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Embrace the magic of summer at Centro – your home for heartfelt celebrations Step into the warm welcome of Centro Café Takapuna, where the summer breeze carries the promise of joy and festivity. This season, we invite you to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Centro, a haven for unforgettable moments and delightful gatherings.
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Dear Centro Customers, In our 10 months as the new owners of Centro, Sasa and Silva, your support has been the cornerstone of our journey. We are deeply thankful for the warm embrace and loyalty you’ve shown, making Centro a true community hub. Your continued patronage inspires us, and we’re committed to enhancing your experience. As the festive season unfolds, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for making Centro a part of your lives. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. May the holiday season bring joy, and the coming year be filled with prosperity. Warm regards, Sasa and Silva and the Centro Café team As Christmas draws near, Centro transforms into the perfect venue for office parties and family get-togethers. Picture laughter echoing through our rustic and inviting interior, friendly service that feels like a warm embrace, and a menu that dances with the flavours of the season. Explore the joy of giving with Centro’s Christmas gift vouchers – the perfect way to share the love and create cherished memories with your loved ones. Our owners, Silva and Sasa, are buzzing with excitement, infusing Centro with fresh energy for their inaugural summer celebrations. Get ready to raise your glasses! Centro Café is eagerly awaiting its alcohol licence, promising a delightful selection of beers and wines to add an extra sparkle to your celebrations. Cheers to new beginnings and shared moments of happiness. From mouthwatering muffins to hearty meals that will delight and exceed your gastronomic expectations, Centro is more than a café; it’s a place where strangers become friends and every visit feels like
coming home. Your happiness is our priority, and our commitment is to make every moment you spend at Centro Café Takapuna a memory worth savouring. Join us in embracing the magic of summer, where the door is always open, the ambiance is always inviting, and the spirit of Centro welcomes you with open arms. Let’s make this Christmas season truly special at Centro Café Takapuna! Centro Café 09 200 2277 centroauckland@gmail.com FB @centrotakapuna Insta @centrotakapuna Open 7 days a week throughout the year Mon-Sun: 7am-3pm
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Eating Out Shore ON THE
Here at Channel we're proud to support our local hospo businesses in our monthly eating out guide. Try somewhere new this month.
Devonport
Devon on the Wharf
Akdeniz Bar Cafe Restaurant
Flying Rickshaw
Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine. 1 Queen's Parade. 09 445 7012. devononthewharf.nz
Offering Persian and Mediterranean cuisine. 5/15 Victoria Rd. 09 600 2125. akdenizdevonport.co.nz
Buona Sera Restaurant
Cafe Hung Viet
Vietnamese cuisine. 101 Victoria Rd. 09 446 3368. cafehungviet.co.nz
Calimero
Real pizza, great taste! 163 Victoria Rd. 09 445 2232.
Corellis
Devonport Indian Hub - The Asian Eatery
The best of Indian and Asian fusion cuisine. 71 Victoria Rd. 09 445 4263. devonportindianhub.co.nz
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Indian cuisine. 161 Victoria Rd. 09 445 1546 /021 689 216. khana.co.nz
Vondel
Manuka Cafe and Restaurant
Mediterranean inspired cuisine. 49 Victoria Rd. 09 445 7732. manukarestaurant.co.nz
Belmont/Bayswater
Portofino Devonport
Daily Bread
Vegan and omni eats, 8 Victoria Rd. 09 446 6444. vondel.co.nz
26 Victoria Rd. 09 445 3777. portofinodevonport.co.nz
Toni's Italian Pizzeria
The Kestrel
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1/1 Queens Parade, Devonport Wharf. 09 445 1777. thekestrel.co.nz
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167 Lake Rd, Belmont. 09 962 6693. tonispizzeria.co.nz
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Freshly baked loaves and perfect pastries 43 Eversleigh Rd, Belmont. dailybread.co.nz
Serves classic NZ fare. 24 Victoria Rd. 09 445 0193. signalhill.co.nz
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Vic Road Kitchen
Vic Road Wine Bar & Cellar
Signal Hill
Home-style fare. 46 Victoria Rd. 09 445 4151. corelliscafe.co.nz
14 Victoria Rd, 09 445 3010. thepatriot.co.nz
57-59 Victoria Rd. 09 445 9797. vicroadkitchen.co.nz
Indian cuisine. 97 Victoria Rd. 09 445 7721. flyingrickshaw.co.nz
Khana on the Shore
Serving authentic Italian food. 99 Victoria Rd. 09 445 8133. buonasera.co.nz
The Patriot (Pub)
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The Kestrel
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Located on Devonport Wharf, The Kestrel serves modern New Zealand pub food at its finest and a great range of drinks from a stunning wharf-side location. Our sun-soaked venue is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails, tap beers, wines, a locally inspired menu and live entertainment with views out over Auckland Harbour.
