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The Browns Bay Brewing Co

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"The best ribs ever!..."

SystemDC

"We had excellent service, very friendly and attentive. But the Cheese Garlic bread we ordered was cold and not really..."

Nikki B

"A chilled out place with nice view and friendly staff. Amazing Craft 🍺 and great food. We had a great time sitting in open admiring beautiful..."

Bhavik M. Shah

"Love going here for their platters! I really like how they have the covered outside area as well. It’s an awesome spot in the summer for drinks and..."

Ellis

"Wide range of beers to choose from! Bit overpriced though! Amazing food and service. Would be great if you become a Gold Partner, will definitely..."

Neesh

"Absolutely AWESOME lunch! I highly recommend Deep Creek. The chef consulted with us prior to preparing it due to a few allergies that we both had...."

Louise Carpediem

"Came here with overseas visitors. They do mean, huge sized meat bbq platters for $39 and beer tasting laddle. Really good value of money. We ordered..."

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"Our favourite place to go in Browns Bay. Always amazing customer service, live entertainment is great and the food is always top notch! Family..."

Local Foodie

"First visit to this eatery and impressed with the experience. Saturday night and full house, but service was prompt friendly and knowledgeable re the..."

Grant McAneaney

"Best for their lunch special mixed with their selection of beers. On a sunny day they have a great open place to eat. Been there multiple times and..."

Vishal Rai

"Pretty nice restaurant the food is really delicious but the price is a little to expensive , also, there is a lot of food to choose from, so overall..."

Robbin

"I loved everything about this place. The energy, the drinks, the ambience. Food and service were EXCELLENT! My sister and I enjoyed the atmosphere as..."

Whittling Arts

"Delicious ribs and that beef burger is a banger too. They have an excellent lunch menu that’s friendly to your wallet served by lovely staff too...."

Leonie

"Busy but really well run establishment. Good range of beers and other drinks. Was surprised how quickly the kitchen get the food out with the number..."

Gareth Neilson

"Busy place. Very loud and annoying if ur wanting to chat. Fun place though. Service is lacking. Can be left waking for some time...."

Riley

"Can’t go wrong with the lunch special here - $20 for a generous meal and beer. My parents absolutely love this place (and beer, they love beer) so..."

TKL

"If you're looking for a good pub like meal or brewed in house kinda beers in Brown's Bay.. here you have it. Had a pretty exceptional beef burger..."

Dael Mckimmie

"Best service I’ve had at a restaurant in a while, we had Sophie as our waitress and throughout the meal. she kept my mother and myself entertained..."

Damienellish12899

"Wandering the streets of Browns Bay with a toddler in tow looking for a place for dinner. Decided on Deep Creek. Place was very busy but we were..."

Laurence

"We love coming here as a family as it is very relaxed and offers an amazing view! The service is alright, we’ve gotten both friendly and average..."

Angela

"Ribs, ribs and more ribs... family tried to get us there for months, they finally got us there... the ribs were good but personally I have had..."

Warren

"4.5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 3.5/5 Customer Service Bar with best sharing plate!Had the sharer with steak..."

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"Big servings on food which can i think can be shared. Taste is good as well. Ribs were perfectly cooked and we liked the sauce...."

Maverick

"Great customer service, good ambiance. Been here before for drinks but first time having a meal there. Their Jack Daniels sticky pork ribs lunch..."

Kilockwood9

"First rack of lamb I’ve had in 5 years, so glad it was here! Tender and made just the way I like it! This place has been recommended by a lot of..."

Saagar

"Came here for lunch on a cold Saturday and thankfully the food was served hot. If I was to recommend a dish I'd definitely choose the ribs. The ribs..."

Jason Zhang

"Meals were huge and delicious. Came out very fast and customer service was great. Beer choices were interesting and nice layout of the place... just..."

Alysha Cleary

"Deep Creek has a casual dining feel to it. Seating can be tight fitting but if you require space just request when you make a booking. Come here for..."

Richard W Mehana

"Always coming in on a Friday night for a beer and a bite to eat. The staff are amazing and they make you feel very welcome. Also they do some..."

William Pugh

"Come here very often because food is absolutely amazing, however service is shocking. Most (note most, not all) of the staff are consistently rude..."

