Guidebook for Auckland
Essentials
Nearest grocery store about a 14 minute walk or a 3 minute bus ride on route 008. This is bus that comes just outside our house.
20 locals recommend
Countdown Three Kings
532 Mount Albert RdNearest grocery store about a 14 minute walk or a 3 minute bus ride on route 008. This is bus that comes just outside our house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local pub. Pretty no frills but a good option for those looking for something local for a quick drink. 14 minute walk from the house or 3 minutes on bus 008.
The Brass Boxer Sports Bar
509 Mount Albert RdLocal pub. Pretty no frills but a good option for those looking for something local for a quick drink. 14 minute walk from the house or 3 minutes on bus 008.
Local bar. Middle of the road option but great ambiance. Named after a Rhino escape funny enough.
5 minutes on bus 008.
33 locals recommend
The Zookeeper's Son
715 Mount Albert RdLocal bar. Middle of the road option but great ambiance. Named after a Rhino escape funny enough.
5 minutes on bus 008.
Great dive bar option for those looking for something more edgy. Owner is an eccentric Kiwi with a little dog and literally has had it's hair shaved to look like a lion! Complete with pool table!
Catch the 258, 267, and 255 and stop in front of the Countdown in Mount Eden.
Outside Obie
300 Dominion RdGreat dive bar option for those looking for something more edgy. Owner is an eccentric Kiwi with a little dog and literally has had it's hair shaved to look like a lion! Complete with pool table!
Catch the 258, 267, and 255 and stop in front of the Countdown in Mount Eden.
Great place to grab a cheap beer in an Irish bar setting. Heinekens are $5 dollars all night long. Complete with pool table, slots machine, and sports TV!
Just take buses 255, 258, 267 to the Civc and walk down to Wellesley St and you will see it on your left!
Munster Inn
360 Wellesley St WGreat place to grab a cheap beer in an Irish bar setting. Heinekens are $5 dollars all night long. Complete with pool table, slots machine, and sports TV!
Just take buses 255, 258, 267 to the Civc and walk down to Wellesley St and you will see it on your left!
A bit MORE traditional than the Munster Inn, this bar is the most Irish here in Auckland, coming complete with live music every night. Literally just next to the Munster Inn!
Drinks are a tad bit more expensive, but live music makes up for it!
Just take buses 255, 258, 267 to the Civc and walk down to Wellesley St and you will see it on your left!
7 locals recommend
Father Ted's Original Irish Pub
1 Wellesley St WA bit MORE traditional than the Munster Inn, this bar is the most Irish here in Auckland, coming complete with live music every night. Literally just next to the Munster Inn!
Drinks are a tad bit more expensive, but live music makes up for it!
Just take buses 255, 258, 267 to the Civc and walk down to Wellesley St and you will see it on your left!
Food Scene
HELL Pizza Royal Oak
691 Manukau RdGreat pizza option for those not wanted to cook.
Local sports pub with a night outside seating area both upstairs and down.
Five minute bus ride on buses 255, 258, 267. Just stop in front of the Countdown in front of Mount Eden and you're there!
11 locals recommend
The Dominion
234 Dominion Rd
Local sports pub with a night outside seating area both upstairs and down.
Five minute bus ride on buses 255, 258, 267. Just stop in front of the Countdown in front of Mount Eden and you're there!
Sightseeing
Much better shopping option than Queen Street. This is were actual Kiwis go to get what they need and much better value!
Just take bus 008 just outside the house and stop at the Onehunga mall and enjoy a wide range of cafe's, shopping, and restaurants!
23 locals recommend
Onehunga Mall
Onehunga MallMuch better shopping option than Queen Street. This is were actual Kiwis go to get what they need and much better value!
Just take bus 008 just outside the house and stop at the Onehunga mall and enjoy a wide range of cafe's, shopping, and restaurants!
Local music venue. Has a mix of everything. But, has played host to some big names such as Zak Wylde, if you're a fan of rock!
24 locals recommend
Powerstation
33 Mount Eden RdLocal music venue. Has a mix of everything. But, has played host to some big names such as Zak Wylde, if you're a fan of rock!