Auckland Food & Drink News

Guide
Your Guide to Dining Out in Auckland on Christmas Day

From a meat-centric bistro to a seasonal buffet with all the trimmings, here are the best places to dine out on Christmas Day.

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News
Eight Standout Wines to Try Before the End of Summer

Light, electric and refreshing — here's what to drink when it's scorching this summer.

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News
This Californian Winery Has Created a Marijuana-Infused Sav Blanc

Rebel Coast's THC-infused wine will be on the market as soon as California legalises recreational cannabis use on January 1.

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News
Laneway Festival Drops a Mouthwatering Food Vendor Lineup

Some serious post-mosh nutrition.

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Ten Refreshing Cocktails to Try Before the End of Summer

Get slurpin' on these ice-cool — and sometimes brutally strong — summer concoctions.

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News
Three New Eateries Have Been Announced for Auckland's Commercial Bay Development

Joining a New York-born equestrian-themed restaurant.

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Latest Guides

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Where to Find the Best Burgers in Auckland for 2024

From suburban takeaway joints to late-night food trucks, here are eleven spots where you can find quality burgers in Auckland.
Guide
The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Week

Sink your teeth into a bottomless afternoon tea spread, or check out Karangahape Road’s huge anti-Valentine’s Day festivities.
Guide
The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Weekend

Scoff bottomless burgers in Takapuna, catch the candlelight orchestra or support Cassia's post-flood pop-up.
Guide
The Most Popular Cafes in Auckland for 2022

World-acclaimed croissanteries, local stalwarts and bakeries that had you lining up around the corner — these all made your list of the most popular cafes for 2022.
Guide
The Most Popular Bars in Auckland for 2022

Beloved drinking holes, new wine bars and a whole lot of rooftops — they’ve all grabbed your attention this year.
Guide
The Best Bars and Pubs Around Auckland for When You Want to Drink Outside

Knock off work early and head to one of these sun-soaked spots for a few afternoon brews.
Guide
The Cosiest Auckland Bars to Warm Up in This Winter

Beat the winter blues with some warming booze.
News
Ten Top-Notch Auckland Restaurants That Let You BYO Wine

Skip the mark-ups and BYO to these excellent Auckland establishments.
Guide
Five New Wellington Restaurants That You Should Plan Your Next Trip Around

Head to the capital for birria tacos, Peruvian street food and Kiwi comfort food.
Guide
Five Spots to Enjoy Bottomless Boozy Brunch in Wellington

Start your weekend with unlimited bubbly, beer, vino and cocktails, and ruin all regular brunches forever.

News
Smales Farm Drops Its Summer Entertainment Lineup

It's shaping up to be one helluva summer at the North Shore community space.

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Over a Dozen Standout Craft Beers to Try Before The End of Summer

Bypass the flavourless bubble water and stock your cooler with these hopped-up beauties.

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This Pun-Filled Pop Culture Cookbook is Kickstarter's Latest Gem

Featuring 'Chicken Kebob Dylan', 'Fleetwood Mac & Cheese', 'Gin Diesel' cocktails and and 'Wu-Tang Clam Chowder'.

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News
Mexico Launches an Express Lunch Degustación for Summer

Round up the amigos for three cheap and cheerful courses.

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The Team Behind Mea Culpa Has Opened a New Rooftop Bar

Find the two-floor opening between Soul Bar and Dr Rudi's.

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News
Menulog Will Deliver to Outdoor Events This Summer

Spend more time moshing and less time queuing.

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Latest Places

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Nanny's Eatery

492 New North Road, Auckland

With one of the largest rum selections in the city and only 400 metres from Eden Park, this dog-friendly spot is bringing a little spice to Kingsland.
Restaurant
The Fox

85/87 Customs Street West , Auckland CBD

Be transported overseas at this venue which pays homage to the Queen's England.
Restaurant
Donnie Taco

Hannah's Laneway, Wellington

A spicy new venture from the team who brought you Golding's and Leeds Street Bakery.
Restaurant
kingi

29 Galway Street, Auckland

This new all-day eatery is the latest opening from the team behind Orphans Kitchen and Daily Bread.
Restaurant
Mr. Morris

Corner Of Galway And Commerce Streets, Auckland

This newcomer arrives three years after chef Michael Meredith closed his much-loved Mount Eden restaurant.
Restaurant
Huami

87 Federal Street, Auckland City

You're truly spoiled for choice at this contemporary Chinese restaurant on Federal Street.
Restaurant
Ghost Street

27 Galway Street, Auckland

You'll find this new Chinese restaurant down two flights of stairs in the Britomart precinct.
Bar
Our Land Is Alive

83 Symonds Street, Auckland

At this opening inside Cordis Auckland you can sip on blue agave from Golden Bay, spiced rum from the Bay of Islands and vodka from Cardrona.
Restaurant
Parade

250 Ponsonby Road, Auckland

The project from the team behind Newmarket's Mutual Friends specialises in stuffed pretzels and smash burgers.
Restaurant
East

63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland

Find this Asian-inspired vegetarian restaurant on the ground floor of Auckland's new Sudima Hotel.

