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Longroom

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"Came here for lunch today, super impressive. Environment nice and clean with special outside dining area, bar decorates so well too. Staffs are all..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Coffee tooo good. Very nice place. Loved d way coffee was served. Mocha was great..."

Divya Jyoti Saldanha

"Definitely a kickass place for a Friday night if the DJ is good. It was my birthday and Friday night. We booked a table the dinner was really..."

Nimay Patel

"I usually come to Longroom on a night out or after I've had a few so but this is the first time I've gone for a sit down dinner. I hosted my..."

Carmelia Ng

"Been here multiple times on a night out but never to eat and relax. Came here for breakfast and it was delicious. Though the photo doesn’t do any..."

HunsBuns

"Surpringly, long room has super delicious food! I really wasn’t expecting it the first time I came.... but the foods great. And i believe I’m a..."

Chan Can Eat

"Food 4/5Ambience 4/5Service 4/5 Very friendly, smiley and attentive staff. Although, for some reason my booking was lost which I..."

Jho Meets Food

"Been here a couple of times, once for dinner before the evening crowd came, and also on a Saturday night. The food is delicious, cooked well and..."

Girl On The Move

"Recently came here for a staff dinner and was pleasantly surprised as my colleagues and I have mostly been here when it’s crazy packed. Our..."

Marnelli

"Enjoy the Friday night with Grant Marshall, 90 and Gabbie. Great food, drinks in service, however a bit noisy and difficult to hear people..."

David Harvey

"Music was lovely and the ambience is great. I personally love the whole musical and relaxed atmosphere. The winter menu is definitely worth of try,..."

Charis Yang

"The service here is near perfect - attentive, unobtrusive, kind and bubbly. This set the standard and they lived up to it. Great place to have lunch..."

Jay

"Came here with family for lunch. We particularly like Mushroom & mozzarella arancini, Buddha bowl, and Orecchiette. The food were pretty good and we..."

James

"We’ve come to Longroom every Monday for our company breakfast for the past 7 or so months. We’ve always had outstanding service and amazing food...."

Jjdegroot93

"Great place to hang out with friends. Food was good and the portion was generous. The staff all had a sense of humour which is delightful. Will be..."

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"Good rich coffee, lovely atmosphere and vibe. Great indoor and outdoor flow. Fantastic service. This was on boxing day, they were very busy but our..."

Meghan Kerr-Phillips

"Came here with workmates for drinks and some food. Friendly staff and food was great. Next time I will bring the wife as I know she will enjoy very..."

Don Sanson

"Been here b4 during a meet up function ages ago and can't remember much, so last nite came again with a date this time and site is just a typical..."

Diner8Here

"A spontaneous plan with friends to go out, but no particular place in mind, so we asked the cab driver to take us to a place which will be lit at..."

TJ Joshi

"I didnt expect this place to do such delicious food but I was so pleased with the dishes I had here for dinner! Between 2 we shared 4 of their small..."

Lucyeatsakld

"Lovely place great vibe! Love the food and drinks! Great customer service! Always have a good time here on a saturday nite after a lovely dinner, we..."

Zac

"Lovely place with such a beautiful ambiance, deco and friendly staff. Delicious cocktails, really tasty and beautifully presented. Food is tasty too...."

Amorita Maharaj

"Very friendly and welcoming. Canadian barman was chatty and pleasant. Heaters were turned on making it nice and warm despite the open air atmosphere...."

Calum Cunningham

"Very nice place if you want to have a drink and have a good time.Very friendly staff and the cocktails are quite good.So if you're in..."

João Plácido

"Great place to be, wonderful service, waitress very friendly. Food wise worth every dollar. We ordered steak and pork belly for mains and 3..."

Brandon Li

"Dropped by here for a mid-morning coffee and energy boost with some of the nibbles in the cabinet. The service was outstanding, and both the cheese..."

Relihan Myburgh

"Always have a blast coming here for weekends' night out, great food and atmosphere, friendly staff. My girlfriend introduced me to this..."

Tom T. Kelly

"yYuppy setting, modern and stylish. The staff are friendly. Bathrooms are clean. There is a smoking area to sit. There was live music the day I..."

SLM

"A friend of ours decided to celebrate her big thirty here.She reserved the outside space opposite the bar on a Saturday night. It was my first visit..."

Disha

"Took the family here on Sunday ...for a late lunch absolutely first class service,,especially by the lady manager of the day ....and the rest of..."

