I believe this is now The Bridgman. It was great! Great…read moreatmosphere, lovely beer selection, and though we didn't eat much the food at other tables looked really good. If I were staying another night in Auckland I would go back for their burgers.

Located on the corner of Valley Road and Dominion Road, The Dominion is the perfect place to meet…read morefriends for an after work drink, watch the rugby or share a meal with the family. The meals are fantastic, and the portions are huge. I'm a fan of their pizza range and must say last time I had their hamburger I fell in love. It was delicious, though definitely too big for me! Even my Dad had trouble finishing it, but it's good to know you get your money's worth! Heineken is on tap at The Dominion, though the bar has a large selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available, so there is definitely something for everyone. While there is plenty of indoor seating, my favourite spot at The Dominion is outside. There are about eight outside tables, two of which are really big and perfect for meals with a group of friends or the family. During summer it's great to sit outside in the heat, but even in winter it's not too bad as there are outdoor heaters above the tables too Tip: There is a room upstairs with a separate bar and outdoor area that can be hired for private functions. Having attended many 21st parties there, I can say with all honesty it is the perfect venue. Not to mention there is a curtain of fairy lights, so that's a definite bonus!

Another Irish pub right? Nope, The Faltering Fullback does away with the dark wood paneling and…read morebrooding atmosphere of a typical Irish pub- and they are sorely missed. The Faltering Fullback has squeezed itself into an old Kingsland bar space, so still has all the polished concrete and low-ceiling look, with none of the characteristic flavour of an Irish pub (other than sagging flags). Your choice of seating is a small and unappealing deck on the road or a cricket-blaring sports bar interior. They offer some decent English/Irish meals specials but the waitresses composure faltered when we decided to share a plate. (She redeemed herself later by fixing a poorly poured Guinness.) At least Kingslanders get to celebrate St. Paddy's without heading "all the way" into the city.

The Fullback (I'm not going to use its full, naff name) is a newcomer to Kingsland, replacing what…read moreused to be the Bond Street Bar. It's still much the same physically, but with a change of name and ownership comes a new lease of energy. They have various $10 specials for food during the week. On the night we went it was a burger and chips, and it was very tasty and generously portioned - a pretty good deal for the price. Drinks weren't too expensive either. The outdoor seating was obviously the place to be, although as the weather gets colder the inside will probably have a bit more appeal. On a late summer afternoon it seemed a little dark in there, though. Much better to sit out the front and drink a beer while the city life goes by.

We arrived in Auckland on a late flight and found the staff to be super kind in letting us eat…read moreright before the kitchen closed. The fish & chips was great and the ambiance fitting for an Irish pub. Highly recommend!

The Clare Inn is a solid Irish bar. They have that hilarity about them inside, and they provide all…read morethe irish goodies, from the booze to the eats. It's a pretty neat spot to visit for a decent irish pub meal or a night on the pints. The food they offer is a range of the classics - duck - beef and stout - fish and chips etc. There is also some randoms in the menu like the salt n chilli squid. definitely go there and try the chocolate and baileys ice cream for desert. The place also has function rooms for hire so it makes for a great spot for group gatherings and parties in general. the decor is what you expect for a classic Irish joint. Green and wooden panels and slightly dated furniture which somehow looks like it works in there. The little pictures hanging on the wall are expected too. It s a trusty spot int hat sense - you know what to expect and what you will get.

Good spot for a pint. This pub has local beers on tap. They have a good selection of bottled…read morebeers, as well. There are at least eight TVs showing various sports events. They just happen to have the ESPN channel replaying the Allstate Sugar Bowl UT-Austin vs. Georgia game. Go Horns. If you're into casino gaming, there are some machines in the back of the bar.

We had the both ribs and steak. Great value for the money and nice relaxed atmosphere. Staff…read morecouldn't have been better.

Hmm. Well. Not terrible, but not what I was hoping for. I went in thinking Spitting Feathers, but…read morethat venue closed and QF took over. It's not what it was, so that's why I don't give the former business one star. Yelp needs to update this listing to show Permanently Closed. It's a sports bar, not a pub, so ... not a pub. They had Rugby League on, which is OK, but I watch Union. I ordered a Panhead Supercharger (American Pale Ale): it tasted of butterscotch (diacetyl) which should not, not, NOT be the case. I brought it up: "we just changed it". I gave a challenging look: the bartender tried it, said it was OK. Horseshit! I know my stuff and have had several of these while on vacation. It was not right. So poor quality of service. They have a large electronic gaming cave. Yuck. Not a pub. It's not Spitting Feathers anymore. Yelp needs to update the listing so that people know that the old venue is dead and gone.

This is officially one of my new top hits in AKL, and has also caught fire as the ideal after work…read morebar! The drinks are cheap and quality, the decor is understated, and there's a 21 and over cap. Couldn't ask for more. Finding SF is only tricky if you're not paying attention, a single doorway on Wyndham that leads to an upstairs oasis. But once you arrive, you won't want to leave. I haven't been here on a Thursday or Sunday but apparently those are the nights to make and appearance (because the food is well cheap). Staff is also super nice. Spitting Feathers, you're a gem.

