Bar pub in New Zealand

On the plate at Group One Turf Bar, the idea is simple, bistro‑style and well judged. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Portions are generous yet well judged. Value feels fair for the quality.

Alpha Street Kitchen & Bar runs with a classic fish‑and‑chips menu and a relaxed pace. Combinations read bold but stay balanced. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry stays clean. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“Great atmosphere, popular local hangout. Gaming, friendly outgoing bar lady/ manager. Will be returning.”

“I stopped there and I must admit, there was a very good vibe and I really enjoyed talking with the young owner, so I highly recommend”

The Redoubt Bar and Eatery on The Strand is a casual spot for pizzas, burgers and sharing plates alongside a full bar. Menus feature wood‑fired pizzas, sides such as chunky fries and onion rings, and...

“Good atmosphere! A great spot for a casual team meetup, hanging out with friends or even a date night! The cafe gets pretty packed after 6pm. Paid parking available right next door and on the roadside”

“Five stars for ENYA MCNEILLS review. Crying laughing”

“The staff and the patrons here are what make it. Fierce craic altogether and a mighty place for a pint! Destiny the bar lady was so nice and welcoming”

“Love love love this bar. Best karaoke in Dunedin and my favorite place to bring friends. Staff are so lovely and friendly. Best customer service I’ve ever experienced. The Manager Logan pours the most delicious cocktails. Ask him to make you a drink of the month you won’t regret it!!”

On the plate at Eureka Cafe & Bar, the idea is Mex-style and well executed. Pricing lines up with the offer. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Portions are generous yet well judged. Team member...

“Had an unpleasant experience at another bar with my group of mates, so we migrated here. What a difference! Pool tables, rugby on, great food to fill up on and the service was excellent! Alyssa was so friendly and helpful, thanks for rescuing our night!”

“Lovely bar Lady, great atmosphere and the pokies are awesome”

“100% recordable, I went for meat and vegetables, when tasting the dish, the meat was perfectly crispy and cooked. And let's not forget Argentinian fernet, a marvel.”

“Very well presented Thai food, always delicious.”

“The Collins is a local fave on the Shore!! Their food is always delicious, coffee is brewed to perfection, and the customer service is always friendly and fast. I definitely recommend coming here for coffee and/or brunch, plenty of seating options both indoor and outdoor too.”

“I met a friend of mine for lunch. First time visiting this pub. Loved it. Fantastic customer service. Relaxing, environment with well thought out decor. Bathrooms worth a mention, very clean and lots of stalls. Loved the food!!! We shared a pizza, mac n cheese bites and truffle fries. I'll be back!!”

“Excellent experience overall. The food was delicious and well-portioned, pricing was appropriate, and the staff were very friendly. The space was clean and relaxing; the only minor downside was some noise from the nearby road.”

“Looking for a lunch stop and the Brit ticked our boxes. Warm lovely staff, delicious pizza - perfect size to share and the beverages hit the spot beautifully. Ghastly cold windy day outside but the window views were well appreciated in the warm.”

“Went here for a quiet dinner date. Food was very good. Great size portions and well presented. Staff were friendly and didn't even push us to leave when we stayed 30 minutes past their usual closing time.”

“Great evening Food was delicious & well presented - some exceptional eg whole fish Had cocktails. . Mine was nice, blue! But a little too sweet. Nice decor - colorful, very Thai, & arty. Highly recommended”

“Great little Irish Pub tucked away down a side alley in Newmarket. It was the perfect stop for a restful lunch and drink after shopping up a storm at the Newmarket mall. Great, friendly service. Meals were fantastic and reasonably priced. We enjoyed steak and the special of the day Beef Thai Salad. Will definitely stop in again!”

“This is an establishment on K Rd. And there is a reason for that. Their prices are reasonable. The food is tasty with generous portions. Most of all the staff are super nice and helpful!”

“Wow !! What a wonderful surprise today when we randomly selected Vino Vino for lunch on our day trip to Waiheke. Our random choice was due to the incredible views. From the start to the end the service, meal and attention was first class. We have been fortunate enough to eat at some incredible restaurants throughout the World and would have to rate this establishment right up there. The food was faultless with a perfect combination of ingredients.Connie and staff…congratulations.”

“3rd visit 21.6.25. Food still excellent. Service great, food arrived quickly and beautiful presentation. Went for sons birthday. Food was great. Son loved curry special. Loved the steaks. Great portions. Bit of a drive from Auckland central but atmosphere made up for long drive.”

“Small and friendly. Tasty bar snacks. Lovely service. Will definitely be back”

“Always good here. Friendly and good service. Can cater to big groups. Reasonably priced as well.”

“Great little bar-excellent scotch selection. Happy hour until 7pm-good place for a pre dinner drink or a beer on the way home. Not a lot of seating but very welcoming!”

“I've had two great meals here with friends over the last year (which is also how often I've been to Auckland over the last year lol), the Mussels are delicious! This time they had a new dessert on the menu, a Banoffee Pie, and it was stand out good!! 100% will order again if I'm back in Auckland. The staff are fantastic, really attentive and good at what they do, they make you feel like family. And they are so careful with dietary restrictions, we have a few coeliacs in our group and with everything on the menu being available as gluten free, they really enjoyed themselves, and the staff double check about the dietary restrictions to ensure no issues.”

“Amazing food and service. Every dish we ordered was delicious and the service was impeccable. Thanks for an incredible evening and memorable food. Look forward to coming again ☺️”