News
This Singapore Bar Has Created a Cocktail Menu You Can Eat

The edible list uses different flavoured gummy bears to help you choose your perfect cocktail.

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News
ASB Classic's Off-Court Entertainment Precinct Returns for 2018

Game, set, drink.

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News
This New Eden Terrace Opening Aims to Make Fine Dining More Accessible

Choose all three courses or leave your dining destiny in the hands of the chef.

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News
A Japanese Company Has Invented Non-Melting Ice Cream

An extract from strawberries helps these popsicles keep their shape, even in the heat.

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News
Meet Chicka, Kingsland's New Fried Chicken and Beer Joint

From the owner of Ponsonby's Po' Brothers and Kingsland's Bangkok.

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News
Happy Boy Is Giving Away $1000 Worth of Burgers

To one extremely lucky person.

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Latest Events

Event
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Thursday, May 23 - Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.
Event
IF

Thursday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.
Event
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

More than half a century after the first film, Hollywood's paws are still on this sci-fi franchise — and this is a thoughtful and engaging new instalment.
Event
Lovers and Castaways

Wednesday, March 6 - Sunday, June 9, 2024
The Pah Homestead, Auckland

This exhibition allows visitors to experience 1980s Aotearoa through the eyes of some of New Zealand's most treasured artists.

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Italy's Huge Food Theme Park Has Finally Opened

Featuring more than 40 places to eat, over 100 stalls and shops, and a dedicated parmesan cheese bar.

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Cult Ice Creamery Gelato Messina Is Coming to Auckland

For ten days only.

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Three New Restaurants Have Been Announced for Sylvia Park's Dining Lane

Including a craft beer dispensary, rotisserie and meat mecca.

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Dine 50 Metres Above Ground at This Dangling Dinner in the Sky

Forget land.

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The Botanist Launches a New After-Hours Dining Experience

Inspired by fast and fresh Thai street food.

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Virtual Cocktails Could Soon Make Water Taste Like Your Favourite Tipple

The futuristic glass stimulates your senses to alter your perception of what you're drinking.

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Google's New Feature Will Help You Skip the Line at Your Favourite Restaurants

Find out just what kind of delay you're in for, and work out if that decadent dessert is really worth the wait.

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René Redzepi's Noma 2.0 Will Take Bookings From Next Week

The two-Michelin star restaurant will open its next iteration in February 2018.

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A Global Celebration of Italian Cuisine Is Coming to New Zealand

The week-long series is built around eating food the Italian way: together.

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New Zealand's First Krispy Kreme Will Land in Auckland Next Month

The new opening can pump out 4000 doughnuts per hour.

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This Orakei Bay Restaurant Has Been Reborn as a Casual Bistro

Misinterpreted seafood restaurant The Barnacle retires.

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This Subscription Service Delivers Chocolate to Your Doorstep Every Month

Never leave the house again.

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The Best Places for Melbourne Cup Festivities in Auckland

If you can't quite make it to the real thing.

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The Best Spots for a Boozy Brunch in Auckland

Swap your muesli for a mimosa, your coffee pot for flutes of Champagne, and ruin all regular brunches forever more.

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This Rejuvenated Viaduct Hotel Welcomes a New Asian-Fusion Restaurant

And one of the longest bars in the city.

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An Interview with the Founder of Bangerritos

What exactly happens when you cross a burrito with a banger?

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This Tokyo Eatery Just Launched a Ramen Subscription Service

Tokyo residents can now get a bowl of ramen a day for a flat monthly rate.

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Europe Is Getting Its First Underwater Restaurant

Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

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The Six Best Things to Do in Auckland After Payday

Who needs financial security when you can fly a helicopter to a winery for lunch?

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This Inner City Bar Has Launched a $1 Tapas Menu

Aperitivo hour comes to La Zeppa.

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The Best Things to Do in Auckland Before Payday

There's no reason to stay cooped up at home when the cash isn't flowing.

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Upper Hutt Craft Brewery Panhead Has Opened a Pop-Up Bar in Auckland

The boutique bogan fit-out comes complete with a supercharged V8 beer dispenser.

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The Seven Best Indian Restaurants in Auckland

There's not much in life that a good curry can't fix.

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Liquid Nitrogen Ice Creamery Nitro Cow Finds a Permanent Home in Takapuna

Jump the harbour for one of Auckland's creamiest ice cream experiences.

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