This is a great little escape.. Shouldn't be publicizing this.. However.. Hidden gem that is soon…read moreto have a hidden gem... Great service.. Awesome cocktails,.. And the best was the off the normal route location.. Yet in the middle of the city... Well done.. Look forward to returning..

If you are looking for that sultry, sophisticated, but cool cocktail and wine lounge; then look no…read morefurther than Tabac Bar. Built into a heritage building, but hidden down Mills Lane adjacent to Albert Street. Perhaps you have seen the spiral iron staircase off Queen Street this will lead you up to Tabac. Exquisite selection of perfect cocktails, great wine and champagne, this is not your pub or club hangout although they do serve a fine collection of beer should you prefer this beverage. Does draw a stylish crowd and the musicians and DJ's that frequent the bar are the best in the scene.

A lovely little hotel bar with excellent service, tasty drinks, and a beautiful view. We were…read morestaying in the Rendezvous Hotel (where this bar is located), and came here twice. They have a nice selection of hard liquor, as well as beers and wine. I love that you can order food from the hotel's Japanese restaurant or room service to the bar. Ordered some oh so good Hendricks and tonics with cucumber each time we visited. On one occasion, I ordered the feijoa daiquiri and it was much too sweet for me. I don't recommend. The one strange thing was that the bar didn't have any limes... This did put a damper on my gin and tonics, but the cucumber save it. If you're nearby and want a drink, come and check this place out. You'll be pleased you did!

From the owner: Located in Grand Millennium Auckland's beautiful atrium, where you can be sure to relax and enjoy…read morecocktails, a light snack, a sumptuous meal or the full beverage menu.

Classy bar with classy drinks. When you walk into The Jefferson, you're immediately transported…read moreback to a different era. The bar is beautiful with some of the friendliest bartenders. We got two of their great drinks and they were both great. They've got a huge selection of whiskeys and gins. Great place for drinks!

Great whishys, good food(a bit spicy) nice music, very quiet…read more The attention is perfect. It has a really nice bar. The bbq ribs and coleslaw were delicious.

This may just be my new favourite bar in Auckland. Nestled at the end of Fort Street, Atticus is…read moresomewhat of an anomaly amongst bars the world over in that it isn't open on weekends. That's right, a bar that's closed on a Saturday night, the night that was invented for socialising in bars! But that's the beauty of Atticus, it's not like other bars. It's a place that's got the perfect blend of excellent cocktails and an extensive beer menu. It's cool but doesn't try too hard and has the air of a real upmarket type place whilst still doing $5 drink deals. Oh and they give you free fries with your drinks on a Friday night. Inside, it's all wooden furniture, diner-style seats and ornamental birdcages and there are two bars on two separate levels depending on your mood. Probably best they're not open weekends actually or I'd never be out of there.

Very impressed with the Auckland Airport lounge. The atmosphere strikes the right balance--busy,…read morebut clean, spacious, and well laid out. There's plenty of room to spread out, with long communal tables and ample power outlets, making it easy to work, recharge your devices, or just relax before a flight. The food offering is a standout. There's a thoughtful and diverse selection with a wide range of flavor profiles. Highlights included the homemade dumplings (absolutely delicious), along with soup, salads, small bites, fresh fruit, and desserts. Beverage options are equally strong: coffee, tea, juices, sodas, and a full bar. Speaking of the bar--the cocktails were excellent. The margarita I had was perfectly made. The staff truly elevate the experience. They are attentive, friendly, and plentiful, so the lounge never feels understaffed or neglected. Overall, this is a top-tier airport lounge experience. Clean, well-equipped, great food and drinks, and outstanding service. Highly recommended.

The Air New Zealand Lookout Lounge at Auckland airport was great! No lines at the omelette station…read more(probably because it was a 7 am flight), great selection of pastries, fruit, yogurt, cereals. There was a barista there and you can order all the lattes and cappuccinos. The chairs were comfortable (depending on where you sit), service was great.