Mike

"Went few weeks ago with bunch of friends awesome bloody Mary's (except for bacon hehe I'm vegan) smashed avo on gf toast ommiting the feta was..."

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"Parking is a bit of a hassle but its worth it!!Great food, great ambiance, excellent service! Definitely worth spending your Friday..."

Dave Emmanuel Sasis

"Parked the car right outside so we came here for breakfast .... haven't been here for years... friendly service good menu. We ordered smashed avocado..."

Donna&Shane

"This is one of my absolute favorite spots in ponsonby to spend time with my friend's and family great atmosphere wine and food is always..."

Leah N-Wells

"I visited here 2weeks ago with friends plus a baby for dinner. Customer service was great and enjoyed great cocktails and food. Great atmosphere...."

Kyoko Aoki

"I absolutely love the dining space. It has such a delicate courtyard feel to it.The food is pretty good but what I really enjoyed is the..."

I_like_pickles

"An easy choice for dinner any night of the week. My friend and I were after a quiet place to relax, have some good food and catch up on our..."

Hangry Viz

"We're all regulars here are really enjoy the food and atmosphere. The guy serving us yesterday was such a gen. Super friendly and funny, really made..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Love coming here! Good service, good food. Prices are good, not too expensive. Good to come here to hang out with my friends. Will recommend to..."

Yolanda Pierce

"Stopped here for dinner and was quite surprised that the food menu here wasn't too bad, most items around or under the $25 mark. The "big plates"..."

Benedict Uy

"Visited Longroom on a Sunday to have lunch with a friend up from Wellington. The service from the moment we arrived to the moment we left was..."

Mark Richards

"Was here awhile ago for some drinks. The ambience is really nice. However, the guy who served us was a bit arrogant and interrupts when we were..."

Rhea Kirstienne Chang

"Was walking past so had to call in on a stinking hot day -Thursday 26 Jan 2017 - a nice cold Spanish Estrella from the tap ($10) is on order and..."

David Purvis

"Food is reasonably priced and very tasty. Recommend the long-jito for a refreshing drink. The chicken wings and lamb koftas were also highlights for..."

Eeram

"My dinner date and I enjoyed the grazing platter. The waiter said we can swap out any of the listed items with others side options. We stuck with the..."

Bobby Anderson

"Went here recently for my birthday lunch. It was brilliant! We ordered 8 of the entree, tapa style dishes between four of us and we're absolutely..."

Annie Scott

"We found this place serves small portion average quality and over priced food. Waiting staffs were pretty cold and unwelcoming when we visited, was..."

Cupy Dee

"Definitely a pleasant surprise - my favourite bar serves some bomb AF food! 💣. I love knowing that a place the masses love to drink in, actually..."

Monique Porteous

"Usually go here for dancing, but a while ago had a meal there too and they are really nice, busy yet efficient and accommodating.I..."

LoveEatLive

"Had a great weekend lunch with friend there. We ordered one Longroom Platter, one Mixed salad and two coffee. Every item of the platter was tasty,..."

Michelle Hwang

"It was nice to have lunch with friends on Friday. The service is good, the food and drink is awesome, and the sunshine Matches well. We had four ppl..."

Flora

"It had been years since I'd eaten at Longroom, but it was the perfect location to catch up with friends.They have good indoor & outdoor areas -..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Dined here for the first time and had the skewered prawns for starter. This dish was light and fresh!! We then ordered baked chicken and lamb rump...."

Jan

"We went for a subtle Sunday brunch at the busy Ponsonby suburb.We were seated in a beautiful outdoor seating, the decor complimented the..."

Arpita Mandal

"Love this place. Good was sensational. Market fish and chorizo was no ordinary starter. It rocked your palette and appetite for more. So good...."

Timer

"Had a late lunch here with a few friends and it was just amazing! Fantastic atmosphere with both inside and outdoor seating. The food was good and..."

Sherry

"Longroom hooked it up with a $50Voucher for my birthday - join their loyalty club!! I took a couple of the squad there to celebrate and we all..."

Trixibelle Swan

"Great sharing platters and what is surprisingly a fantastic wine list - be sure to try the Kumeu River and Milton offerings, great quality at..."

Zoe Bowker

"This place was really good. I will for sure be returning. The food was delicious and the wine was beautiful. Staff are so on to it and very friendly...."

Rochelle

"Came here for lunch on my birthday. We had duck spring rolls, zucchini fritters, calamari and meatballs. The only disappointing dish was the..."

