Bar pub in New Zealand

“Food was amazing, servers were so friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself was awesome, a really comfortable outside area. Highly recommend for group bookings, food was just falling off the bone 10/10 everything was superb!”

“After a hard day's work, it is nice to settle into the corner with sports on in the background with a nice drink. The food was a good quantity not leaving us too full as restaurants tend to do these days. It is a great place to hang out without having any pressure and just be able to relax.”

The Fat Brother Tauranga delivers a burger‑led line‑up that’s straight to the point. A riverside backdrop rounds out the stop. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Wait times are contained even when busy.

The Mill House favours a coffee‑and‑cabinet mix with clear, clean flavours. A sensible spend for the spread. Desserts close the meal with familiar comfort. Serve sizes show solid value. Front‑of‑house...

Crown & Badger delivers a burger‑led line‑up that’s straight to the point. A sensible spend for the spread. The team keeps things friendly and organised. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally.

Merchant of Matamata favours a burger‑led mix with clear, clean flavours. A sensible spend for the spread. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Fr...

Astrolabe Brewbar delivers a simple, bistro‑style line‑up that’s straight to the point. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Serve sizes show solid value.

BLUEBIYOU delivers a simple, bistro‑style line‑up that’s straight to the point. Outdoors works when the weather plays along. Service stays present without fuss. Portions are generous yet well judged.

Turkish To Go delivers a burger‑led line‑up that’s straight to the point. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Fries and sides round things out neatly. Serve sizes show solid value. Pricing l...

Papa Mo's runs with a classic fish‑and‑chips menu and a relaxed pace. A coastal backdrop rounds out the stop. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Portions suit sharing without tipping heavy.

“Went for sunny afternoon drink. Great location, very relaxing spot. One of my most favorite spots in Napier. I will be making a booking to stay in their accommodation for my next trip. Great location, within walking distance to shops and other restaurants in Ahuriri. I have always found the staff, warm, friendly and engaging.”

“Really nice chilled atmosphere, the lounge is very clean and inviting. Staff at the Cafe are friendly and coffee is great.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

Filadelfio's Pizza favours a pizza-first line-up with clear, tidy flavours. Plates offer plenty without tipping heavy. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. Buns hold well and patties land juicy.

Mosgiel Tavern runs with a grill-focused menu and a relaxed feel. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Value feels fair for the spread. Good value shows in the serve sizes. Front‑of‑house r...

“Great venue for hire and friendly bar staff. The once a month Sunday roast staff are the best and fabulous cooks”

“My friend and I come here often for a chill drink after work - nice drinks and snacks, good music, warm, good spot to actually have a conversation! The English guy behind the bar is awesome and has some good chat.”

“Probably the best karaoke bar in Auckland! Awesome modern air conditioned rooms, clean tidy toilets. Nice friendly service and food was delicious. Only issue is we werent offered happy hour rates and only found out about it on google reviews and a random poster outside the women’s toilets. Also would be perfect if they paid $39.99 for YouTube premium as the ads were annoying and wasting our hour.”

“The best sports bar in the area, awesome staff and atmosphere, friendly locals will not give you time to get bored. Good size TV's to watch sports and races, neat place.”

“Had a chat with the owner, he's from Taiwan. And since I was there last year working as a teacher, we had a great conversation. He's a really decent guy and his establishment is very nice and very presentable.”

“Yummy food and great local service. Top marks for hospitality”

“I would like to give a massive shout out to Glenn from the Upper Hutt store. I was super stressed with a return and Glenn made us feel like nothing was a problem and gave us outstanding service. His positive attitude, caring nature and enthusiasm was amazing and he is an asset to your business!”

“Great pub. Pub food, great service and extremely cheap. Pool and darts available, TAB and poker machines on site. Hidden up in the top end of Fergusson Drive! Worth the trip up there.”

“Probably one of the best stripclubs in Aotearoa! Love dancing here!”

The kitchen at Cambridge Cosmopolitan Club Inc takes a burger‑led path and lets the food speak. A sensible spend for the spread. Service stays present without fuss. Music and pace keep a casual tone....

“I am only marking 'atmosphere' down because our table of 4 was the only one occupied. We had 4 different meals and all were delicious. This restaurant deserves to be better supported. The decor has recently been revamped and is really nice. The menu is comprehensive and reasonably priced. There is also a BYO option for the budget conscious. I had the Chicken Rogan Josh... superb!”

“Really enjoyed a relaxing evening in Lola Rouge at the Naumi Hotel. Good service, nice places to sit, and good wine and bar snacks. Definitely recommend.”