This is definitely a workingman's bar. It is located next to McCain, and when they get off work, it can get quite crowded. Both the staff and the customers are always friendly (even if like me, you look like you might not belong there). I've never eaten here, but there is some sort of food service. Beer is about as cheap as you can get in New Zealand ($5 handles, around $7 to fill a 1.5 L take home flagon). They make their beer on site (and also wine for Beach House Wines, which they serve by the glass). The ginger beer (also made on site) is superb, if you aren't in the mood for alcohol. read more