Good prices an great for happy hour. Good sound system and latest song list. Love going there!read more

I was extremely disappointed with the customer service at this place. We arrived at 1:30am (the…read moreplace closes at 3 as advertised on Yelp) and the staff told us simply, "we are closed". We explained that the website says the place is open until 3 and their response began to change each time we continued to press for an explanation. We heard a group singing karaoke down the hall and wondered how they could be closed with patrons still in the establishment, to which they replied "we are full." Which she immediately amended and and said "no we are not full." I asked them to explain why they wouldn't serve us and they replied "we stop entry at 12". Why does the website say 3 then? They replied that they can stop entry whenever they feel like it and proceeded to tell us other karaoke locations nearby. Terrible customer service. I don't understand why they didn't want our service and why they persisted in refusing our money, I also don't understand why we couldn't have been given a logical and truthful explanation for being turned away. Not recommended.

Pretty cool and unique concept, with three 9-hole putting courses. Every hole is completely…read moredifferent, with classic movie & show themes, old board game themes, and more. Staff and bartenders were super friendly, and consistently walked around making sure the place was clean. Drink prices were good, but the cost to golf was a little steep. You can pay for either 9, 18, or all 27 hoIes, and you get to choose your 9-hole stretches. I liked how they incorporated pinball, planko, pool, and ball maze into the games, instead of just got traditional putt putt course. And the directions before each hole was cool. Holes are short, so you'll knock out 18 in about 40 minutes.

Overall, a fun activity but not very impressive in terms of a unique mini gold experience. My…read morefriends and I paid for 9 holes and I probably would not pay to go again but if you are looking to kill some time in the city this is a good choice, especially for kids. Some of the holes were fun and tricky yet some were boring and ended with the same outcome for every player. I think playing 18 holes would be repetitive by the end. The music was good and staff was friendly, so we were able to make our own fun out of it but the facilities were not all that impressive. One of the machines for one of the holes was broken as well which was disappointing, it stole our balls and happened for multiple groups in front of us as well. Cheap drinks were good though.

Farside is no more. It's not called the Pineapple Bar. Search for it, it's outstanding…read more Meow

I came to Farside one Saturday night in April with my older sister and my cousin who had just…read moreturned 18. My sister and I wanted to take our cousin somewhere nice and different for celebratory drinks. My sister suggested that we try Farside as she had been once before and had met the owner Eddy through friends. Farside is a small bar located down Parnell Road between Renkon and Burgerfuel. If you are looking at a map, it is quite hard to spot and most of the time, you will walk straight past it! We only went for drinks, but they were all delicious! Farside has an extensive cocktail list, which my cousin and I happily chose from! All the cocktails had cool names and interesting flavours, which is something you would not find in a bar/club in town! Overall, the best drinks we had were a Margarita with a salt rim and a Cosmopolitan with a sugar rim (see pictures) - both were yummy! The décor was nice and the music interesting, which we all liked. Farside plays all sorts of music, so it is great for everybody! It had a cool vibe to it all night - we even had a boogie in the corner when Queen came on! Farside also serves a range of bar snacks including cheese and cold meat platters with vegetarian options as well, which would be great to share with a group of friends - and a few of their amazing cocktails as well!

The Ponsonby Pool Hall is one of my favourite places in Auckland to play pool. Unlike most bars…read morethat revolve around pool and other such games, this Pool Hall isn't remotely seedy and you don't feel like you have to be a pool-genius to enjoy a few games with friends. With lots of tables available for hire, and both big-ball and small-ball tables on hand, the Ponsonby Pool Hall caters to everyone from beginners to expert pool players. The Ponsonby Pool Hall also boasts a full bar, with beers, wines and spirits readily available. So boys grab a pint and enjoy a game, while girls you can indulge in a vodka lime or nice wine! Open during the day and well into the night, Ponsonby Pool Hall is a fun place to spend a few hours, and located conveniently under the Ponsonby Foodcourt, great meals are right at your finger tips! Tip: One of the staff members is this cool local guy that's worked there for six years and is absolutely amazing at pool. It's pretty great watching him play - keep an eye out next time you're there.

Feel like a chilled catchup with some mates? Try knocking your balls around here. Located right…read morenext to the iconic Ponsonby Food Hall the pool hall is a great palce to while away some hours chatting, playing, have a few drinks, and basically enjoy grinding your friends into the dust with your superior skills! Slightly more expensive than pay by the game tables, you hire the tables by the hour, but with a few people it works out to like a dollar a game, so it's not an issue.

Having lived off Dominion Road most of my life it is somewhat of a travesty that I had never been…read moreto Bar Eden until last year. Located above the Glengarry's on Dominion Road, Bar Eden is a locally renowned sports bar and pool hall. My sister has been meeting her friends there most weekends since she turned 18, and I can see why. Though not a very flash joint, Bar Eden is a really relaxed place to meet up with groups of friends and have some fun playing pool. As with most pool and sports bars, Bar Eden is a bit seedy, but when you get to know the staff (and the regulars) everyone is actually really nice and it can be a really good time. Bar Eden have both big and small pool ball tables, depending on your experience level as well as shuffleboard tables, TVs to watch the game on and a full bar. Next time you're in Mt Eden and fancy a casual night with your friends, give Bar Eden a go.

