GARRISON PUBLIC HOUSE
Sylvia Park: 61/286 Mount Wellington Highway, Mt Wellington South,
Mount Wellington, Auckland | 09-573 1212
Garrison Public House welcomes you with a massive space, including a wide open, yet warmly intimate garden bar area. As we walked through the garden bar area which leads you to the entrance into the main bar area, we were met by the accommodating Garrison waitresses who efficiently led us to our seat nestled in the corner of the spacious indoor area.
| Hours: 7 Days
11am till late
Cuisine: New Zealand, A-La-Carte, Bar & Grill, Bistro
SALE ST BISTRO
7 Sale Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland | 09-307 8148
Situated in the heart of Victoria Quadrant, Sale St is a uniquely Kiwi mega-venue that defines style. As the city's premier entertainment venue, Sale St features a large bar, award-winning microbrewery 1010 Brewings, live music stage,
The Velvet Room private bar, and our renowned open air deck and garden bar. With incredible event spaces for corporate and social events, backed by fantastic food, Sale St is the most intriguing little big bar in Auckland.
| Hours: 7 Days
11.30am till late
Cuisine: New Zealand, Bistro
Bistro Cuisine - Auckland Isthmus
EVERYBODY'S
7 Fort Lane or 44 Queen St, (Imperial Building), Auckland Central | 09-929 2702
Within the confines of the fantastic Imperial Building (an award-winning refurb of Auckland’s two oldest
cinemas, part of the city’s inspired shared spaces) lies Everybody’s, with beautiful modern European
dishes and a extensive wine menu.
James Pask features a succinct, cutting-edge menu with intensely original dishes.
We have an original Feed Me menu for larger groups, taking the pressure off the host and letting James and his team do all the work, including the choosing.
Lunch menu – 12pm til 2.30pm | Full dinner menu – 5:30pm til late | Bar snack menu – 2.30pm til late
Since its launched December 2011, Everybody’s is the inner-city bistro of choice
| Hours:
Mon – Fri
12pm – 2am
Sat
4.30pm – 2pm
Cuisine: A La Carte, Bar Food, Bistro, European
NORTHERN STEAMSHIP CO
122 Quay St (Britomart) , Auckland City | 09-307 3798
This big, beautiful, comfortable bar is exactly the kind of establishment you want just around the corner from your place. An airy, high-ceilinged space with plenty of cosy seating, it’s stocked to the gunnels with good things to eat, drink and look at.
A hundred and thirty years ago it was the HQ of the Northern Steamship Company of New Zealand. Today, beautifully restored, it’s one of Auckland’s finest heritage buildings.
With plenty of lovingly preserved historic detail and an engagingly eccentric contemporary fitout, this is a bar to explore as well as a place to meet, hang out and enjoy a drink.
We are taking Christmas bookings now so enquire with us now to have your function at Northern Steamship.
| Hours: 7 Days
11am till Late
Cuisine: New Zealand, Euro, Bar Food, Burgers, Bistro, A-La-Carte
SNAPDRAGON
204 Quay St, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland City | 09-357-6147
A blend of 1930s vintage glamour and West Hollywood lounge with a healthy shot of private gentlemen’s club, Snapdragon is spacious yet offers a real sense of intimacy across its areas. All 3 bars and the dining room have their own unique personalities, and sweeping inner harbour views from every vantage point. The ground floor dining room serves a contemporary bistro menu from its 45 seats, with a further 14 seated at the beautiful banquet table. The lobby bar on the ground floor is the perfect corner for a rendezvous of any description, with casual dining and lounge spaces filled with oversized armchairs and couches. Large bi-folding doors open out to informal all-weather outdoor lounge areas.
On the level above, the Sitting room is the most elevated bar in the Viaduct serving delicious cocktails and a world-class winelist. The Sitting Room begs for the relaxed and laid back company of friends.
| Hours: 7 Days
11.30am till Late
Cuisine: New Zealand, Fine Dining, Seafood, Mediterranean, Euro, Bistro
KITCHEN (Hotel DeBrett)
2 High St, Auckland City | 09-969 1545
Nestled in the artful surroundings in the heart of
Hotel BeBrett, DeBretts Kitchen brings something fresh and original to dining in the Auckland City.
