This is a great little escape.. Shouldn't be publicizing this.. However.. Hidden gem that is soon…read moreto have a hidden gem... Great service.. Awesome cocktails,.. And the best was the off the normal route location.. Yet in the middle of the city... Well done.. Look forward to returning..

If you are looking for that sultry, sophisticated, but cool cocktail and wine lounge; then look no…read morefurther than Tabac Bar. Built into a heritage building, but hidden down Mills Lane adjacent to Albert Street. Perhaps you have seen the spiral iron staircase off Queen Street this will lead you up to Tabac. Exquisite selection of perfect cocktails, great wine and champagne, this is not your pub or club hangout although they do serve a fine collection of beer should you prefer this beverage. Does draw a stylish crowd and the musicians and DJ's that frequent the bar are the best in the scene.

We came here for dinner tonight, wonderful experience. From services, vibe of the restaurant and…read morefood. I can't fault much to be honest. We enjoy the food here, all well cook with a twist! Firstly, I have to mention the very refreshing pomegranate mojito, great to start the night. A complementary bread and butter was serve prior to other food. The butter is amazing!!! And we order a piggy platter to share. Was good variety , spreads cracklings, bread, olives .... As you can see from the photo. For main I had the fish with cockle and my partner had the lamb loin , both wonderful! Will definitely return to try their pub menu, I love their deco by the way :)

Based on reviews and referral by a local friend, 4 of us dined here…read more The food was very good, as was the service. However, considering the portion size, as Yvette says, we were underwhelmed. 4 stars for food. 4 stars for service.2 stars for value. Averaged out to 3 stars. See photos for food and prices (overpriced).

A lovely little hotel bar with excellent service, tasty drinks, and a beautiful view. We were…read morestaying in the Rendezvous Hotel (where this bar is located), and came here twice. They have a nice selection of hard liquor, as well as beers and wine. I love that you can order food from the hotel's Japanese restaurant or room service to the bar. Ordered some oh so good Hendricks and tonics with cucumber each time we visited. On one occasion, I ordered the feijoa daiquiri and it was much too sweet for me. I don't recommend. The one strange thing was that the bar didn't have any limes... This did put a damper on my gin and tonics, but the cucumber save it. If you're nearby and want a drink, come and check this place out. You'll be pleased you did!

From the owner: Located in Grand Millennium Auckland's beautiful atrium, where you can be sure to relax and enjoy…read morecocktails, a light snack, a sumptuous meal or the full beverage menu.

This may just be my new favourite bar in Auckland. Nestled at the end of Fort Street, Atticus is…read moresomewhat of an anomaly amongst bars the world over in that it isn't open on weekends. That's right, a bar that's closed on a Saturday night, the night that was invented for socialising in bars! But that's the beauty of Atticus, it's not like other bars. It's a place that's got the perfect blend of excellent cocktails and an extensive beer menu. It's cool but doesn't try too hard and has the air of a real upmarket type place whilst still doing $5 drink deals. Oh and they give you free fries with your drinks on a Friday night. Inside, it's all wooden furniture, diner-style seats and ornamental birdcages and there are two bars on two separate levels depending on your mood. Probably best they're not open weekends actually or I'd never be out of there.

Classy bar with classy drinks. When you walk into The Jefferson, you're immediately transported…read moreback to a different era. The bar is beautiful with some of the friendliest bartenders. We got two of their great drinks and they were both great. They've got a huge selection of whiskeys and gins. Great place for drinks!

Great whishys, good food(a bit spicy) nice music, very quiet…read more The attention is perfect. It has a really nice bar. The bbq ribs and coleslaw were delicious.

