A good local pub/bistro right in the centre of New Lynn. There is indoor and outdoor seating and…read moresometimes there is live music. The burgers are nice and come nicely presented. The bar has most things but could offer some ports, Brandy, sherry type things especially for winter and it would be great to have the standard cocktail choices or perhaps even a mulled wine on cold nights. There is a fire place inside but the last few times I've been in it hasn't been on. It would give a nice ambience if lit. Overall a good place to meet for drinks and have a bite.

Three out of four of the ladies toilets were blocked, one with faeces floating. Bar staff said they…read morewere aware of it and that it would be cleaned out over night! Why were the doors not closed & 'Out of Order' signs put on them?! This is disgusting! Would have left immediately but we had already ordered & paid for our Margaritas. At $19 each we were totally disappointed. Served in 2 different types of small cocktail glasses, rather than the usual Margarita tumblers, three ladies had larger drinks than the other three. Worse than that - the drinks tasted watery!!! We discussed this with the waitress who said they had started using a Margarita 'mix' over the last week & there had been other complaints. So why hadn't this been fixed already? Won't be going back. Shocking end to a great night where we had dined at the restaurant next door Mae Nam Khong - which has great food!

A nice edition to Mt Albert's town centre. At least a pub, a bar, an eatery in walkable distance…read more Situated next to Trinity of Silver cafe and in what I think is the old library or something similar, the eatery has outdoor seating, plenty of indoor nooks and varied tables. I only had drinks there on Saturday night but I did see nice looking pizzas coming out served on boards. They looked nice. The bar has the works. Service was friendly, a little casual but that's OK. :) There is what seems to be a kid zone, a separate area for kids to colour, play, sit on cushions and be away from the grown ups. There are windows out the back overlooking the Mt Albert train tracks. There is no TV so no way to watch games but again, OK for some, maybe not others. All in all a nice place to go locally and worth a try to support local Mt Albert businesses.

From the owner: Our bar and eatery specialises in hosting groups for everyday occasions and celebrations. Our goal…read moreis to bring people together, and our events and staff are here to help.

I don't like to be a snob but..... Okay I'm going to be a snob. If you like fine dining like myself…read morethen Doolan Brothers is definately not going to impress you. It's a down home local frequented by down home locals. The pub formerly known as the Cock and Bull has been taken over by the Doolan franchise, Danny Doolans anyone? So while I haven't been there in its past life, I am fully qualified to comment on it in its present state. This is a good place to come if you are dining with any fussy eaters because the menu is really of such breadth as to cater to most tastes. I had the nachos, which was a pretty huge portion and was pretty nice, not enough guacamole though people! My partner had the 600 gram steak which was the largest piece of meat I have ever seen, he took up the 'challenge' (menu states if you finish the whole meal you get a free pint) and happily gorged himself almost to the point of explosion, he did get that drink though so fair play to him. We decided to go for dessert too, which was a big letdown, sticky date pudding was dry and the caramel sauce had become granulated and not nice. The service was nice and attentive enough, though there was a bit of a delay with getting our plates cleared and our dessert order taken. Overall it was a pleasant evening out, just not really to my standards.

Doolan Brothers have recently taken over all of the old Cock and Bull franchises, and I'm glad they…read morehave. The renovations and facelift have done wonders for this local pub, and the changes are positive. The decor is still traditional pub style, but not so dark and dank as before, reds and dark woods prevail. The food has taken a bit of a jump up, although the Sunday roasts with Yorkshire puddings were a little bit of a letdown, as the puddings were a bit bland, but the portions were healthy and it wasn't expensive, so fair standard for pub fare. On our second visit, we weren't quite as impressed though, after ordering a steak medium rare, it arrived pretty much well done, but then that seems to be pretty standard at all restaurants around town, you have to ask for rare to get it medium! But overall, a great little local pub to enjoy a beer in the sun and some good old pub grub.

On our last day, it was just non-stop rain as we were killing some time before heading to the…read moreairport. We walked nearby our hotel to My Bar, a tiny place with more outdoor tables (although obviously not the best place to sit on a day like that). Heading inside, we were greeted with a cozy place; mood lighting, exposed brick, wood floors, and tiny table nooks along the wall. The bartender was friendly and got us some drinks. They have a full selection of hard drinks, but I was here for the beer. They have six tap handles, all from the larger breweries of the country. I chose a flight of three. We slowly sipped our drinks and listened to the rain. Prices were reasonable, it was definitely worth a few minutes for some drinks!

Great bar! Stopped here one night & sat outside. Relaxed, friendly service; beer was great. Had a…read moreramen dish from a restaurant next door. Liked it so much, went back the next night.

This is officially one of my new top hits in AKL, and has also caught fire as the ideal after work…read morebar! The drinks are cheap and quality, the decor is understated, and there's a 21 and over cap. Couldn't ask for more. Finding SF is only tricky if you're not paying attention, a single doorway on Wyndham that leads to an upstairs oasis. But once you arrive, you won't want to leave. I haven't been here on a Thursday or Sunday but apparently those are the nights to make and appearance (because the food is well cheap). Staff is also super nice. Spitting Feathers, you're a gem.

Hmm. Well. Not terrible, but not what I was hoping for. I went in thinking Spitting Feathers, but…read morethat venue closed and QF took over. It's not what it was, so that's why I don't give the former business one star. Yelp needs to update this listing to show Permanently Closed. It's a sports bar, not a pub, so ... not a pub. They had Rugby League on, which is OK, but I watch Union. I ordered a Panhead Supercharger (American Pale Ale): it tasted of butterscotch (diacetyl) which should not, not, NOT be the case. I brought it up: "we just changed it". I gave a challenging look: the bartender tried it, said it was OK. Horseshit! I know my stuff and have had several of these while on vacation. It was not right. So poor quality of service. They have a large electronic gaming cave. Yuck. Not a pub. It's not Spitting Feathers anymore. Yelp needs to update the listing so that people know that the old venue is dead and gone.

