Another great Yelp recommendation thank you! Nice Mac beer selection (amber was my favorite) and an…read moreextensive and delicious menu. I did like the option of being able to order bar munchies or a full dinner. First night I dined here I ordered a steak and salad and was not disappointed. I ordered medium rare and it arrived as requested. Service was prompt and friendly. Not in the mood for a pint or bottled beer there is a full bar to assist. My hosts planned a happy hour the following night and we ordered appetizers. The chicken bites were great. The pork bites were kind of dry but were excellent to absorb the beer ;^) . Love the squid App!. All in all a nice local pub to catch a game, have bite, and a bit to drink.

I first came here as we had a meal Grabone voucher, previously it was called The Post - its an old…read morePost Office. Since Mac's took over and it became Union Post the transformation its just awesome, I love the decoration in this place, the lampshades hanging from the ceiling are so cool. So since my frist visit I have been a number of times. They have low tables and high tables, comfortable sofas, indoor seating and outdoor seating, there is a chair and table for everyone. They brew their own beer and cider, so you can get big jugs of the stuff, or just a smaller glass to go with your meal, I love the Issac's Cider best I have tried. I have tried the small plates of Chicken winglets, tiger prawns and squid - all very good, as well as the Chicken breast main dish. The dishes are all very good size, you sure will be satisfied and they often have Pizza and breakfast deals. This really is a wonderful local and it has great atmosphere and friendly service. Its also a child friendly place and have brought my baby here and have seen other babies and children hanging out here as well.

I really like this bar. Unlike the Union Post it does not try to deafen you with dance music and it…read moreis nicely lit compared to the darkness of Doolin Brothers around the corner. The real winner for this bar is the cute outdoor area out the back. It has fairy lights (Who doesn't love those!), and the music level is perfect for chatting with friends. We went here on a Friday night and it was very quite. I'm not sure that it ever gets super busy because Iv only ever seen a handful of people here. Don't take this as a bad sign though! It is definitely worth a visit. They do cocktails and alcoholic milkshakes! Interesting concept but I haven't tried one

Great little bar in Ellerslie if you are looking for something with good atmosphere but a bit less…read morebusy and 'pubby' from The Post across the road. Staff are awesome!

Fantastic happy hour for Bonvoy members (which is free to join). I was able to score $10 glass of…read morewine and $10 bar bites! We had the pork belly sliders and the chicken bites. Both were delicious and great for the price. After HH, I stayed for a Margherita pizza and more wine. The pizza was thin crust and tasted fresh. Only thing that was interesting to me was the inability to order the same HH wines after HH. The selection switches out. Service was really great and friendly. It started off rather quiet for HH but began to fill as time went on. Plenty of seating options and trendy decor.

VISIT: end of February 2020…read more This was a pleasant surprise as we ate here probably every day of the 3 that we were in town. I typically shy away from restaurants that are in the hotel because they tend to be pricey. We felt, for Americans, that this was decently priced and that each time we ate here, we got a different meal FOOD WE TRIED: - Chicken and vegetable dumplings - Prawn and chive Gyoza - Arancini - 55 day aged beef brisket sliders - Seafood Risotto - Spaghetti with mussels, snapper and prawns The sliders, gyoza and spaghetti with seafood was VERY good. I wouldn't order the dumplings again, but I always forget that chicken dumplings just aren't the same as pork and/or shrimp. The Arancini was a bit disappointing in flavor, maybe just a touch more salt would have been helpful and same thing with the flavor of the Risotto. The seafood was cooked perfectly, but the sauce on it just wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked, for a risotto. Service was always great with the staff always helpful with recommendations. We were very happy to have access to this restaurant during our stay the Four Points

Not a bad little to place to hang out this, although it is kind of in the middle of nowhere on…read moreGreat South Rd. It would be perfect for after work drinks if you worked around here. One advantage that it does have being in this location is that it seems to be the only pub in the area, so not much competition. It's large inside, and a pretty chilled out environment for a few quiet drinks. It's quite a posh place, and the food reflects the poshness as the meals are fairly expensive. However, the drinks are reasonably priced. I haven't been here when it's busy, so I'm not sure if it does get super busy.

