Burgers were decent for $6 and you could get a no alcoholic drink with the deal. Would recommend the angus beef burger over the pulled pork. Maybe not much of a fan of the bread buns but it’s a minor thing. Loved the hand cut fries with aioli and paprika. Wasn’t a fan of the buttermilk chicken because it was dry and equivalent to a frozen chicken schnitzel. Nevertheless nice pub setting, lively, full of young people and have open mic nights and bands :)
Love their outdoor area out back. The food is great - reasonably priced and generously portioned. Very chill and family friendly in the day. Will certainly be back to see what it is like at night!
Solid 6 dollar burger everyday between 4pm-7pm! Saw the post at Lazy Susan and gave it a try. The burger is good! I like their jalapeños poppers too!
Now the food has never disappointed me! Great menu and so reasonable. The only bad thing was waiting 50 mins for my streak and my friends pizza and wedges. The place was busy but we had ordered food before everything picked up. Happy that my meal was still great and yummy!!
I’ll be back...just wished it didn’t take that long...this also wasn’t the first time I had waited...
Thanks though :)
This is the place to go for live music in Kingsland. Small, low key bar with a relaxed vibe. They have a good varied menu much better than the standard pub food. I’ve had the risotto balls here which were great.
Came here for the $6 burgers time. Bit of a crowd so probably led to a bit of a wait.
The burgers were great though. Generous for $6, and tasted fresh and yummy. There was lots of salad in our burgers which was great, and the flavour came out well.
We loved the bread - felt soft and complemented the ingredients inside.
Portland is one of my favourite bars to visit regularly! I have Coeliac Disease and staff are always so helpful with any questions I have but I always go for the Nachos (without beef) and a margarita or glass of wine! Absolute bliss! If the margarita isn't quite right they are more than happy to impress and ensure you enjoy your drink, excellent customer service! I've brought a lot of friends along to try this bar and they all are pleasantly surprised at the value, quality of the food, atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating options, great tunes and most importantly the lovely and helpful staff! Always gonna be my number one 😊
$6 burgers (4pm-7pm) are awesome - great value for money and really tasty and gluten/dairy free available if you ask. Great place to sit and people watch with a glass of mulled wine.
We went for lunch & Ordered pizza & fries. Pizza was average. Cheese, mushroom, olives toppings. Cool place & vibe. It’s usually very busy come night time but we left before. Would go back to catch the live music.
A really nice restaurant with reasonable price & friendly service.
We got pizza, burger and taco, they all taste real good. Environment is nice, sometimes they have live music.
Service: 4.5/5
Food:5/5
Would definitely visit again!
Went for dinner after seeing their ads pop up on Facebook and im so glad I did! The food was delicious and the service was so friendly too. Even had a live DJ playing! Will be back in no time
This place is great. Good selection of beers, and you can't beat their every day burger deal! Buttermilk chicken burger is pretty unbeatable 👌cool having the garden bar too
Amazing buttermilk chicken burger and poutine. The portions are generous and we didn't have to wait long for our food. Also love the jalapeno poppers. Will be back to try the other burgers.
Always a good time here, great location,ambient vibes and live music that you can spend a whole evening with.The food is consistently good and the outdoor area out the back makes it a nice little haven in Kingsland.Plenty of lowkey space to share conversation or high key to have a dance.Check it, it's a goodie 👌🏽
Went in yesterday night for dinner. Got the buttermilk chicken burger for $6 only. Chicken was crispy and thick. Three pieces were stacked on top of each other and burger was huge. Got some fries as a side. They were super thin and crispy. We also ordered the chicken and mushroom arancini. IT WAS AMAZING. Tasted extremely cheesy and delicious. Would definitely order this dish again. Also wanted to try the pumpkin risotto balls but they ran out.
The decor in this place is eclectic and the DJ was great. The staff were friendly and service good. They have a great deal of $6 burgers from 4-7pm. So we all ordered burgers with fries and others ordered pizza. We didn’t wait too long for the food either. The only reason I didn’t give this a full 5 star was that we were disappointed because 3 people that were late from our group weren’t able to order burgers and it was only 5pm. I would have expected them to have enough burgers to last the 3 hours. We did have a big group of 12 people.
The $6 burgers from 4-7pm are the champions. Quite literally a steal because they’re amazing and for that price... whuuut. The jalapeno poppers and shoestring fries are pretty addictive as well and would come back just for those. Definitely keen to try more of their menu. Also pretty good selection of drinks, especially the beers so extra happy for that. There’s always an event happening on any given time (came on tuesday and it was open mic night) of the week so that’s another thing to look forward to if you’re in need of a cool hangout place.
