Bar pub in Dunedin

The kitchen at The Press Club takes a breakfast-and-brunch path and lets the food speak. Desserts close the meal with familiar comfort. There’s room for a casual brunch with friends. Service stays present without fuss.

On the plate at Parcels Restaurant, the idea is grill-focused and well executed. Ribs and steaks come seasoned and tender. Team members keep things friendly and on task. Takeaway holds up well on the drive.

Good Good favours a burger-led line-up with clear, tidy flavours. Plates offer plenty without tipping heavy. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Kūmara fries and sides add a tidy finish. Service stays...

“What a find! We wondered why it was so busy on a Monday night, until we got our meals. This is pub food at its best. Great food, beautifully cooked and reasonably priced. My blue cod had crispy batter, with moist, generous fillets inside. Couldn't fault it. If you're in Dunedin and want food like it used to be, try the Concord Inn.”

“Such a cool cafe! Loved the artistic approach and can visualise how awesome it would be to have an event there. I only got a cappuccino as I was exploring more of the city but it was a great cappuccino at that! Highly recommend coming to Maggie’s for your next cup of coffee!”

At The Craic Irish Tavern, the menu stays kebab and pita, served with an easygoing pace. Service moves quickly through the morning rush. Sauces stay in check and wraps hold together. Team members keep things friendly and on task.

Catalyst favours a coffee-and-cabinet line-up with clear, tidy flavours. Coffee pours are consistent and well textured. Good value shows in the serve sizes. Team members keep things friendly and on task.

“Great vibes!! Super cute little bar. Drinks were delicious and fries were *chef's kiss* - will 100% be back. Also really liked that the cocktails were vegan (i.e. aquafaba instead of egg white).”

“Just a fantastic bar set out so well, made to feel very relaxing. The cocktails are amazing it is my favorite bar when I am in Dunedin. Great staff and the open fire place tops it off 10/10”

The kitchen at Andersons Bay Thai takes a Thai-inspired path and lets the food speak. Curries carry clear spice and warmth. Portions are generous yet well judged. Service stays present without fuss. O...

Esplanade Restaurant favours a simple, bistro-style line-up with clear, tidy flavours. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. Team members keep things friendly and on task. Wait times are contained even when busy.

Concord Inn leans into a classic fish-and-chips approach with no fuss. Fish is cooked to a clean crunch and chips stay tidy. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Service stays present without fuss. Valu...

“Really good food, but very small portions for the price. Look, I don't mind paying a lot of money for good food, but giving an amazing bene with one piece of bread instead of two saves you $0.10 and takes away my full enjoyment of the meal. I would be posting a 5 star review if I just received two pieces of bread.”

“Some of the tastiest food I’ve eaten. We went in quite early and was pretty busy by the time we left. 6 or 7 dishes between two. Will be back again.”

The kitchen at Vogel St Kitchen takes a burger-led path and lets the food speak. Pricing lines up with the offer. Cakes and scoops finish things neatly. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying. Kūmar...

Portobello Hotel & Bistro keeps things classic fish-and-chips and focused on flavour. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. Ribs and steaks come seasoned and tender. Kūmara fries and sides add a tidy finish.

Mosgiel Memorial RSA Club, Spitfire Restaurant and Diggers Tavern keeps things classic fish-and-chips and focused on flavour. Vegetarian picks read as complete plates. Value feels fair for the spread. Desserts close the meal with familiar comfort.

“A lovely local pub meal. The pan fried blue cod was outstanding and hubby's snitzel definitely hit the spot. A calm atmosphere. Would highly recommend.”

“Not sure if they have food. I just got some Japanese from across the road and ate it in the garden bar. This pub has been in the news a bit. It is what it is man. Good pokies. Tradies in bare feet drinking Steiny big bots from the bottle. Old drunks, the whole nine yards. Think Once Were Warriors, but whiter.”

“Nice underground bar, big place. The food there is average but the atmosphere is good and the price is relatively attractive”

“We had my son Lincoln’s birthday party there this afternoon, and the customer service was amazing! Nothing was a problem, I was anxious as it was my first time having a party there and they were so amazing and sorted everything I asked for with a smile on their face! Will forever recommend them as a party place from now on. Thanks team ☺️”

“It's got a nice garage theme, but not uncomfortably. Tyre tread on walls, giant screw driver, nice mechanic theme. It's quite unique.”

“Heard so much about the place and finally booked a table for a 40th Bday dinner. The night manager Holly was on the ball, friendly,attentive and knew her stuff. The food was brilliant! Had the dry age steak and worth every cent. Had the fries and beetroot salad to share and easily could've added a 3rd person to devour it. Overall it was a great night-walked out very pleased and super full! Will be back!”

At Speights Ale House, the menu stays classic fish-and-chips, served with an easygoing pace. Portions are generous yet well judged. Blue cod and other fillets arrive fresh with light batter. Music and pace keep a casual tone.

Burger N Beast runs with a classic fish-and-chips menu and a relaxed feel. Portions suit sharing without losing balance. Meals land promptly at the pass. Buns hold well and patties land juicy. Service...

“Our meals were generously portioned and cooked to absolute perfection! The chef could teach a masterclass in cooking breadcrumbs! Our table were elated to receive such great, fast service and meals that were far beyond their price point in quality, flavour and portion! We will be back as often as possible!”

“Classic NZ bar, relaxed atmosphere. Big smokers area with outdoor heating. TAB betting and big pokies room. Ladies behind the bar were lovely. $9 a pint of Speights is good enough. beats paying $15 for a small pint in town!”

“We're spending a few days bouncing around south South Island, New Zealand, and as a North American who now lives in this wonderful, I am VERY AWARE of how kiwis love to slip beets into everything. So I am wary. Watchful. Borderline suspicious. However, we had a fantastic dinner at Vault 21 and very little of that was due to the delightful lack of beets. Allyson was our server and a total joy. She helped us navigate some shared dishes while also ensuring my dinner partner and I got a bit of the stuff we liked (but the other might not). Pierogies were great, fried not boiled, and just melted across your tongue. Lamb was very tender. The sliders awesome and thankfully not those messy types that turn you into a BBQ-slathered freak where you end up with bits of napkin confetti all over your face, waving brown-papered hands as you beg your server for wet wipes or damp bath towels. And a huge order of fries! Very tasty and the bowl was as big as your head. Awesome. Had all sorts of dinners and lunches this past week, but so far, Vault 21 tops them all. Highly recommended.”

“I've tried a lot of roasts in Dunedin and hands down this is the best. The lunch special with desert is really good value and the staff are really lovely. This is a gem, would highly recommend the meals and atmosphere. They have a chef who knows what they are doing.”