Guidebook for Auckland

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Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

Great selection of takeaway salads and lunch options, served all day, great coffee, plus a nice a la carte menu and friendly staff. Seating is outside along Jervois Rd. Watch the world roll-on by.
12 locals recommend
5 Loaves & 2 Fish Catering
208 Jervois Rd
12 locals recommend
Great selection of takeaway salads and lunch options, served all day, great coffee, plus a nice a la carte menu and friendly staff. Seating is outside along Jervois Rd. Watch the world roll-on by.
There are steak houses, then there are steak houses and then there’s Jervois Steak House. Jervois Steak House is an authentic and premium steak house, and makes no apologies for unashamedly celebrating a love of meat. The menu showcases a veritable who’s who of meats in all forms, sourced from the very best beef and lamb producers. Quality beef is carefully selected from the highest pedigree and defined by breed and feed. It’s not just the menu that delivers style and authenticity, exposed distressed timber and brick leave you cocooned in an earthy warmth that screams hearty food and rewarding big flavours.
20 locals recommend
Jervois Steak House & Saloon
70 Jervois Rd
20 locals recommend
There are steak houses, then there are steak houses and then there’s Jervois Steak House. Jervois Steak House is an authentic and premium steak house, and makes no apologies for unashamedly celebrating a love of meat. The menu showcases a veritable who’s who of meats in all forms, sourced from the very best beef and lamb producers. Quality beef is carefully selected from the highest pedigree and defined by breed and feed. It’s not just the menu that delivers style and authenticity, exposed distressed timber and brick leave you cocooned in an earthy warmth that screams hearty food and rewarding big flavours.
Fun, popular little cafe in the heart of Herne Bay. Plenty of food variations for the healthy or unhealthy! Definitely a buzzy little place.
51 locals recommend
Dear Jervois
234 Jervois Rd
51 locals recommend
Fun, popular little cafe in the heart of Herne Bay. Plenty of food variations for the healthy or unhealthy! Definitely a buzzy little place.

Drinks & Nightlife

Chapel isn’t simply on Ponsonby Road … it is Ponsonby Road! Located at its very heart, at the corner of Anglesea St, Chapel embodies the spirit of Auckland’s most iconic, and sociable, boulevard in one venue. Over the last ten years Chapel has established itself as Ponsonby Road’s own ‘local’ – the place for all times, all weather and all tastes. As famed for our pizzas as we are for our extravagant parties, through our incredible staff we promise the warmest of welcomes, whoever you are, and whenever you visit. So whether you’re after a quiet afternoon Ponsonby drink with friends in the sun, a light bite, a la carte dining, you should experience Chapel Bar.
35 locals recommend
Chapel Bar & Bistro
147 Ponsonby Rd
35 locals recommend
Chapel isn’t simply on Ponsonby Road … it is Ponsonby Road! Located at its very heart, at the corner of Anglesea St, Chapel embodies the spirit of Auckland’s most iconic, and sociable, boulevard in one venue. Over the last ten years Chapel has established itself as Ponsonby Road’s own ‘local’ – the place for all times, all weather and all tastes. As famed for our pizzas as we are for our extravagant parties, through our incredible staff we promise the warmest of welcomes, whoever you are, and whenever you visit. So whether you’re after a quiet afternoon Ponsonby drink with friends in the sun, a light bite, a la carte dining, you should experience Chapel Bar.
A novel without a plot!
49 locals recommend
The Grill by Sean Connolly
85 Hobson Street
49 locals recommend
A novel without a plot!

Sightseeing

It's very tall...and you get THE best view of Auckland on a clear day.
597 locals recommend
Sky Tower
Victoria Street West
597 locals recommend
It's very tall...and you get THE best view of Auckland on a clear day.
A fantastic destination via a 40min ferry ride, to explore the beauty of the Hauraki Gulf Islands. It's got some great coastal walks and some awesome wineries and restaurants.
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka Rd
407 locals recommend
A fantastic destination via a 40min ferry ride, to explore the beauty of the Hauraki Gulf Islands. It's got some great coastal walks and some awesome wineries and restaurants.

Essentials

157 locals recommend
New World Victoria Park
2 College Hill
157 locals recommend
It's a bit cheaper than New World in College Hill.
48 locals recommend
Countdown Grey Lynn
271 Richmond Rd
48 locals recommend
It's a bit cheaper than New World in College Hill.
100 meters down the road. It's got most things you'll need within walking distance.
Jervois Foodmarket
220 Jervois Rd
100 meters down the road. It's got most things you'll need within walking distance.