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 kitchen staff weren't wearing masks! You have to go collect your own meal from the kitchen…read morewindow and when I went to get my food all of the staff I could see weren't wearing masks! This place is not covid compliant!

Really great place to stop in for a drink on your way to the cheese place or back from th cheese…read moreplace! John was very nice and accommodating and told us many stories! The patrons were super friendly and nice!

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.

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.

This review is for The Landing restaurant which has a clearly identified vegetarian menu section…read morewhich makes it very easy for us vegetarians. It is appreciated. It was really hard to decide on what star rating to give, largely because the location is so perfect it almost totally overwhelms the negatives. With something of an upscale yet welcoming vibe, we arrived midweek without a reservation and were promptly seated indoors at a window table. A window table with a perfect view of the river and woods, very relaxing. Service was ok. A little slow but not a big issue. The big issue was the food. Not that it was bad, it was just not good. It was ok. I had the chickpea veggie burger which lacked taste and was very dry, even with the aioli. Partner had the Pan Fried dumplings, 5 dumplings that were ok, again very little taste. Neither of us were impressed by the food, a real shame. We had high hopes for the Earl Grey flan desert which sounded interesting. Again, it was just ok, without much taste. Beer, wine, and the coffee we had with desert were all good. Would we go back? I don't know.

We were on a Auckland tour of the sites and the driver recommended this place…read more The food was okay, the service a little slow. The oysters were boring, the fish n chips were pretty good, loved the small salad that came with it. The scallops were undercooked.

Went here over a holiday weekend for a nice lunch with a view out towards the water. Ambiance was…read morereally lovely with both indoor seating with lots of natural light as well as outdoor seating with picnic tables and umbrellas. Menu was good, covering most food allergens. However, it took forever to get food. We arrived with kids already hungry, and we definitely reached hangery - from when we placed our order until when we got our food was over an hour and 15 minutes!

Been here a few times very sporadically…read more Awesome place. Live music and fairly decent price alcohol, and good food. Really relaxed vibe, and New Years the place goes off. Definitely recommend!!! And Devilskin here on the 21st of January... Yayahhh!!

Charlie's is on Waiheke Island and is the 9th stop in the hop on off bus. Although there were other…read morerestaurants, we decided to dine here. We were able to grab a shaded table on the patio to enjoy the beach views Because I wasn't feeling well, I just ordered a salad, soup wasn't an option, while my sister got a fish and chips, surprise!! lol The service was super slow and there really wasn't that many patrons. I do believe that they were short staffed. So although the service was slow, we were in NZ and the wait staff was very pleasant and so we were very patient. Also, we're on vacation on the beach, me with a cold, we didn't want to ruin the vibe. Once our meal arrived, it was pretty good. My cucumber salad was refreshing and filling while my sister's fish and chips was good. However, while we were waiting for the next bus, we noticed they had a side counter where I thought they were only serving ice cream. Turns out you could order sandwiches and hot dog and other beach snacks. And there are plenty of benches to sit on just few steps on the beachside. The prices for ice cream stand seemed reasonable, the restaurant prices may seem outrageous. But just remember, the price is in NZ dollars. Once you apply the conversion, the meals are reasonably priced. Waiheke is an island so the ingredients are sourced from the mainland.

We stopped at Onetangi beach for a beach walk . After exploring the beach and returning to the…read moreferry , time for ice cream. Charlie's was recommended for ice cream good selection . So I got one and tasted their passionfruit ice cream. The flavor was not too sweet and more on the tart side. I really enjoyed it. One scoop was $7. Besides the ice cream place had restaurants and pub house. Great place to hang out front beach location.

A good local pub with friendly staff! Our go-to is Seafood Selection which comes with a few pieces…read moreof deep fried fish, shrimp, calamari, and fries. Their fries are beer battered and they're amazing! . They have a huge patio and we can always find a table to sit outside. Seafood Selection goes well with beer and it's perfect for a hot summer day!

Timeless establishment with a country pub character. With the SuperCity expanding 'The Albany' is…read morebecoming more and more central, yet it retains all the charm of the best country taverns. It's a rough diamond but I reckon that's how it ought to be, how it ought to remain. As I write three Harley Davidson motorcycles pull up and park right in the garden bar just a few metres away, always an impressive sight and sound yet I feel totally comfortable, totally safe. It's a relaxed sort of place this, so close to the Shore yet free of its pomp and snoot. The sports bar provides a great place to enjoy the big game, the garden is brilliant for yarns at sunset and the restaurant provides a quiet spot for the family. If you want to share a great meal and a drink at a great price with a few mates or with the family 'The Albany' will deliver. Long may it remain.

You know, there are some places that stand out for various reasons .. don't get me wrong, I have…read moresome nuggets of badness about La Cantina (their drinks barely wet your mouth before they are gone) but overall I have to say it's a lovely place that serves some really good, really authentic food. The decor is cute, almost like a pub in the plain simple seating and tables, but every picture on the wall tells a story and the license plates make it plain that the focus is not a New Zealand one, this is dedicated to the US TexMex flavouring and the surrounds show it. Service was fast and friendly, they were very concerned that we enjoyed the meal and were super quick with food.. now the food .. We started with simple fries and corn chips, the salsa was something that NZ haven't seen much of, it was smooth, no major chunks and chopped fine .. the corn chips were fresh from the fry machine and hot and delicious, crispy and dusted with a seasoning that made it taste even better. The mains were authentic TexMex fajita and "Mama's chicken" .. let's say if my Mama cooked that well I might not have left home at 13 .. (actually I was kicked out .. but that's a story for another review) So a 5 stars for La Cantina, if you like Authentic food .. come here, if you like mass produced soggy stuff, I have a KFC review that might interest you. Ps. Dr Pepper, Cream Sosa and Root beer ...