Freeman and Grey is a great place to go for casual drinks and food or a big night out! The food is great and reasonably priced and the service is fabulous, particularly from Ben.
I came here for the first time with a big group for lunch. The food is amazing! Best fries I've had in a long time. They catered so well for the large group. The service was on point esp Ewan & Liam. Will definitely be recommending this place to others and will come back for those $4 pizzas.
We had a great experience last night! Our waiter was a guy named Ben, he gave amazing service, including great conversation, good recommendations, and made / suggested some great drinks! The food was great and I hope to served by Ben again for the great service (and banter)!
Dropped in for a spot of lunch today. The beer was good and the pizzas were spot on and an absolute bargain at $4. The service was amazing from Ben, a real asset to the place.
100% recommend! Ben was great! Knows his wine and the pizzas are delish! Everyone should go here all day erry day.
Amazing service! Amazing food! Awesome staff! This is my favourite place! $4 pizzas are huge and so yum! I'm hard to please when it comes to food, but this place was amazing!
Went to Freeman and Grey on Ponsonby road and had the best service! Ben is the best!
Hosted my 21st here upstairs and it was fantastic! Especially have to comment on how cool the staff were, so friendly and polite and kept everything cleared and clean and served everyone promptly, loved the food and the prices, lovely decor and atmosphere and the music was super danceable and not pretentious or trashy would 100% recommend even my older family members thought it was a great choice of venue thanks so much f&g!
Have been here heaps but tonight was particularly fantastic after the fabulous and lovely Ben was our host with the most! Great recommendations from him and excellent banter, can't wait to come back. Go Ben you're amazing! An absolute asset to the business.
The Arancini balls are an must �
Unreal service thanks to Benji! (Ben) - makes the place!
The $5 pizza deal is really awesome. Loved the la fiesta(v) was our favourite. Portion size is good too! 12 dollar for Pizza and Beer if you order before 7:30pm, what else do we need?
Amazing amazing place. I cannot recommend it enough!! I booked a table for my 30th and had the best time. Super affordable with great specials. Really helpful and friendly staff. Cosy atmosphere. Thank you so so much! Definitely coming back!
Loved the culture! Met new people, had good drinks and food and enjoyed the experience overall :)
Nice casual pl to enjoy $5 pizza. Service was nice. Lovely outdoor space perfect for sunny days. Reasonable prices for Ponsonby.
We came in during lunch to try their $5 pizzas, we got the Pollo e Brie and a Tre Carne.
Although initially the size of the pizzas look quite small, one pizza is definitely enough per person. The flavour of the pollo e brie was very nice and had an abundance of cheese, however the chicken was a bit dry and the pistachio cream just tasted like sour cream. The three different types of meat on the tre carne were delicious, but the pizza overall was a bit too peppery for me.
Service was very friendly and warm, however I did feel like we had to wait a bit for the food to come out. Still incredible value for such a nice restaurant in Ponsonby.
The only photo that was taken after the food had been consumed. I love their pizzas with their unique toppings on them.
Friendly service and also a great venue for private functions.
Had a birthday party here. Good ambience. Had jugs of beer n heaps of pizza as $5. Beer seemed not upto the mark but pizza were nice. Tried all varieties of pizza. Overall a good place. Expected more of quality in beer.
Service was good n prompt and staff attentive.
A cool pub in Ponsonby area. Very cozy insides. Good for some drinks after work. Their $5 pizza deal really worths the go. Music is super nice. Will come back :)
Haven’t been here for a while but their service has really improved, and the design of their menu has changed for the better (same food + prices)! I’m so glad they have their special $5 pizzas even on the weekends as well, as I went in to use my birthday voucher. They were not fussed about me using the voucher to pay and food was served very quickly (10 mins).
I always get the Pollo e Brie as the pistachio cream and sweet chilli sauce goes well together. Their frose and cocktails are not bad either! Very cheap but filling pizzas in Ponsonby!
Love their pizzas! It’s big enough to share but you can also have it all to yourself if you’re feeling a little hungry lol and they are very delicious too 😋
Common spot for my friends and I, always get served by friendly people and the pizza is so yum. Nice little place too with a good atmosphere and aesthetic
Was there for a late night Friday dinner date so the ambience was a bit different considering it was weekend and the place was more like a bar or pub at that time. The pizza was great though and had Jack & cola for drinks. Staff was nice and friendly and music was good. Will have to try again maybe on an earlier time and not on a weekend.
