The Best Places in Auckland to Take Your Dad This Father's Day

Forget socks and a block of Whittaker's — take the dad figure in your life out for a Father's Day to remember.
Sarah Templeton
Published on August 31, 2022
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    The Fox

    85/87 Customs Street West , Auckland CBD

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

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    Okumnandi

    295 Ponsonby Road, Auckland

    Does Dad love meat in all its forms? Take him to this modern South African spot in Ponsonby that specialises in braii — cooking meats over an open charcoal grill.

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    Homestead

    72A Hillsborough Road, Auckland

    Eat the best crumpets you've ever tasted surrounded by art in a 137-year-old building.

  • Bar

    Atelier

    292 Karangahape Road, Auckland

    This airy and open recent addition to Karangahape is perfect for an after work brew or a romantic first date.

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    Phat Philly's

    14 McDonald Street, Auckland

    Cheese. Steak. Bread. Yum. If someone’s had dad on a pre-summer diet, let him throw off those shackles and chow down on one of these authentic Philly cheesesteak sandwiches.

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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.

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    Botswana Butchery

    99 Quay Street, Auckland

    It was meant to be.

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    Riverhead Tavern

    29 York Terrace, Riverhead

    Spend some quality time with dad during the half-hour drive out to Riverhead — then kick back with a beer and enjoy the stunning sunset views over the upper Waitemata.

  • Bar

    Brothers Beer

    Shed 3, 90 Wellesley Street, West Auckland

    Very craft, and very cool.

  • Restaurant

    Ozone Coffee Roasters

    18 Westmoreland Street West, Auckland

    New Plymouth's coffee specialists open an all-day eatery and roastery in Grey Lynn.

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    Leigh Sawmill Cafe

    142 Pakiri Road, Leigh

    A regular pit stop for bright local musical talents, Leigh Sawmill boasts great pizzas and wooden cabins for overnight stays.

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    Poderi Crisci Restaurant - CLOSED

    205 Awaawaroa Road, Waiheke Island

    The people who brought you metre-long pizza and some of the best Italian in the city.

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    Flour Mill Cafe

    409a Manukau Road, Auckland

    A former flour factory turned sun-drenched eatery.

  • Restaurant

    Umu Pizza

    469 New North Road, Auckland

    Keen to Father’s Day simple? Order a few sourdough pizzas and wash them down with your favourite craft beers or organic wines. 

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    Williams Eatery

    85 Daldy Street, Auckland

    A refined, family-operated eatery in the heart of Wynyard Quarter.

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    Cassia

    90 Federal Street, Auckland

    After sustaining significant flood damage earlier this year, Cassia reopened with a brand new menu but the same unbelievably high standard of contemporary Indian cuisine.

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