Sip espresso on a red sofa next to a roaring fire, enjoy a cocktail in the art deco styled 'Housebar' or an intimate dinner by candlelight under a glass-roofed atrium, the setting will adapt to your mood, yet a meal at DeBretts Kitchen will always be remembered. DeBretts Kitchen was recently named as one of Auckland's top 50 restaurants in the Metro 2014 Restaurant of the Year Awards. DeBretts Kitchen was named as one of Auckland's top 50 restaurants in the Metro 2013 Restaurant of the Year Awards.
| Hours:
Breakfast: 6.30am till 10.30am | Weekday Lunch: 12pm till 2pm
Brunch -Sat & Sun: 10.30am till 2.30pm | Dinner 5.30pm till 10pm
High Tea -Sat & Sun: 3pm till 5pm
Cuisine: Bistro, Fine Dining, Brunch, New Zealand, Breakfast, High Tea
SOUL BAR & BISTRO
Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Viaduct, Auckland | 09-356 7249
Soul is located in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, the entertainment heart of New Zealand’s biggest city.
Elegant yet still fun, Soul manages to achieve the impossible – to be all things to all people. For a relaxed cocktail, a business lunch, a romantic dinner, or a big night out, Soul offers it all. It’s west facing terrace is the perfect place to catch spectacular sunsets, and if you’re a late night reveller, the DJ’s on Friday and Saturday nights keep the buzz going to the wee small hours.
| Hours: 7 Days
11am till late
Cuisine: New Zealand, GastroPub, Bistro, Seafood, Breakfast, Brunch
O'CONNELL STREET BISTRO
3 O'Connell St, Auckland City | 09-377 1884
In Auckland’s competitive restaurant scene, O’Connell Street Bistro’s 17 years in business render it a classic. It’s the trusted haunt of choice for the numerous ad execs, lawyers and property moguls who count it as a neighbour, but it also plays excellent host to urbane tourists, gatherings of friends and cosy couples. It has old-fashioned values – linen napery, quality glassware, knowledgeable service – but contemporary smarts. Head chef Alex Strobach’s menu delivers plenty of the bistro favourites that the restaurant’s regulars demand as well as more intriguing options – octopus carpaccio with tempura crayfish, gremolata and saffron paprika mayonnaise is a masterclass in the layering of delicate flavours. Proprietor Chris Upton’s wine list is legendary and the fact that diners are assured of expert guidance from his waitstaff even when Upton isn’t around is testament to just how professional this operation is.
| Hours: Lunch; Mon - Fri 11am till 3pm
Dinner; Mon - Sat 5.30pm till late
Cuisine: New Zealand, Seafood, Bistro
EBISU
116-118 Quay Street, Britomart, Auckland | 09-300 5271
Occupying an historic building in Auckland’s Britomart precinct, Ebisu serves up contemporary Japanese fare created by sushi master Yukio Ozeki and head chef Murray Wiblin.
They draw on their combination of classic Japanese & European training to present an outstanding mix of new-style sushi and sashimi as well as traditional Japanese dishes.
Honoured with many awards and accolades in its short lifespan, Ebisu is sure to exceed your expectations.
| Hours: 7 Days
5pm till late | Mon-Fri 12pm till 3pm
Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi, Bistro, Asian
TOUQUET
23 O'Connell Street, Auckland | 09-309 5456
Touquet is a restaurant inspired by the French style bistros, with a small menu that changes often.
Using fresh products sourced from the best New Zealand producers, all offered at a fair price.
Enjoy a great food experience and a fine selection of New Zealand and international wines in a cosy atmosphere.
This is a must-see place to discover in the heart of Auckland city.
Contact us to make a reservation or come and have a look around!
| Hours: Lunch - Mon - Fri; 12pm -2.30pm
Dinner; 6pm till 9.30pm | Sat; 6pm till 10pm
Cuisine: European, French, Bistro
ORTOLANA
The Pavilions, 31 Tyler St, Britomart, Auckland |
It’s hard to dispute the success of the regeneration of Auckland’s Britomart, and Ortolana embodies the relaxed sophistication this downtown hotspot does so well. The light, airy dining area opens out to a courtyard of tables that allow you to watch the comings and goings at the neighbouring eateries and boutiques. The capable staff provide sparkling water on the house (a Hip Group standard), as well as cosy blankets for outdoor diners. Food is under the direction of ethically minded executive chef Jo Pearson, with much of the produce grown at the Hip Group’s farm out west. Menu descriptions are as simple as the dishes themselves – gnudi, heirloom tomato, tree nuts; or chicken cotoletta, lemon, kale salad. Neighbouring sister restaurant Milse provides divine desserts.
| Hours: 7 Days
7am till 11pm
Cuisine: European, Bistro
ORPHANS KITCHEN
118 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland | 09-378 7979
Orphans Kitchen has a minimalist feel both indoors and out, the light and airy room dressed with rough-hewn wooden tables and metal stools adorned with squares of sheepskin.