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A great cheap eat location, pizzas only $5 between 12-2pm and 5-7.30pm. Service was amazing and very accommodating with any dietary requirements. They changed the meats out for mushrooms. The Mirtillio e Brie was my favourite the combination of cranberry sauce and Brie 😋 The Mexicana was amazing too, any jalapeno lover will appreciate the spicy kick.
pizza here is the star of the show and with their friends deal I can see why everyone raves about it! Honestly I feel like I can just keep eating after finishing one pizza because it’s so good! Mind this picture is HALF of a pizza because I was so excited and ate before remembering to take a picture
Why not come here. Cheap pizzas, great atmosphere. Few drinks can turn into many so be careful. They have a great point members system to get free stuff. Even if your pizza was average you wouldn't care.
Came here a few weeks ago. Nice ambiance and good service. The meatballs with sauce and cheese was really delicious, as were the prawns. The pizzas were so-so taste wise and portion wise. I’d come here again :)
$5 pizzas now run all day, everyday, so was pleasantly surprised! Pretty good value for what you're paying. Beer-battered fries were nice and crispy, and loved having both ketchup and aioli served with it as well. Two pizzas and fries filled up two of us. Service was a bit patchy, as we weren't sure whether to just take a seat by ourselves, where we could find menus, or where we could order. Maybe this was because we went quite early, around 5:30pm before more staff started their shifts. Definitely will be back to try their frose!
Really enjoyed the $5 pizzas, they were delicious and so cheap. the sangria was really nice too and we enjoyed the busy atmosphere of the place!
I came in on Sunday 4th March for my birthday dinner with some friends. We had a great time at Freeman & Grey! The service was slow, although the food came out quickly and was fantastic! We each ordered a $5 pizza from the large range of choices, and mine was gluten free (as requested) - I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this did not alter the price of the pizza! My friend and I shared the Rosé Sangria which was to die for!
Overall a fantastic experience. Would recommend and will definitely be back!
I was enticed in by the $5 pizza sign (selected times) but available every day!
Wow! The chorizo one was incredible, will be back tomorrow to test out a different flavour, then the day after next 😂👍🏻
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+5
Such good value for really great quality food! Staff were friendly and there was plenty of seating. I bought the chicken sandwich for $10 and my plate was full of delicious chips and a big sandwich ! Everything was so tasty and fresh, I will definitely be coming back. I also tried the roast vege pizza and used the free pizza promotion, super delicious and I really liked “the hipster” cocktail. Overall delicious food and at a ridiculously cheap price, a must visit for sure!
Great little venue on Ponsonby Road. Friendly service and can't beat the $5 pizzas they are delish and awesome value for an early dinner or beer n pizza in the sun over summer
Freeman & Grey is my local- it has great deals on wine when you join their online club, and the now $5) pancetta pizza is to die for. Service is always amazing, but the place is definitely missing their former manager, Ben. He made an effort to treat every customer like a friend, and was clearly an integral part of the company. Though I will continue to stop by for my afternoon bevvy, or later at night, it's not quite the same.
Okay i have to start with the $4 pizza. Omg it is so tasty. Such a brilliant idea and definately have us coming for more.
Great place. Good Service and overall wonderful time.
I definitely gonna brag to everyone about your delicious pizza. Its insanely good for the price!
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+5
We go there for the $4 pizzas. You cant beat that anywhere else! They put generous amount of toppings on top . Our favourie is the chicken with pistachio cream yum!!
$4 pizzas can go wrong if your getting a group together to have a celebration of some sort. Pizzas are very filling if u get 2 or more. Awesome flavor for just $4. The sangria is also something to get while your enjoying a bite. Very nice set up inside and always welcomed with friendly staff. Defiantly recommend trying on a chill evening if you want to get outta the house for a few hours. Saturday nights are also a good time out!
One of those places you need ID so couldn't bring my little cousin to try their amazing fish and chips! Great service, nice open space, and friendly staff. Their cheap pizza is so good, would pay more but glad I dont have to!
Pizza are legit here. Too good, so many flavours to choose from. Its my 7th time here already. Love the place and friendly staff. Ribs were the bomb, so yummy.
We hired the upstairs room for a 21st and had a fantastic night. Food was great, room looked amazing and staff were friendly and incredibly helpful from first email enquiry right until we left at the end of the night. TV's were available for photos and there were microphones for speeches. Brilliant place for a function
An ideal place to get together with friends and catch-up. Their $4 pizzas between 12-2pm are a bargain for lunch and the beer battered fries are good too! Signing up for their VIP club also gives you added value too with free vouchers especially around your birthday. Staff are very friendly and hospitable too!
Friendly service & staff! Great vibe, lovely food and overall, excellent! Highly recommend it if you're around ponsonby ! Oh, and the pizzas, delicious!
$4 dollar pizzas enough said, great waitresses and food timing was standard decent atmosphere and warm. I will be going here alot more to watch the rugby
Nice place for casual get togethers. I really like their pizzas. They are served on cute wooden boards and are great for sharing.
