Bar pub in New Zealand

“We’ve had the BEST pizza in NZ here so far! It's a lovely restaurant with a unique history and good food. It's a must-visit when in Lincoln. Be aware that they’re not open every night.”

“A very unique café with an internal garden that creates a small indoor sanctuary. There’s also a designer clothing store right next to it, adding to the charm. You’ll need to book in advance if you want a good spot, as it can get quite busy on weekends. I’ll try to come early next time to fully enjoy the atmosphere. The coffee was decent.”

“We went out to a recommended restaurant for dinner, and the experience was wonderful. The waitress was exceptionally warm, gentle, and welcoming. The dishes take some time to be served since everything is prepared fresh, but it is absolutely worth the wait. For starters, we ordered: – Smoked Burrata with strawberries – beautifully presented and incredibly tasty. – Wild Mushroom Gyoza, served with sesame sauce, chili oil, and an Asian-style salad. An excellent dish, with perfectly steamed dumplings. For the main courses, which are the restaurant’s signature dishes: 1. Fish of the day – salmon, served tender, delicate, and absolutely delicious. 2. Braised Beef Cheek – slow-cooked with miso and sweet potato purée. The dishes were outstanding, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. There is both visual elegance and exceptional taste in every plate. Of course, we couldn’t leave without dessert. We ordered the pudding, which is their signature dessert, and it was excellent as well. We enjoyed the meal so much that we will definitely return to enjoy this wonderful food again, clearly prepared with great care and passion by the chef.”

“One of the nicest places in the city for Sunday high tea brunch. French creperie with multiple choices of both sweet and sour French crepes, including some vegan options. There are plenty of suggested options, but you can also go wild and create your own one. Crepes are really amazing, very tasty, good size portions and amazing taste. It’s really great that there is vegan options available, made of buckwheat. If you have not enough of sugar you can finish with a great desert selection. Coffee is slightly bitter and not the best blend , but tea selection is perfect.”

“We went to The Old Leithfield Hotel for dinner on a busy Saturday night (super rugby final) with our 5 month old baby. Even though we didn't have a booking the friendly wait staff went out of their way to accommodate us and made sure we were comfortable. We both had the roast which was generous and delicious. The beef was tender and the veges perfect it was the best pub experience with a young baby, and the best roast beef. We also had the salt and pepper squid entree which was fantastic. Perfectly tender and crispy! Thank you very much to the team at The Old Leithfield Hotel.”

“Great experience!! We hosted our end of year work function here for Lunch and it was so amazing. There was heaps of food, great staff and really nice outdoor function room! Very good experience organising this with staff before the event and they were lovely to deal with. Everyone reported they had an amazing time and one of the things everyone has said since the event was "would love to do this again next year". 10/10”

“Came here tonight, have been before but not recently. Service was fantastic, the waitress was very helpful and attentive. I have an egg allergy and they were very accommodating and helpful. Food was fantastic, we got 2 starters and 3 mains between us (3) and they were all very tasty. Atmosphere was nice, pretty quiet with it being a Tuesday. Highly recommend you come here and we will be back.”

“The food was delicious and outstandingly well prepared. We had 11 out of the 17 menu items, every one of them was delicious and full of flavor. The person who was serving us made our visit the best and exciting with every plate she served us. Will go back every year we are scheduled to pickup cargo. Awesome food and wonderful atmosphere.”

“Wonderful food and excellent service, we had the Lamb Rump with potato gratin and the Chicken and Bacon pasta. Generous portions and very tasty. Can thoroughly recommend. A visit to Zest Timaru is a must.”

“A great place to go to for lunch. Gd atmosphere, great food & prices. The service was excellent too and e never felt rushed to leave.”

“Great place and alot of fun. Our host Kaydence made it a very enjoyable experience. Will definitely come back again”

“Great Pub with a good beer selection and also a live venue reminiscent of 80s Berlin!”

“The food was lovely, we went specifically to hear the live music and have a few nibbles with our drinks. I am very critical when it comes to squid and what arrived on my plate was cooked to perfection. I loved the live music supplied by the Jinx Duo, the atmosphere they created was fun and good easy listening.”

Casa Publica keeps things classic fish‑and‑chips and focused on flavour. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Serve sizes show solid value. Fillets arri...

The Craft Embassy runs with a kebab and pita menu and an easy pace. Cuts are sliced to order with good pace. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Ord...

“Really enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service. Very attentive helpful staff. Enjoyed trying a couple of cocktails. Really enjoyed the drama of the stone grills. Great touch with the branded burger buns. Only slight improvement would be for the Jameson jeus as it had no flavour at all, but a super easy fix”

The kitchen at Onyx Cambridge takes a coffee‑and‑cabinet path and lets the food speak. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. Takeaway travels well and holds its crunch. Pricing lines up with the offer.

Abrakebabra Tauranga serves Turkish fast‑casual favourites with generous portions. Popular choices include kebab wraps (chicken, lamb, mixed), Iskender rice meals, meat‑on‑fries, salads, Turkish pizzas and sides like chips and onion rings, with baklava for something sweet.

The Secret Garden at Waihi Beach brings tiki‑bar energy with Mexican street‑food and live‑music nights. Food and drink menus include tacos and other street‑food plates, house‑made sweets, tropical cocktails, craft beers, mocktails and kids’ slushies, with Havana coffee by day.

White House Te Puna runs with a classic fish‑and‑chips menu and an easy pace. Sides support without crowding the plate. Desserts close the meal with familiar comfort. Portions are generous yet well judged.

The Barrel Room runs with a classic fish‑and‑chips menu and an easy pace. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Fish lands crisp with light batter and chips stay tidy. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

“Nice place, great food, I enjoyed the birds, there were not a nuisance and were respectful of eating my food. Very good service. Our server was very sweet and polite.”

The Freeport with Cleaver & Co is a relaxed Mount Maunganui spot combining a tavern vibe with wood‑fired Napoli‑style pizza and smoke‑kissed BBQ. The menu highlights handcrafted pizzas and crowd‑pleasing pub fare, backed by tap beers and regular live‑sport or music sessions.

Latitude keeps things classic fish‑and‑chips and focused on flavour. Sides support without crowding the plate. A sensible spend for the spread. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Fish l...

The Rising Tide favours a burger‑led mix with clear, clean flavours. Value feels fair for the quality. Fries and sides round things out neatly. There’s always a considered veg choice. Front‑of‑house r...

Palace Tavern delivers a burger‑led line‑up that’s straight to the point. Value feels fair for the quality. Buns hold well and patties come juicy. Service stays present without fuss. Meals reach the p...

The kitchen at The Puketapu takes a classic fish-and-chips path and lets the food speak. Curries carry clear spice and warmth. There’s always a considered veg choice. Sides like naan and rice tie the meal together.

Jarks Restaurant Hastings favours a grill-focused line-up with clear, tidy flavours. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Pricing lines up with the offer. Service stays present without fuss...

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.

“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!”