First off, this place is OPEN ON SUNDAY. Everywhere else closed early. This place is clean as and…read morethe staff is attentive. Walk up to the bar and grab a pint. Remember your ID and you're set. Beers on tap are: Castle Point, Lion Red, Macs Gold, Speights Gold Medal and Isaac's Cider. Cheers.

Fantastic vibe and wonderful, attentive staff. I went to see a band (Mermaid Bait, who were…read morefantastic as usual) but grand some wings and a beer. Wings were really delicious, wish the blue cheese was a little chunkier though. The beer was whatever the hoppiest thing they had on tap was, some red IPA. It was very refreshing and nicely hoppy! That being said it was almost $30 for wings and a beer. Felt a bit steep for what the place is. That being said without a cover for the music I suppose someone has to pay.

Super sweet sticky ribs with lots of fries and coleslaw, I could just barely eat the half rack all…read morefor $20. The vegetarian burger that Cindy had was fantastic. They don't have a big menu but what they do, they do well!

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!

Stopped in for lunch while in Hahei. The outdoor seating is very nice and there were not many…read morepeople there yet so we had our choice of tables. There are nice flowers and greenery surrounding the outdoor seating. You go in to order at the bar. We ordered a beer tasting flight, a margarita, and the Margherita Pizza. The margarita was fine (I never really had a great one while in New Zealand), but it was cool and refreshing. The pizza was nice and light, good for a small lunch. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Don't forget a tshirt or hoodie on the way out!

Loved their cocktails and ambience! The staff was super funny (read witty with sarcasm) and we had…read morea great time enjoying a cool beverage on a hot summer day after hiking to Cathedral Cove.

Great views..seating is fast but food service is horrible...took 1.30 hrs to get main course.. food…read morewhen served was ok... Overall average...shame as tons of potential...

Our first Kiwi pub experience and it was a good one. Rugby on the big TV, large beer selection,…read moreand a great burger. What else do you need?

Staff was very friendly and welcoming from the moment I arrived. Asked me where I was from and what…read moreI was planning to get up to while in town. Not at all busy but I was early for lunch. Meatlovers pizza was fantastic. Live music will be playing later tonight, so hopefully I can make it back in time.

Was up in Whangarei for a gig with the band, and they had organized lunch here for the group. On a…read moreSaturday afternoon it was pretty empty, which was good to accommodate our large group (you can make bookings in advance). There was covered outside seating with heaters, good for the chilly winter afternoon. They've got a few house beers on tap - light, medium, and dark, as well as an alcoholic ginger beer. Their main food option is wood fired pizza, lot of topping varieties. It was not gourmet pizza, but solid, satisfying, with a good amount of toppings on each pizza - they didn't skimp. The standout food-wise was their nice fat chips... they were perfectly crispy outside, soft inside, and properly hot. Bottom line - solid option for a beer and some chips, a quick pizza if you're in town. Nothing fancy, nice folks...

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.

Bruscetta - good bread, good tomatoes, good mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaf, would have been…read morenicer if cut into small bite size slices rather than whole slice 3/5 Burger - good burger, good buns, good meat & bavon, not enough pickles, relish & salad, excellent chips 3/5 Kids Nibbles - nibbles were a bit sweet, good chips 3/5

This establishment was very welcoming at the door and once seated were very quick to take orders…read more This allowed us to settle in to our table. The menu was simple and made for easy choices. The time of was mid winter and there wad limited warmth in partsvof the dining area.

The Cock & Bull is a feel-good place located just beneath the Cinemas in Botany Town Centre. The…read morewooden walls are lined with traditional English decor and you're welcomed with a roaring fire during the colder nights. The staff are a friendly bunch, but don't always bring your food on time. You have to order at the bar, so don't go waiting for service. The food itself is traditionally English too, with your plain, but satisfying fish n chips, beef burger or calamari delicacies. Mainly you go there to enjoy a certain atmosphere ,which changes depending on whether it's a family afternoon or a rowdy weeknight. A pleasant place to dine if you feel like a good, old fashioned pub meal sometimes coupled with live music too!

The Cock & Bull in Botany Downs definitely attracts some very different age groups. On a Friday…read morenight you'll find it full of twenty-somethings attempting to jam out to the live band of the week, but on a Saturday night it may be full of older men have a nice old chinwag during the game. In saying this, its hard to say what the Cock & Bull's target market is, but nevertheless, they seem to be accommodating for a wide age range- and thats a good thing. I've always enjoyed the service at Cock & Bull. Always welcoming, quick and cheerful, and you know your drink is in good hands. Their food is very well done- I tend to lean towards their salads, but they do great wedges, nachos and fries with aioli. Their aptly named Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Aston Villa pizzas are well priced and taste even better! Cock & Bull is a long-standing establishment in Botany Downs and really fits the gastropub mould. If you're looking for somewhere that does its job right in the Botany area, go no further than the Cock & Bull.

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.