Fantastic happy hour for Bonvoy members (which is free to join). I was able to score $10 glass of…read morewine and $10 bar bites! We had the pork belly sliders and the chicken bites. Both were delicious and great for the price. After HH, I stayed for a Margherita pizza and more wine. The pizza was thin crust and tasted fresh. Only thing that was interesting to me was the inability to order the same HH wines after HH. The selection switches out. Service was really great and friendly. It started off rather quiet for HH but began to fill as time went on. Plenty of seating options and trendy decor.

VISIT: end of February 2020…read more This was a pleasant surprise as we ate here probably every day of the 3 that we were in town. I typically shy away from restaurants that are in the hotel because they tend to be pricey. We felt, for Americans, that this was decently priced and that each time we ate here, we got a different meal FOOD WE TRIED: - Chicken and vegetable dumplings - Prawn and chive Gyoza - Arancini - 55 day aged beef brisket sliders - Seafood Risotto - Spaghetti with mussels, snapper and prawns The sliders, gyoza and spaghetti with seafood was VERY good. I wouldn't order the dumplings again, but I always forget that chicken dumplings just aren't the same as pork and/or shrimp. The Arancini was a bit disappointing in flavor, maybe just a touch more salt would have been helpful and same thing with the flavor of the Risotto. The seafood was cooked perfectly, but the sauce on it just wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked, for a risotto. Service was always great with the staff always helpful with recommendations. We were very happy to have access to this restaurant during our stay the Four Points

I use to go here a lot but realised the glasses where very dirty. The owner was informed but…read moreresponded by yelling at us.

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.

I went to the Zookeeper's Son on a double date and wasn't too sure about it at first to be honest…read more It's a pub and I'm more of a city girl but I thought I'd go along for the ride. I'm so glad I did because I was pleasantly surprised! We had so much fun. It's quite a big place but there were loads of people eating, laughing and having a good time so it didn't feel too big at all. We had a really intimate corner where we ate which was really nice. The menu is amazing. It's pub food but not as you know it. There's loads of twists on the traditional meal. For example we ordered the roast but it came out on a chopping board for us to share with the whole table. A brilliant approach to an old favourite. Their Yorkshire Puddings were SO good, good enough to break any diet for. There was a live band playing and at the end of our meal which was a really nice addition to the atmostphere. We had loads of delicious drinks but my pick would be their Long Island Iced Tea, it was so good. So as it turns out I was completely wrong, this place is a winner.

This is my partner's fail-safe go-to-after-work pub. He loves it because it is exactly what K' Road…read moreis all about: unique, friendly and just the right amount of grimy. He says it's because it reminds him of the pubs in our hometown in the UK and I don't think he's wrong. I've only met up with him a few times in here but I too think it's a great little place. The staff are always really friendly, there's a great selection of beer (including their home brewed lager) at a reasonable price and there's always been ample seating during after work hours. They've also got a really varied selection of live music and events on every week so there's enough to keep you entertained (the pub quiz in particular is usually a winner). I've not eaten in here but the food on the menu always looks really intriguing. They've got a really wide selection of vegetarian and vegan food and things that are just a little out of the ordinary.

Stopped here for a quick hello with a friend who knows Simon. Very welcoming, friendly person he…read moreis. You can tell right away he cares for his customers and his bar. It was early in the day so definitively not ready for a full on session but a cold cider was perfect. The bar is massive with prime corner real estate! Plenty of seating at the bar, tables just behind along with benches running along the windows. If it were my local, I would be there on Sundays just to people watch and pass a few pints. There is also a chef in the kitchen, with a menu broadcast on chalkboard above the bar. Live music and other fun activities await weekly. Another plus to this bar is that there is a genuine Italian espresso machine. The brand escapes me, but it is one of only two in all of New Zealand! He said it makes a mean espresso and for someone who loves coffee this is an invitation to return.

Doolan Brothers have recently taken over all of the old Cock and Bull franchises, and I'm glad they…read morehave. The renovations and facelift have done wonders for this local pub, and the changes are positive. The decor is still traditional pub style, but not so dark and dank as before, reds and dark woods prevail. The food has taken a bit of a jump up, although the Sunday roasts with Yorkshire puddings were a little bit of a letdown, as the puddings were a bit bland, but the portions were healthy and it wasn't expensive, so fair standard for pub fare. On our second visit, we weren't quite as impressed though, after ordering a steak medium rare, it arrived pretty much well done, but then that seems to be pretty standard at all restaurants around town, you have to ask for rare to get it medium! But overall, a great little local pub to enjoy a beer in the sun and some good old pub grub.

No ambience, extremely average food very classic pub style and it's really huge and almost always…read moreempty unless there's a pub quiz or important sports event on. Outside courtyard good for smokers but it looks out onto a really bleak overgrown creek in Lynfield I don't rate it. It's trying too hard to be homely and quintessential.