Very impressed with the Auckland Airport lounge. The atmosphere strikes the right balance--busy,…read morebut clean, spacious, and well laid out. There's plenty of room to spread out, with long communal tables and ample power outlets, making it easy to work, recharge your devices, or just relax before a flight. The food offering is a standout. There's a thoughtful and diverse selection with a wide range of flavor profiles. Highlights included the homemade dumplings (absolutely delicious), along with soup, salads, small bites, fresh fruit, and desserts. Beverage options are equally strong: coffee, tea, juices, sodas, and a full bar. Speaking of the bar--the cocktails were excellent. The margarita I had was perfectly made. The staff truly elevate the experience. They are attentive, friendly, and plentiful, so the lounge never feels understaffed or neglected. Overall, this is a top-tier airport lounge experience. Clean, well-equipped, great food and drinks, and outstanding service. Highly recommended.

The Air New Zealand Lookout Lounge at Auckland airport was great! No lines at the omelette station…read more(probably because it was a 7 am flight), great selection of pastries, fruit, yogurt, cereals. There was a barista there and you can order all the lattes and cappuccinos. The chairs were comfortable (depending on where you sit), service was great.

We had free admission associated with our flights - If you didn't not sure this would be worth the…read moreprice of admission. One issue is that you can't see how crowded it is until you're inside, in short pay first, know what you're getting after the fact. When we were there, it wasn't particularly busy, and it was a good way to get something to eat before a long trans-Pacific flight. The chairs were comfortable, the hot food limited but reasonably good, the deserts tasty and plentiful. As for the staff, they seemed a bit overworked, scrambling to keep up, but maybe at busier times they have more people? I don't know. The shower and rest room situation was a little odd, but workable - just kind of limited in capacity.

Great way to spend 4 hours in an airport…read more Priority pass lounge. Lots of buffet style food options and other snacks. I wasn't really hungry. Just needed a place to hang for a while because my flight home wasn't until 1130pm and hotel checkout was at 10am. Got to the airport around 6pm. Lots of drink offerings, I mostly just stuck to the unlimited ginger ale. Lots of chairs & desk setups for you to plug in or just tune out. They had a rugby game on which I liked. Not too crowded.

The Velvet Gypsy is an amazing place!!! Amazing specials every night of the week and great food…read more There are two sides of the restaurant (one quieter and sleeker, the other lively and facing the beach). The decor is awesome and keeps in line with the name of the place. Everyone looks like they are having an amazing time. I saw a huge age range - groups of 20 and 30 something as well as families and older folk. They also have a great range of food and beverages. We got the 2/$20 gourmet pizza special and both were delicious!!! We will be going back for steak night and the summer platter. Love this place!

This is a cool place to go in Browns Bay, its got 2 faces, one that faces the beach and one that…read morefaces the road. On the Beach face it has some comfortable lounge chairs and bar tables to admire the beauty of Browns Bay Beach and its more for eating. The street face is more of the bar side and yes the drinking side. We came here this week and had Pizza and some drinks, we received really good service and the pizza was pretty good too. They have a pretty good menu with a variety of tasty sounding dishes. During the day you can come and have lunch, and later in the evening dinner, then they come alive after dark for drinks and dancing. I will be back soon.

You simply have to try this cafe. Variety of menu options and cafe atmosphere will provide even the…read moremost selective patron something to enjoy. Fun to find cafes where expectations from yelp reviews are exceeded!

I arrived at around midday for lunch at Bungalo with my partners mum and sister, with us also our…read morewee babies both under six months old. Great parking at the back of the building which is an old bungalow house converted into a cafe, of the same name! Clean and stylishly decorated inside and out, the outdoor patio/deck is perfect for a sunny warm day eating our meals. I ordered mince on toast off the menu at the counter, and was visually tempted by lovely sweet eats at the counter display- such as chocolate brownies and fruity muffins. I have to say the views out the back are lovely, looking back towards Auckland the City of Sails, and if you love a nice strong cup of smooth coffee you are sitting in the right cafe. A perfect spot to meet friends for a catch up also and they are child and baby friendly which is a plus. Delightful and Airy and sunny just a great cafe.