Open Hours: Tues-Fri 12pm - late, Sat 10am - late, Sun 10am - 6pm 09 446 6444 hello@vondel.co.nz vondel.co.nz instagram Instagram @vondel_akl facebook facebook.com/vondelakl
1 Queens Parade, Devonport 09 445 1777 admin@thekestrel.co.nz thekestrel.co.nz Tuesday: 4pm-9pm Wednesday-Sunday: 12pm-late
Owner-operated eatery in Devonport. Serving vegan and omni eats alongside small batch wine, beer and spirit drinks. We hold weekly specials, along with wine makers' dinners, makers' markets and private events.
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Smales Farm, Takapuna Fantail & Turtle – Popular bar and eatery with
Serving exceptional coffee, staple café offerings and fine seafood. 33 Hurstmere Rd. 09 484 0005. catch21.co.nz
Centro Café
alfresco vibe and great food! 09 486 0644 fantailandturtle.co.nz
447a Lake Rd. 09 200 2277
Shake Out Burgers – 09 489 8223. shakeout.co Soho Thai – 09 972 2711. sohothaikitchen.com The Grange Bar & Bistro
A favourite all-day bar and bistro. 09 972 9060. thegrangetakapuna.co.nz
Takapuna Alforno Italian Restaurant 34 Anzac Street. 09 488-0179. alforno.co.nz
European and Mediterranean, 129 Hurstmere Rd. 09 489 3104. aubergine.co.nz
El Humero
Regatta Bar & Eatery
Colombian-style barbecue. Eat Street, 40 Hurstmere Rd. 09 489 9973. elhumero.co.nz
Main Beach, The Strand. 09 488 0040. joylab.co.nz/regatta
Florrie McGreals Irish Pub
Sakebar Nippon
138 Hurstmere Road. 09 486 6330. florriemcgreals.co.nz
Traditional Japanese (Isakaya style). 32 Anzac Street. 09 486 2249. sakebar.co.nz
Flourish Café
Taylors on Hurstmere
Coffee with a conscience, service with a smile! Help Project Employ trainees fulfil their goal of gaining employment. 19 Como Street. 09 489 2266. projectemploy.nz
Takapuna's friendliest little wine and tapas bar. 168 Hurstmere Rd. 09 489 9510. taylorsonhurstmere.co.nz
Francs Bar & Diner
138 Hurstmere Rd. 09 489 8030. joylab.co.nz/elephant-wrestler
Burger Burger
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Eat Street, 40 Hurstmere Rd. 09 390 5348. burgerburger.co.nz
Filipino flavours. 178 Hurtsmere Rd. 09 488 9976 nanam.co.nz
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Asian fusion cuisine. 129 Hurstmere Rd. 09 489 3988. toktok.co.nz
Tokyo Bay
Modern Japanese cuisine. Main Beach, The Strand. 09 390 7188. tokyobay.co.nz
Winner Winner Takapuna
Fresh dinners or lunches with yummy chicken a focus! 16 Anzac Street. 09 486 0755. winnerwinner.co.nz
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Tok Tok Kitchen
French bistro-creperie serving delicious traditional French favourites, gluten free galettes and sweet crêpes. 2a Maurere Ave. (next to The PumpHouse). 09 487 0009. french-rendez-vous-caferestaurant.business.site
Italian eatery, Anzac Street. 021 910 999. botticelli.co.nz
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French Rendez-Vous
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A bar & eatery founded on friendship, with an offering that acknowledges our independence and our appreciation of quality. Expect fresh & local craft beer, real ale & cider flowing from 15 taps, an on-site microbrewery, a wine list covering local and far away regions that are synonymous with varietal excellence, an extensive gin list enhanced with botanics fresh from our gardens, bespoke modern cocktails to sip late into the evening, and modern sharing dishes by chef James Wheeler, with a focus on showcasing sustainable & locally sourced seasonal produce.
