Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Fabulous food, fabulous service ! One of our favourites!
SPQR is all sorts of legendary. From their express lunches to espresso martinis and unrivalled Italian food, this Ponsonby institution always delivers the goods.
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SPQR
150 Ponsonby RdFabulous food, fabulous service ! One of our favourites!
SPQR is all sorts of legendary. From their express lunches to espresso martinis and unrivalled Italian food, this Ponsonby institution always delivers the goods.
The Blue Breeze Inn
Fab food - must try the Pork Belly Bun - YUM !!
An iconic Ponsonby restaurant ! Service and food is always perfect . Great outdoor courtyard. The best risotto ! (among many other fabulous dishes!).
Longtime eatery serving traditional & contemporary Italian dishes in a lively, laid-back atmosphere.
You can’t call yourself a true Aucklander unless you’ve long lunched at Prego. This Italian eatery has well and truly stood the test of time and continues to cater to hungry diners looking for great pizza, pasta and wine.
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Prego Restaurant
226 Ponsonby RdAn iconic Ponsonby restaurant ! Service and food is always perfect . Great outdoor courtyard. The best risotto ! (among many other fabulous dishes!).
Longtime eatery serving traditional & contemporary Italian dishes in a lively, laid-back atmosphere.
You can’t call yourself a true Aucklander unless you’ve long lunched at Prego. This Italian eatery has well and truly stood the test of time and continues to cater to hungry diners looking for great pizza, pasta and wine.
selections of great restaurants to chose from at Ponsonby Central - worth a visit.
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Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby Rdselections of great restaurants to chose from at Ponsonby Central - worth a visit.
A Ponsonby institution that has earned its rightful spot as one of Auckland’s best bistros. The chicken live pâté is a standout.
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The Ponsonby Road Bistro
165 Ponsonby RdA Ponsonby institution that has earned its rightful spot as one of Auckland’s best bistros. The chicken live pâté is a standout.
fabulous fabulous fabulous !! Restaurant with their own bakery. Brunch, lunch or dinner
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Amano
Britomart Placefabulous fabulous fabulous !! Restaurant with their own bakery. Brunch, lunch or dinner
Great restaurant, and / or bar - with a fantastic outdoor seating /deck area
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Ostro Brasserie & Bar
52 Tyler StGreat restaurant, and / or bar - with a fantastic outdoor seating /deck area
Baduzzi
26 Jellicoe StItalian ~!! and very very good
High end..... !! and fantastic if you are wanting something super special
A fiercely glamorous restaurant where Des Harris continues to push the gastronomic boundaries. Clooney’s seven-course tasting menu will never disappoint.
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Clooney
33 Sale StHigh end..... !! and fantastic if you are wanting something super special
A fiercely glamorous restaurant where Des Harris continues to push the gastronomic boundaries. Clooney’s seven-course tasting menu will never disappoint.
Upscale, fixed-price restaurant offering creative 5- or 9-course meals in chic, intimate surrounds.
21 moradores locais recomendam
The Grove Restaurant
Wyndham StreetUpscale, fixed-price restaurant offering creative 5- or 9-course meals in chic, intimate surrounds.
Jervois Steak House & Saloon
70 Jervois RdHighly rated..... best steaks in town !
Augustus Terrace
Augustus TerraceFrench cuisine ! Worth a visit ! - great cocktails !
Ticking boxes left, right and centre, Ebisu is a dark yet buzzing space in Britomart, where every type of dinner is catered for. Tuck into miso-glazed eggplant cocktails with your loved one or rally the whole gang and order half the menu.
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Ebisu
116 – 118 Quay StTicking boxes left, right and centre, Ebisu is a dark yet buzzing space in Britomart, where every type of dinner is catered for. Tuck into miso-glazed eggplant cocktails with your loved one or rally the whole gang and order half the menu.
Known for its seafood, particularly the oysters, Euro is situated on Princes wharf so you can eat your kaimoana looking out to sweeping ocean views.
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Euro Bar and Restaurant
Shed 22 Princes WharfKnown for its seafood, particularly the oysters, Euro is situated on Princes wharf so you can eat your kaimoana looking out to sweeping ocean views.
Burger Wisconsin
437 Beach RdBurgers !!! - THE BEST !
Vodka Room
5 Rose RdRestaurant and Bar
Drinks & Nightlife
You won't find better cocktails than this place....... AMAZING!!
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Deadshot
45 Ponsonby RdYou won't find better cocktails than this place....... AMAZING!!
Just across the road..... fun hang out. Food great. Sunday sessions worth a visit.
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Chapel Bar & Bistro
147 Ponsonby RdJust across the road..... fun hang out. Food great. Sunday sessions worth a visit.
The Whiskey
210 Ponsonby RdOften with live music - fun !
earlier for drinks, or late night bar - always busy and bustling
34 moradores locais recomendam
Longroom
114 Ponsonby Rdearlier for drinks, or late night bar - always busy and bustling
Soul Bar & Bistro
Customs Street WestRestaurant, lunch or dinner - or bar !! fabulous !
Lime
167 Ponsonby RdLate night bar ! Great cocktails, and a fun vibe
Shopping
Absolute gorgeous shopping right along the full strip of Ponsonby Road.
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Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby RoadAbsolute gorgeous shopping right along the full strip of Ponsonby Road.
Essentials
My preference, although a little further afield.
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New World Victoria Park
2 College HillMy preference, although a little further afield.
Countdown Ponsonby
4 Williamson AveClose by for all the essentials
TLC Drycleaners
171E Ponsonby Rdnearby
Easy Wash Laundromat
1-3 Cowan StLaundromat
Premier Master Drycleaners Limited
164 Ponsonby RdRichmond Road Laundromat
166 Richmond RdEntertainment & Activities
Event Cinemas Queen Street
297 Queen StGold Class, or not......
Getting Around
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Hertz Car Rental Auckland
154 Victoria St Whttps://www.hertz.co.nz/p/car-rentals/new-zealand/auckland/auckland-downtown?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=gmb_listing&utm_content=auckland%20downtown
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50 moradores locais recomendam
Avis Car Rental Auckland Downtown
206 Victoria St Whttps://www.avis.co.nz/en/locations/nz/auckland/ai1
Sightseeing
Go by Ferry, at the downtown ferry terminal - spend a day visiting Waiheke Island - visit one of the many fabulous vineyards for lunch.
https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
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Ilha Waiheke
25 Karaka RdGo by Ferry, at the downtown ferry terminal - spend a day visiting Waiheke Island - visit one of the many fabulous vineyards for lunch.
https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/