A famous New Zealand brewery, Urbanaut is along Auckland's Beer Mile with a taproom and Burgernaut…read morerestaurant inside. I had a fantastic visit here after walking from the Auckland Zoo nearby. There are many other beer places of note nearby, so it's a fun area to explore. The brewery sits on a hill, with front windows overlooking the street and neighborhoods below; the back garage door also has great views of the sky and area around. Restrooms are at the front near the stairs, with plenty and all kept clean. This is a working brewery, with about half of the floor space large brewing kettles for the process. They also have a refrigerated selection of packaged cans and bottles ready to go. One thing that makes them unique are the tiny half cans that are packaged together with the idea that you can taste the two beers or mix them for fun cuvees. They also have merchandise for sale. The bar area is along the left wall with big tables, high tops, and comfy sofas and armchairs around. The high ceilings give a lot of natural light during the day. Their beer selection is large and includes cider and other non-beers. They have fixed beer flights or you can substitute or order your own. I tried most of the beers they had on tap that day, while avoiding things I usually don't care for. I also had their classic smash burger as by this point I had built up an appetite. Prices here are reasonable; you get to try a lot of different beers for not much. Service was great with two very friendly bartenders ready to talk about the beers and gave me some free tasters of things that didn't fit in the flights. They also have their English Pale Ale, Brixton, on hand pull, a classic serving style we don't usually see in the US. If you're visiting Auckland and a beer fan, this is a must-visit brewery and place to eat.

Awesome brewery just down the road from the heart of Kingsland. Tap room is at the back of the…read morebrewery and there is parking at the front and off Western Springs Road. Tap room would be great for large grouops. Collette was on the bar tonight and she was super helpful, very kmowledagble and friendly. They only serve taster sizes but do a flight of 6 for $15. DIY deli lets you choose your own snacks and they have a small take away selection. Over all, love the space and can't wait to return, highly recommended!!

Awesome bar in grey Lynne shops with cool outdoor courtyard - meet platter was fantastic - really…read moregenerous with delicious mustard - great. Reed on tap and family friendly with a sandpit for the kids and the guy brought out a basket of presents that the kids got to choose from Friendly staff - what more do you want

There's a new pocket of sunshine in the pleat of great north road, tucked away from the traffic…read morelights at the end of Williamson Avenue. Previously home to a branch of ASB bank ( no doubt redundant in the face of online success), this Grey Lynn bar is a cute concrete fronted, sun drenched hideaway with a colorful deck and cosy modem interior to match. Offering a good selection of alcoholic beverages, a thoughtful sample of organic teetotal refreshments and a range of healthy (believe it or not) bar snacks, Pocket has created a niche of its own. Recommended are the taleggio and zucchini toasters and the hummus, however the rest of the menu also looks great. The staff are very friendly, the vibe is relaxed. If you live in Grey Lynn, this could definitely become your new local. If not, this is still a great little meeting and hiding place.

The food was pretty good, I loved the birria tacos. Food was reasonably priced for the area. The…read moreservice was friendly and great, and I loved the Dias de la Mortes kinda theme they've got with the decorations. This place was hopping on a Friday evening. No bar seating, but they have both indoor and outdoor seating, a surprising amount for a smaller venue. I've had tons of Mexican food since I live in the US on the west coast. This isn't bad at all for being half a world away. :)

So I was walking by and the sign caught my eye. Not fancy. But that's why it caught my eye. You…read moreknow the true Mexican restaurant type of sign. You know where it's not so great of a neighborhood. The places where great Mexican food is found. So this area is not sketchy. I haven't really found any place in New Zealand that is. So when I saw the sign. I had to stop and see. And I was right. They have Spanish music going on. The place is really decorated inside like I would expect a non fancy true Mexican place. Very clean and very welcoming. And the tacos I ate are like the ones I would find in that rough area of LA or San Diego maybe TJ. Just perfect. They carry a couple Mexican beers. The favorites. Modelo Negra , Pacifico and of course Corona. This place is supposed to be good at night. Starting Tuesday- Sunday. I'll find out tonight. Lol.

The first time I went to Montage I admit I had already had a bit to drink. But even this experience…read morewas a good one. Having only opened in the last 6 months or so, Montage is slowly becoming a bit of a local hot spot. Deep red velvet chairs, ornate iron gates, dim lighting - the atmosphere of Montage is quite intimate and while it could be a bit threatening it is the exact opposite. In the afternoon sun it's the perfect place to sit outside and enjoy a cold drink with friends, or alternately enjoy a few shots and vodka and limes after dark. The staff are funny and friendly and make you feel right at home. When my boyfriend and I first went there, despite being inebriated to begin with, the staff were good sports and put up with our jokes and terrible dancing and even helped call us a cab. Though not a great venue if you're in the mood to dance as it's quite small, Montage is an ideal place to meet friends for a few drinks before heading to town.

For years, this place was the Ambassador Bar. I remember coming here for gigs where the performers…read morewould crowd onto stairs to play and we would awkwardly squish into the other side to see them. These days Montage Bar appears to have the formula worked out a little better - when I went there on a sleepy Sunday afternoon, an awesome performer who worked with loops, a guitar and a saxophone was propped up near the bar and playing to the people inside and out. This is a much better set up! The drinks at Montage are great and the wines are cheap, particularly given the quality of the stuff they have there. I think having two staff members there on a Sunday afternoon was a little excessive, but by perhaps the place fills out quite a lot and I was there on a slower day.