Daniellesolsen

"This place is great on so many levels. Have always had great food, great service and when it's on, the entertainment is worth staying on for. The..."

Janet Lord-Salt

"Came to Auckland for the World Masters Games, and staying nearby we were on the lookout for some good quality food and locations. Had such a great..."

Ian.r.mcginley

"It was a lazy Saturday after and we went to this place on brows bay to chill out and relax a bit. This is a sort of bar/pub located right in front..."

Eduardo Dias

"Great pub food, cold beer and an open atmosphere. If you come here make sure you get a nice table outside on a good day with a nice platter for you..."

Ash McGregor

"Deep Creek's beer tasting nights are the bomb. It is such good value and really cool to have someone passionate about the craft explain to you about..."

Deb Ra

"Was very glad to have been introduced to this gastro pub in Browns Bay. Friendly service and great atmosphere makes for a very easy and enjoyable..."

Anushree Sen Gupta

"Yes it did well. Tasty food with a better than average beer list. Cider was no way close to my English palette. Lol. We shared a calamari which was..."

Love The Experience, Love The Brand.

"What can I say, they make great beer and they make even greater food.I love all the staff there. Always had friendly onto it staff members...."

Lauren Bernays

"I ate here with friends on a Friday night. Super friendly bar staff who are knowlegeable about their beers and only too happy to give you a small..."

Lynette Simpson

"Huge place, much more of a pub/bar than a restaurant, not surprisingly.There wasn't really a brunch menu, so we ordered coffee, sliders, fries,..."

Mrs Puddingcake

"Deep Creek Brewery, this place works as a suburban bar/restaurant however am not sure it would in the CBD (which of course it..."

Kiwi888

"Really enjoyed the beer and food at this brewery. Even though it was packed on Friday night, staff found us a table very quickly. The pale ales -..."

I'm Hungry

"Beer brewed onsite nd hearty food,,,,, Deep Creek Brews & Eats can be found in Browns Bay,,,, where it has become a favourite for both locals nd..."

SOURAV

"Upon entering you cannot help but smile. The staff brim with friendliness & the atmosphere is electrifying. The indoor & outdoor seating areas are..."

NessJD

"So let me start by saying this will be a weird review...Ill start with the service is perfect, I have been here a couple of timea. The staff are..."

Scott

"Came here with the family one Sunday afternoon - I had rung ahead to try and book a table outside but unfortunately they don't take bookings for..."

Lozalock

"Food ordered:Beachfront PaddleDeep Creek BBQ Ribs1x Coke1x Ginger AleBill: $75Big tummy: We were starving, so..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"Amazing! Great vibes and amazing food and drink! It definitely surprised me! The staff were super friendly and helpful and my entire group agreed..."

Victoria

"Great atmosphere, great beer and reasonable food. Fantastic addition to Browns Bay opening up to the beach. Recommend trying the red Celtic beer and..."

Fylde

"I was pleasantly surprised at how good this place was! Lovely outdoor seating with views of the beach and the skatepark that transitions smoothly to..."

Eden Wood

"We visited on Boxing Day ( my daughter and a friend ) for lunch and the place was fairly empty. The service from the staff was great, the drinks..."

Helen Gyde

"Came here for the all you can eat ribs. Absolutely delicious. Finding good ribs in Auckland is pretty damn hard. They were incredibly..."

Josh Law

"Love visiting Deep Creek on a summery day - it gets very busy however and can be difficult to get a seat at times! The platters are always great and..."

Kat M

"Awesome ribs! They just fall off the bone. Too large a dish for me but complete value for money at 20$ along with a glass of their house craft beer...."

Jyothi Madanlal Chhabria

"Price 4/5Food 4/5Service 4/5Atmosphere 4.5/5Nice and fantastic foodLunch $20 set very interestingEnjoy time for me..."

Renor Kay

"Parking at noon on a Thursday in browns bay is hard.Venue good,indoor outdoor seating,we chose sit inside,nice and clean,table stable and..."

Clint Jacka

"Nice food, great lunch deals on the weekends. Bit dark inside but is much nice if you're outside on a sunny day - watch out for pigeons..."

Emma Grey

"Good place right by the beach and DC has a wide selection of craft beer and a range of ciders.We got the Beach Front Paddle platter, really..."

