Reviews Republic Bar & Kitchen

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Hake DjHuckz Taufelila
+5
Dj on Thursday on point .. Awsome music n selection on point.. keeper👍🔊🎶🎶🎶🎶
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Tangaroa Takinui
+5
Nice friendly atmosphere, and the staff even friendlier. The food was very nice and very filling. I would highly recommend the Republic to all my family and friends.
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Tua Lefono
+5
Dope spot! Awesome service by bar staff and management. Highly recommend for your next event or function, birthday etc.
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Udeshi
+5
Been to this place few times, good for large group especially outdoor seating area. Friendly staff. Really enjoyed the food
Aug 28, 2019
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Brooke
+5
We went and tried this place for their reasonable priced platter. We were blown away! Everything on the platter was so good and super filling. We were stuffed after eating & still had leftovers to take home. Would recommend to anyone!
I specifically loved the calamari, chicken tenders & their fries were also unbelievably good!
Aug 20, 2019
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Susan Williams
+5
Let's start off with the staff. . . Right from our entrance, we were greeted with a warm welcome. The seating was well spaced.
The waiter was awesome in getting orders taken, making sure we knew what was in our food. The wait time for our food was really fast and absolutely delish!
Will definitely be returning
May 22, 2019
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Beks
+4
I had the stake meal from here a bit pricey but it was yum also my work colleagues had the burger and chips and other food.. was ok and the place was suitable for us catchup over food and drinks
Apr 05, 2019
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Marcus Lau
+4
Dined here for quite a number of times. Always ordered their crispy chicken burger and Republic tower burger.

I am particularly obsessed with their crispy chicken burger. The burger was crunchy on the outside and soft inside. The fried chicken was crispy on the skin, juicy and tender inside, the striky bacon was very crispy too thus enhancing the texture of the whole burger. The accompanying corn fritters were super delicious, going awesomely well with the melted mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, avocado and lettuce. The chilli aioli acted as a booster in enriching the flavour of all the ingredients stuffed in the burger. A must try when you patronise this restaurant!

Will certainly be back again for the crispy chicken burger.

Food & Beverage : 8/10
Service : 7/10
Price : 6/10
Ambience : 7/10
Jan 12, 2019
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Joseph Paoo
+5
Great Service
Great Food
Calamari and seafood chowder was 👌👍❤️
Definitely would recommend to those who love calamari.
Only issue is they ran out of a few drinks like ginger beer
Otherwise it was solid!
Jan 04, 2019
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Jgurl
+5
Food here was amazing. Portion size are very generous. The calamari is so good! Best chicken salad I have ever had. Garlic bread was so tasty and buttery. We also ordered the lamb with risotto and carbonara. Cheap cocktails on their VIP Thursdays which was a total bonus. Everyone was beyond satisfied.
Dec 12, 2018
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Alice Mcmaster
+4
Went for a friends birthday dinner i ordered calamari with salad an i absolutly LOVE it light an crispy lots of flavour i cant get enough my go to dish. Desset was average but vert enjoyable even better when you catch there happy hour cocktails delish an cheap
Sep 04, 2018
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Nina
+5
Amazing service, food came out fast and fresh. Ordered crispy chicken burger and chicken fettuccine. The burger was big enough to feed 2 people and the filling was delicious. Chicken fettuccine had the right ratio of sauce, chicken and bacon.
Reasonably priced and decent size meals.
Would definitely come back to eat here.
Aug 18, 2018
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Sreejith V Pawar
+4
Went To manukau for a movie and saw this bar. Nice open bar with comfortable seating arrangements.
Had beer and curly fries and it was yummy. Staffs are pretty friendly and had a great time over dr.
Kudos
Aug 08, 2018
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Nicole Havea
+4
Friendly staff 😊 good vibes and good food 👐🏽 also parking is not a problem which is always a plus! Music fits well, will definitely be back here.
Jul 07, 2018
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Diner8Here
+3.5
Pub/Bar style eatery out southside of Manukau and as i'm not a big cheese eater had the chook fettuccine minus the bacon and was indeed cheesey with the rite seasoning too, pretty pricey too at 24$ but was here for tea too. Ambience is to a dim/low lighting for those wanting a romantic theme.
May come here later to try the grills next in area.
Apr 26, 2018
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Jen Matautia
+5
Enjoyed our calamari and pizza with drinks outside and happen to meet Joseph Parker who was also chilling with his friends. Great vibes from the servers. Awesome atmosphere to chill out with great company.
Apr 23, 2018
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Tim 51
+5
This place was close to the Proximity Apartments that we were staying at
My wife and I loved the music as well as the food
Very friendly staff
We will definitely come back
Mar 08, 2018
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Janice McCartain Dagg
+3.5
Came to this place for a brunch catch up with my niece and sister. Located outside the mall, there is lots of car parking. As per the opening hours on zomato we arrived at 11 45 am and was told it was closed. We had to wait 15 mins which isn't a long time but not ideal when you have a toddler.

