Guidebook for Auckland

Matt
Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

loads of options: blue breeze inn is great for modern chinese, bedford soda for cocktails, burger burger for ....burgers, if you like meat the argentinian meat joint will be right up your alley.
298 locals recommend
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby Rd
298 locals recommend
loads of options: blue breeze inn is great for modern chinese, bedford soda for cocktails, burger burger for ....burgers, if you like meat the argentinian meat joint will be right up your alley.
just great earthy food. MODERATE PRICE
46 locals recommend
Orphans Kitchen
118 Ponsonby Rd
46 locals recommend
just great earthy food. MODERATE PRICE
great coffee
6 locals recommend
Crumb
507b Ariki St
6 locals recommend
great coffee
awesome vegetarian fare
55 locals recommend
Postal Service
537 Great North Road
55 locals recommend
awesome vegetarian fare
its an institution for many years, italian bistro, great with kids for the 6pm slot. then great for adults later on 7.30 on. pricey ish. they do great takeout pizza, you have to pick up tho. MODERATE TO PRICEY
72 locals recommend
Prego Restaurant
226 Ponsonby Rd
72 locals recommend
its an institution for many years, italian bistro, great with kids for the 6pm slot. then great for adults later on 7.30 on. pricey ish. they do great takeout pizza, you have to pick up tho. MODERATE TO PRICEY
just amazing kiwi food by a great chef, shared plates are the go. al brown legend. MODERATE.
101 locals recommend
Depot
86 Federal St
101 locals recommend
just amazing kiwi food by a great chef, shared plates are the go. al brown legend. MODERATE.
new york jewish inspired fare, gotta have the chicken and gravy. chef al brown.
79 locals recommend
Federal Delicatessen
86 Federal Street
79 locals recommend
new york jewish inspired fare, gotta have the chicken and gravy. chef al brown.
fancy fusian cuisine, havent been there but heard its good. expect a lighter wallet. PRICEY.
28 locals recommend
Sidart Restaurant
283 Ponsonby Rd
28 locals recommend
fancy fusian cuisine, havent been there but heard its good. expect a lighter wallet. PRICEY.
yakitori bar, good choice go. if your in the city for a show this is the place to be for some proper japanese beers and skewers. only problem is everyone else has the same idea so be in early. 5.30 to get a spot. CHEAP TO MODERATE PRICE
23 locals recommend
Tanuki's Cave
319 B Queen St
23 locals recommend
yakitori bar, good choice go. if your in the city for a show this is the place to be for some proper japanese beers and skewers. only problem is everyone else has the same idea so be in early. 5.30 to get a spot. CHEAP TO MODERATE PRICE
best dumplings in auckland, authentic chinese restaurant a staple in the auckland dumpling scene. CHEAP EAT
16 locals recommend
Grand Harbour
Pakenham Street East
16 locals recommend
best dumplings in auckland, authentic chinese restaurant a staple in the auckland dumpling scene. CHEAP EAT
filled bagels, new york style - al brown again nails it. good for lunchtime, or a late breakfast if you hung over. CHEAP EAT
47 locals recommend
Best Ugly Bagels
90 Wellesley St W
47 locals recommend
filled bagels, new york style - al brown again nails it. good for lunchtime, or a late breakfast if you hung over. CHEAP EAT
malaysian do takeout but you have to pick up. really good and cheap. if you sit in you can BYO. in teh red light district of k-road but pretty harmless really. CHEAP EAT
17 locals recommend
Sri Pinang
356 Karangahape Rd
17 locals recommend
malaysian do takeout but you have to pick up. really good and cheap. if you sit in you can BYO. in teh red light district of k-road but pretty harmless really. CHEAP EAT
really fun place for drinks or dinner, simple italian fare. great atmosphere and friendly staff. MODERATE PRICE
69 locals recommend
Coco's Cantina
374 Karangahape Rd
69 locals recommend
really fun place for drinks or dinner, simple italian fare. great atmosphere and friendly staff. MODERATE PRICE
legit italian food, good for a date night, in wynyard quarter away from the tourists. PRICEY
51 locals recommend
Baduzzi
26 Jellicoe St
51 locals recommend
legit italian food, good for a date night, in wynyard quarter away from the tourists. PRICEY

Parks & Nature

walk, jog, play basketball, theres a public pool for the kids and a skateboard ramp.
50 locals recommend
Grey Lynn Park
Dryden Street
50 locals recommend
walk, jog, play basketball, theres a public pool for the kids and a skateboard ramp.

Arts & Culture

great selection of new zealand art both contemporary and historical. also has international exhibitions. good cafe upstairs too.
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street East
606 locals recommend
great selection of new zealand art both contemporary and historical. also has international exhibitions. good cafe upstairs too.

Shopping

2nd hand goodness, pricey but you will find some real gems there!
Flotsam and Jetsam
84 Ponsonby Rd
2nd hand goodness, pricey but you will find some real gems there!

Drinks & Nightlife

Dont look for a sign there is none. Great bar, with outdoor area, my fave bar in auckland for sure. foods good too!
63 locals recommend
The Golden Dawn - Tavern of Power (R.I.P)
134 Ponsonby Road
63 locals recommend
Dont look for a sign there is none. Great bar, with outdoor area, my fave bar in auckland for sure. foods good too!
great for cocktails
19 locals recommend
Bedford Soda & Liquor - Ponsonby
1 Richmond Rd
19 locals recommend
great for cocktails

Everything Else

amazing beach
145 locals recommend
Piha
145 locals recommend
amazing beach

Sightseeing

if you want to see the whole of auckland you can do it here. pretty touristy but worth a look if your interested. if you go for lunch you get the view for free. food is pretty average but you wont get sick
597 locals recommend
Sky Tower
Victoria Street West
597 locals recommend
if you want to see the whole of auckland you can do it here. pretty touristy but worth a look if your interested. if you go for lunch you get the view for free. food is pretty average but you wont get sick