Food was DELICIOUS! Even my friend who doesn't love waffles couldn't stop eating the dessert. The…read moreservice was kind and quick. Great vibes all around. Definitely recommend!

Only a few items on the menu were available, parking was awful, and the service was bad.read more

The food was delicious and tastefully presented, the staff attentive, efficient and friendly…read more Our group agreed a return visit was on the cards so we might enjoy the welcoming ambiance of Cleaver & Co New Lynn once again. Thank you to Jennifer Milks and her professional team for a sterling job!

Cleaver and co was a bit hit and miss for me... Maybe because I had high expectations from…read morethe14hour ribs that just didn't quite show were all that time cooking improved the flavor. I will say I was happy with the wine menu, lots of interesting choices, I ended up picking the Ned Rose- always consistently good, given this has more a hipster small batch beer brew kinda place. The kids menu was good value at 13.50, (burger chips, drink and desert) and had different offerings on it, I could of done with the salt n pepper squid, but the kids choose the chicken burger. What I found weird the burger had no vegs: just a bun and chicken strips that were deemed "too spicy" and therefore not eaten. Sigh. I had the 1/2kg of ribs and swapped the corn for some broccoli, again the ratio of vegs to meet was way off (would of been happy with a 1/4kg rib option).The ribs themselves were dry and the bbq sauce was yum but just an average sauce you get everywhere. On the menu was maple butter but don't think it was served, maybe it was on the corn??? Anywho the new brickworks area is lovley, designed to make the most of the summer sun, but simular to silva park im not sure how much use it will get in the winter. And bonus the mall was open late so I got some Xmas shopping done.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was not all that busy. So we were attended to quickly with…read morethem splitting some larger tables to make a smaller for the four in our group. They do have a fairly decent menu selection from which i chose the Brewers Breakfast, my other half the Piglet Burger and the other two a Brewers Breakfast as well. Strange as it may seem to have with a breakfast i ordered one of thier peach ciders as a drink. Now that was delicious.. Maybe because i like my ciders? The orders came out pretty quickly. Everything in my breakfast was cooked just i liked it. In a breakfast i really pay attention to the poached eggs , which i can be real finnicky about .These were cooked to perfection. The yolks not hard or even a little hard but soft and runny that the yolk ran out nicely ( if one can say it that way!). Everyone else was happy with thier meals and me having the biggest sweet tooth was the only one who chose a dessert. Though a simple one of a chocolate cake it went down well. So, anyway overall . On the food front no complaints. Particularly impressed with the poached eggs. Service was great, especially with the speed of and throughout the meal the girl coming by occasionally but not being overly intrusive to ask how things were. Price was as you would expect...so so, and the atmosphere was very good. Well worthy of a 100% rating!!

This is a great restaurant/bar - and the best part about it is that it's not in Auckland so it's a…read moregreat drive out to Kumeu area for lunch and some activities. In this case it was a team bonding day of 9 holes of golf (with a gold cart following behind with drinks) and then lunch at Hallertau. The drinks list is extensive - both wines and beers. I can't comment on those because I stuck to whisky (of which there was also a great selection). The service was very good and polished and we all thoroughly enjoyed meals. Ordered a wide selection and no one was disappointed. I have to rave about the sardines. I wasn't sure I was ordering the right thing, and I got some freshly toasted bread and a tin of sardines - the tin is purely decoration, the sardines are cooked fresh and in the most amazing sauce. Get these when you go. I'm going to be back to have a proper meal and sample a few more of the beers and menu items on offer!

Enjoyed my evening here with friends the Venison sausage and pizza went down great with the Number…read more3 Red Ale. The service was prompt and food delivered together so no waiting to eat around the table. Highly recommend

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Portland yet, it's my favourite bar in Auckland!!!…read more Lovely warm inside area sporting an eclectic array of old school couches with some of the best live music I have ever had the pleasure of listening too. Such a mix if instruments! One afternoon you will go and see a beautiful old man playing the harmonica, the next night could be a jazz band then a buzzy fellow on the guitar... LOVE it! There is a bit I a separate room for dining if you want to sit and have a meal. Their menu is right up my alley! Good old New Zealand boil up is my fav then an interesting mix of snacks or full meals. But wait there's more! An outside area protected from the wind where you sit on kegs with cushions or the benches around the edge looking at the graffiti art that surrounds you. If you haven't been I highly suggest you do. I prefer weeknights or early afternoon as I'm a bit crowd phobic and it can get rather busy in the weekend nights but don't let that deter you as it's pumping with beautiful live music and happy faces Enjoy

Alright so this bar really surprised me with their food. Yeah, yeah drinks are important, should be…read moregood price/value and service should be great. All that I'm kind of expecting. What I don't expect is getting served an awesome steak on (what appeared to be self-made) mashed potatoes with a side of salad for 20 (!!!)$. Blown away. They also had a nice weekly schedule and we were able to come see the open mic night. Great way to entertain your guests. Check it out everybody!

Awesome friendly service..welcoming always have loved the decor ..amazing Pork Belly two people in…read moreour group expressed...best ever ! ..I loved the Kale chips and scotch steak ..meatballs looked a great option I'd leave desert pr share with a friend although berry dessert looked nice

Great place to get drinks and hang out with friends. Nice atmosphere and decently priced. Very…read moresocial environment

Delicious and friendly. Both the pork and lamb are so good…read more Wanna back here again. Also suitable to here with kids.

Living in South Auckland, we don't have an extensive list of bars and restaurants compared to the…read moreinner suburbs. So when Speights Alehouse popped up by Lunn Ave, we had to try it. Having been several times now, I can definitely say I'm jealous of the locals! They have a great variety of dishes, and I especially enjoy their burgers, salads and ribs. It's great not having to drive all the way into town for a decent meal. Love the chilled out vibe, attention to detail and atmosphere here! We try to come just before lunchtime on the weekends, before it gets busy and we can pick whichever table we like- I love sitting in their outdoor area on a hot day. Great for couples, families or groups for any occasion- there is something for everyone here.

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! Popped in for a big lunch and decided to add a spritz cocktail. The food is…read morethe best I've had in Auckland! I ordered the steak which came with big beautiful, crazy delicious mushrooms. The steak was done beautifully for the cut and served with a truffle au jus, the mushrooms were charred on the outside, I substituted the potatoes for a veg, and was delighted that asking for a substitution was met with care for the customer's satisfaction and when the veg arrived it was a perfectly cooked. Broccolini kissed with a bit of garlic and citrus. SUPER HAPPY with the meal... giving the food a run for it money is the cocktails, I had "The Cav Spritz", as a fan of the Aperol Spritz, THIS was an improvement! A must try for spritz fans, or people generally looking for the right day drink with delicious food. Will try them out for dinner sometime, but I feel like I already found my new go-to in Auckland.

Not busy and attentive service - food was quickly prepared as were drink orders. Our party of four…read moreeach ordered something different , ranging from chicken to beef to eggplant. The pie and pint options were chicken with truffle mushrooms or beef - the chicken was ordered with a lovely crisp pint of cider.

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!