There was chair and tables set up outside so we just sat there and waited. Once we had our menus we made our orders relatively fast. My niece had:Chicken Nuggets and Chips (she was stoked with her order). My sister had a Chicken Salad. It had lots of dressing and she said she would go back just for the salad.

I ordered a Steak, Eggs and Chips Meal with Mushroom Sauce. For $28 didn't seem worth it. The steak was cooked to perfection but the eggs weren't properly cooked and the Mushroom sauce was bland. Iced Mocha was ok.

Overall it was an okay experience. I live out West so I wouldn't drive South just for this.
Feb 22, 2018
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Benedict Uy
+4
Stopped by for dinner before a movie.

Didn't have to wait long after entering before I was able to get a table. The bar is on one side while the dining area is on the other.

After getting menus I ordered a starter and a main. The starter came out first and once that was finished I got the mains.

The calamari was nice and crispy but thought it was a bit too salty. The ribs were ok. The ribs tasted mostly of the sauce so the coleslaw and wedges that came with it made the meal more enjoyable to give different textures and flavours. Portions for both were decent.

 I wasn't too rushed with the meal even though I had a movie to go to. The waitresses were friendly and made the meal more enjoyable.
Jan 24, 2018
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Sara Mousa
+3.5
So I’ve been here a few times now, the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming in terms of the people and staff. However the set up of the place is a bit dated and not very inviting. The food can be really good or really bad, there’s no consistency, so it’s a bit of a gamble, looks can be deceiving when comes to the food. It can looks amazing but tastes horrible. So if your a bit of a risk taker then give it a go!
Jan 12, 2018
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Peneueta Willis
+4
I went here for an anniversary dinner and setting wise for a nice dinner was ok considering it is also a bar as well. We were out the back so I was ok. Food was good and have no complaints about it. When t started to play louder music the ambience probably wasn't the best for the type of dinner we wanted to have. But still nice good food and good service as well.
Dec 16, 2017
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Royale Baylee
+4
Been here a few times and the food is always on point. Decent sized portions. Bar is nice with a dance floor and dj. We booked leaders outsize and recieved free platters which I thought was really nice.
Oct 30, 2017
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Roger DD
+4.5
Quite busy on a early Thursday evening at 5.45pm today. The in house and outside DJ music are a bit loud as theres two different loads of music playing the same time but that does not bother us. Food was superb and l requested melted cheese with my burger and was excellent as my friend ordered the baked chicken which was really nice too. Not forgotten the service, can't ask for more, great friendly service from the two waitress tonight even check our table like twice asking how's our meals, also when we paid the bill. Will definitely be back.
Aug 24, 2017
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Aseem
+4
Entertainment voucher used.

