First of all, we created a booking for the Bridgehouse restaurant a day before we planned on eating…read morethere. It was for my friend's 18th birthday. The rest if us are 17 years old. We turned up, in our best attire, ready to have a wonderful EATING experience, we were looking foward to the food, not planning on getting any drinks. We were turned away at the door because most of us were underage, and were rushed of the premises. Never once did they mention that we weren't allowed to eat there if we were underage, wasting our time and energy. Clarifying that we only wanted to experience the restaurant part of the place, never the bar We found much more welcoming service at Warkworth Hotel. Maiya is the best waitress there ever is in the world.

Fab food, excellent service, nice ambiance when the fire is going; and good sized portions with…read moreveggies with most dishes and decent sized dessert with cream and icecream - delish! Highly recommend!

Awesome friendly service..welcoming always have loved the decor ..amazing Pork Belly two people in…read moreour group expressed...best ever ! ..I loved the Kale chips and scotch steak ..meatballs looked a great option I'd leave desert pr share with a friend although berry dessert looked nice

Great place to get drinks and hang out with friends. Nice atmosphere and decently priced. Very…read moresocial environment

What a GREAT discovery! So good, we came here on both…read moretrips/visits to Auckland. Quality/Quantity - 102 types of beers! Got a flight (okay 2 flights...) for $30 each, see picture. Urbanant Handpull - Cask Ale style, a stronger flavored beer. Eddyline - New Zealand Hefeweizen, crisp and refreshing. They also have it in an apricot wheat ale, interesting. Parrot Dog - Okay. Panhead APA - American Pale Ale, good flavors, medium to light beer. Sawmill Hefeweizen - Good and refreshing. Also the beer of the week. Many specials, see pictures. Food, full bar, and wine are also available. Atmosphere - Super convenient, to the cruise ship, dock, shopping for my wife, etc! Indoor, outdoor seating. Interesting and cool decor throughout. Got really busy as it got later. Of course I was here for a few hours while my wife shopped, lol. Events available. Open 7 days a week from 11am till 10pm or 1am. Service - Bar service. They table service, but by then, I already got my flights. Yes, that was plural. :) Price - $30AUD a flight, $19.60US + tip. Expensive, but for me it was worth it! Great way to end the day. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success. You will be our regular go to place when visiting/docking in Auckland.

I had passed this pub for a few days, looked at a few yelp reviews and decided to stop by. I wasn't…read moredisappointed we had some great food for a good price. Service was very very quick. I tasted several different beers which are awesome. The only issue we had was trying to get a table during happy hour. atmosphere is very laid-back and easy-going. You're looking for a place to grab a bite or a drink I suggest stopping by here

Food was DELICIOUS! Even my friend who doesn't love waffles couldn't stop eating the dessert. The…read moreservice was kind and quick. Great vibes all around. Definitely recommend!

Only a few items on the menu were available, parking was awful, and the service was bad.read more

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.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Portland yet, it's my favourite bar in Auckland!!!…read more Lovely warm inside area sporting an eclectic array of old school couches with some of the best live music I have ever had the pleasure of listening too. Such a mix if instruments! One afternoon you will go and see a beautiful old man playing the harmonica, the next night could be a jazz band then a buzzy fellow on the guitar... LOVE it! There is a bit I a separate room for dining if you want to sit and have a meal. Their menu is right up my alley! Good old New Zealand boil up is my fav then an interesting mix of snacks or full meals. But wait there's more! An outside area protected from the wind where you sit on kegs with cushions or the benches around the edge looking at the graffiti art that surrounds you. If you haven't been I highly suggest you do. I prefer weeknights or early afternoon as I'm a bit crowd phobic and it can get rather busy in the weekend nights but don't let that deter you as it's pumping with beautiful live music and happy faces Enjoy

Alright so this bar really surprised me with their food. Yeah, yeah drinks are important, should be…read moregood price/value and service should be great. All that I'm kind of expecting. What I don't expect is getting served an awesome steak on (what appeared to be self-made) mashed potatoes with a side of salad for 20 (!!!)$. Blown away. They also had a nice weekly schedule and we were able to come see the open mic night. Great way to entertain your guests. Check it out everybody!