I really like the size of the pizzas. I like the different flavour varieties available. Service is quick, food is served rapidly and staff are friendly.
This review is based on the food, and not the rowdy crowd that one must endure should you choose to spend a Saturday night there.
The pizza specials are phenom! $4 for some seriously tasty pizza. The funghi one is my favourite and also the cheese and garlic pizza. What you might not know is that their polenta chips are the best! (I love me a good polenta chip) Unfortunately you have to wait for the dinner menu to get your hands on these though. Please please put them on the lunch menu!
This place has a relaxing atmosphere. They have $4 pizza from 12-2pm which is super cheap and they're delicious too. I ordered the Chicken e brie pizza and the Mirtillo e brie. I preferred the chicken & Brie. My brother ordered the Abbacio (lamb pizza) which was rich. If you're looking for a place to hang out that's affordable then this is great. I do have to mention that that there was a bit of a wait for our food but the waitress apologised.
Freeman & grey is beautiful restaurant.The interior is very good.i got attracted by their happy hour PIZZA that is really delicious just for 4$ GOURMET PIZZA. This place is mostly busy & staff is good.Its great place to meet up friends.
One of the best places that i visited in Auckland. Really raw and rustic interiors with a dash of hip! Best place to catch up with your friends over weekend brunch. Being an avid Pizza lover, well you know now what would have been on my menu. Smart, Aye!
La Fiesta, Pollo E Brie (Other two pizzas cant remember, sorry!) , and a chicken sandwhich with some fries is what we ordered. Staff is really warm and welcoming and very economical at the same time scrumptious.
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Situated between Freemans Bay and Grey Lynn, this two-story pub has been constantly abuzz whenever we have walked past. Upon entering the cool concrete building, you can select from their multiple seating spaces to find one suited to your liking: a sun-drenched porch for people watching, a quiet corner lined with string lights and set against a cosy wall of vines, a table set in the hustle and bustle of the Ponsonby pavement highway or perhaps in a strategic spot next to the bar and TV screens? We particularly loved their exposed brick interiors, grabby branding and greenery-spammage. You can expect a typical selection of bar food on the menu: antipasto platters, pizzas for africa, fried fare and open sandwiches — with of course, a wide selection of alcoholic drinks. What made our jaws drop, though, was the $4 tag on the rush-hour pizzas — served between 12-2pm and 5-7:30pm - with flavours like lamb & mint or chicken & cranberry brie, did we just die and go to cheap food heaven? Probably.
Check out our individual comments here: husk.co.nz/lunches/freeman-and-grey-april-2015
Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza
+3.5
Nice place for after work drinks. They run some nice specials until 7pm like the $4 pizzas. Its more flatbreads than pizzas, but for $4 who cares? Great vibe and good music, though it gets crowded quickly
Been here a couple of times, recently we had out Communication Design after party here on the second floor and it was great. People were very nice, drinks were subsidised and also great music. Early in the evening the music wasn't that great, until it got busy and the music was good. It gets so crowded too fast.
These guys get a 3.5 for value for money alone.
$4 for a pizza. Four dollars. FOUR FRICKEN DOLLARS!
In the middle of Ponsonby that's a steal and one hell of a cheap date night.
The Pizza's aren't spectacular, we ordered 4 of them, The Chorizo, Tre Carne, Pollo e Brie and the Agnello. A couple of them were a bit bland, the other two were tasty. But when you're eating $4 Pizza, you eat what you're given with no complaints.
Service was slow - we were seated quickly by a lovely girl, however we then waited 10-15min before we were served for drinks. The atmosphere in the restaurant is dark and a little romantic and they were playing an awesome selection of tunes, a big plus in my books.
Nuff said.
We luckily walked in the door at 12:30 in time for their $4 pizzas deal! It was my first time being there and I got the Mexicana pizza while my friend got the lamb one with caramelised onions, both were pretty good! We both also got a side of chips each because the pizzas alone aren't enough to fill us as they're quite small. The atmosphere was quite relaxed and it was nice and warm too. The tables you could see previous drink marks and the side plates weren't immaculate. The service was reasonably friendly and fast, but not rushed which was good! The water glasses had lipstick and food marks so we didn't both using them. The chips were delicious! Seasoned in some sort of lemon pepper and they came with tomato sauce AND aioli which we loved! All in all a decent experience bar a few hygiene factors, and to top it off my pizza was free because it was my first time there and I had a code! Check out the website for that if your a first timer!