Welcome to our 'home away from home' cosy haven, where smiles abound with friendly service, exceptional coffee and delectable cuisine. Each customer becomes part of our extended family, savouring not only the taste of our offerings but also the heartfelt care that accompanies every visit. Step into our café and let us wrap you in a comforting embrace of hospitality and flavours that delight the senses. Mon-Sun, 7am-3pm. No surcharge on public holidays
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (to be booked 24 hours in advance) with traditional French dishes like beef bourguignon and also lots of gluten free galettes and sweet crêpes.
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Located at the heart of Takapuna. Book at www.french-rendez-vouscaferestaurant.business.site Or via our Facebook and Instagram accounts: facebook: FrenchRendezvousTakapuna Instagram: @frenchrendezvoustakapuna 2a Manurere Avenue Next to The PumpHouse, Takapuna 09 487 0009
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Northcote Point The Engine Room
115 Queen Street. 09 480 9502. engineroom.net.nz
Clarence Rd Eatery
124 Queen Street. 09 480 9600. clarencerdeatery.nz
Northcote Tavern
One of the best places for pub food on the Shore! 37 Queen Street. 09 480 7707. northcotetavern.co.nz
Birkenhead Abruzzo Ristorante Italiano
13 Birkenhead Ave. 09 418 4202. abruzzi.co.nz
Birkenhead Brewing Company
17 Birkenhead Ave. 09 320 5055. bbc.kiwi
Fika With Me
Cosy café serving funky, flavourful Findianinspired food. 5 Birkenhead Avenue. 09 418 5508. @fikawithme
9 Birkenhead Ave. 09 480 5006. blitzapizza.co.nz
Mexican. 12-14 Birkenhead Ave. 09 218 6162. josescantina.co.nz
Bunty's Burgers
NEW! Gourmet burger bar specialising in smash, chicken and veggie burgers. 89 Kitchener Rd. 09 486 5711
Moxie Restaurant
82 Hinemoa St. 09 419 9082. moxierestaurant.co.nz
Cave À Vin
146 Kitchener Rd. caveavin.co.nz
Mulan Malaysian Restaurant
La Mexicana
243 Hinemoa St. 09 480 2806. mulan.co.nz
13 Shakespeare Rd. 09 282 0392. lamexicana.co.nz
Primerose Thai Cuisine 6 Mokoia Rd. 09 418 0555. primerosethaicuisine.co.nz
Monthien Thai Restaurant
Real Burger
Musashi Japanese Cuisine Milford
142 Kitchener Rd. 09 488 0409. monthien.co.nz
30 Birkenhead Ave. 021 085 95485. realburger.site
52d Mokoia Rd. 09 418 4999. tastytinythai.co.nz
Thai Yum Food Hut
Burrito House
Mexican food. 17 Mokoia Rd. 09 418 2095. burritohouse.co.nz
23 Birkenhead Ave. 09 480 6799. thaiyum.net.nz
Chef Rasa Sayang
Malaysian food. 25 Mokoia Road. 09 419 9788
18 Birkenhead Ave. 09 480 7211. thecurrymaster.co.nz/birkenhead
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The Good Home
Dutch Bistro. 3 Birkenhead Ave. 0274613898. ditisit.co.nz
Anokha Indian Restaurant
140 Kitchener Rd. 09 489 1499. anokha.co.nz
Jose's Cantina
Tasty Tiny Thai Restaurant
Blitza Pizza
Milford
212 Kitchener Rd. Phone 489 5977. musashirestaurant.co.nz
PYM's of Milford
The popular neighbourhood Milford Village bar & eatery. Excellent drinks selection with simple but great food. 154 Kitchener Rd. pymsofmilford.com
Stanley Avenue
The Curry Master
52 East Coast Rd. 09 410 0066. stanleyavenue.co.nz
Talay Thai Restaurant
83-85 Kitchener Rd. 09 489 9568 talaythai.co.nz
The Hub Milford Bar & Grill
83 Birkenhead Ave. 09 480 0066. thegoodhomebirkenhead.co.nz
145 Kitchener Rd. 09 489 4480. thehubmilford.nz
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Flourish Café provides training and work experience for young adults with learning differences. When you order your favourite coffee and choose from our delicious, fresh cabinet food, you will always be served with a smile. Support our trainees by coming into Flourish Café. Catering available.
