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.

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!

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.

There were four of us dining here, I had received a personal recommendation to try it. I like the…read moreway the bar had kept the decor theme inline with the buildings previous usage. It was nice and warm for a cool winter's evening. We had a nice selection of menu options, I chose the Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken Burger, a couple of the other had the Union Cheese Burger. We did not have to wait to long for our meals, everybody enjoyed their food, a couple even managed to squeeze in dessert as well. Just as a note, you do need place your order for food and drinks at the bar.

Another great Yelp recommendation thank you! Nice Mac beer selection (amber was my favorite) and an…read moreextensive and delicious menu. I did like the option of being able to order bar munchies or a full dinner. First night I dined here I ordered a steak and salad and was not disappointed. I ordered medium rare and it arrived as requested. Service was prompt and friendly. Not in the mood for a pint or bottled beer there is a full bar to assist. My hosts planned a happy hour the following night and we ordered appetizers. The chicken bites were great. The pork bites were kind of dry but were excellent to absorb the beer ;^) . Love the squid App!. All in all a nice local pub to catch a game, have bite, and a bit to drink.

One of the best places I ate in New Zealand on this visit. Whoever is in the kitchen is cooking and…read morecreating with love. Dishes just bursting with flavor, beautifully presented. Attentive service, lovely decor.

Happened to stumble upon this place was found it absolutely adorable so decided to give it a try…read more I arrived at 4:45pm and didn't know their dinner menu began at 5. My party was seated in the noisy section of the bar so I asked if we could be moved to the dining room as we wanted to have an early dinner. The waiter said "NO, you cannot sit there. The dinner room is being set for dinner service" He then proceeded to point at the area whilst a table of guests were getting seated. Does this mean 5 pakeha guests get different treatment from 3 asian ones? Who knows. Don't need to find out though. Drinks are good and food oily but delicious.

It's been a while since my last night here, was formerly the Cock & Bull. It seems to have lost…read moresome of it's charm in the makeover. More space for patrons, and it was quite busy until after the raffle. The staff were friendly, brought round free nibbles during the evening. Highlight of the evening for me was a pint of Boddingtons from back home. There's no place like home, there's no place like home........................Nah, NZ is heaps better !!!

Review is for lunch only. This is a great Irish pub in Ellerslie. There is a good selection of…read moredraft beer and of course Guinness. There is a lunch special menu that is reasonably priced as well. Food is Pub fare and will fill you up. Friendly bartenders and servers will assist you with your beer and food selection.

The 1 Up TAB and Sports Bar provides a rare combination in the Eastern Bays area…read more The bar provides well-priced beer on tap, numerous television screens and TAB facilities, pokie machines and usually plentiful seating for the number of patrons present. The staff are very friendly and the bar usually has a vibrant, sociable atmosphere - with many of the patrons being frequent regulars. If you are lucky enough to be there for races on a busy Saturday afternoon, the bar usually shouts chips from the fish shop next door for DIY chip sandwiches, a nice homely touch. Parking is easy, just on the street down Upland Road, and there are numerous options for food nearby to keep you punting all day.

I want to love this place as it has so much potential…read more Pros: Good beer and liquor selection Gaming room Pool table Separated outdoor smoking area Larger projector screen for t.v. Free parking Cons: The place was completely empty when I got there Food is only available for dinner If you want a social setting, you must bring the people.

The roundabout bar, so named because of its proximity to the Royal Oak roundabout, entitles itself…read moreas a community bar. From this I concluded that the community of Royal Oak must be very close to simultaneously entering an Old Folk's Home. If you feel a bit young for an RSA but smell of old tobacco and have a miasma of depression about you, this is the place for you. If you can count the number of teeth you have on one hand, but not the number of cats, this is your pub. There are slot machines, surly staff and watery beer. At least you wont forget the name as you stumble out. Or in. It doesn't matter either way. Measure the passage of time spent there by comparing it to the age of the children left waiting in cars parked at the door.

A trendy Eatery in the suburb. This got to be better than the usual restaurant you find in the…read moreneighbourhood. We loved the atmosphere and the service there. Staff are very friendly and loved to help you with your good selection if you get stuck because of their variety! Oysters were fresh, wine was nice, food was beautifully presented and delicious! Although it said it was small but we find that reasonable to share between three of us for three small plates and a pizza. We also ordered some oysters. We will definitely go back there again. =)

Banque is a quiet, but trendy eatery found on Remuera Road. I had been meaning to try this place…read morefor weeks after the good recommendations from a cousin. The inside is totally not what you expect. Don't be put off from this place, because its in Remuera and gives that upperclass vibe. The inside of Banque, is totally comforting and relaxing. Theres wonderful warm decor and an inside fire. Its a great place to have lunch or dinner with a glass of wine. My dining partner and I went for a quiet Friday lunch. Banque's menu is designed for sharing. The menu has a slight Asian flavour. I would def recommend having the Bluff oysters and diamond shell clams. They were served with a delicious dipping sauce. Obviously Bluff oysters are only served to season, so if you have the chance to eat them, try them! I wouldn't normally order any kind of pizza, but seeing it was a pizza bread it was a good choice for a filler, but tbh it was really tasty. The dough was super soft and flavour was great. The other two dishes were just a bit bland and lacked the same flavour excitement as the other dishes. I would recommend for Banque to just add more flavour to the ribs instead of just covering them in hoisin sauce. Although i think its a great idea serving lamb ribs as its pretty rare on other restaurant menus. Service was great, lovely guy who served us and I think i may have even tipped him. Would def recommend coming here, for good food, great atmosphere and service. Also good value for money, but Banque features in the Entertainment book if you want a good deal. Rating: Food: 6/10 Service: 9/10 Value for Money: Average 311 Remuera road, Remuera Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun: 3pm-Late Weds-Fri: 12pm-Late

I don't know about you but I associate the term "gee gee's" with stale-smelling, monotonous…read moresounding TAB venues with bad food. I was not prepared for Gee Gee's in Epsom, which came complete with it's own faux-crystal horse-and-harness-racer statuette. It has the entrance of a motel, complete with welcome mat and front desk. Already at 10.30 am the kitchens service windows framed busy chefs racing around. The setting inside was of a long, elegantly set dining area flanked with wait stations and sepia photos (presumably famous jockeys). It was immaculate. So naturally, I was expecting stiff-lipped, steel-spined service to ensue. But instead, I was given the most welcoming invitation to enjoy a beer in the sun, facing Cornwall park. I felt apprehensive and under-dressed in a strangely pleasant way and have high hopes for the well priced food there. Obviously this is a business that has kept it's head down doing the hard work, making sure the basics in service and presentation are done properly and I hope to see more of it in the future.

Gee Gee's CLOSED many years ago and the phone and location are now a Turkish Bar and restaurant. I…read morewent a long to try it out as I was staying very close. But the music was so loud that the staff had to shout at each other and I decided I couldn't eat a meal in such a LOUD place. It looked nice and smelt good but WAY TOO LOUD.