My partner and I decided to try Freeman & Grey because of a deal we had found out about where you become a member of their club (free to join, just send your email I'm a txt) and you get a free pizza. The lighting is quite dim so i couldn't take photos of the food but other than that the decor was quite nice and had a friendly homely feel. As the establishment is a bar/pub type of establishment it was quite noisy at times because of drunk diners which was the only real negative thing about the place. Our food came out in average time but the pizzas were tasty and the chips we ordered were to die for! The waitress we had was also very friendly and helpful as she was helping me choose which drink I would have telling me about each one. I would definitely come back here anytime! Recommend! :)
$4 pizza that tastes this good?! I ordered the Mediterranean pizza. My friend got the roasted vege one. Amazing value for money, really filling and such generous portions. Would really recommend checking them out. They also tasted relatively healthy (for pizza) no thick sauces or bases and the base was crispy.
Service was awesome too.
Service was awesome, straightaway served when I arrive late to a function, missed the pizza deal but surprisingly the pizzas were still delish cold! Drinks was great. Had a stuff up with paying but again the service was outstanding and was solved straightaway...
One of my fav place to chill in Ponsonby! I love their $4 pizza deal, really good quality pizzas thin crust and generous amount of toppings! Other dishes were also yum! I also enjoy the live music and hospitable staff! Great cheap eats and ambiance, nice place to catch up with mates!
Freeman and Grey has become an almost weekly go-to for the ultimate and penultimate year students in Auckland. Every weekend without a doubt you're bound to run into someone you know. The music is very hit and miss but the vibe is excellent! The bouncers are far friendlier than those in town aswell.
The food is ok.
My daughter wanted pizza treat as we had a deal for a school award for a meal of her choice. So we decided to come to Ponsonby and looked for pizza place, Zomato lead us here and I got a pleasant surprised for $4 pizza.
We ordered a pizza for each of us and all turned well. We also ordered the beer battered chips and the chips was really good.
We tried to order other dishes but unfortunately they have limited choice for lunch.
Anyway, we would definitely return.
Even though I've been coming here once a week for the last year and a half, I can only score a 4. While the food is always amazing, unfortunately the service is not. A recent change in management has seen many new staff through the door who have no idea who we are (myself and friends who are regulars) and little mistakes keep happening. It's a shame the ball has been dropped on service because as mentioned previously, the food is great.
Freeman and grey. Have been enjoying this spot for a few years now. Often come to the Quiz nghts which are really fun.
The $4 pizzas have a wide range and are not the best but they are good. I always have the chorizo and the pollo e brie. I can eat 3 because I'm a fatty and they are tasty.
The only let down is the service. It has been getting worse. Was there for lunch the other day and the wait staff are just talking to each other and we were clearly waiting for like 15 mins which they saw us but did not aknowledge. But yeah all and all fun spot.
Best place in Ponsonby by far!
Awesome dinner and lunch, definitely value for money. And the late night action is always epic with the live music late week and the DJs going hard late night on Friday and Saturday.
OH, and forgot to mention - $4 pizzas from 12 - 2pm and 5 - 7.30pm!
I came here for the $4 pizzas which are pretty sweet! I ordered the mexicana, not the most amazing pizzas but for $4 they are well worth it. Large variety of flavours to choose from and a generous size. I will definately be back!
Freeman & Grey is a great place to hang out with cheap drinks and $4 pizzas.
We really enjoyed the atmosphere here. The service was also great; we had a fairly large group who ordered two pizzas each and were served quickly.
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Hi Guys,
this is my first review, so please bear with me if this review is not perfect yet. Thaaanks :)
I went to Freeman & Grey with some of my friends because we got these vouchers for a free lunch time pizza (which without a voucher costs only 4$, so still pretty cheap). The pizzas came like 10minutes after our order, so that was pretty fast. We had to ask for the waiter to bring us water and when we wanted to order more pizza we had to go to the bar to order them because the waiter didn't ask us if we wanted more. So I have to take off 0.5 points for this.
But the waiters were still very nice and they cleared the table quickly after we were done, so I cannot complain about anything else.
There are a lot of different pizza toppings you can choose from (we chose Mediterranean, Tre Carne, Pollo & Brie, Margherita, Lamb, La Fiesta, Hawaiian and Pancetta) and they were all very good. The bases were thin and crispy but still substantial and the toppings fresh and of good quality.
So all in all I can really recommend Freeman & Grey, especially for Lunch with the 4$ deal.
I hope you like my first review and have fun at Freeman & Grey
We ordered a Hawaiian pizza, a salami pizza and a pepperoni pizza for dinner one weekday evening.
The restaurant was big and they have outdoor and indoor seating. I suggested you to request for indoor unless you love the sunshine (which is too hot for me and my children).
The oval shape pizzas were cut into 6 slices. They were make in the simplest way. Not too many ingredients on them. Taste good and all of them were above what we expected.
And when you sign up for mailing list, you can get pizza for free. (Don't forget to ask for become a friend of freeman & grey).
We will be back for more pizzas.