Takapuna’s latest eatery has just dropped anchor with plenty of sunny outdoor seating overlooking Hurstmere Green. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and coffee for dining in or taking away, the friendly 'crew' are all hands-on-deck to serve exceptional coffee, delicious staple café offerings and a number of seafood options, as well as a beautiful range of freshly made cabinet food. Top picks include their signature open lobster burger, seafood chowder, and tasty eggs benedict. Catch 21 is fully licensed and provides a range of beer, bubbles and wine. Open Tues-Sun, weekdays 7.30am-3pm, weekends 8am-3pm. CH 2 AT Shop 8/33 Hurstmere Road 09 484 0005 catch21.co.nz/menu
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East Coast Bays 21 Days Bar & Brasserie
37 Clyde Rd, Browns Bay. 0800 21 3297. 21days.co.nz
El Greco Greek and Italian Eatery
1 The Esplanade, Campbells Bay. 09 475 5772. elgreco.co.nz
Montrose Cafe, Bistro & Bar
1 Montrose Terrace, Mairangi Bay. 09 478 9610. montrose.org.nz
Paper Moon
437 Beach Rd, Mairangi Bay. 09 479 8872. papermoon.org.nz
Ristorante La Spiaggia
Italian. 470 Beach Rd, Murrays Bay. 09 475 5643. laspiaggia.co.nz
Shore Wide Your Catering
Catering for all occasions and all requirements across the Shore. Call Paul on 021 214 2095. yourcatering.co.nz
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Fika with Me
Tantalise your taste buds with the best steak experience at this beautiful venue in Browns Bay. Explore the impressive selection of cuts sourced from New Zealand, Australia and Japan, where great pride is taken in using the highest quality ingredients, matched with a carefully curated wine and beverage list. The friendly team provides top-notch catering services, taking care of your special events, cocktail parties, corporate events, conferences, birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas functions.
If you need a reason to visit Birkenhead, you’ve found it! This cosy café is located at 5 Birkenhead Ave serving Altura coffee and has a funky menu. Chef/owner Deepak, originally from Fiji, has designed the dishes to include flavours inspired from his own heritage. If you’re in the mood to try something unique, this is the place to be.
37 Clyde Road, Browns Bay 0800 213 297 21days.co.nz
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Bunty's Burgers
PYM's of Milford
Takapuna's friendliest little wine and tapas bar and everyone's favourite local just around the corner from the Bruce Mason Theatre. for private Veuve Perfect Clicquot Yellowparties, LabelnoNV venue hire!
Visit Bunty’s this summer! Try our smash burgers, fried chicken, and in-house smoked pork and beef brisket burgers, with plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian options available. There is a modern and adventurous wine list and Behemoth beers on tap. This ain’t your ordinary burger joint!
We look forward to welcoming you to our fun local venue, with delicious food and drink options, a fabulous music selection and a warm and friendly ambiance.
Yellow Hour
$85 per bottle between 5-7pm daily Book now for Bird Wines tasting Tuesday 5 December.
Christmas set menu and packages still available Dont forget to book for New years Eve! 168 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna taylorsonhurstmere@gmail.com taylorsonhurstmere.co.nz 09 489 9510 Licenced Eatery
Happy hour 4.30-5.30pm Wed to Fri $10 selected tap beer $12 selected wines Need an event venue? Talk to us about your next function. Open Tue from 5pm, Wed-Thu from 4pm, Fri-Sun from midday 89 Kitchener Rd, Milford buntys.co.nz
Join our email list to keep up to date with all of our upcoming events. Pym's is also available for private and semi-private events. We look forward to seeing you here soon. 154 Kitchener Road Milford Wednesday - Sunday from 4pm 021 413 850 / 021 446 628 drink@pymsofmilford.com pymsofmilford.com/
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