In my opinion, the best place to head after or before a game at Eden Park. It doesn't pack out like…read morethe ground level pubs in the neighbourhood, as it has a far greater floor space. It also offers pool tables at a great 6 dollars an hour, as well as shuffleboard, darts, and the pokies if you fancy a flutter after watching your team destroy the other one (or to pick up some cash to drown your sorrows.) They play anything that Sky Sport is playing, and are happy to change to whatever you'd prefer, as there are plenty of TV's around to show different games. There's also a free jukebox, so its a good place to just go on a weeknight and play some pool with your friends.

I went here for my friend's flatmates 21st. What an experience. As Shore girls, we are used to…read moreprissy 21sts with cupcakes and girls that think they are princesses. This 21st was quite the contrary. In what was previously a brothel, Shooters looks like an old school Saloon from those old cowboy movies. This would be cool but the stripper pole and mechanical bull are slightly ridiculous and by ridiculous I mean hilarious. There is a 100 year old fish in a tiny tank by the bar which stares at you and makes you feel dirty. I feel that is all one needs to know... Oh and any 10 drinks for $50

Oh Shooters, you wild thing you. How you throw off the constraints of a socially acceptable bar…read more You to me are like an ugly but tasty trifle dessert. Even though you look squishy, you might taste good inside my mouth. Where did you come from? How are we supposed to know what you are as you distort our mind with cheap liquor and high-heeled women? Is it a Western or a rave? Is it a gentleman's club or a rodeo? Why have you turned your car-park into a volleyball beach? Why have you put bubble-bath in a spa pool? Will I remember organizing a wet T-shirt contest and then making human soup in a swimming pool? Will I be able to survive if you set up a surf board simulator or a bouncy castle? Did you buy this bucket of Vodka Cruisers? And is that bearded gentleman at the pool table winking at me? Yes. Yes.

A typical local bar, with a very comfortable atmosphere. Rock up in your shorts and jandals, or…read moreyour jeans and T-shirt to have a relaxed low key drink or a couple of games of pool. The staff are friendly and the locals are plenty. There is also a gaming room if that's what you're in to. Be warned the place is very "rustic", which gives it that authentic pub feel but may not be what you are looking for in a watering hole.

If Harley Davidson and the Marlboro man were ever to enjoy a beer in New Zealand, then Mavericks in…read moreGlenfield would be their bar of choice. Situated at the top entrance of the Glenfield Mall, Mavericks is an old school tough guy bar. The kind of bar where you play pool, drink beer and waste away the morning. Okay, it is not as rough as I make it out to be, and it is quite enjoyable to visit. I often catch a few frames, an ale or two and converse with great company. The great thing about Mavericks is location, location and location, as I can walk home after a long night. Not that I do this often...

Lets be honest, Winners Bar is not a thriving nightlife hotspot. The main attraction for the…read morepunters seems to be the back pokies room, with a constant stream of punters coming in and out the last time I was there. This is a shame in my opinion, as the bar has two big screen televisions playing live sky sport, as well as a karaoke screen on which they often play (quite hillarious) nineties/early 2000's videos. They also offer pool and darts, and have a jenga set behind the counter. The decor is the highlight of Winner's bar - a wall completely covered with beer bottles - an installation that is continued all the way through to the bathroom. The beers are priced just right - ranging from 4 dollars to 6 dollars, and they have daily specials on cocktails, and aren't too light on the pour. If you are in the area, and just want to have a conversation with a friend over a few drinks, I recommend checking out Winners Bar. At the very least, the bouncer will be guaranteed to give you a funny conversation.

Bloody ripper of a bar ! Winners was a legend to all. $5 beer or RTD of choice notably Jd's was $6…read more Get hungry? How about wedge or chip ? Or some of the bloody best popcorn in town. I don't think the rice cooker out back was functional, but I digress. Entertainment- how about a choose your own song from Youtube. No need for a dj or a jukebox. Ultimately you choose your own adventure. Some pokies, some cue balls in the corner pocket . Some tasty treats at any hour. Winners was the spot. Sadly it is gone RIP.

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.

Growing up in the affluent suburbs of Johannesburg, most children entertained themselves behind six…read morefoot high walls, in the safety of their own homes. The days of playing in the streets ended about the same time as disco... My brothers and I kept ourselves busy by playing pool, and I must admit we became quite good at it too, so good we've won a few trophies to brag about. Nowadays I don't play as often as I would like, and with a baby in the house, my chances are really looking slim. So, to increase my playing time, I've started shopping around to get my own table, and I've seen the one I want, and it is waiting for me at Barton McGill Ltd in Glenfield. Barton McGill is home to all the toys you need to fit out your man cave, and they are stylish too.

I contacted Barton McGill through their online platform to request a quote to relocate a table,…read moreafter waiting a week I rung to confirm a price as I was eager to purchase a second hand table on trademe they asked me for relevant auction numbers so they could review and give a more accurate price which I did happily, less then 12 hours later they had purchased the table directly. After approaching the manager Peter Heald for some clarification around the matter as I was obviously frustrated by this series of events he showed a complete lack of empathy, this has left me dumb founded, plenty of other companies out there offering the same services, would suggest you do some due diligence before proceeding.