Food: Chicken breast with potatoes mushroom capsicum etc with a sauce. Sauce was fatty/savoury (ie real good) and chicken tender. Could have added a few more veggies! A relatively clean meal if you're on a health buzz.

Service: Staff pretty friendly and respectful. Took some time to get the food out but it was a good feed so no worries there!

Locale: Chill Tuesday night, there was some pub quiz going on. Pretty standard dimly lit bar.
Aug 08, 2017
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Niamh Slattery
+3.5
Had dinner here with friends last Sunday night before movie as it was onw of the few places open. There is a decent pub menu reasonably priced. The food was served quickly and was good pub food big portions too. I has a nice lamb salad and himself had a decent burger . the staff are friensly but once fed it was hard to get their attention for another round of drinks . we would pop in again
Jul 29, 2017
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T.B.F
+4.5
I have been here six times now, and have always had prompt service, and great food.
My favourite on their menu is the cranberry chicken and brie pizza. Not sure I've ever seen the menu for dessert but will definitely ask when I go back. Probably not the 'go to' place for anyone who is looking for gluten free or vegan food, because you won't find it here.
I particularly love their happy hour for cocktails too. Yum yum yummy!
May 15, 2017
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Auckfoodie
+4
Great vibe & super friendly staff! Had a waitress offer us a tasting of a cider before we ordered a glass of it just in case we didn't like it which was great. Food was pretty good - the ribs are tasty but get a bit sickly sweet by the end of the meal and the wedges they come with are really good - nice and crispy! Portion sizes are pretty decent too.
Jan 05, 2017
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Tuku
+4
23/12/16. Called in to make a booking for two due to busy time of the year. Staff are very welcoming, though I must make a comment about the lighting inside, it was dark where we were seated and it was only 1pm, asked to move which was fine. Food was super and delicious and All staff member we have come across was a trouper. Keep up the good work. Great event for function checking out the layout. Will come back again.
Jan 03, 2017
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Rebecca
+3.5
Not the best option if you are Gluten Free. No GF bread, burger buns or pizza bases. Three options to choose from which are nachos, fish and chicken salad. Good friendly service. Nachos were nice.
Nov 18, 2016
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Jane Smith
+4.5
The ribs are amazing! My daughter is addicted to them now and to the Sticky date pudding! :) The service is fantastic.... couldn't fault them for one second. Very helpful and and friendly staff... and they have been right about every food/drink recommendation they have given us! :) we keep coming back. Thank you :)
Jul 25, 2016
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Daniel Kinnoch
+4
Ah, the favourite Manukau haunt for local office workers. I have had one too many drinks here since I moved to Auckland in 2014. When my partner and I moved closer to work last year, we chose to visit The Republic a few times. Their service is friendly and prompt, and their meals are large and hearty. I think one of the biggest things that I missed from Australia was 'the local pub' - this fine establishment more than adequately fulfils this market gap in this area. Don't try and kid yourself - that is what they're aiming for with their food. They're not pretending to be a fancy restaurant; they serve large hearty meals, that will leave you feeling full. Try their Chicken Parmigiana, which is large with a good quantity of cheese and sauce.

Use the Entertainment Card, where you can get one main meal for free when another of equal or higher value is purchased.
Jun 03, 2016
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Ashlee
+4.5
We were in the area and decided to try this place out. Upon arrival we were greeted immediately and seated. The guy was friendly and definitely made the experience a great one. He was very patient and easy going and cracked a good joke or five. The portion sizes were huge! You definitely pay for what you get. The serving platter had a good variety of food. We even got a free celebratory drink on the house! Great service and good food. Highly recommend.
May 30, 2016
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Joy
+4
Had Dinner there few weeks ago. Food was great along with friendly customer service. Environment was great will defiantly dine in again. :)
Oct 27, 2015
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Razelle Icaro
+3.5
The go-to bar/restaurant whenever i'm in South Auckland. It's in a very convenient location. Staff are very friendly and service was relatively fast. It can get quite busy in the weekends which means you have to wait in line for quite awhile to get a drink. The food is good, not that great for its price though.
Sep 30, 2015
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Whoop Geraldine
+4
Relaxing place for lunch, order the calamari portion is way to big for me ( I should order entrees than main portion lol) great food the manukau burger look really yummy as well but thanks god my partner ordered not me coz the portion is big as well and reasonable price
Sep 04, 2015
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Andrew @anjeats
+3.5
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: the weather was wet and wild tonight but we managed to find a window table in this generously sized restaurant. Even though it felt like a sports bar, it featured some tasteful furnishings including a funky large lightshade at the entrance.

