EAT & DRINK

A bold, Italian restaurant serving simple, unfussy fare built from locally sourced ingredients. Bivacco is a destination for slow lunches, memorable dinners, after work drinks, and weekend feasts, with stunning views of the harbour.

A Filipino restaurant serving authentic Asian cuisine. Boracay Garden is one of only a handful of Filipino restaurants in Auckland that offers traditional dishes on their extensive menu with a truly Filipino ambiance. Vegetarian, gluten-free friendly and takeaway options available.

Available for exclusive hire any night of the week, The Cellar Bar is entirely yours for an unforgettable event. Located below Danny Doolan’s, The Cellar Bar also transforms into a late-night party hub to extend the good times for those who want to enjoy all the iconic energy and atmosphere of Danny’s on Friday and Saturday nights.

Danny Doolan’s offers hearty pub fare and an array of tap beers and wines within a quintessential Irish pub setting. Danny’s in-house live band plays 7 nights a week from 8pm, with classic tunes going until the early hours.

Viaduct Harbour’s original rooftop bar and brewery serves lunch from 12pm and drinks until late. Head up the escalators and you’ll find a rotating selection of 14 tap beers to accompany an epic platter or pizza. Enjoy the sunset from Dr Rudi's iconic balcony.

Esther brings a taste of the Mediterranean to the convivial ground floor of Auckland's QT hotel. Under the guidance of executive chef Sean Connolly, Esther mixes simplicity and wonder from their inviting country-style kitchen.

Frida Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar serves up authentic Mexican flavours made with traditional culinary methods. Their menu features a mixture of familiar Mexican street cuisine combined with a selection of exotic dishes. Plus, their extensive tequila bar offers over 30 varieties. Margaritas anyone?

Giraffe’s spacious cafē and bistro is a great spot to enjoy all-day dining. You'll find Giraffe's relaxed atmosphere perfect for coffee, brunch, lunch or dinner that provides reprieve from the city bustle while still serving glistening marina views.

The city's premier destination for authentic Hong Kong-style Yum Cha, Grand Harbour offers an authentic Chinese dining experience featuring a range of traditional dishes and over 70 varieties of dim sum.

Open til the wee hours of the morning, Headquarters is your hub for great food, drinks and music.

Offering a contemporary Asian-inspired menu that delivers bold flavour profiles with influences from Japan, Korea, and China, owners Stu and Emma Rogan have crafted an inimitable vibe that sees Hello Beasty booked up for weeks in advance.

Holey Moley combines mini golf with hospitality by way of a multi-sensory putting labyrinth within a bar. Serving unique cocktails and simple, tasty food, Holey Moley is a one-of-a-kind spot the whole family can enjoy.

Homeland is both an eatery and a cooking school with a focus on bringing the kai of Aotearoa and the Pacific to the fore. Peter Gordon’s all-day menu focuses on local ingredients, inventive flavours, and old classics, including Peter’s famous Turkish eggs. The multi-faceted space has a dedicated area where Peter teaches the art of cooking for groups.

La Marée, meaning ‘the tide’ in French represents the restaurant’s idyllic waterfront locale. The world-class menu offers quality, seasonal produce with French and Latin influences.

Lawn Cafe is a licensed all day eatery serving Coffee Supreme. The spacious cafe is part of the Albert's business network. Lawn is nestled on the ground floor within the cluster of Maritime Buildings between Fanshawe Street and Viaduct Harbour Avenue, with access from both sides.