Bar pub in New Zealand

“Awesome place for a meal and few beers. Great staff and service. Very homely and lovely food. Enjoyable evening.”

At Robbies Riccarton Sports Bar & Restaurant, the menu stays simple, bistro‑style with tidy execution. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Service stays present without fuss.

“Went on Sunday for my wife's birthday, not too busy at 6pm, friendly staff, price was a bit high (but not too bad) and the food was delicious. I had the three sausage meal which was good, my wife had the pork belly which was beautifully tender (the crackling was very salty but when drunk with the suggested cider was just right).”

“The service was wonderful. Alex was our server and she was super friendly and genuine. The food was lovely. Very happy. Thanks guys. Made our wedding anniversary special”

“Went in for dinner last night with a big group of 30+ people. Coming from a hospitality background myself, I knew it would be a challenge for the staff, but they handled it really well. The fire alarm went off twice during our visit, so we had to evacuate each time — obviously annoying for everyone, but totally out of the staff’s control. They followed protocol and managed the situation calmly and professionally, especially considering many of the team looked quite young. Big credit to them. Surprisingly, they even gave us a 10% discount, which they didn’t have to do since the issue wasn’t their fault. It was a nice gesture and appreciated by the whole group. The food has definitely improved since I was last here a couple of years ago, which was great to see. Service was spot on too — friendly, attentive, and efficient. All in all, a good experience given the circumstances. I don’t normally leave reviews, but this one was well deserved. Will definitely be back.”

The Wharf Kitchen and Bar delivers a classic fish‑and‑chips line‑up that’s straight to the point. Outdoors works when the weather plays along. Pricing lines up with the offer. Portions suit sharing without tipping heavy.

“Great food, perfect quality. Good beach view and lovely people.”

At The Station Bar and Bistro, the menu stays simple, bistro-style, served with an easygoing pace. Good value shows in the serve sizes. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. Service stays present without fuss.

“Had an awesome evening at Craft Bar & Kitchen! Enjoyed some great beers and a delicious dinner — the food was absolutely amazing. Special shout-out to Libby for her friendly service and making the experience even better. Highly recommend!”

“The best pub in Katikati. The locals welcome you with open arms! Awesome outdoor area! Great little pub.”

“To be honest I wasn't expecting much from our stay, expected just a simple night stop with no frills. Rooms and bathrooms were surprisingly kept at a good standard, clean and well maintained. The term "don't judge a book from its cover" very well applies here. Much to add the the hotel is a pet project of the owner to as his goal is to develop an aging hotel and turn it into a must stop motel, so note on further improvements in the upcoming months. To share a funny experience we had our carkeys accidently locked in while unpacking, but the owner/manager Ken went over mountains to help us by calling for help and making sure our stay was fun and pleasant. And to even invite us to Karaoke night at the bar downstairs with the locals which we had a blast with. Final thoughts - I would definitely make sure to make this part of my road trip route the next time I visit NZ. The locals, hotel, and owner all of them made our stop unexpectedly fun and vibrant.”

“Nice local bar, all the drinks very nice food friendly staff. Highly recommended !”

“Went there for Karaoke and will always happily head back as it’s late night and also extremely enjoyable. Both entertaining and everyone is very supportive when getting up and singing, just an overall good time.”

“Went there for a few drinks during our holidays. Service is great and there is a good selection of drinks there. Cracking place to chill out.”

“Really nice place and nice staff that actually talk to their customers. And great snack food. Will definitely be back.”

The kitchen at Valley Lodge Bar & TAB takes a simple, bistro-style path and lets the food speak. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. Service stays present without fuss. Portions are generous yet well judged.

“We came in on Wednesday 27th Sept for a early birthday celebration lunch. Audrey was our person. She was very accommodating when I advised her of our 11 people crowd. Rearranged a table setting for us all to sit. She was so patient when it came to taking our drinks/menus orders. Even when we were asking questions or asking for things, that smile never left her. She was amazing. Also hats off to the chef! The food quality/quantity was superb!! My lot are fussy about their food but they loved everything. Making sure to take what they didnt finish home with them lol. The atmosphere was quiet, clean and very family friendly. We had a game of pool before we left too. Our little ones loved it. Myself & my family will definitely be 100% recommending Stampede Bar Papakura. We are already planning another visit. Thank you Audrey & Stampede”

“Bar staff were friendly. Beverages relatively standard pricing wise. No pay wave available. Good for a pint or 2 with the lads”

“Went to find a drink with some friends and escape bar was everything we were looking for. Great tunes, a great selection of drinks and an awesome outdoor area. Highly recommend”

“Spacious cafe with good food and very friendly staff. Prices are also very reasonable and it is one of the best places on the Massey campus for exterior views. It could use some more support from the University in terms of signage as the cafe is somewhat difficult to find.”

“Free Function Room Hire. Was there for.21st birthday. Had a great set up and easy access to and from Kitchen. The old features to the place added character and great atmosphere. The bar tab procedure worked well.”

“Happy atmosphere excellent location”

“Always had a good time going there!”

“Was sober driver but my whanau had an awesome time”

“Lovely bar service and nice and clean.”

“I have been to Yellow Mirchi few times. Friendly team here always welcomed us with a smile and delicious food. My kids love Butter Chicken with Cheese Nan. My favorite is Chicken Biriyani with yogurt Raita. Its simply delicious, you will never find this taste anywhere else. Must try. Paneer and Veg curries yum too. Relaxing decor, amazing service, visit and see/experience it yourself.”

“The food was great! Really welcoming staff, Andrew served us and was absolutely amazing! We also stayed for happy hour, and were able to hire the Karaoke room. We had so much fun, everything was so amazing and so convenient. 10/10 woyld definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for one spot to do it all.”

“My son Zack Knox, helps out there and DJS up at level one. The family at cru bar and level one are so nice and friendly. Always keen to help. Definitely go to either of them when you can! Make it your new local!”