FOOD: we opted for some bar food and had a bowl of fries and pepperoni pizza. Both were underwhelming and tasted like typical pub fare. Definitely room to spruce up these offerings.

COFFEE: a tad milky, but otherwise pleasant to drink.

SERVICE: attentive with waiters consistency popping over to check up on us. Kudos to the male waiter for happily taking a group photo of us.

The space felt airy and inviting, but the food erred on the average side.
Sep 03, 2015
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Jrdy
+4
Average loved the cocktails tho, workers were lovely and genuine, food was average and nothing out of the norm but overall a good place to go for a good feed and a drink
Aug 23, 2015
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Lisa Stirling
+3.5
I'm Maria Foys friend who came with her before Magic Mike - I was greeted as soon as I entered by a lovely lady and directed to the bar to wait for Maria.
The wedges were delicious and the cocktail was amazing - I especially likes the price of the cocktail (HAPPY HOUR)  They had a quiz night on so we sat outside where they had heaps of heater so it was comfy - will def go back for a full meal soon!

Service was good :)
Aug 05, 2015
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Maria Foy
+3.5
Came here before seeing Magic Mike (ooooh yes), and a friend and I ordered a drink from the bar and some wedges.  I got a small bottle of bubbly, and my friend ordered a cocktail.  When asked 'what do you recommend' to the barman, he said 'I work here all the time and wouldn't know which one to recommend' ... not exactly those words, but along those lines.  Basically meaning he didn't know which one to recommend.  It was said to my friend, and not me, but I thought the answer was a bit weird.  Other than that, we enjoyed ourselves.  It was a Tuesday night, so quiz night, so we sat outside by the nice warm heaters and had a nice drink.
Jul 28, 2015
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Bubut
+3.5
Friday night without a reservation is a nightmare. After being turned away from a couple of restos, we were able to secure a table here and we're really happy because we were so hungry.

My hubby had the chicken parmigiana juicy tasty and very good. I had a taste of it. I had the battered fish and chips. It was light crispy and cooked well. They were much too generous with chips.

Thanks for the good food. Service wasn't bad either.
Jul 04, 2015
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Jo-Ella Hura-Tupaea
+4.5
My partner and I come here often. The food is Devine ! It's also a great place to come and enjoy each other's company with drinks and shosha in the outside area with padio heaters if needed ..
Feb 27, 2015
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Cristina
+5
By far the best tuna steak I ever had in Auckland! We came for a casual Sunday brunch but we got instead the best food experience! Portions are big and tasty! Great omelette as well!
Nov 23, 2014
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Squiddy
+3.5
Wanted a convenient late lunch after a movie last week and had an Entertainment Book coupon for Republic. I wasn't expecting much but was very pleasantly surprised. Even at 3 in the afternoon the place had a nice vibe with lots people drinking and dining but it wasn't raucous and intrusive. Even when the Warriors game came on it was still very easy to chat.

The service was friendly and efficient and the server's timing was on point for every aspect of the meal.