This is a great restaurant/bar - and the best part about it is that it's not in Auckland so it's a…read moregreat drive out to Kumeu area for lunch and some activities. In this case it was a team bonding day of 9 holes of golf (with a gold cart following behind with drinks) and then lunch at Hallertau. The drinks list is extensive - both wines and beers. I can't comment on those because I stuck to whisky (of which there was also a great selection). The service was very good and polished and we all thoroughly enjoyed meals. Ordered a wide selection and no one was disappointed. I have to rave about the sardines. I wasn't sure I was ordering the right thing, and I got some freshly toasted bread and a tin of sardines - the tin is purely decoration, the sardines are cooked fresh and in the most amazing sauce. Get these when you go. I'm going to be back to have a proper meal and sample a few more of the beers and menu items on offer!

Enjoyed my evening here with friends the Venison sausage and pizza went down great with the Number…read more3 Red Ale. The service was prompt and food delivered together so no waiting to eat around the table. Highly recommend

Definitely not a gastropub, the Kumeu tavern appears to be a 'classic' old school New Zealand…read moreestablishment. We stopped by twice for the Sunday music playing on the patio...which was packed, so we sat inside where we could both hear the music, converse, and enjoy our beers. Although the crowd skewed older there was a good mix ranging from young children and their parents through all age groups. Horse and Dog racing was televised, and if you were so inclined they had a TAB (off track betting) station as well as a special day for the televised Melbourne Cup, complete with prizes for best dressed, best hat, etc. We did not order any food (or for that matter examine a menu). Most of what we saw served was burgers and fries. You ordered and received your drinks at the bar where 3 or 4 bartenders kept the lines moving. Well worth a visit.

Lovely, eclectic ambience! Was walking along the harbor area and stopped by for a pint. The servers…read moreand bartenders are very friendly and knowledgable. I sampled a few local beers. I love to have the local drink when I travel and they helped me find the right one! I didn't have food, but the menu looks darn good. The crispy calamari salad and pulled pork sandwich in particular caught my eye. Relax in the back with your brew on the comfy couches!

Great place and awesome house brewed beers! The mussels are literally the best I have ever had,…read morefresh, fat and nicely seasoned.

A fun experience! You order from the bar and sit at a table. When they opened at 11:30am we ordered…read morefish sandwiches and they said they didn't get their delivery yet, so they walked down to the fish market and bought the fish for our sandwiches! We didn't realize they would be tried, but the pieces were huge and tasty!

Hands down, 16Tun is one of the best beers in Auckland. Located in the new Wynyard area (similar to…read moreKaka'ako in Honolulu), it's filled with apartment buildings, offices, restaurants, bars, and great food. 16Tun is just a block from the waterfront and easy to get to driving or walk around the quay. The bar looks welcoming and cozy from the outside with soft lighting, wood features, big picnic style tables, and exposed metal. Inside is also well planned with tables of various sizes, bar seating, and an open kitchen. On my last visit I got to come here twice and had excellent service with bartender/manager Nick. Cheers to owner Ewen as well, great to meet the team! On my first visit on a sleepy weekday afternoon, I got a flight (choose 8 beers) and a few singles. They have a great selection that focuses on independent New Zealand breweries. They even have nitro and cask hand pull selections, plus a great selection of cans and bottles either to-go or if there's something you really want to enjoy there. Clean restrooms are at the back. On my first visit I had a hearty lunch of fish and chips, which went great with the beer. Light and heavy at the same time. The kitchen was closed on my second visit, but if that happens while you're here there are tons of other great options nearby for food. On the weekend, this place gets busy, loud, and happy. Both experiences were worth the trip. For people that haven't visited lately, it's new ownership and staff so it's worth your time to try it again. If you're a fan of beer, this is a must-stop in Auckland.