated and they would come to us, Ten minutes later had to get. up and go to the bar. Young Maori girl took the order of someone who. sat down after us and was clearing tables when we were obviously waiting to have our order taken. Every time we needed something had to get up and ask. This girl and another staff member chatting with each other when there were empty drinks on table and I we had our plates removed with empty drinks on the table and no one asking if we wanted another - whoever owns this place lost a fortune in sales this night. Finally approached this girl about her behaviour and she sneered at me rather than apologise! 5 minutes later she was chatting with her friend again!!! Wouldn't go back.

I brought my boyfriend here for a casual birthday dinner. He wanted pub food, so we chose Flying…read moreMoa because he could get some classic NZ fish and chips, and there was even a vegan option for me. Win-win! The ambiance of this place is really cute. The lighting is really nice. The service was okay, not great but not bad either. It was rather unremarkable. When we first arrived, there were a ton of guys there watching the UFC fight - if you're into UFC, this appears to be the place to go. We started with drinks, I ordered a prosecco and the bf got a beer. The beers didn't have prices on them, but we were still surprised when we got the bill and the beer was $15 - almost as much as my dinner. I'm not sure if that's normal or if I'm still getting adjusted to New Zealand prices, but when my boyfriend asked the kiwis at work, they said it's definitely not normal. I ordered the vegan buddha bowl (was really excited to see a vegan option on the menu at a pub that isn't chips) and my boyfriend ordered the fish and chips he was so excited about. The food came out pretty quickly. Mine was fresh but lacked flavor - it became obvious really quickly that the chef who invented this dish is not vegan nor do they know any vegans. Vegan food is more than just vegetables without dressing ;) Nonetheless, I did enjoy the mashed sweet potato in the middle and I was very happy to be able to eat something healthy at a pub! My boyfriend was very happy with his fish and chips and it came out looking perfect. All in all, the Flying Moa is a standard pub. I do hear that they have a good trivia night which I would be interested to try out, and their drinks list looks enticing - I wouldn't mind trying some of those jam jars and cocktails.

We went to waiheke island for a wine tour, and our guide recommended this place for dinner. It had…read morea local feel to it which is what we were going for. We got there right at the end of happy hour and got a glass of local wine. My husband ordered the clams for dinner and loved them. They were unfortunately out of the scallops I ordered (still sad) so I tried the seafood pasta. The pasta is made in house and was very fresh. The prices were reasonable for local seafood. We would definitely go back!

This is a neat place to go to for an after-work drink…read more The Oakroom has recently had a facelift and has a cosy feel. Rohini and Corey are great hosts and the small team of staff are always friendly, chatty and sincere. There's a gastropub style menu; food and drinks are good value. It's also a good spot for a private function with good catering options.

My friend held her 21st party here last night and when I arrived I instantly wanted to have mine…read morehere. It's a lovely looking bar I think it must be quite new because all the furniture looked that way. Not the place itself though, it was really classy but rustic with mood lighting and lots of seats which I love, too many places don't offer enough seating and everyone just has to stand around. Their outside deck area was where we spent most of our night, they had outdoor tables and stools as well as a more comfy option...the outdoor sofa. They had two tv screens which she used to display pictures all evening. The bartender was pleasant and friendly and everyone looked like they had the best night.

This is what all TABs should be…read more The Mt Wellington TAB is spread out, with an array of seating rarely seen in TAB outlets. TABs are usually confined to small buildings whereas there has plenty of space for the odds to be displayed across numerous walls and TABs. Comfort is the number one trait of this outlet, perfect for viewing for patrons. Betting is split into different sections, one area for sports and another for racing, great for novice gamblers which helps to avoid initial confusion if new to the TAB systems. The only downside of this outlet would have to be the parking, which is strictly limited, with tow-away warnings if you are to park in another business's car-park.

Cool little bar with a nice garden bar and great cocktail list…read more Cocktails were great, a bit unique, with plenty of options to try. Food was good too ..... although looks like the hot chips come from the takeaway shop next door (carried in by staff wrapped in paper, then put in a bowl) Arrived just after opening, drinks came quickly but as the place filled up the drinks became very slow. Would definitely go back - only down side was the long wait on drinks and food.

