Guidebook for Auckland
Drinks & Nightlife
Mea Culpa
175 Ponsonby RdThe best cocktails in Auckland. An intimate pre or arpe dinner spot.
The coolest bar / pub / music venue in Auckland. Just 5 min walk from the house. Great Bar food, excellent music and atmosphere. High quality drinks and an eclectic mix of people
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The Golden Dawn - Tavern of Power (R.I.P)
134 Ponsonby RoadThe coolest bar / pub / music venue in Auckland. Just 5 min walk from the house. Great Bar food, excellent music and atmosphere. High quality drinks and an eclectic mix of people
Very cool bar in West Lynn - still retains all the features of the Organic Butchery that was located there for nearly 100 years
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Freida Margolis
440 Richmond RdVery cool bar in West Lynn - still retains all the features of the Organic Butchery that was located there for nearly 100 years
Another very cook bar located in West Lynn. The first place to break the 'dry' area back in the early 2000s.
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Gypsy Tea Room
455 Richmond RdAnother very cook bar located in West Lynn. The first place to break the 'dry' area back in the early 2000s.
The original and only place to get a true pint of English Bitter in NZ (sadly no longer in Imperial Pint glasses). Also serving up some of NZs finest Craft Beers and good pub fare.
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Galbraith's Alehouse
2 Mount Eden RdThe original and only place to get a true pint of English Bitter in NZ (sadly no longer in Imperial Pint glasses). Also serving up some of NZs finest Craft Beers and good pub fare.
Tucked downstairs from St Kevins arcade a great little spot for a cheeky wine or beer.
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The Wine Cellar
183 Karangahape RdTucked downstairs from St Kevins arcade a great little spot for a cheeky wine or beer.
Karangahape Road
Karangahape RoadLoads of bars and nightclubs along K Rd.
Food Scene
An international selection food court which is quick and easy at the end of our road. The Malaysian, Indonesian & Vietnamese are popular
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Ponsonby International Foodcourt
106 Ponsonby RdAn international selection food court which is quick and easy at the end of our road. The Malaysian, Indonesian & Vietnamese are popular
Hip, Friendly and fun Italian restaurant. Pizza (Neapolitan certified), Pasta and Italian Street Food. Great Negroni and Spritz. Sister restaurant include Non Solo Pizza, Toto's & Poderi Crisci.
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Farina
244 Ponsonby RdHip, Friendly and fun Italian restaurant. Pizza (Neapolitan certified), Pasta and Italian Street Food. Great Negroni and Spritz. Sister restaurant include Non Solo Pizza, Toto's & Poderi Crisci.
The Ponsonby Road Bistro
165 Ponsonby RdClassic Ponsonby Road diner/bistro with classic fare
Iconic Italian style restaurant and bar. Where the rich, famous and style conscious spend hours for lunch. Located a short work from our house
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SPQR
150 Ponsonby RdIconic Italian style restaurant and bar. Where the rich, famous and style conscious spend hours for lunch. Located a short work from our house
Orphans Kitchen
118 Ponsonby RdAward winning food. They do an amazing breakfast / brunch
BurgerFuel Ponsonby
114 Ponsonby RdThe original and still the best Takeaway burgers
The well respected Hip Group's cafe in our area. Great food and coffee.
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Richmond Road Cafe
318 Richmond RdThe well respected Hip Group's cafe in our area. Great food and coffee.
A selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and food markets. Very cool. El Sizzling Chorizo is always popular
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Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdA selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and food markets. Very cool. El Sizzling Chorizo is always popular
Very popular Asian inspired restaurant located on the Ponsonby Rd side or Ponsonby Central.
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The Blue Breeze Inn
Very popular Asian inspired restaurant located on the Ponsonby Rd side or Ponsonby Central.
MooChowChow
23 Ponsonby RdModern Thai in a funky setting. Similar to Blue Breeze Inn
Best coffee on the planet - Rata Miller serves up the original Millers Coffee. A few pastries available.
too Good
54 Brown StBest coffee on the planet - Rata Miller serves up the original Millers Coffee. A few pastries available.
Simple Greek / Aegean style restaurant a 5 min stroll from the house.
Lokanta Aegean Eating House & Bar
137A Richmond RdSimple Greek / Aegean style restaurant a 5 min stroll from the house.
Epolito's Pizzeria
166 Richmond RdGreat New York style pizza - dine in or take out.
Delicious meals, salads, rolls and sandwiches. Try the savoury brioche!
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Ripe Delicatessen
174 Richmond RdDelicious meals, salads, rolls and sandwiches. Try the savoury brioche!
Classic New Zealand RSA. Jimmy the Fish cooks on certain nights. Sometimes live music.
Grey Lynn Returned Services Club
1 Francis StClassic New Zealand RSA. Jimmy the Fish cooks on certain nights. Sometimes live music.
Parks & Nature
Just a 2 minute walk from the house. Great for a stroll and a lovely kids playground and paddling pool at the Southern End
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Grey Lynn Park
Dryden StreetJust a 2 minute walk from the house. Great for a stroll and a lovely kids playground and paddling pool at the Southern End
Lots too see including stunning views of Auckland and the home of the Auckland War Memorial Museum
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Auckland Domain
Park RoadLots too see including stunning views of Auckland and the home of the Auckland War Memorial Museum
Meola Reef Reserve
200 Meola RdNice walk out to volcanic lava flows into the harbour
Mount Eden
Walk up Mt Eden for stunning 360 views of Auckland
Essentials
The best grocery store in New Zealand. Located appx 15 min walk or a few minutes in the car.
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Farro Fresh Grey Lynn
34 Westmoreland St WThe best grocery store in New Zealand. Located appx 15 min walk or a few minutes in the car.
Countdown Ponsonby
4 Williamson Avebig supermarket just at the end of the road
Glengarry Wines
118 Wellesley St WLiquor, wine and beer at the end of the road
Everything Else
Richmond Road Laundromat
166 Richmond RdWash and Fold service
Entertainment & Activities
Point Erin Pools
94 Shelly Beach RdPublic swimming pools for a hot day
Sightseeing
Located on the waterfront, Silo Park often hosts food trucks and events. You can stroll from here along to Wynyard Quarter for bars and restaurants and then across into the Viaduct.
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Silo Park
Jellicoe StreetLocated on the waterfront, Silo Park often hosts food trucks and events. You can stroll from here along to Wynyard Quarter for bars and restaurants and then across into the Viaduct.