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Looking for a cosy place to have a drink and snack on good food? Make your way here any night to be surprised!
Not only is the food absolutely delicious, but they have special events happening most nights with a live band on Friday nights - which is the night I went. They also have $6 burgers happy hours as well which is a huge bargain! Their food portions are generous and I was incredibly full by the end of it. I personally enjoyed most of their snacks and ordered a few to share.
We ordered wedges served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce - you can also get it with bacon and cheese which sounds amazing. We got buttermilk chicken, which is a bit spicy but I liked it as it gave it extra flavour. We also got their calamari - a must for me to order anywhere I go. It tasted good however, it could have been more crispy and crunchy.
From the mains, we ordered the falafel burger with skinny fries - again the portion was generous and tasted amazing. It was juicy even though it wasn't real beef.
What I will never forget is how cool it was for my drink to be served in a measuring cylinder!! As someone who studies Science, I was super excited to see my mocktail served that way.
I think this place has real creativity - their seating is comfortable with neat lights and their interior decor is unique and creative.
Food 8.5/10
Ambience 8/10
Service 7.5/10
Price 7/10
The special burger promotion $6 is a bargain. I order the crispy chicken and fish burger. Despite the reasonable price, these are the best gourmet burger I have tasted in Auckland. Highly recommend it and will definitely return again. I
The best burger I have tried so far, the texture of bun and meat was marvellous. Live band its just give a mean atmosphere. No doubt if want to give a shot here, the price wise is quite reasonable and worth a dollar value.
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Went for a late lunch today around 2.30. Was initially planning on going to another place but their kitchen had already closed.
We ordered 2 sets of the fried chicken burger with chips. Also got the chicken salad. Prices for this place were really reasonable, $12 for burger and $4 to add fries. The burger was delicious! Came with 2 patties and the sauce was super good. Wish it had a bit more salad though. The fries were the highlight, super tasty and the aioli they gave was some of the best aioli I’ve had. My friends chicken salad had lots of chicken cooked really well and she really enjoyed it too.
What I like about this place is the little things they do service wise. One of my friends didn’t order a drink but they gave her water in a mason jar too so she didn’t feel left out with us other 2 having drinks. When we also asked for takeaway boxes they packed our chips and gave us extra little containers of tomato sauce and aioli which most places wouldn’t do. Service in general was super friendly and polite.
Would love to come back as they have cheaper deals for pizza and burgers from 4-7 everyday!
Great place to come for a beer/cider and live music. Also big fan of the $6 burgers. Good bang for your buck! Living just up the road, am quite a regular at this place
I always come here for a drink or two a and tasty bite after work or a weekend arvo. Usually order a mulled wine in winter and the boyfriend gets a beer. Fill selection off spirits and the cocktails are nice too. Always order the Poutine and chicken quesadilla
😊😊😊😊😊Wide range of craft beers🍻🍻🍻.Outstanding food and friendly staff 😊😊😊😊.Will reccommend to everyone.🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
Good Food, Good Beer and Good Cheer. Best pub in Kingsland. Open Mic Night every Tuesday and over 35 craft beers. Reasonable price for the food and drinks.
What a surprise in here, cosy setting and a lovely courtyard out back.
I only came here for a drink this time but the food menu looked good and reasonably price too.
I thought the bartender wasn't the most friendly though. But will try again next time!
Very good menu. Looking around $40 with dinner and a couple of beers. Good range of beers and wine. Burgers were pretty good. Sides is a good variety. Good vegetarian selection as well. Nice atmosphere.
For vegetarians
Food - I had a Portland Real Spiced hand cuts, vegetarian burger with fries. It was really tasty and a full meal.
Ambience - This place had nice loud music and probably a live band (which I missed). Nice place to hang out with friends. Only wish it had been better lit as I felt it was quite dark in the night.
Service - extremely quick service in spite of being medium crowded. No delays and order was promptly taken.
Do visit!
It is the best place to chill and just have fun. Doesn't give you a hole in the pocket too. Friendly staff n excellent service.Such a cool bar. Loved it. Visit atleast once.
The best place for tasty well priced burgers on the West side of town. Have been here 3 times now and food is always consistent and staff friendly and fast. A great pit stop for a quick easy dinner!