My friend marched me down here for lunch and as I walked in I noticed how the other patrons looked happy and were smiling, then I discovered why....$4 pizzas! You can't even get parking in Ponsonby for $4...ok ...its not going to win accreditation from Associazione Verace Pizza napoletana, but its a perfectly acceptable, thin crust pizza with a good variety of choices for toppings.
We had the mexican and the mediterranean, both were delicious.
The service was quick and very friendly, and the coffee is good.
You can't go wrong for a nice lunch.
Randomly went inside to have a drink on a Saturday night, just after dinner. The music downstairs was good, but upstairs was better. And the weather was inviting us to have that drink in the balcony. After a while, the dance floor was packed and the music was just perfect. Nice crowd and great music, just a shame the drinks were overpriced and poorly prepared. Other than that, such a great surprise! Ended up staying there the whole night!!!
Have been here quite a bit with my boyfriend. We really like the $4 pizza deals and the beer batter chips are really good. Have returned here many times because of the nice atmosphere, live music and friendly staff. They also have a really good selection of beer and wine!
Pizzas are not amazing, but good. Wouldn't pay full price but would happily pay $4 for the atmosphere and everything else.
They also have really good live music on sometimes and have heard it's a great bar on Friday and Saturday nights.
Located in the heart of Ponsonby, not only does this place have a lovely dining area (both inside AND outside), pretty decoration and a relaxing vibe, it most importantly offers amazing pizzas at just $4! Now that's the real deal. Strongly recommend it for dinner or just casual tapas with a beer while enjoying a game of rugby! Their spicy fried chicken is also fire! :)
Wow! Was pleasantly surprised by this place. I usually only come here for 'after dark' festivities but I thought I should check out the day time affair of food. The menu was full of great options which would suit a range of people's tastes and requirements. It was extremely well priced with $4 pizza specials (12-2pm) and $10 lunch items. The staff were lovely and the service was fast. The best part was the food, which is the way it should be! Try the red pepper pasta, mm!
GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015
+3.5
Good value for money with the cheap $4 pizzas during happy hour, this is about the only thing I have eaten at freeman and grey. Yet to try the full menu here #g1
The star here is definitely the $4 pizza deal. I've been a few times and only ever had the pizza so my review is somewhat limited to that, however, the selection is good (a few veg options) and the pizzas are decent (for $4). The drinks are reasonably priced and it has a nice "pub like" feel to it. Haven't been while it's been too busy so it's always been quiet and relaxed while dining. Overall, the vibe is nice and the food is decent, although, I'm not sure I'd say the same if I did have to pay full price for the pizzas (i.e. They are good for $4, maybe not for $12). If you are looking for a cheap lunch option on Ponsonby road I'd recommend!
Nice place to go for a couple of drinks and some good value snacks, gets very busy on a night time at weekends.
Relaxing place during the day, especially when the sun is out!
We made the most of Freeman & Grey’s free pizza deal (text in your email to sign up to their newsletter and get a free pizza out of it), and four of us went at once to get four free pizza’s to share. The staff were really good about it and didn’t push us to buy any drinks or extras, which is awesome considering we pretty much got a free meal. The pizza’s were tasty and there are heaps of interesting flavours to pick from. The base tasted homemade (in a good way) with a good amount of toppings and stringy pizza cheese. Would go great with after work drinks or just as a quick and easy lunch.
Michael James Campbell
+5
This is a great Restaurant and a most go to for anyone who loves pizza and Gluten free food as they do a lot of Gluten free Pizzas to and I Myself always bring my friends and Family there a lot Because Freeman and Grey is so Great to eat at and don't cost a arm and a leg if you go at the right times see there menu for the times i mean where the pizzas are 4 and the gluten frees are 7 but still a cheap play to eat at but also good food for the price you pay you will get way better than any other Pizza takeway place out eg Pizza hut or Hells pizza i believe so Please do go try it
I went to Freeman&Grey at lunch time and ordered a pancetta pizza which was very nice, crispy based with rich cheese and smoked bacon. I ordered a flat white coffee as well, which was just all right compared with their pizzas.
One of my favourite places to catch up with friends and enjoy dinner. The food was so yum and the staff were super friendly and fun. Pizzas were amazing and only cost $4!!!!! And wine was $7!!! Such a good deal and will definitely go again.
On a Friday night this place buzzes. Impressively we were there with a large bunch of kids and no problem fitting us in, plenty of room upstairs and who can say no to $4 pizzas, bring em all through. Our unqualified palates chowing back on their simple construction. With some dimmed lighting and loud music, this is more of a place to chill and it attracts a young happening sort of crowd. Great location along the main strip with easy access to plenty more bars and food joints. Service and ambience fabulous.
