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.

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.

The old Chances has been transformed into a modern pub and TAB…read more Enjoyed the Sunday Roast and a few cold ones with my good mate.

Bring on 'Trivial Pursuit', 'Who wants to be a millionaire' and 'Weakest Link'; I will win, I know…read moreeverything. Or so I thought anyway. My general knowledge is great, and I'm a formidable force in any general knowledge quiz, plus expert level in sport and geography. This is all great for fun with family and friends, but as soon as you widen the competition, the more difficult the questions become. Joining some friends, we entered a quiz team for the Tuesday quiz nights at New Brew Bar in Rosedale. The questions are far removed from your general quizzes, these guys are professional, and they prepare a good night's entertainment. The questions are tough, and you need a well balanced team to answer from the variety of testers. Our team consisted of a chef, a writer, a traveller and two sports fans. This came in handy, but we were still left reeling when it came to naming Lindsay Lohan's exes. Darn, they make it tough, and our formidable team finished a respectable third. Not bad for a first night out, considering the regulars have teams much bigger than ours. New Brew is a great spot to enjoy after work drinks, or simply enjoy a night out with friends.

$18.50 for a glass .. yes a glass of wine not bottle and then the table we sat at was all wobbly…read more Bloody ripoff and to be frank this sort of thing is becoming the norm in New Zealand less service less quality and you are charged the earth for it

We had a good meal at the Merchant some months back, they had a movie deal with the nearby Albany…read morecinema that we took advantage of. A good meal plus movie tickets right? well we went there again on Saturday and decided to grab a non-movie deal and look at them with a critical beady eye. I'm pleased to say that even without the movie deal the merchant turned out okay. Leading in with the decor, its an interesting blend of 90's outdoor and 70's indoor, I honestly felt like I should be donning an ascot and suffixing each statement with 'like, man' the atmosphere was really relaxed though, lots of people soaking up the sun and a quiet indoor feeling. The food was good ... not great value for money to be honest, I had a grilled chicken burger at $19 and my wife had three corn fritters at $17(!?) .. Food was well presented and the fries came in this 'mini wire deep fry cage' which was cute. The staff were friendly and the service actually pretty good. I'd recommend it for a classic pub lunch in a 1970's bachelor pad, like totally man.

The Merchant is a great spot to get a bite to eat while waiting for a movie or after a day of…read moreshopping at the mall. The vibe definitely matches a pub - you can watch sports on the tvs and some nights they have live music. This night, I had the buttermilk fried chicken and added on bao buns with lettuce cups to make it a meal. The chicken is super crispy! On chilly nights I recommend their special drinks menu (boozy coffee or hot chocolate) as its the perfect thing to warm up!

A little game pub by the road. Easy to walk in, sit down, just go to the counter to order something…read moresimple and fresh, it won't let you down. A couple of seats lay out at the bar counter, however, something unique come up to your mind. People have their names at the back of the chairs to mark their special seats. I have seen people saved the half of drink at the bar, this is something first come to vision. Old ladies and men rush in and out, then you will realize it is a game bar in the end. Order fish&chips, they will help you bring takeaways. Yes, why not have some chips pairing larger beer on a warm Sunday afternoon?

The Thirsty Frog is certainly not the most attractive wine bar in the world. I get where they were…read moregoing...frogs are green, it's called The Thirsty Frog but still that doesn't you have to douse the entire exterior of your bar in lime green paint. Exterior aside, I actually like The Thirsty Frog. Milford was in dire need of a wine bar and this place fits the bill. It offers great wines by the glass and there are plenty of tasty morsels to nibble on whilst you sip away. I particularly like that they have a constantly changing selection of French cheeses on offer. This place is great for after-work drinks with friends or as a pitstop on your Sunday afternoon walk with the dogs. Santé!

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

A typical local bar, with a very comfortable atmosphere. Rock up in your shorts and jandals, or…read moreyour jeans and T-shirt to have a relaxed low key drink or a couple of games of pool. The staff are friendly and the locals are plenty. There is also a gaming room if that's what you're in to. Be warned the place is very "rustic", which gives it that authentic pub feel but may not be what you are looking for in a watering hole.

If Harley Davidson and the Marlboro man were ever to enjoy a beer in New Zealand, then Mavericks in…read moreGlenfield would be their bar of choice. Situated at the top entrance of the Glenfield Mall, Mavericks is an old school tough guy bar. The kind of bar where you play pool, drink beer and waste away the morning. Okay, it is not as rough as I make it out to be, and it is quite enjoyable to visit. I often catch a few frames, an ale or two and converse with great company. The great thing about Mavericks is location, location and location, as I can walk home after a long night. Not that I do this often...

I'm really disappointed with my experience at Speakers Corner in Browns Bay…read more I'm a 15-year-old girl and I made a reservation here for a date with my boyfriend. When I booked, they only asked for my name and phone number, my age was never mentioned or requested at any point. Because of that, we assumed it would be fine to come in, especially since we weren't planning on drinking alcohol at all. When we arrived, we were told the only way to order was at the bar. We went up just to order two normal Cokes. That's when we were suddenly told we couldn't be served because we were under 18, even though we were ordering soft drinks only. We ended up having to ask another person to order the Cokes for us, which was awkward and uncomfortable. About five minutes later, a staff member came over and told us we had to leave because we were underage and they "couldn't serve us," despite the fact that we had a reservation and weren't trying to buy alcohol. We were then asked to leave entirely. I understand alcohol laws, but if under-18s aren't allowed on the premises at all, this should be clearly stated when making a reservation. The situation could have been avoided with better communication and handling. Being kicked out like that was embarrassing and honestly ruined what was meant to be a special date. Very poor service and lack of clarity. I wouldn't recommend this place based on our experience

I constantly go to this bar. It's in a great location to look straight out on the beach. The food…read moreis your normal bar food but done well. Fries and the pizza are always so delicious. Service is always nice. The ambiance of the inside is a little crowded for me just because of the number of people. But I love sitting outside and getting to look at the beach.

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.