Ambiance is pretty good and the drinks are nice - the bartender knew his stuff (I wish I got his name!). The best part about this pub is the open mic night, if you like that kind of thing (which I do). It's small and intimate, close to the train stop, and there is street parking but it's pretty limited depending on the night. I can imagine it being a bit claustrophobic on busy Fridays, so I prefer going on weeknights. Not a bad stop if you're in the area.
Had a mad time here on Friday night. Lovely live band till late and the music continued for the open dance floor. Epic service inspite of being extremely crowded. Bartenders worked like machines to get drinks on the counter quickly. Do not serve cocktails late night but we had a few rounds of bourbons and beer.
Delicious food and an amazing singer! The price is extremely affordable especially for a poor student such as myself! Was a really enjoyable meal.
I Ordered the vegetarian quesadilla with mushrooms, jalapeño, refried beans, mozzarella and sour cream ($10) and pumpkin and mozzarella risotto balls with aioli ($9.90) and both were extremely delicious. Great value for money also. I would definitely recommend this place. Also pleased to see 5...
Cool hip place. Love the vibe and the cool dude with long hair serving us was awesome! The pumpkin and mozzarella risotto was a good choice and very delicious. Loved the music they played here. Cool hip place to check out.
Melanie Grace Ritchie
+4.5
This is a great trendy bar in Kingsland, come early to get a seat. Have been here a few times for some gigs like Albi and the Wolves very cool band and a cool venue. The bar staff are always friendly as well. Came here to try the fried chicken I had heard so much about. It was really nice and it wasn't greasy, comes sitting on a coleslaw. Good but not the best in Auckland. Also tried the pulled pork quesadilla which was really delicious!
I can only comment on the Saturday drinks I enjoyed here but great little place and they had live music! Very hipster with great ambience - food smelled amazing so would love to come back and try!
I've only been here once and to be honest, it was nothing that special at first. I ordered some drinks and fish of the day special. Cosy is the word to describe the place, good dining environment. It was pretty average until one of the waitress served the food to my table. Never in my life have i seen someone that pretty before. Asian, blonde hair and pale skin, just like a goddess. She was very friendly and i can tell that she's not from around this area because of her accent. She smiled and we made eye contact when she delivered my drink and as she walked off to serve other customers, my mind went blank. The food was average but excellent service and staff recruitment. 10/10. Keen to see her again the next time i dine here.
I've only been here for drinks during gigs but I will definitely be back to try the veggie burger and the farmhouse spuds. Really chilled and fun atmosphere.
We had won a bar tab so after reading mixed reviews on here regarding both service and food we decided to just give it a go. We were pleasantly surprised! Beer selection is great with craft beers on tap. The service was super friendly and relaxed which I think adds to the whole vibe of this place. Now to the food - we ordered the Ceviche and fried chicken. Ceviche is probably one of my most favourite foods and Portland Public House served me the best one I have ever had from a restaurant. The chicken was perfectly crisp and cooked to perfection. We will definitely be back for beers and ceviche soon as I can't stop thinking about it! Thanks guys!
Went here was so packed great atmosphere! Ordered the fried chicken it was amazing so tender yet crispy and the ribs were delicious as well. Definitely would come back and highly recommend!
I don't care what others say. You are my local and I love you. You are like the gig I am always on the door list for and the permanent house party on my block.
The Portland belongs to those who are in no hurry. Service can sometimes be on the tardy side... but just relax. This is a haven for the weary. Let the vibes heal your restless soul... or go to Ponsonby.
I've had a range of experiences with food here... mostly good and really good. I like that I never know what the menu will be (it changes frequently) and every chef gives their own twist on it too.
Shot, guys. Thanks for all the good stuff.
It's hard to find places that play good live music and serve decent food and drink, so it was refreshing to come here on several occasions and have a satisfying time.
Cosy is probably the best to describe this place - there is retro furniture scattered around the room, mixed in with memorabilia from yesteryear (board games anyone?). Some of furniture is a bit rickety so make sure you choose your spot wisely.
The menu has kiwiana classics and the hand cut chips with Maorioli sauce are a moreish treat. The buttermilk chicken is tasty too and goes down well with a tap beer.
This is the place to come if you want to hear great live music up close - my personal faves are The Gramophone Band whose vintage sounds brought retro swag to Kingsland. Follow the Portland Facebook page for updates on upcoming performances.
Awesome, Fush Mornay.. and Maoriri Sauce Kiwi inspired meals.. yes the Kitchen looked a bit untidy, but I haven't found any bad things in my food!!
Chef is probably a Jamie Oliver's Cousin
For a Total Kiwi experience, I found the food great!! Well at least NOW it is.......... Jazz/Funk/Blues on Sundays?
