Pub in Auckland

“Great atmosphere. Food is really delicious. The only reason for 4 stars is that the steak was a little bit over cooked, but luckily still pink. The stuffed chicken was fantastic, the peppercorn sauce the star of the show! Friendly staff and prompt service. Great restaurant with good variety. Today, I couldn't fault anything. And the 2 girls that served us were SO amazing!! It felt like home! Thank you so much!”

“This is how a sports bar should be. Clean, and well-presented with no drama. It's part of the community and several local groups hold meeting there. There are raffles and a fishing club. Even free bread from the local bakery on occasion. The beer is very well priced and although the menu is none existent you can bring in food from other establishments.”

“Myself and a mate have ben eating here frequently (2-3 days a week the past 2 years or so) and love the chilled atmosphere and staff. Quality lunch bar food with options to create your own (I order egg white omelette in the morning after the gym) - overall one of my favourite places to eat in the Airport Area!”

“The freshest and best sushi to go, in the area.”

“I visited the Thursday market here and what a nice atmosphere it was. GOOD vibes all around, nice music, Happy store owners laughing with others. Highly recommend if u have a free Thursday morning to check this place our.”

“Jason and the team at the Captains Bar are world class! A big thank you to them for making our evening so special. Amazing cocktails, stunning view, great atmosphere, delicious food. The rum flight is fantastic experience. Recommend to anyone visiting.”

“The food it very high quality, great presentation, friendly staff.”

“Saw the good reviews on me Wally phone here and thought to meself oh yeah I’ll get me a jug of lion red. I normally go in bloody ponsonby ways for a good session but onehunga was a calling. Had a whole swappacrate to meself and a punt on the pony’s, didn’t win mind. Was too drunk to drive home so I slept in me car at the countdown carpark”

“I want to thank Mr sumo for his amazing Customer service and attention to detail.... and Mr Tubu was always welcoming and friendly... This is a go to Bar if your keen for a Drink or to play Pokkies.... It is open till 3am....This is a 5star Review for Both of these Legends.... Gordys Rock...”

“Good place to have a drink and play a poker machine. Good people around. Bar finger food available. Always a good host. Good place to go and hang around with locals”

“It may be small but the atmosphere is great. The staff and members are friendly. Love the food. Really enjoy Friday night karaoke.”

“We had a last minute function organised for a wake. The manager, Chantelle and staff were amazing. Platters were tasty and enjoyed by all. Kids were made welcome. Highly recommend”

“Most amazing cocktaiks bar staff know there stuff”

“Didn't have food. But the hospitality and service were brilliant. The music was great too. Highly recommend”

“My family, partner and I visited Paper Moon last night (with a reservation) and we were given the honour of being served by Lucy. Lucy was a great server, she was friendly and didn't talk as if she was reading off a script. We'd all 100% go back just to be served by her. She also recommended that we moved tables as the table we were on previously was tiny for the 4 of us. Not long after switching tables (roughly 5-10 minutes) the table was properly sanitized and cleaned by another server. So cleanliness was a 10/10! Onto the food, we got the Grazing Board appetizer to start and there was such a wide variety of samplers and everything was extremely well made, tender and flavourful. Great starter; 9/10. But along with the appetizer we ordered, I got a chocolate milkshake. I had my expectations high, maybe a bit too high. To everyone it just tasted like milk with a very VERY slight hint of chocolate. 5/10; you're better off with a soda or water. My partner ordered the Scotch Fillet and they loved it, though I felt as though it was too charred on the top. Overpowering the taste of the steak. But the steak fries that came with it were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Overall; 8/10. My mum ordered the Grilled Salmon with Risotto, the salmon completely melted in your mouth, vegetables were perfectly cooked, not too hard, not too soft. This would make a perfect 10/10 dish, but I think the risotto was a bit too salty. Which kind of made anything that was touching it have a distinct saltiness taste. I'd give this another 8/10. My pop ordered the Beef Wellington, which we were told would take 30 minutes, but it came out with almost everything else. Everything tasted amazing. From the pastry down to the sauce. The beef was perfectly rendered and the pastry had a small amount of cheese separating it from the pâté. Even the mushrooms in it were extraordinaire. The only complaint he had with it was that it was a bit too small, but I give it a 9/10. And finally, I ordered the Salt & Pepper Squid Salad. Which at the time I was surprised that it took the longest, everyone's food had already come out and it took maybe an extra 5 minutes. I didn't expect much from a salad but when it came out I understood why it took longer. This was by far the best and biggest salad I have ever seen and ordered. We also thought the squid was going to be small cuts of squid but it ended up being multiple big tender-sized chunks of squid that were perfectly tender and fell apart in your mouth. The salad itself was a bit flavourless but if you incorporate the sauce/dressing that's given with it, it becomes a whole lot better. This, in my opinion was the best dish of the night. 10/10. Now, onto dessert! When we were thinking of what to order we had asked Lucy how big the desserts usually are and instead of her telling us some fancy wording on why it's small, she told us straight up, which we loved. We ordered the Tiramisu and the New York Cheesecake, both were quite small but it was a good portion for the 4 of us considering we were all full from our mains. The Tiramisu wasn't the best I've had, but it was definitely a sight for sore eyes. Looking at it I felt like I had travelled to Italy! The mascarpone was pretty good but the lady fingers were too hard and crunchy. It was as if I was eating a scotch finger. I give it a 7/10. And as for the New York Cheesecake, it was amazing. It was moist, flavourful and the base was a perfect texture and consistency. Though it was a bit too flavourful. The berry and passionfruit compote was very overpowering. If you put them together all you can taste is the passionfruit, but if you try it separately it just becomes too much, so try the cheesecake with a small pinch of the compote. Overall I give it an 8.5/10. We just want to give a big thank you to Lucy for an unforgettable night and we will definitely come back just for you! This is a great place for a family dinner, a date night or just drinks with your mates. Come give this place a try! (All pictures hopefully in the same order)”