The food is a slight step up from pub grub and done very well. I got the pork ribs which came with wedges and a side of coleslaw. This might sound really boring and pedestrian but was simple and delicious. The wedges were the pre-frozen catering type with a tasty coating (ie not homemade, handcut potatoes) but I have no objection to that in a bar/restaurant type place. You know how sometimes you get wedges and some are stuck together and some are a bit stodgy and floppy and you only end up eating a few? Well, every single one of the wedges was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and, despite there being a rather large pile of them, I ate every single one. The ribs were truly good. The meat was falling off the bone and had just the right amount of barbecue sauce. The coleslaw came in a ramekin and my only whinge was that there wasn't enough of it, because it was extremely tasty. I liked that it didn't seem like a token thing to add to the plate, but tasted like it was made with care. The cabbage was shredded consistently and the dressing was lovely and vinegary and savoury. I wish I'd asked what was in the dressing (yes, it was THAT good).

My iced coffee was made just the way I like it - not sickly sweet.

A great place for a casual meal. Pub food made with real care.


Sep 14, 2014
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Ashleigh Neame
+3.5
I love the food at Republic. My favourite meal is the Quesadilla. However, the service started wonderful, but quickly went downhill. Our waitress started out friendly and chatty, but towards the end of our meal she seemed stressed and curt. We sat outdoors for out meal, but I noticed that the table wasn't clean and was covered in drink stains, and the rest of the outdoor area was quite dirty. One of the seats had a rip in the upholstery. The only reason I come here is when I am craving a Quesadilla. Otherwise I will go elsewhere.
Aug 25, 2014
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Dan Bowden
+4
I have eaten at Republic Bar twice now.

The first time for lunch, and I had a chicken salad which was really nice. Everything tasted fresh and lots of flavour. A little on the expensive side, but work was paying, so it was all good.

The second time my family and I went for brunch on Sunday.
My partner and I shared an omelet, and french toast.
Both meals were great, really filling, and really tasty.