Lacey Thompson

"This is a great place. Many thanks for the respectable dinner. I enjoyed the chicken of the day with soup and assorted breads. Sorry we gave the..."

DontScrewWihMaFood

"The place had a long queue, but as we were ladies, they let us in immediately. It's a big busy bar. The drinks are amazing. I loved my cosmopolitan...."

Lily

"Good Food // Nice Decor // Welcoming Environment // Friendly Staff The food was good, I personally think it needed a little bit more..."

Gabriela Glory

"We'd heard some good stuff about this place so decided try it for the first time tonight and absolutely loved it! I got the chilli squid and the..."

FoodieOodie95

"This was just awesome for a Sunday brunch. Gluten free bread was thick and yum! Iced coffees looked great and tasted good too. Hashbrowns were..."

Mel Jacka

"Service was extremely good! The food was good we got the platter and it was nice to try a variety of their food. Good place to buy smaller plates and..."

Judy Chhy

"Every single time I go to the Longroom I order the Platter. The stand outs being the pork belly and squid dishes. The best pork belly I have had to..."

Jam Taylor

"The long room is one of our locals. We come here knowing every time we are guaranteed delicious food and a great time. Their menu caters to all types..."

Louise MacNaughton

"You wouldnt guess that longroom did food now did you!? well yes they do, I have been here on more than one occassion for lunch and for..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Went here for drinks with workmates a couple of weeks back. It's a really chill place, great interior. There's also an open courtyard in front as..."

Razelle Icaro

"Me llevó un Kiwi por la noche en un sábado. Me sentí como en una fiesta de Miami Vice nocturna. Fila enorme en la puerta (que mi amigo ayudó a..."

Thomas.armstrong.k

"I was here last week for dinner the place was fully packed! We didn't think this place would be soo busy so we didnt book a table but we were given a..."

FoodLoco

"I've had many great nights here with good friends, good champagne and good music, and on the odd occasion, indulged in the best Pork Belly you'll..."

Kirsty Cardy

"I've always been quite hesitant to dine at a restaurant that is a bar/club by night - and so I was really pleasantly surprised after my visit here..."

Mila B

"The food is not bad and reasonable price. Spectacular choices of cocktails and you can even ask they don't have it on the menu. They have an outdoor..."

Whiskyncigars

"I ordered a very nice mulled wine which I always thoroughly enjoy on a cold winters night. I was also very happy to see that they had one of my..."

Chrissy Gabriels

"I've been coming to this place for years. Their menu has always looked good but has been a bit hit and miss. I found the calamari to be a bit chewy,..."

Maia Churichkova

"I love eating at the Long Room. The service is always great and the food is delicious. We sat outside and weren't left to 'fend for ourselves' like..."

Sarah

"One of Ponsonby's go-to nightlife places. Definitely in my top ten for a night out. The dance floor usually ends up sticky by the end of the night..."

Lenka Veza

"I ordered chicken burger and my bf ordered pie. Both was delicious! I know it was bar but they seated us quieter seat so we could enjoy time..."

Vangirl

"Absolutley love this place. Used to be my friday evening spot before life became a little too busy. I love the food and their serving style. The..."

Adline Shandil

"Good food. Great drinks. Shared some pizza with my work mates. Felt a little ignored by the waitresses when wanting extra drinks but got there in the..."

Connor

"A fabulousplace to hang out with friends, group of us went there at the weekend, and Ijust keen at the music. Cocktails are amazing here..."

Catherine Bliss

"Went in with birthday voucher of $50 - treated really great, didn't feel like a voucher customer. Lamb and beef were amazing. Loved the covered..."

Emily Franco

"Great work lunch experience in summer with clients and work staff.I had the Chicken Caesar salad (no I'm not gay!) with fries plus a ice..."

Alwayseating

"Amazing platters and wine list which is perfect for a Friday night after work. Outdoor area is nice by the fire when it's cold or on the back deck in..."

Chloé Manihera

"Great food, atmosphere and service. Have eaten here many times before and they never fail to disappoint. The squid is to die for. Order that and..."

Catalina Espinoza

"Went here a while back. Loved it! The outdoor plant wall is..."

Jacob Langridge

"I love Longroom. Great having a covered courtyard. I go here regularly for after-work drinks, going out at night (great nightlife), dinners and..."

Roanne Cochrane

"Wonderful venue for a group. When I booked they provided a set menu which they personalised for the occasion eg. farewell. Meal was fantastic -..."