Came here with workmates with no expectations. We are all really impressed. The atmosphere is nice,…read morethe menu has an impressive range from venison / duck / pork belly to fish & chips and everything in between. I felt it was slightly on the pricey side, but none of us were disappointed with our meal. The location right on Great South Road is a mixed blessing as you do get some road noise, but on the flip side there is not much choice for this type of restaurant in this area so it is great to find a restaurant / bar of this standard in this part of Greenlane. We will all be back.

Food was amazing but service was shocking! Worst I think I have ever had. Went to get drinks at the…read morebar initially and was told to be seated and they would come to us, Ten minutes later had to get. up and go to the bar. Young Maori girl took the order of someone who. sat down after us and was clearing tables when we were obviously waiting to have our order taken. Every time we needed something had to get up and ask. This girl and another staff member chatting with each other when there were empty drinks on table and I we had our plates removed with empty drinks on the table and no one asking if we wanted another - whoever owns this place lost a fortune in sales this night. Finally approached this girl about her behaviour and she sneered at me rather than apologise! 5 minutes later she was chatting with her friend again!!! Wouldn't go back.

I brought my boyfriend here for a casual birthday dinner. He wanted pub food, so we chose Flying…read moreMoa because he could get some classic NZ fish and chips, and there was even a vegan option for me. Win-win! The ambiance of this place is really cute. The lighting is really nice. The service was okay, not great but not bad either. It was rather unremarkable. When we first arrived, there were a ton of guys there watching the UFC fight - if you're into UFC, this appears to be the place to go. We started with drinks, I ordered a prosecco and the bf got a beer. The beers didn't have prices on them, but we were still surprised when we got the bill and the beer was $15 - almost as much as my dinner. I'm not sure if that's normal or if I'm still getting adjusted to New Zealand prices, but when my boyfriend asked the kiwis at work, they said it's definitely not normal. I ordered the vegan buddha bowl (was really excited to see a vegan option on the menu at a pub that isn't chips) and my boyfriend ordered the fish and chips he was so excited about. The food came out pretty quickly. Mine was fresh but lacked flavor - it became obvious really quickly that the chef who invented this dish is not vegan nor do they know any vegans. Vegan food is more than just vegetables without dressing ;) Nonetheless, I did enjoy the mashed sweet potato in the middle and I was very happy to be able to eat something healthy at a pub! My boyfriend was very happy with his fish and chips and it came out looking perfect. All in all, the Flying Moa is a standard pub. I do hear that they have a good trivia night which I would be interested to try out, and their drinks list looks enticing - I wouldn't mind trying some of those jam jars and cocktails.

I believe this is now The Bridgman. It was great! Great…read moreatmosphere, lovely beer selection, and though we didn't eat much the food at other tables looked really good. If I were staying another night in Auckland I would go back for their burgers.

Located on the corner of Valley Road and Dominion Road, The Dominion is the perfect place to meet…read morefriends for an after work drink, watch the rugby or share a meal with the family. The meals are fantastic, and the portions are huge. I'm a fan of their pizza range and must say last time I had their hamburger I fell in love. It was delicious, though definitely too big for me! Even my Dad had trouble finishing it, but it's good to know you get your money's worth! Heineken is on tap at The Dominion, though the bar has a large selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available, so there is definitely something for everyone. While there is plenty of indoor seating, my favourite spot at The Dominion is outside. There are about eight outside tables, two of which are really big and perfect for meals with a group of friends or the family. During summer it's great to sit outside in the heat, but even in winter it's not too bad as there are outdoor heaters above the tables too Tip: There is a room upstairs with a separate bar and outdoor area that can be hired for private functions. Having attended many 21st parties there, I can say with all honesty it is the perfect venue. Not to mention there is a curtain of fairy lights, so that's a definite bonus!

