Great local pub with mix of regulars and people stopping by. Has garden bar area, inside lounge…read morealso with fire which would be good in the winter. Nice selection of beers, food was excellent and great kids menu quality which makes a nice change for pub food.

Now this is a proper British style pub. Instead of the usually boring beers that every pub has,…read morethis place has a great selection of boutique beers on tap; I think that's probably one of the best things about this pub. Well the food is pretty decent as well. They serve hearty dishes of traditional English cuisine, complete with mushy peas and everything. I had the bangers and mash from here and it was pretty tasty. Coupled with a smooth, creamy beer and I was a happy man. This pub is also located right next to the water; a pretty great location. And the prices are quite cheap. However, the staff weren't all that attentive; one seemed to be doing all of the work and serving customers while the two other girls were just chatting, meanwhile the line at the bar increased.

Always a favorite, we always get the beef pie. We prefer outside as there is no mobile reception…read moreinside. Appreciate the Steinlager light for a low alcohol brew. Mussels in red curry were super fresh but the curry was somewhat bland. Cheers

Very pleasant staff and good food. Has the authentic feel of an English pub lots to do in the area…read morewalking around Auckland.

Used to be my regular for years when I lived in NZ. Solid privately owned pub with a garden bar and…read moregood food. Many staff have been there for years. Well worth a visit

My Grandad would say "you don't find many pubs like this in Auckland anymore" and he's probably…read moreright. The Northcote Tavern was built waaay back in 1884 and bar the addition of a wing in 1936, it remains in all it's original glory. Family shields and memorabilia of the motherland line the walls and in the hallways you will find pictures of the tavern from way back when. As other Yelpers have mentioned, the Tavern has several different rooms, but to be honest, they are all quite pub-ey so if that doesn't float your boat I suggest you go elsewhere. (mind you, there is a huge backyard full of picnic tables so if it's sunny out you folk don't even need to venture inside). For those of us who do like pubs, this one is a pearler. There are a gazillion TVs in every room, the beer on tap is well priced and the menu is full of all the pub classics - fish and chips, burgers, wedges and the like. I took my Dad here on Sunday to celebrate Father's Day with a few brews and a good ol' pub feed - he loved it, even if Otago did lose the shield...

It is difficult to find a reliably decent roast in Auckland but Mac Roast partially satisfies this…read morepersonal prerequisite of mine. I usually order the Roast Beef roll, which is available in a combo with drink and potatoes also. It is well-peppered, which I enjoy and there is plenty of gravy and horseradish - which I has grown on me. Another favourite is the Roast Pork meal, with the small size meal usually adequate and medium if I'm really hungry. The large size tends to be for more than person. The Pork comes with a delicious side of crackling, which is ideal to eat in the car on the way home. As far as food options go down at the Quay St complex, and aside from traditional fast food options, Mac Roast has to be up there as one of the best.

Nice roast shop in the cbd for a quick good old fashion roast meal. Always plenty of free parking…read moreright in front of shop. Good clean tidy shop with both dine in or take away options. I have been to a few roast shops and Mac Roast is pretty much the best in terms of quality of food and consistency. Their roast 'pork roll' or 'pork sandwich' are my favorite and are highly recommended.

Great irish bar right by the waters. The drinks are a good price compare to the other bars by this…read morearea. I had the lamb and it was a little dry but the drinks were good. The environment is great too with a large indoor and outdoor seating. It faces the water so you can sit outside with a harbor view.

On our recent visit to Auckland and participating in the World Masters Games, we were looking for a…read morecasual place to grab a drink and some easy comfort / bar food. O'Hahan's Irish Pub in the Viaduct by the harbor seemed like a great place to try as a short walk from the hotel. First impressions are important, and if I listened to mine I would have bolted as soon as I walked inside. The place was very loud (lots of rugby and football/soccer) on the televisions and groups of revelers raising a pint or two. But what really almost had me going for the door was the lack of lighting. I don't mean that this place had romantic mood lighting, I mean this place was down right dark. I like clean, and when places are dark my immediate thoughts are that poor lighting hides poor cleaning. I was talked into staying and knowing how hungry we were and casually dressed, another option on this evening was probably not a quick solve. So we took our seats and proceeded to order. Mind you we needed our cellphones to see the menu, and I never felt like such a senior citizen in having to do that in a restaurant before. As I said, comfort / bar food was goal. So we ordered the garlic bread (Irish style) to start and it was ideal when washed down with our beverages. The crispy fried chicken salad was fair, not the freshest of lettuce, but certainly not terrible either. There was plenty of chicken which was served hot and crispy as advertised so it is nice to report that they didn't skimp on the portion size. Also ordered was the traditional fish and chips. The order was huge and was also piping hot right from the fryer. The white fish was fresh and moist and the chips were the right crispiness for us. The food was far better than I thought it would be, but that is not to say it was fabulous as much as to say I was pleasantly surprised. I would give the food alone a 2.5 and the beverages a 3, but the atmosphere a 2. I probably wouldn't go here again other than to cheer on a team and raise a glass to celebrate with some good friends in a casuals & friendly atmosphere.