Me and my friend went there to have dinner, we enjoyed the pizza and the spicy chicken... The service is good also they are very attentive and they serve the food with a smile.
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I was worried about going to Freeman & Grey's because I was poor, and the $4 pizzas deal sounded far too good to be true.
I assumed one of three options. The deal wouldn't be on. The pizzas would be average. The pizzas would be tiny.
Fortunately, my fears were unwarranted.
Upon walking into Freeman & Grey's on a Sunday night it seemed like a cozy, cute and friendly environment. I know it's more of a bar on a Friday/Saturday night. But it was definitely more of a quiet restaurant on a Sunday evening.
The staff were friendly, and didn't judge us when we ordered 7 pizzas between 4 of us. The pizzas are $4 from 5-7:30 every day and during lunch time too (although I've since forgotten the lunch times). I think that is an amazing deal as that is when you'd want to go and have dinner!
The pizzas were not huge, which was obviously to be expected, however they weren't too small either. $4 was definitely a steal for one of these. They used gourmet, fresh ingredients. Out of the seven pizzas were ordered, ALL of them were delicious. My personal favourite being the Lamb one.
They didn't take too long to come out, and the service from the table was great. Our table was fairly cluttered with 7 pizzas on it, and she came back regularly to take away the dishes we were finished with.
The pizzas were made up of 6 average to small sized slices, and we ate around 8 or 9 slices each. Which was quite a decent amount of food really.
The other items on the menu did seem to be rather overpriced - I'm guessing to make up for the $4 pizza deal. A bowl of fries was $9 and although they looked delicious, you could definitely get the same thing for about $6 anywhere else.
Overall, I cannot believe this place is able to make a profit by selling their pizzas for $4. However, I'm totally not complaining. The service is great, the food is delicious and they have a good menu. The drinks are of a good decent size (I got a coke and raspberry - as it was a school night - and it was pretty huge and cost $4!). I would definitely 100% come back, and I'd recommend it.
The only downside was that where we chose to sit was beside a window which seemed to open out onto the outdoor area and it was a little bit breezy. So don't sit right beside the window and you will be fine!
Busy little pub with great service and great food! $4 wood fired pizzas were great value ... we had a great time here and will probably be back again soon (we don't return to restaurants/bars often) which is a great positive for this place.
Our dishes were a little bit dirty which was a shame but the waiter replaced them ... very relaxed atmosphere ... classic kiwi pub feel.
There's something about Freeman & Grey that makes is seem both cosy and lively. And it could get really packed and lively here. Their pizzas are great and cheap too. Great selection of drinks for a loud night out.
Not much to dislike about this place really! Came one day with friends and was back the next with my partner! The $4 pizzas are spot on! Really yummy and such a great price! Loads of variety to pick from too! The lamb pizza was lovely and the mexican too! I had a steak sandwich aswell and the chips were really yum but the steak was pretty chewy and made it hard to eat in a sandwich! Good spot for a cheap lunch really! Be back again!
Low price but high quality. If the pizza getting bigger that will be better. And the side plate we have is prawn twister, nice and crispy, I like it.
Service: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Cleanliness: 6/10
Value for money: 9/10 (lunch)
Overall: 7.5/10
The lunch specials are quite good for the price.
We come here regularly for pizza and a glass of wine during the week. Such a good cheap dinner option when you're too late/can't be messed cooking. The pizza is so good,heaps of options including VG and super cheap. It's usually enough for dinner but we'll often get chips too. The staff are always so friendly and helpful,the atmosphere is buzzing and vibrant,especially when there's live music. And they have VIP memberships which gives you wicked perks too. Definitely one of my favourite spots
The atmosphere was amazing, the food was so quick and delicious ! Would definitely go back no hesitation!
The staff were amazing and polite as well.
I would say the music was abit loud and I felt like I had to yell across the table but it's so minor compared to all the great things I could say 🙌🏽
Loved it !
I had been meaning to try this place for awhile & finally got the chance to on Tuesday. My friend and I were pleasantly surprised to have gone in at the time for $4 pizzas and they were delicious! The fries were also probably the best I've had in awhile. In regards to the service it was very friendly and welcoming :)
My flatmate and I had been eagerly wanting to giv the $4 pizzas a go. We both ordered the Panacetta which was great. We were really impressed with the quality for the small price. The pizzas are thin based, very cheesy and presented on a nifty wooden tray
A definite "must go"
Dropped in for a quick bite to eat during a week day to F&G, a relaxed but sophisticated pub on the Ponsonby road food scene.
Our orders were good and took little time to arrive and the service was great.
F&G make great pizzas and offer a substantial selection of pub food and a few healthy options.
I noted that there was a kids menu so bonus points here.
