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.

Great service. Great food, never disappoints. I've been going to Avenue 28 casually for a while now…read moreand I have never once had a bad experience. The food is great, well prepared delicious and quick. The staff is always friendly and the premise is clean and stylish with a great semi outdoor dining area. Always a great night out at Avenue 28. Cons. The menu: The food is always great but the menu has few meals to chose from, however the menu is constantly being updated and improved so there is always something new to try with every visit now and then

One of Albany's best kept pizza secrets! If you've never been here you are missing out. Let me tell…read moreyou! Located on The Avenue just outside the Albany Village this place is a total gem. When I could eat pizza/non paleo foods I would head here. Amazing wood fired pizza's in a charming small restaurant. They also have half price Wednesday's which means their large pizza's are $25. The service is so personal and this place really shines at night time. They have a lot of fairy lights which really add to the ambiance of the place. I would say their drinks are a little on the pricey side but over-all this is a great place for sneaky pizza! Probably one of the best pizza places on the shore side.

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!

I've been drinking at the Merchant long before they became The Merchant, and I've always enjoyed…read morethe clientele the restaurant attracted, and the general atmosphere it creates. Being part of the mall, it is never going to be a big night out kind of place, but it is great for more mature drinkers to have a brew or two. What sets it apart from other watering holes is that you can have a good conversation while eating and drinking, and still have a good time. I normally combine a big night out at the movies with dinner and a drink, and with the good selection available on the strip, you can pick and choose your destination of choice. Most nights it will be The Merchant.

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!

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

A good place for football match watch~ the beer is rather cheap while the cocktail is so-so…read more Any way a good place for sports-loving friends gathering!

We came here as a group for their Quiz Night - thought we would switch it up from our regular quiz…read morenight at the Merchant. I was ordered the angus beef burger and was I surprised or what?! Comparing it to the Merchant, their burger was much nicer and better value for money :) On top of my head I think the Merchant is around $21 and the Dark Horse was charging $16.50 (includes fries). The only problem we had was the tables are really close together - really hard to maneuver around. Will probably go back in the future :)

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.

Very nice place and the cakes are amazing! Highly recommend!…read more Service is amazing as well

So this was a bit different to what we planned .... Was to be Lone Star but it was closed on Anzac…read moreDay! We drove around and decided to go to Bolero But walking past the music drew us in and we decided to stay here for lunch. And then MAma Loco....seen the reviews and we decided y not...was a lovely day sun out but not a lot of crowd surprisingly....enquires at d bar and no extra charges for a public holiday as well which is a plus...only 2 bar staff but they Managed the crowd well....food was well just simply yum...friendly service...and the margarita was spot on considering the guy had only been working there for 2 weeks...hats off to them and thank u :)

I am not a fan of Mexican food. However Mama Loco has changed my mind. Every time I go I order the…read morebeer batter white fish taco and the zucchini fries - I highly recommend this :). Their white wine sangria is delicious! And so are the churros - please note they charge per dipping sauce..