The food is delicious. The service is catch as catch can. The taps are pretty nice. That all said,…read morethey are currently serving "St. Louis toasted ravioli". Hailing from the 314, I am pretty offended by the current vegetarian ravioli option. Being an Auckland resident and from St. Louis, I will happily spend time with the chef to teach h/er the ways of proper t-ravs. Let me know if you want this. St. Louis =/= vegetarian. Other than that, the food is always great.

Quick back story and fun fact: In 1911 there was a Zoo in Royal Oak! Of course, everyone complained…read moreabout the smell and the sound and never really embraced the beauty of the whole operation until the animals escaped and everything was eventually shut up and sold off. So now we have this voluminous pub with a fun, purple branding that doubles as a throw back to Auckland's past. There is plenty of seating (including the small cluster of outdoor couches everyone is vying for) and plenty of beers on tap. Inexplicably you are only allowed to smoke on one half of the outdoor seats. Staff seem to stay behind the bar unless they are trying to top up your barely finished drinks, which they do with hunter-like efficiency and a portable EFTPOS unit. Slightly too overpriced to be your local-after-work.

We stopped in for a Pint today and left making new friends and enjoying incredibly selected local…read moreand international craft beer!! Great location in New Market, Auckland that will leave you with a want to return soon!! Disregard any other derogatory reviews as this is one hidden gem of a pub focusing on details such a service, specialty craft beer and upscale pub fare!!

BEER ON TAP - one of the best selections of craft beer on tap in Auckland…read more BOTTLED BEER - A pretty good selection of bottled craft and imported beers, incase you have tried everything on tap BOURBON - A fantastic selection of Bourbon. Love to know all the places in New Zealand with a better list than this HOT WINGS - Totally Insane Wings. If you like it hot, then you have to try the Hot Wings. You have to sign a disclaimer to eat them and they serve them with safety gear on. NACHOS - The Nachos are on par with some of the best Nachos I've had in New Zealand. Plenty of beans, meat, jalapenos. Maybe a little more cheese would be nice. So for New Zealand I'll give it a 9.5/10 Jalapeno Poppers - second place I have found these. The other place is Hallertau. A few other cool things to know about the Lumsden. - get your cell phone charged - get free WiFi, you need to tell the staff a funny joke to get the password, the dirtier the better - there are assortment of board games on the tables inside - there is chalk on the tables outside and each table is a blackboard - when it is cold in the winter months, there are free blankets and hot water bottles so - you can still sit outside - free popcorn - secret build your own salad menu http://www.luke.co.nz/2014/01/tasting-tuesday-140128-the-lumsden-freehouse-html/

The food was incredible, they have a long menu of various different foods. Service was good, did…read moretake a little while to get someone's attention but it wasn't bad. The ambiance was nice although, we sat near the kitchen and it was cool seeing the chefs make the food. But there was music playing in the bar as well as different music in the kitchen which hurt your head after a while of hearing two different songs at the same time. But other than that I love this place, will go again!

Good Service. We came here to order drinks and they were really good. I ordered the virgin mojito…read moreand it was good. Would recommend this

One of the best places I ate in New Zealand on this visit. Whoever is in the kitchen is cooking and…read morecreating with love. Dishes just bursting with flavor, beautifully presented. Attentive service, lovely decor.

Happened to stumble upon this place was found it absolutely adorable so decided to give it a try…read more I arrived at 4:45pm and didn't know their dinner menu began at 5. My party was seated in the noisy section of the bar so I asked if we could be moved to the dining room as we wanted to have an early dinner. The waiter said "NO, you cannot sit there. The dinner room is being set for dinner service" He then proceeded to point at the area whilst a table of guests were getting seated. Does this mean 5 pakeha guests get different treatment from 3 asian ones? Who knows. Don't need to find out though. Drinks are good and food oily but delicious.