I would definitely go back.
Mar 20, 2012
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Guy
+5
I am a new diner to the Manukau area but due to visiting a friend in Karaka my wife and I thought we would call into Republic on the way home. Being a Tuesday the quiz was all go and people seemed to be enjoying themselves.
I had the Lamb salad which I enjoyed and my wife had the chicken burger (which I had half of) and it was fantastic.
Great casual food done well. We will be back when next in the area
Oct 20, 2011
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Katherine Walsh
+4
Republic is a nice way to finish a night after a movie, using the movie and meal deal combo.
The pizzas are delicious, however staff could do with better knowledge of their menu, when it comes to steak etc.
The portions were well sized and the food rather tasty.
Great place for groups, but if dinning in, choose a night where there isn't a big rugby game on.
Will be visiting more during the World Cup.
Thanks Republic
Aug 03, 2011
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Lia On Google
+4
Had a small birthday dinner here in downstairs private section. Busy spot however still a nice ambient feel inside 😊 Good, kind and attentive customer service - staff done really well under pressure as it was a busy Thursday night. Food was good + portion size & price. Surf & turf in particular was yummy and mussels. The steak chips were bomb!!! Photos don't show how amazing they are.. Ribs probably won't order again. 👌 keen to go back and try other things on menu
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Teta Fanualelei
+4
Great atmosphere! The food is always on point especially their Pizzas. They make the best cocktails. Excellent service from the staff. They ways come clear the tables when they see we are done with our meals. There are lots of seating options indoor for a nice quite dinning and outdoor with music playing or just watching a sports game. Weekends tend to get very busy. Great location and plenty of parking as it is right next to the Manukau Westfield Mall.
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Michael Tran
+5
A salute my love this place! Especially coming here for a nice lunch or evening dinner. Prices in my opinion are slightly high but I’ll have to admit, it’s really worth it. Portion sizes are perfect as well. If I had to recommend one meal, it would have to be the crispy chicken burger! Close runner-up would be any of the pizzas they have too
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Mauricio Kimura
+5
I don’t know how was under the old management, but this new management is making this place looks amazing. We had dinner last Saturday because we purchased the offer from GrabOne. We ordered a large shared plate and pizza. It came quickly and was superb! Staff is friendly and always ready to assist us. It looks great inside, beer was in perfect temperature and kids enjoyed a lot too. Worth a visit!
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Corena Parakoti
+5
The staff here are always attentive when we go there ready with a menu..This is the place we like to go spoil ourselves. The food is real good..And the jug of beer is even great.. There's a waitress there that always serves us when we go in she is an absolute angel i love and enjoy her hospitality. And the new manager I assume who's always ready to greet people make them feel comfortable at the same time doing everything else to ensure things are running smoothly. I highly recommend this place no doubt!
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Emosi Pritchard
+5
All round good experience sailors platter was awesome value for money and delish! Cocktails were yummy service was great couldn't fault it
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Keriata Peters
+4
Usually love the vibe here. Good drinks, food and atmosphere. However, recently stopped in for a few drinks after a long day Xmas shopping. To be specific, on Saturday 10 Dec 2022 around 4pm. So you can pin point who this duty manager is. On this day, I was served by the lovely female bartenders. The Asian bartender, made the best cocktails. Honestly, the best👌🏽 So I return to get the same cocktail, but she was busy, so the duty manager made the cocktail I asked for. He made it completely different. And added Lemonade to "water down" if you will, the cocktail. Lemonade is not an ingredient in the cocktail. I asked him why does this taste different to the cocktail I just had? He said, what's wrong with it? I said it has Lemonade in it. At this point, he throws a big tantrum, and gathers all the bartenders and growls all of them for not adding Lemonade in my cocktail, in front of me. How unprofessional! I said it doesn't have Lemonade in the ingredients. He growls me, and says what do you want in it then? I said, what it says on the menu. He says and what juice? I said the one on the menu. Mango juice. He says we don't have mango juice🥴 So he gives pineapple and cranberry. I apologized to the girl because I didn't mean to get them in trouble and I honestly felt so bad for them. You got caught trying to change the ingredients in my drink and tried to blame it on your staff. How bloody unprofessional. Take accountability. And then to scold your customer for asking for the drink they paid for? That's my money!!! I spent on that drink. You don't go changing the menu to suit your pockets!
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Benedict Uy
+4
Stopped by for dinner before a movie. Didn't have to wait long after entering before I was able to get a table. The bar is on one side while the dining area is on the other. After getting menus I ordered a starter and a main. The starter came out first and once that was finished I got the mains. The calamari was nice and crispy but thought it was a bit too salty. The ribs were ok. The ribs tasted mostly of the sauce so the coleslaw and wedges that came with it made the meal more enjoyable to give different textures and flavours. Portions for both were decent. I wasn't too rushed with the meal even though I had a movie to go to. The waitresses were friendly and made the meal more enjoyable.
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Kelly Powell
+5
Found a meal that accommodated all my dietary requirements. Great venue with outdoor seating. Generous on topping on pizza! Returned a side order and staff were very open to constructive feedback, they gave us a refund and investigated the inquiry! Very satisfied with service & food! 😊
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VishawJeet Singh
+5
It's big with 2 floors seating area with plenty of outside seating for evening. Enjoy beer here and they have huge burgers.
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Raphaelle Piosca
+5
Had fun drinking and catching up with my girl friend. Drinks so affordable and you can request whats out-of-the-drinks-menu.
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Steve Sitivi
+5
Great place and food. Nice atmosphere. Booked out for 70th birthday party.
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Neil HDEV
+5
Awesome as usual. Nice cold beer and great food.
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Allan Breckell
+4
Pleasantly surprised. Small pre Christmas team meal. Booked table on line. The allocated table was a bit high traffic they happily relocated us to a quiet corner. Food portions large and we'll presented, fairly priced. Will visit again
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Ramiz Mubarak
+5
No doubt this place delivers more than expected! Shaneel you have an amazing team with excellent customer service! Highly recommend you guys for a perfect place to dine in! ❤️
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