This was actually pretty great. Large and busy, but there was at least one room dedicated as a…read morequiet room, plus plenty of other comfortable corners. There is also a separate kids area with some toys and a TV playing cartoons. I was plenty satisfied with the food, especially an Indian rice thing that really hit the spot. There isn't a manned bar, I don't think, but there's a section with bottled & canned drinks that you can just take. (Definitely don't try to smuggle them out, though.) There are showers! The restrooms stalls (some if not all... definitely the two that I observed) have showers in each stall, they looked very nice. Very glad this was available to me with my Priority Pass membership!

We had free admission associated with our flights - If you didn't not sure this would be worth the…read moreprice of admission. One issue is that you can't see how crowded it is until you're inside, in short pay first, know what you're getting after the fact. When we were there, it wasn't particularly busy, and it was a good way to get something to eat before a long trans-Pacific flight. The chairs were comfortable, the hot food limited but reasonably good, the deserts tasty and plentiful. As for the staff, they seemed a bit overworked, scrambling to keep up, but maybe at busier times they have more people? I don't know. The shower and rest room situation was a little odd, but workable - just kind of limited in capacity.

Delicious food and a great atmosphere. Friendly wait staff and efficient service too…read more one of the best restaurants I've been to in a long time.

From the owner: Kiwi Kiss Restaurant will provide you with a unique dining experience in our intimate cosy…read morehideaway. We specialize in mouth watering entree's, mains and Kiwi Kiss desserts. An outstanding beverage menu including our very own Kiwi Koffee and to complete your evening spend sometime in our Lounge Intimate an experience not to be missed.

Smaller dumplings. Packed full of taste but you definitely need to order a lot to fill yourself up…read more(but they were out of most flavors we wanted so we used it as an appetizer and went elsewhere). For the dumplings we did have: the beef with mustard and duck with onions were tasty, but nothing unique. I couldn't taste the mustard; the flavor didnt pop or stand out. The service was also terribly slow at lunch, despite only two tables being filled. Not much to be desired. Easier to go down prince street and get cheap yummy dumplings.

A cozy and hip little bar that serves delicious dumplings, this place was recommended by an owner…read moreof one of the vineyards on Waiheke Island. After a long day of visiting several vineyards and sampling many wines, all I wanted to do was relax with a glass of wine and just a little bit of food. Xuxu hit the spot. I had pork dumplings, pickled cucumbers, and a glass of Syrah. The dumplings were delicious. The cucumbers were cool, flavourful, and just slight spicy. The glass of Syrah complimented the dishes perfectly. I was seated next to the stove where the chef was steaming the dumplings so I got to watch orders come in and the dishes go out. I also watched the bartender, server, and hostess work hard to complete the foods and drink orders. The atmosphere, beautiful lighting, and good music makes this restaurant a perfect place for a date. I'll be back next time I'm in town.

A wonderful place to enjoy beautiful Mission Bay beach area. Grateful that many restaurants and…read moreshops in this area are open on Christmas Day. We walked here from Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium. Staff was friendly, and the Waitemata seafood & mixed summer platter was a popular splurging option for many tables during Christmas Day lunch. The platter was good but wish it had more variety of seafood (there were too many mussels...). It is a nice platter to share for families with children because it had fried chicken, calamari, battered fish and bratwurst. After lunch, you can stop at Movenpick downstairs for some ice cream.

They have a lot of promotional signs but just be warned that it does require you to buy a drink. If…read moreyou end up purchasing an alcoholic drink, then what you save ends up being similar to the price you save (in a sense you get a free drink). If you planned to drink then it's perfect! The food is reasonably priced and the food is tasty. I'm not sure why the reviews are on the lower half, but I had reasonably priced food, friendly staff, and a good tasting meal. The different types of mussels on the mixed platter were tasty. On a promotional mussels day, the 1kg steamed mussels were a great price though I preferred the mixed platter more. The chicken brie burger was also tasty but nothing amazing. The eating area is on the second floor and if you get a window seat you can a view of the beach. On the inside it has a bar-like feel. The staff were friendly and were relatively attentive. Enjoyed the food and enjoyed the friendly staff. Enjoyed it!