Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Goodness Gracious Cafe
2A New N RdGreat bagels, salads, coffees and bloody marys
coffee Pen
6 Basque RoadHole in the wall cute spot with great coffee, delicious food located right on Basque Park
Satya
57 Mount Eden RdDelicious authentic Southern Indian cuisine with great decor and service.
Hidden away cafe and art gallery space
LOT23 Film Studio | Video Production | VFX and Post Production
23 Minnie StHidden away cafe and art gallery space
Twenty Three Cafe
23 Mount Eden RdGreat coffee and healthy lunch salads and sandwiches
Al Volo Pizza
27 Mount Eden RdGreat pizza restaurant
Coco's Cantina
374 Karangahape RdFun for happy hour and Italian food on K Rd
Delicious Italian food (across the Rd from Coco's Cantina) and great bar
10 locals recommend
Cotto Restaurant
375 Karangahape RdDelicious Italian food (across the Rd from Coco's Cantina) and great bar
Carmen Jones
382 Karangahape RdMiddle Eastern food, bar and good happy hour
Bozo - Gin and Craft Beer Bar
309 Karangahape RdFun cocktail bar
Apero Food and Wine
280 Karangahape RoadCute, small rustic wine bar with great food
Cheap and cheerful delicious Thai food. BYO and available on Uber eats.
6 locals recommend
Zap Thai Cafe & Bar
1200 Great N RdCheap and cheerful delicious Thai food. BYO and available on Uber eats.
Infamous cafe, great coffee and food in the bustling neighbourhood of Kingsland
34 locals recommend
Atomic Coffee Roasters
420 New N RdInfamous cafe, great coffee and food in the bustling neighbourhood of Kingsland
Bestie Cafe
183 Karangahape RdGreat cafe in a funky arcade with views over Auckland city
Delicious Lebanese restaurant in St Kevins Arcade. Bookings essential.
16 locals recommend
Gemmayze Street
Poynton TerraceDelicious Lebanese restaurant in St Kevins Arcade. Bookings essential.
Upscale but casual food court with great decor and dining options
298 locals recommend
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdUpscale but casual food court with great decor and dining options
Great selection of cheap international cuisine in a foodcourt (15 mins walk away)
34 locals recommend
Ponsonby International Foodcourt
106 Ponsonby RdGreat selection of cheap international cuisine in a foodcourt (15 mins walk away)
A dining strip which is our "China Town". Great options including Eden Noodles, Barilla Dumpling, and Spicy House
8 locals recommend
Dominion Road
Dominion RoadA dining strip which is our "China Town". Great options including Eden Noodles, Barilla Dumpling, and Spicy House
Delicious thai fusion restaurant with cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere
28 locals recommend
Kiss kiss
1 Rocklands AveDelicious thai fusion restaurant with cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere
Drinks & Nightlife
Powerstation
33 Mount Eden RdHuge line up of famous international and local artists nightly
Galbraith's Alehouse
2 Mount Eden RdClassic pub
The Corner Store
25 Mount Eden RdIntimate bar
The Wine Cellar
183 Karangahape RdUnder-ground bar (literally) with good live music scene
Hoppers Garden Bar
134b Ponsonby RdFunky garden bar with great decor, drinks and food
Peach Pit
352 Karangahape RdHipster bar with great food options (very vege friendly)
Save Ferris
224 Symonds StBar and arcade games close to the apartment
Urbanaut Brewing Co
597 New N RdCraft brewery
Shopping
AS Colour Mt Eden Store
1 Mount Eden RdMens clothing store
Local neighbourhood (20 mins walk away) with great shops, restaurants, bars and cafes
32 locals recommend
Mt Eden Village Centre
449 Mount Eden RdLocal neighbourhood (20 mins walk away) with great shops, restaurants, bars and cafes
Ponsonby
Great shopping and dining street (10 mins walk away)
Getting Around
Mt Eden Station
Essentials
Countdown Ponsonby
4 Williamson AveCountdown Mt Eden
Dominion RoadUptown Mini Mart
83 New N RdCorner store with all grocery essentials (3 min walk from house)
The Bottle O Eden Terrace
70 New N RdLocal liquor store with wine and beer (5 mins walk)
Parks & Nature
Basque Road Reserve
17-23 Exmouth StLocated a short walk from the apartment is this iconic volcano/mountain. Walk up to the summit (20 mins) and get 360 views over Auckland.
140 locals recommend
Mount Eden Summit
250 Mount Eden RdLocated a short walk from the apartment is this iconic volcano/mountain. Walk up to the summit (20 mins) and get 360 views over Auckland.
Piha
West coast beach with black sand. 45 mins drive.
Theatre/Entertainment
The Capitol Cinema
610 Dominion RdLocal historic movie theater
Alternative theater with a great vibe. Friday nights at 10pm is a great Improv show called Snort. Sells out so buy tickets ahead of time.
13 locals recommend
Basement Theatre
Greys AvenueAlternative theater with a great vibe. Friday nights at 10pm is a great Improv show called Snort. Sells out so buy tickets ahead of time.
Q Theatre
305 Queen StLocal theatre with world class plays and lots of NZ content
Classic Comedy & Bar
321 Queen StComedy club
ASB Waterfront Theatre
138 Halsey StLocal theatre