This is a delightfully small cocktail bar in Onehunga and don't all awesome things come in small…read morepackages. They have an amazing array of cocktails all lovingly prepared with fresh juices and fruits and of course alcohol. There is a cute outdoor area so even if the front looks jammed with people there may be just enough room in the back for you to squeeze in. Friendly staff and warm interior complete the package. Perfect for an after work tipple

Quick back story and fun fact: In 1911 there was a Zoo in Royal Oak! Of course, everyone complained…read moreabout the smell and the sound and never really embraced the beauty of the whole operation until the animals escaped and everything was eventually shut up and sold off. So now we have this voluminous pub with a fun, purple branding that doubles as a throw back to Auckland's past. There is plenty of seating (including the small cluster of outdoor couches everyone is vying for) and plenty of beers on tap. Inexplicably you are only allowed to smoke on one half of the outdoor seats. Staff seem to stay behind the bar unless they are trying to top up your barely finished drinks, which they do with hunter-like efficiency and a portable EFTPOS unit. Slightly too overpriced to be your local-after-work.

We kind of happened upon The Zookeeper's Son. We needed a place to take a bunch of out-of-towners…read moreafter a sports event in Onehunga, and Onehunga had nothing in the way of relaxed beer garden bars to chill at. A quick google search came back with The Zookeeper's Son, and off we went. The beer was cold, the sides were quickly served and the mid-afternoon sun was sitting just right for us to have a bit of a winter sunbathe. My next trip to The Zookeeper's Son was with a couple of Americans who had been foolishly trying to figure out the best New Zealand beers on their own. They bought Tui because it said it was an IPA. Woof. The Zookeeper bartender was extremely helpful with the yanks - told them what he liked, ascertained what they liked, and then came up with a beer they would enjoy drinking. It was a hit! As for the decor, this place is a bit like all of the other bars owned by The New Zealand Pub Company (like the Elephant Wrestler on the Shore, which is decked out similarly to this place). The cheesiness of a themed bar often elicits a groan out of me, but the New Zealand Pub Company does it with enough camp that I'll let them get away with it.

This place has so much potential. It's come out the other side of a massive face lift with a new…read morename... And boy did it need it. We have dropped in for after hours dessert on one other occasion as applejack. And while that experience was good, it's pretty hard to mess up dessert. This review is based on a full breakfast. We walked and engaged with staff who let us free roam a table. We chose outside on the patio. Good mix of large and small tables. Excellent flow and decor. Howick was packed and our usual cafes looked far to busy for my ideal. So it was nice to have a scattering of other patrons, and the space between tables felt really good. We tried to order a latte bowl, only to be told they come in mugs, OK fine.... No big deal.... But imagine my surprise when a tiny dinky half tumbler glass came out. Half foam! I pointed out I ordered a mug.... To which a sheepish "this is how latte is served here" was uttered by or server. I rolled my eyes and sighed and sipped the foamy latte. I ordered a Bacon and eggs on toast, convincing my fellow breakfast seeker to get the big breakfast so I could pick at his mushrooms and hash. We both asked for grain toast. Once again surprised with the result this time he had grain and my plate had white... I sent my plate back. By the time I was able to start my partner had wolfed down two thirds of his breakfast. And my bacon was half cold, and sunny side up eggs over cooked. None of these faux pas were acknowledged upon settling the bill... Which also seemed pricy, especially given the rather blasé service. I won't be rushing back anytime soon which is a shame given the ample parking and eye catching location

Really slow and small portions staff are really friendly but food just wasn't worth the 48 min wait…read morefor a starter ... Sadly won't be back

Not a bad little to place to hang out this, although it is kind of in the middle of nowhere on…read moreGreat South Rd. It would be perfect for after work drinks if you worked around here. One advantage that it does have being in this location is that it seems to be the only pub in the area, so not much competition. It's large inside, and a pretty chilled out environment for a few quiet drinks. It's quite a posh place, and the food reflects the poshness as the meals are fairly expensive. However, the drinks are reasonably priced. I haven't been here when it's busy, so I'm not sure if it does get super busy.

Came here with workmates with no expectations. We are all really impressed. The atmosphere is nice,…read morethe menu has an impressive range from venison / duck / pork belly to fish & chips and everything in between. I felt it was slightly on the pricey side, but none of us were disappointed with our meal. The location right on Great South Road is a mixed blessing as you do get some road noise, but on the flip side there is not much choice for this type of restaurant in this area so it is great to find a restaurant / bar of this standard in this part of Greenlane. We will all be back.