Rating out of 5 (5 being the highest):
Food – 4
Ambience – 3
Presentation – 3
Service – 4
Environment – 3
Outstanding customer service, very friendly staff - had a lovely French waitress who indulged in telling us about how she loved New Zealand and the culture compared to her life in France. Sadly I think she clocked off before we could tip her; but would highly recommend having her wait your table as she's very informative about the menu too.
The venue is fairly big expanding to an upstairs level - not too sure if there's seating as I didn't go up myself but was advised that's where their toilets are. Each table is adorably decorated with different cities on a little sign.
We started with two sets of sliders for the boyfriend, his mum and myself. We also got the meatballs, chicken tacos, croquets and a cocktail and a pint of beer (water for me the sober driver)
These dishes were more like tapas style food and is actually quite filling. My top favourite was surprisingly the chicken taco!
Really loved this place! I have been here a couple of times, only ever trying there $4 pizzas. And boy, they were tasty! They may not be the most fulling pizza but at $4 a pop I could afford two :p I had my boyfriends birthday celebration here and we kept ordering pizzas and alcohol (mostly beer) everyone left on a good buzz and it was a great success. The staff were very helpful and friendly, service was quick and food was superb.
Thumbs up!
This is crazy value for money. Went to try it out for a drink but got peckish and the waitress, who was happy to show us through the menu pointed out the $4 pizza offer. We had seen another table receive pizzas but figured they looked too good to be the $4 ones. Nope.. They were. Tried one and it was excellent.. So good we got another. Seriously $8 and we were full. Love this place, will definitely return with a group for a weekend lunch.
One of my favourite Friday night spots. They have a great pizza selection and often have a $4 pizza promotion during the afternoon which is great on a tight budget, good selection of drinks and I particularly enjoyed the feijoa crumble cocktail which I will definitely try to recreate at home
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As a student it becomes second nature to keep your eyes peeled for the deals.
I'm not one to sacrifice quality for quantity believe me, but here at Freeman and Grey you get both!
Normally lying around the $12 mark, Freeman and Grey's pizza range is wide enough to suit most peoples likings. They have your classic meatlover and vegetarian equivalents covered and even options that may push your comfort zone. And if $12 wasn't good enough, if you rock up around lunch time or before 7:30pm, you only pay $4 for your pizza! Dominoes can't even compete with that pricing. So if you thought you couldn't hang out and eat out in Ponsonby on a budget, think again!
The service has always been pretty good - the staff are all really friendly!
Freeman and Grey loses a point just on the fact that occasionally the waiting time is a bit long. That being said, it's not that big of deal with good company and drinks are always delivered quickly.
For a good dessert option I would recommend the sticky date pudding!
Overall, I really like Freeman and Grey. The restaurant itself has a cool industrial and bar vibe. With live music playing some nights and a rugby game on a couple of the flat screens, Freeman and Grey offers a pretty neat place to bring the lads for a drink or two at the end of the week.
Tried this place with deal voucher. The customer service was excellent. The food portion is big and very reasonably priced. The food taste just a bit above average. But overall had good experience here.
Awesome Restaurant/Bar. Friendly welcoming staff. Awesome fun and happening atmosphere. Rugby/sport screen which is cool. Great food. Pizza awesome and very well priced. Beer batter fries YUM. Highly recommend.
Went last night for first time, the place was busy but not packed with your typical Ponsonby crowd which was nice for a change. Pretty relaxed atmosphere for a beer. Didn't sample the mains menu but snacks where great. Stuffed mushrooms yum! Some of the tables next to us where dining and it looked pretty good. Little annoying that the toilet is upstairs but that's about the only negative! Definitely heading back soon.
We went here for our staff Christmas party. I felt the food was very reasonable and well prepared and came to us in a timely fashion. The staff were helpful and friendly for the most part and the location is top notch. Nice layout and decor and awesome balcony up top for hanging out and shooting the breeze. Great one for summer.
Freeman and Grey is right now the best place to eat lunch in ponsonby.... They are having so many cheap lunch deals that can get one to think a lot on what you eat.... They have more than 10 options to select from their $4 lunch pizzas.. Who provides such deals now a days... I ordered gamberetto pizza which is full of garlic prawns chilli mozzarella and Parmesan and I will truly say this that I wasn't dissapointed a bit... It was really filling... With great service this place adds to my everytime go to list... Strongly recommended....
definitely come here.
nicely sized pizzas for one that come with a diverse range of toppings at a cheap price of $6 between 5-7pm. pizza was cooked very well, a lovely crust on the outside of all pizza's.
the one staff member that was there and served us was brilliant, welcoming, and genuine. delivery of food was normal, very much satisfactory.
ambience of the place was immaculate, very warm, cozy, dim led lighting made it so rustic. decor was great. a good selection of well known songs were also played throughout at a nice volume that did not impede conversation, but loud enough to jam every so often. we sat in a little secluded table with a continuous oval couch chair with cushions, was very nice, although inconvenient to leave to go to the loo.
only bad comment is the state of the bathrooms. rather poor and lots of dirt and grime everywhere, not something u want to see.
