Bar pub in New Zealand

Vesuvio Jazz & Tapas Bar favours a simple, bistro‑style mix with clear, clean flavours. Serve sizes show solid value. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

On the plate at Civil and Naval Bar & Eatery, the idea is coffee‑and‑cabinet and well judged. Cabinet bakes and slices cover a quick stop. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

“We had our team Christmas lunch at Storyteller yesterday, and it was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and well looked after. The service was warm, attentive, and perfectly timed — nothing was too much trouble. The food was the real standout. Every dish was beautifully presented, full of flavour, and arrived fresh and hot. There was a great selection to suit everyone, and the portions were spot on. The atmosphere was festive without being over the top, making it the perfect setting for a relaxed team celebration!”

“Loved the presentation of food, quick service and great prices. Also so accomodating with a guest that couldn’t eat dairy or gluten so you created a one off dish for her. That was above and beyond. Thank you for a great time.”

“Great atmosphere. Full on sports bar.”

“Just popped in for a coffee and a cuppa. Spied the GF Berry Custard Slice in the Cabinet. Being a Coeliac it was a treat to see something different other than a solitary Chocolate Brownie that a lot of Cafes have just to say there is a GF option. SoHo had a number of GF options. The slice was to die for. Got it heated and it was just heaven. One of the nicest slices I’ve ever had. I’ll be back Soho. Thankyou. Great spot”

Three Doors Up Restaurant and The th Door Lounge Bar delivers a classic fish-and-chips offering that’s straight to the point. Plates offer plenty without tipping heavy. Portions suit sharing without losing balance. Music and pace keep a casual tone.

At Piku Izakaya Japanese Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, the menu stays simple, bistro-style, served with an easygoing pace. Meat‑free options are woven into the menu. A sensible spend for the quality. Plates offer plenty without tipping heavy.

Casafuego Eatery and Bar keeps things Mex-style and focused on flavour. Value feels fair for the spread. Service stays present without fuss. Meals land promptly at the pass. Sharing works well across...

“Fed up with the loud noise on K-road bars. Google classy bar near K-road, and this came up on top. What a nice little bar, the DJ’s music was trippy yet chilled, fits with my groovy mood. The barman knows his stuff and has made us 3 fantastic cocktails from my very limited brief description of what I'm feeling for. I had such an amazing night there.”

“I was here last night, with a few friends to see Greg Johnson's Vine Street Tour (24.04.2025). What a great venue, nice staff too. Didn't eat there but food looked deelish., so could be a return trip to sample in the not to distant future.”

The kitchen at Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant takes a classic fish-and-chips path and lets the food speak. Outdoors works well when the weather plays along. Blue cod and other fillets arrive fresh with light batter. Team members keep things friendly and on task.

“Love this bar . I had several games of pool with random people in there . Food was good atmosphere was good bar staff very good at there job love it”

“Great taste of Peru 40 minutes South of Auckland! If you want to try authentic Peruvian food stop at The Bull Rider Bar Bistro Grill, you will not be disappointed!”

“If you have plenty of time, this place has a great intimate vibe. However, if you want food, there is a decent wait but the pizzas are worth the wait as they are really well made.”

“Great food and great people. The staff is always friendly and attentive and the multiple times I have been here the food was never meh. Always a great quality and taste and I like that they regularly vary the menu slightly. Our go to place in Rolly! The atmosphere is elevated pub-restaurant. A few interior design changes and lighting changes to break up the wide open room a bit, could make it feel a bit more cozy. It is still a great atmosphere and feel good restaurant.”

“Tieke Bistro & Bar is a hidden gem in Tamahere. The view over the golf course is stunning, the service was warm and attentive, and the food—especially the Big Breakfast and Thai Chicken Bowl—was fresh and beautifully presented. Booking through First Table made it even better. We’ll definitely be back!”

“The food was fantastic, I had the ribs with creamy mash and a fresh salad. My daughter had the large seafood chowder with bread and butter. My ribs were OMG delicious the sauce was special nothing I could identify but were sweet and tasty hugging on to super soft gelatinous ribs, my mouths watering just remembering. The staff were friendly and efficient and the chefs were knowledgeable and kind too so if you are hungry and want a delicious and sizeable meal this is the place to visit. My only poor comment would be the bathrooms they need revamping and new facilities would be perfect. Was an awesome drive to KatiKati and the Talisman bar completed our trip nicely.”

“We visited on a sunny Sunday afternoon and the vibe was great. A live band was playing good tunes, not so loud that you couldn't enjoy a good yarn with your mates, and the staff were courteous and friendly. We arrived when it was very busy so the wait time for a cooked meal from the menu was an hour so keep that in mind if visiting when busy. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here and look forward to stopping in again over summer.”

“My wife and I celebrated our 25th (Silver) Wedding Anniversary with a meal here. The food, service, and atmosphere were great. The view out over the Waitākere Ranges was beautiful, despite the overcast evening. It was unfortunate that we were unable to have our preferred and reserved outdoor seating, due to the verandah being inaccessible for wheelchairs.”

“Had lunch here and it was very nice to sit in at a restaurant with exceptional service and great food! The portions were also generous, will definitely be back again.”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing experience at Montrose Cafe, Bistro, and Bar! The coffee was delightful, and the server, Bruce, was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere and ambience were perfect, creating a cozy and inviting environment. The selection of food and drinks was impressive, catering to various tastes. Highly recommend this place for a great dining experience!”

“Haven't been for ages but this visit made me want to return more often when the music was on. It was a sunday before the music started. Had a nice meal, bartender was friendly. Good fun!”

“We dined at Soul Bar for dinner. Our server Liz was very lovely and attentive, she made us very comfortable and answered our questions gracefully regarding the menu. All the dishes were well presented, fresh and flavorful. Good mocktail selection to, which was a nice surprise. It was a weekend evening so it was fairly loud but great, lively atmosphere for an inner city restaurant. Bathrooms were clean and tidy, rest of the staff were friendly too.”

“Great vibe. Right by the marina so good views outside. Staff were run off their feet with work Xmas party’s but they were fantastic. Steak eye fillet was really good. Generous portions and good value. Will go again for sure.”

“cute little local pub this was our stop from auckland to hamilton (recommended stop for road-trip) food was nice staff was really friendly they have a wide range option for whiskey and a decent option for tap beers (especially for ipa lovers)”

“Picked up a Cashew Chicken Noodle, a Sweet and Sour chicken with rice, a yellow curry with rice and some Spring Rolls for my family up from Dunedin today at WoknNoodle Mt Eden. They absolutely loved it. It fed 5 of us for lunch! Thanks Lee, your food always hits the spot!”

The kitchen at Gastronomics Restaurant Cafe & Bar takes a simple, bistro‑style path and lets the food speak. A sensible spend for the spread. Service stays present without fuss. Meals reach the pass promptly.

“adorable and this pizza is insane. best pie i've had in months.”

“Had a brilliant night, felt like being back in Wrexham. Lovely, friendly staff, great quiz on a Sunday night and very reasonable priced drinks including bottles of Wrexham lager! The roasts looked amazing and you can pre-order a vegan roast too. Well behaved dogs are allowed as well which is great! Iechyd da, diolch yn fawr.”