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    The Apothecary

    3.8 (16 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Cafes
    Open 7:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Hannah J V.

    Growing up in Howick, I would often stare at the old antique shop that used to be where Apothecary is now and wonder why anyone would go in there. Dusty old crap was spread out onto the street for all to see how dusty, old, crap and overpriced it all was. This place still plays home to awesome antiques, but it's now one of the most innovative businesses Howick has to offer - Apothecary. When you think of Howick, you don't exactly think "cool", but that's exactly what this place is. Big comfy couches, a vintage-inspired coffee machine, taxidermied heads that watch over you while you eat - this place reminds me a lot of downtown bar Smith... and it's in Howick. Sometimes I'll walk around Apothecary and marvel that someone had the stones to open something like this in a place like Howick. Make sure you have enough time for a sit-down brunch and a Bach Espresso at Apothecary - everything this place touches turns to noms, which turns into happy belly pretty quickly.

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    Review Highlights - The Apothecary

    It was busy but the team had all of that under control and we didn't have long to wait for a truly amazing big breakfast and great beverages.

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    Applejack Bar and Eatery

    Applejack Bar and Eatery

    3.0(5 reviews)
    2.4 kmBucklands Beach

    This place has so much potential. It's come out the other side of a massive face lift with a new…read morename... And boy did it need it. We have dropped in for after hours dessert on one other occasion as applejack. And while that experience was good, it's pretty hard to mess up dessert. This review is based on a full breakfast. We walked and engaged with staff who let us free roam a table. We chose outside on the patio. Good mix of large and small tables. Excellent flow and decor. Howick was packed and our usual cafes looked far to busy for my ideal. So it was nice to have a scattering of other patrons, and the space between tables felt really good. We tried to order a latte bowl, only to be told they come in mugs, OK fine.... No big deal.... But imagine my surprise when a tiny dinky half tumbler glass came out. Half foam! I pointed out I ordered a mug.... To which a sheepish "this is how latte is served here" was uttered by or server. I rolled my eyes and sighed and sipped the foamy latte. I ordered a Bacon and eggs on toast, convincing my fellow breakfast seeker to get the big breakfast so I could pick at his mushrooms and hash. We both asked for grain toast. Once again surprised with the result this time he had grain and my plate had white... I sent my plate back. By the time I was able to start my partner had wolfed down two thirds of his breakfast. And my bacon was half cold, and sunny side up eggs over cooked. None of these faux pas were acknowledged upon settling the bill... Which also seemed pricy, especially given the rather blasé service. I won't be rushing back anytime soon which is a shame given the ample parking and eye catching location

    Really slow and small portions staff are really friendly but food just wasn't worth the 48 min wait…read morefor a starter ... Sadly won't be back

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    The Prospect

    3.0(1 review)
    0.1 kmHowick

    The prospect is a Howick institution, pub standing since the 70s the restaurant has rebranded…read moreseveral times since I've been in the neighborhood. We planned to have a quick drink one very busy Saturday night on the way home... But ended up dining at "The Good Home" we placed ourselves outside in the courtyard as we didn't want to eat at the bar but the restaurant was full. The garden is named something else yet again (the bosun's bar) but all three areas have little distinction and the service and menus go across all three. The menu is a very simple affair with standard pub dining. He settled on roast chicken which came out with a mount of mash and stuffing, perfectly cooked generous portion. I decided on pizza which was really disappointing, the cheese had begun to separate and the pepperoni was more luncheon than salami. I asked for basil in addition to the toppings and there was three leaves to show for it. The base was thin but not crispy, and the edges (pizza bones) hard and tasteless, left discarded in a pile on the edge of my plate. We decided we needed more veges in our diet and ordered a side of veges... Which arrived salted yet bland a tad over cooked (almost mushy) and half cold by the time it hit the table. The service was spotty as wait staff wasn't really tending to the outdoor area. Our order was taken promptly, the cutlery arrived about 10mins later, and the food seemed to take forever, according to my grumbly tummy. After the meal We sat with our done plates for over 20mins. We are both terrible sweet tooth's and the conversation was good. And wanted to see the dessert options... And perhaps another drink or two.... But I was cold and shivering even with two of the complimentary light polar fleece blankets wrapped around me. There are big gas heaters but we couldn't wave anyone down to turn one on. So the service cut short the night and we continued on at home.

    The Apothecary - bars - Updated May 2026

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