Great staff, good pints on tap - it's an old building so a bit damp with some plumbing oddities. It's traditional anglo architecture with bathrooms up flights of stairs. Could have been a colonial-style homestead that was divided. Lots of rooms and diverse seating. The ambition of the pub is good - it's pricey but has potential.
Wow, what a find! Simple fare for a light finger dinner. Fantastic service both behind the counter and at table.highly recommend as a catch up venue after work
Prices are really competitive, and the drinks wre ice cold .
Came here for an early dinner on a really nice day. There's a good amount of outdoor seating to enjoy sunny weather. Also, the pizza deal ($5 for any pizza between 5 and 7:30) is amazing! There are a lot of different pizzas. The ones I had were great! Would definitely come back here when I'm in the area.
Great place specially for large group up to the size of 10 to hangout. The pizza are really delicious and they have happy hours everyday from 12 to 2 pm and 5 to 7.30 pm which you get all the pizza for just $5 which otherwise costs $12 or more. They also serve drinks. You seat and spend long hours and the staff won't disturb or kick you out. And they keep serving if your hungry... Good for small group as well.
Came in at 12 & it coincided with $5 pizza time. Pizzas are so good! Light crust with plenty of toppings and not soggy or too hard. Perfect. The mint cream on my lamb pizza was so tasty. We also got steak sandwiches doubled up.. our meal was filling. You can choose how you like your steak cooked. As with most new places you tend to overorder but it was worth it. Also they had the Emerson Pale Ale which is one of our faves. Would go back for pizza and beer for sure. Guy on the bar was nice and we paid at the bar although they do provide table service as well. (we just found it easier this way) Water is self serve and menus can be found on the bar.
Had a celebration here with friends one weekend and it was FANTASTIC! Their pizzas were a hit, complemented with a lot of drinks and bar food options (the calamari was my favourite), staff was super friendly and accommodating (especially one of the ladies serving our table and the manager that night), ambience and music were fun and casual.
Basically, love everything about that night! Highly recommended and will definitely be back 👍
Amazing place to hangout. Nice ambience and service. The highlight is $5.00 pizza during happy hours.
Whether you're looking for happy hour after work drinks, a boogie at night, or a large private event space, Freeman's does cover all of these. The pizza to be honest isn't anything I'll go out of my way for, but I still like the service, decor, and the amount of space. There's outdoor seating below as well as a deck upstairs. Note that there may only be one or two craftbeers on tap if you're looking for that.
Awsome place well recommended considering it was my birthday n wedding day we had booked in too bar thirty one couple doors down and was very disappointed with the service we recieved and he was the manager so we got a refund and walked down too freeman and grey only 1 worker on at the time and 18 of us and the service was just amazing too accommodate us all at the last minute thankyou so much Jordan for your awsome hospitality we will definitely be back again
Was told the kitchen was closed at 8:30 when it is supposed to be open till 9 so that sucked. Drinks and staff were cool though.
Edit: Happy with the owner addressing this.
Super chill atmosphere on a Monday afternoon. The pizzas are only 5$ between 5pm and 7.30pm which is a super bargain. The waitress was really friendly, quick and generally good at her job. The main seating downstairs is on bar stools and there is plenty of light coming in to the bar which is nice. Great place to chat with friends in the afternoon.
Love this place. Great location and great food. Love the décor of the dining area... The open Streak sandwich is really good...
Beautiful place to host my 21st. Lovely staff - would recommend
Very nice place to have food and drinks, and talks. Service is good, staff is friendly. And price was also fine. Specially till 7.30 pm
Really nice lunch experience ! Unlike some other people that reviewed the place : we found the customer service great ! The staff greeted us with a smile once we entered and handed us menus , orders will be taken at the table. We decided for 2 of their $5 pizzas. About 5 minutes after ordering, my partner had a change of mind and the waitress was very nice about it and managed to change our order. We had the Salami & Funghi Pizza as well as the Funghi Pizza. Both came out within 15 minutes and were of decent size. We ordered a serve of their $12 Fish and Chips after. Fish was yummy aswell as the fries. Our bill was only $32 including the food above and 2 cokes. Definitely recommending this place and coming back for drinks at nighttime:)
Celebrated a very special event here today. A few more people than I expected turned up but the lady Hannah was so accommodating. We were served and cooked for by her too she is an absolute legend. Despite being down a staff member she took amazing care of us without stressing at all. The food tasted great and the vibe was on point.
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