The small but well-formed menu is a tight collection of smart, contemporary offerings that appear deceptively simple but are grounded in accomplished technique and judicious flavour pairings.
There is a genuine desire to celebrate the seasons – autumn offerings might include zucchini both grilled and raw with buffalo curd, pine nuts, olives and Meyer lemon, or rye gnocchi with a perfectly poached egg, shiitake and sage finished with a generous shaving of black Waipara truffle. If you need more than a glass of wine, check out the “bin end” offerings.
| Hours:
Dinner; Tues-Sat | Brunch; Wed-Sun
Cuisine: New Zealand, Bistro, Brunch
NUTTFIELD ST TRADING COMPANY
23-27 Nuffield Street, Newmarket, Auckland| 09-523 4554
The Nuffield Street Trading Co. is an eclectic and intimate bar and restaurant, but with plenty of space for groups of all sizes. On Nuffield Street, Auckland's finest boutique shopping street, it's the perfect setting for a few delicious Macs brews any time of day or night... or to hold your next party or event. The Trading Company celebrates the craft of beer with the full range of Mac's beers available on tap including all the seasonal releases. All tap beer is served at the perfect temperature and with the perfect pour, all matched up with fantastic meals and platters to share from our menu.
The Nuffield Street Trading Co is available for large or small bookings for lunch, dinner, or drinks at any time, and for exclusive hire depending on day and time. To inquire further please contact us by email or phone...
| Hours: Mon-Fri; 12pm till late
Lunch; 12pm till 2.30pm | Dinner; 5.30pm till late
Sat-Sun; 4.30pm till late | Dinner; 5.30pm till late
Cuisine: New Zealand, GastroPub, Bistro, Eclectic
CIBO PARNELL
91 St Georges Bay Rd, Parnell, Auckland| 09-303 9660
Cibo is a Parnell stalwart with its fair share of fans and it’s not hard to see why. Whether you eat in the light-filled dining area or opt for the pleasant courtyard, whether you’re part of a crowd of long-lunchers or an intimate twosome at night, Cibo manages to ensure you have a good time.
Co-owner Kate Fay’s menu is European with a strong nod to Asia, with interesting combinations such as ostrich tataki with horseradish smoked oyster, beetroot spelt, beetroot meringue and parmesan custard.
There’s also a good vegetarian selection – roasted field mushrooms, exotic mushroom buckwheat, polenta soldiers, sweetcorn pudding and white truffle sabayon is just one example. Service, under the direction of maitre d’ Jeremy Turner, is consistently warm and professional and the lengthy wine list excellent.
| Hours: Mon - Fri; 12pm till late
Sat; 6pm till late
Cuisine: European, Bistro, Vegetarian
PARNELL BAR & GRILL
196 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland | 09-368 7212
Parnell Bar and Grill provide availability for private functions.This place provide tap beers, bottled beers and ciders on your interest. Entertainments like guitar play is also available here.
| Hours:
Cuisine: European, Bar & Grill, Bistro, Family
PONSONBY ROAD BISTRO
165 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland | 09-360 1611
The bistro brief seems like such a simple one – welcoming dining room, interesting wine list, friendly staff, classic menu. And yet how many places do you know that truly nail it? Happily, Ponsonby Road Bistro does. The chic, moodily lit room works whether you’re there on a first date, family gathering or lively dinner with friends, while the affable waitstaff slant their approach to suit. The menu’s full of dishes that comfort the soul – you might begin with a plate of superlative chicken liver pâté or a bowl brimming with succulent clams, then move on to a crispy-skinned duck confit, its unctuous meat complemented by a spiced pumpkin puree, brussels sprouts and hazelnuts. Ponsonby Road Bistro has mastered the art of delivering a grown-up good time.
| Hours:
Lunch; Mon-Fri 12pm till 3pm
Dinner; 5.30pm till late
Cuisine: New Zealand, Bistro
ANNABELLES RESTAURANT
409-411 Tamaki Drive, St Heliers, Auckland | 09-575 5239
At Annabelles you will have a memorable dining experience with stunning views of St Heliers Bay and Rangitoto Island.
Owner and maître d' Susan creates exquisite, European style dishes with an emphasis on fresh sea food and exotic flavours.
Winner of NZ Beef & Lamb Awards 2006-2014
Annabelle's is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
| Hours: 7 Days
Mon - Fri; 9am till 11.30pm
Sat - Sun; 8.30am till 11.30pm
Cuisine: Breakfast, New Zealand, Bistro
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