“Great prices and the staff we’re really nice especially the woman behind the bar”

“A great place to enjoy music and the dance floor is spacious. The staff is friendly and the security is reliable. I would definitely come back. Another point in its favor is that the girls' bathroom is always clean.”

“Amy, Chi and Oliver offered exceptional experience! Can also use YouTube if the songs already saved aren’t what suits your group. Would definitely come back again. Thank you.”

“First time here but man it was delicious! Scrambled eggs and grain toast was a great combo, the Rosti was crunchy and well you really can't go wrong with potato. The Vegan Chocolate Berry Cheese Cheesecake slice was the bomb. Nice ice latte hit the right spot.”

“Great service. Great food. Wonderful night out. Thank you to the team behind the bar and in the kitchen”

“We attended a private function here. It is a lovely beachside setting with a variety of indoor and outdoor seating options. The atmosphere is airy, with a nautical themed decor. The reason I would come back is for the food. I had chicken with creme brulee for dessert, and my husband had the steak followed by a cheese plate. I rarely order chichen out but was tempted by the description and not disappointed it was tender, and the flavour was incredible. I would return based on this dish alone. Service was great, efficient and friendly but not intrusive.”

“The staff at The Bar made me feel like a local. Chris and AJ go above and beyond to welcome everyone. Awesome service, great atmosphere, would recommend to anyone”

“The strata lounge with China airlines (also others) in Auckland airport is spacious and well maintained above my expectations. The five or six shower rooms are extra large and spacious and variety of foods is provided. Perfect choice for short stay before long hour flights. Best choice in NZ airport”

“With its generous layout and seating options inside and outside, this cafe provides a charming setting to enjoy your food. The amazing crew greeted us and showed exceptional care; their vibrant energy captured our attention right away. A diverse array of choices awaits you, including kitchen menu selections and beverages, highlighted by an impressive showcase of pastries and desserts up front. One should highlight the lack of trashy and shallow music, along with the ample space and cleanliness of the washrooms. Summer has arrived, and it's common to expect buzzing flies while eating; however, their conspicuous absence results from the Rentokil system fixed to the wall. All is satisfactory! Those who love food need to experience this restaurant! With two visits behind us, we eagerly anticipate the upcoming ones!”

“The pear French toast was incredible! And the views, aesthetics, staff and atmosphere were amazing. Such a great spot for a walk in Auckland. They catered for dietaries and intolerances. Highly recommend. @kirbystaltari”

“This is one amazing place for a good meal and some really well made cocktails. We ordered for a meat pizza and 2 cocktails. It was really well made. The waitress also helped us in selecting what to eat. Clean bathrooms.”

“Fabulous meal at Blondie’s tonight. We have a one night stopover locally and we were recommended to try this restaurant for supper. We all thoroughly enjoyed dinner and one of the best meals we have had on our trip so far. Highly recommended.”

“I really love the vibe here, The staff are amazing to deal with and always ready to help. A perfect place to enjoy your weekend”