My first night in Auckland, I stopped by here for dinner when I saw they had a $42.94 NZ deal for…read moreSouth Island Lamb Rump. The interior was lively with plenty of seating. Found a quiet corner to dine solo. I ordered the Lamb Rump with garlic butter, which came with Bacon and Peas, and a side of Smashed Truffle Potatoes. This was absolutely delicious! The Lamb was cooked perfectly, melt in your mouth tender, well seasoned, with a nice crunchy skin. The Potatoes were satisfyingly crispy, mouthwateringly in a flavorful sauce and spices, featuring strong taste of true truffle. Garlicky peas with bacon was a wonderful combination. When I saw Sticky Date Pudding on the dessert menu, I just had to get it. This was served with butterscotch sauce, candied walnut, and ice cream. What an indulgent, sweet, mouthwatering masterpiece! The Sticky Date Pudding was chewy, moist, with notes of caramel and warm spices. Walnuts added a delightful nutty crunch. I poured the butterscotch sauce over both the Sticky Date Pudding and ice cream, which brought everything together beautifully. Service was good. Waitress was personable and everything came out in a timely manner. Such a wonderful meal here!

Great atmosphere! Great service!…read moreFriendly staff. Definitely a must go place. Only had drinks however the food looked delicious

John dory's is legit out the gate ay - so mean and it feels real good, snapper burger is hot fire…read morehigh quality - sushi is amazing, Donburi is amazing everything is next level ridiculously fantastic, I can hardly contain myself even just thinking of those delicious tasty burgers, get around it immediately

For the price, their fish and chips certainly ain't bad. But, if you want something better, walk a…read morecouple doors down to Fishsmith. It will definitely cost you a tad bit more, but it is well worth it. Otherwise, if you want to make it one stop and get the best bang for your buck, I would opt for the Battered Snapper. The batter wasn't overwhelming and it is certainly a lot better than most of the fish and chips places I had back in the states. What you definitely should order at John Dory's is their sushi - specifically, the salmon sashimi. At $16.50 for their large, it came with a good helping of salmon sashimi with a layer or slaw and rice underneath. The salmon was super fresh and their rice really tasted like authentic sushi rice. It meshed together really well with the slaw. Tip: BYO by buying a bottle of beer/wine next door to go with your meal - definitely well worth it!

Found this great gem because of a Yelp review. Had a blast! Kiwi Jason was very welcoming and made…read moresure our cocktails were great. Ended up closing the place down! We had already had dinner but the fries were yummy. Add this place to your list of great places you must try!

This is our go to local, and we love it.Having eaten our way through the menu, and then drunk the…read morewine list, cocktail list and the odd beer I can honestly say that this is my favourite place. Excellent, attentive service, very good and inventive cocktail selection. The menu pitches as British pub grub but I think it's the best Gastro-pub in Auckland! Very generous proportions, well priced and great tasting food. The chef's are excellent and we have never had an issue with changes to the menu to accommodate dietary requirements etc. A fantastic addition to Sandringham.

Great Fish & Chips and friendly service!! Location is perfect for when you're touring about the…read morecity.

We walked into the Shakespeare about 7:15pm on Wednesday. The restaurant was closed but the bar was…read moreopen; we had to sit outside, which was just fine. There were four of us; we each ordered fish and chips and a drink and paid up front; the drinks were in our hands immediately. After half an hour of waiting for the food, I asked the manager what was going on and she told me "10 minutes". 15 minutes later, I asked again - this time, the barmaid went upstairs to talk to the cook and told me "10 minutes". 15 minutes later (an hour after ordering), I went back AGAIN and this time the manager went up and promised we'd have our food in just a few minutes; she offered us a free drink. We finally got the food about 70 minutes after ordering. To be fair, it was hot, fresh, and tasty - but it was NOT worth waiting that long for. Go for the beer; ask lots of questions about the wait for food.

Had a lovely high tea here - it's like stepping into your grandma's (poshed-up) sitting room; all…read morechandeliers & mis-matched tea sets. There's even a wee courtyard out the back. The cabinet food is a drool-worthy selection of gourmet pies, sausage rolls, sandwiches & filled rolls. If you fancy something sweet with your cuppa, you're also in luck - lamingtons, cupcakes, scones, brownies & cakes galore hide under beautiful cake trays. We had booked for the High Tea - $40 for 2 people, and had managed to get a sweet spot in the courtyard on a balmy Saturday autumn morning. The tea list came out first with a good selection of black, green & herbal teas. You can also order milkshakes, smoothies & coffees. I went for a Gorgeous Grey blend of black Earl Grey leaves with citrus. Other options chosen were Japanese Lime green tea, Berrylicious herbal & Red Vanilla herbal tea. All were leaf teas leaves served in individual teapots with lovely china tea cups & saucers. To be drunk with your little pinky extended of course! The cake stands arrived laden with our high tea, consisting of a selection of club sandwiches, brownies, cupcakes, pecan & blueberry tarts and the most amazing date & orange scones served with cream & yoghurt. We really struggled to get through all the food. It was so fresh & tasty; the sandwich fillings of ham & cheese, egg & cress and chicken & avocado were a big hit. A super cute little suburban spot to read the paper, shout your nana or start writing that novel!

This place looks fabulous from the outside and it looks fabulous inside, but what a lot of people…read moredon't know about this place is that it has a courtyard outside! It's a great place to go if you are wanting some outside time away from Auckland noise and traffic. I would describe the décor as decadent and elegant and the food is...dainty? It's like delicious little cakes and biscuits and things that go well with english breakfast tea if you catch my drift. I had always driven past this cafe and had always wanted to go in, when I finally did I kind of wish I didn't because now I regularly think about it and want to go back. The only niggle I have is that they close quite early I wish they were open till four it's much easier to get there for then and much more appropriate for afternoon tea, but other than that...love it!