Janet Bond

"Really great atmosphere! The steak was good. This venue is perfect for my girlfriend and I to hangout during the day. The outdoor seating is quite..."

Brian Chiou

"Best place to have a Looong lunch...! the outdoor area is great in summer or winter... with the fire places and all fully covered. The new 'deck;..."

Pauline Scott

"Yummy cheap lunches! Especially the pork roast in sweet..."

Amber Chin

"Stopped in for a quick bite and a beer. I had seen their platter on the website menu and it looked nice so we ordered it. I can honestly say that I..."

Tony Lovelock

"We went there this week with a deal voucher.It was a quiet night, not many occupied tables. We had quite a few small plates. They were much..."

Miss Kiki

"Came in for a light supper on a Monday night. First great experience was with the guy behind the bar- sorry didn't catch your name!- very patient and..."

Nicole Abbott

"I booked the private function room for my 30th birthday party during August. I found the staff to be very professional throughout the whole process,..."

Vanessa

"We recently celebrated my birthday and hubby's new job with a group of mates on a Friday night at the Longroom. Turned out to be a great night with..."

Donna

"I went to Longroom on Friday night as i felt like a steak and a beer and didn't want to pay high end steak house prices.We were greeted by a..."

Luvtoeat

"Arrived to extremely friendly and warm wait staff. expecting them to have the Ponsonby attitude but they were lovely! service was prompt and the..."

Lana Webster

"Arrived late on tuesday night for dinner. No problems finding a table and service was great from start. Steak mains and a dessert were good and..."

Chris Ng

"Delightful!Me and my friends headed over for a late lunch on Sunday (overwhelmed with the friendly staff), to our surprise we went on the day they..."

Leandi Van Der Walt

"We were a group of four and headed to the Longroom on Sunday night. The welcome from the staff was friendly and we were seated quickly out the back..."

David Boshier

"Pretty decent bar in Ponsonby but as always a little on the pretentious side especially on a Friday or Saturday night. However the place is always..."

Jason B

"You know, Ponsonby is just too trendy for it's own good. I'm no Westie, but when the sun is out, I'll slap on some shorts and a t-shirt with a pair..."

Alistair Ross

"It’s spring time, so sure as the lambs will bounce, the buds will bloom and the daffodils will, err, flower, the cool kids will be hanging out in..."

Kiwi Food Wonders

"Really enjoyed eating breakfast here, delicious food and..."

Codie Vincent

"Used to visit Long room in my 20s. Always you all provided awesome service. The crews were very kind and friendly. Enjoyed the beautiful cocktails..."

Jinah Lee

"This place was a vibe! Staff were super friendly and attentive. Their beef burgers were tasty and yummy lol but the side of mushroom sauce with..."

Taluz 10

"Good food and friendly service. Nice setting. All in all a great..."

Stephen Tan

"Great place to meet and work. Open well light atrium feel. Helpful friendly staff. Highly recommended. I had the special…whitebait. Not listed..."

Crispin Garden-Webster

"5-stars all round for excellent tasty menu & friendly professional staff. Special cheers for Xavier, who anticipated the needs of our group on the..."

Tuliana Guthrie

"A perfect place for drinks and food. Staff were very attentive and quick. Highly..."

Neil HDEV

"Ponsonby institution. We were remarking when we visited last week that it has been the same place and same name for so long now, and that a lot of..."

Evs

"Best steaks my husband and I have ever had in a very long time. Food was delicious and so were cocktails. Steaks perfectly cooked to medium rare and..."

Rhiannon Gwyther

"Came here for lunch today, super impressive. Environment nice and clean with special outside dining area, bar decorates so well too. Staffs are all..."

LuNa The TuNa

"We have been regular lunchers at the Longroom for many years. Food is always great. I have become obsessed with their Poke bowl. Great..."

Richelle Gott

"We came for brunch. Ordered 2 rounds of mimosas, crispy chicken baos and kaarage chicken followed by flat white coffees. Can't fault our experience..."

Faith K

"Lovely place, nice security, great bar staff. Awesome if you vape (outdoor seating..."

Zique Witanga

"Delicious, fresh food. Very reasonable prices. They do a 2 for 1 deal on the starters/smaller plates on Tuesdays which is just awesome value! The..."

Oceeyy Gray

"Overall a very pleasant experience from a Vegetarian perspective with a nice balance of variations. Mushroom pasta is especially well done and so was..."

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