Esther Stephens??
I hope so
Portland house has been a regular stop for nearly two years and has become my local. To me it is the embodiment of kingsland; multi cultural, alternative, relaxed and friendly.
Portland is the place to come wether it be for an after work drink, incredible food (try the buttermilk chicken!!), or to meet new people.
There is no pretence here. I had one occasion where i was playing cards over a beer and a few random people asked to join in! Brilliant atmosphere.
Totally worth a visit if you really want something more than just a pub experience.
Big thumbs up!
Grabbed a quick bite, good vibe and energy, if you want a decent burger then come here, they have regular burgers deals on too. About $50 for some burgers, fries and a couple for drinks
PROS
+Asahi and Tiger on tap
+ Excellent Burgers
+Good range of cocktails
+Even extra range of Gin Cocktails
CONS
-Maybe due to it being busy, but wait staff were not too attentive on the tables: after mains and drinks had been finished no staff follow up to see if we wanted more drinks or dessert (which we did)
Excellent bottomless brunch or chill drinks. Great value, excellent service. Food is yum and the drinks are refilled quickly.
Wonderful night, we had gone to watch a young niece playing her debut released and way out of our comfort level and late, I asked for a coffee but the machine was closed, 5 minutes later I was presented with a beautiful perfect flat white. Thank you Portland staff above and beyond. You were incredible on a hugely busy evening.
Had a fantastic time at the open mic night! Real good vibes, performances and crowd! Highly recommended! I didn't eat this time but the menu looked great too
The $8 burgers (+ drink) are still a solid deal. Happy with my chicken one. Service is fine. Would love a working lock in the women's bathroom. All in all a good time.
I booked for Valentines day, first time to dine here and I can tell you..food is amazing, fresh and delicious! Great hospitality and service. I recommend booking a table as the resto is small and it gets full quickly.
Love the Portland, my friends and I go all the time! The staff is always lovely and friendly, drinks are fairly priced and live music always brings the best vibes! :)
Used to be at the open mic here every week! Great bunch of characters, staff were always awesome and the atmosphere here REALLY goes!! I would really recommend it if I ever got the chance :):)
Classic pub with good food and great live music. Excellent garden bar and the best thing about The Portland is the fantastic service. The bar staff are genuine, fast and friendly. Great to see a team working so well together, highly recommend. 👏
Great place! Very funky, has a indoor seated area for both non smoking and smoking with an addition of outside seating for summer. You will be nice and warm in winter as they have a heating system for the smoking areas.
If the bands to loud down stairs and you want to escape, there's a quaint upstairs area where you can still chill and chat with friends.
Food came out extremely fast was about a 5min wait time for burgers and fries. They offer table services for both drinks and food. Staff were friendly and warm.
Overall recommend it for after work drinks or a quick bite and drink at the end of the day.
JULY 2023
A great place to visit after a sports event at Eden Park. The place was certainly busy after an International Soccer event and, the staff we working well to satisfy everyone's needs. The Garden Bar at the rear was very busy too.
I would visit this Public House again just for the atmosphere. Well done to everyone on such a busy day. It's one of the closest bars to Eden Park.
Located in busy Kingsland, went in and got no serviceZ helped ourselves to seat down, still no service. Food ok, nice to try new places. After we ordered everything was nice
Love the live music and vibe of this place. Cocktails are on point 👌
Came on a Tuesday night. We only ate fries.
I’ve eaten here before with a group of 4 people last year and loved the food. Really simple food but made to perfection. Good portions. Good service too.
Julian Eden (ConceptRat)
+4
Catch-up with a friend here. We both had burgers and a beer. Tasty burger. Like the layout and space. Because my friend had brought her dog, we had to sit in the area out back which is technically outside but covered this time and considered a smoking area. A small nitpick was that unfortunately people were smoking constantly at both tables near us. I got home smelling of cigarette smoke. A bit more ventilation when covered would be good.
Great bar food, good portion size, a vast variety of menu options.
Loved the environment and the seating area. Quite a lot of options of activities on different days.
Staff was great and helpful.
Nice and cosy place where you can enjoy live music. Been there on Tuesdays nights. They make a nice hot toddy, helps to keep ourselves warm and enjoy the cold nights comfortably. Staff is nice and friendly, they personally let the customers know when the bar is closing during midnight. Definitely would go back again to enjoy a beautiful night with cool music.
Was there for a InterNations gathering and just had one ginger beer. Is a very charming place, will definitely be back for a meal!
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