Alwayseating

"I love coming here. The place has a great atmosphere and they do one of the best Ribs I have tasted. It is usually quite busy and they don't do..."

Juanine

"Went here with my partner and friend today for a late lunch, deep creek itself is a really cool place. They distill their own beer on site, there's..."

Alysha Bower

"Amazing service and very generous. Possibly had a mix up with our order and our platter took a long time - but brought us out some chips and..."

Amanda Fowler

"Had dinner at Deep Creek twice now. Tried both the shared platters and loved both of them. They were both very filling and well worth the price (meat..."

Mara Andrea Martinez

"Plan to eat at Browns Bay today..know this restaurant from Zomato..The atmosphere is good..service is good..beer is fresh with wide range of..."

Rachel Cullen

"Quite simply the best place to eat in Browns Bay. Excellent location with outdoor area and sea views in summer and cosy fireplace and often live..."

Ayden Barnett

"The ribs are to die for! Falls of the bone, best ribs that I've ever tried so far. They also have burger sliders that looks super delicious...."

Momo

"Best place in Browns bay to eat! The staff are all so friendly and deep creek has a great vibe. Highly recommend going to dinner here with a big..."

Joe Ram

"I was there for first time on last sunday and i loved it! Close to the beach, great atmosphere and the food really nice. I tried the Calamari and was..."

Mariajosemvw

"BESTRIBSEVER!!!!I'm a big ribs fan! i used to go to Lone Star a lot and thought that their ribs were the best i could ever get....boy was my world..."

Mel Jacka

"Great food, drinks, service and environment. We tried the platters and everything was absolutely delicious! We made a second order. The drinks were..."

Fare Henry

"Always a safe bet ! Delicious food, amazing craft beer. Staff are nice, only ever had one problem which was rectified right away. Mixed platter with..."

NZNICK

"Fantastic place to catch up with friends for drinks, then followed by food. (Great especially during summer...beach is probably 50+ steps away from..."

Jade Lim

"Fantastic place for lunch. I went with my family one day and we sat outside enjoying a bit of sunshine. It was fantastic.We ordered a whole..."

Romana Petrie

"First thing to try will be their beer paddle, I enjoy trying different beer with a friend. And their cider is magnificent! Next is their..."

Angela Reys

"We went this evening to try and make up for the dreadful dining experience we had last nightIt was very busy for a Sunday night and we sat in..."

Rob Keyworth

"Fantastic food and awesome craft beers! We had the Surf and Turf which included the yummy and tender ribs! The Lotus beer hits the spot,..."

Ryan Samson

"My absolute favourite place to go for a drink in Auckland. Their food is also faultless, big portions for your money. Their staff are really friendly..."

Cazza Holland

"Lovely atmosphere and great food. I love the tasting platters! You really get to try everything and the portions are great. My boyfriend loves their..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Definitely the place to go if you like artisan beer. Many options to choose from and at a good price. Did not eat here so cannot rate the food, but..."

Daiana Cordoba

"Always a great place to dine & drink close to the beach too. Food is priced well & great value for money. Other than the male staff member that sat..."

Isaac Valach

"Tasty beer and tasty food! However I noticed there was a lot of what looked like fruit flies flying around the tanks. Apart from that I enjoyed the..."

Erica May Dean

"I have always enjoyed the beer and food here. The only thing that annoys me about this place is nearly all the waiters/waitresses drag their feet..."

Michelle

"Amazing views of Brown's Bay Beach. The best ribs in town. Would highly recommend those but only have this dish if you have quite an appitetit. Also..."

Alexandria Tarr

"The food is a 5 stars without a doubt. The platters are great and i would highly recommend them. The beer however was not to my tastes. Probably..."

Andre Cressy

"We have been to the Deep Creek a couple of times for dinner and enjoyed it, so today we decided to try the $20 lunch menu which included a matched..."

Lochbuie

"Hazelnut brown ale was as good as it sounded. Food was great as usual. Only issue I have is their resistance to providing aioli. Last 2 times I've..."

Faroe3456

"Good food (ribs are amazing) and good beer, plus the atmosphere and it's sitting right on the beach too - what's not to like? Gets busy and a bit..."

George Nurijanian

"Good food & great..."

Kellie Cooper

"Really good food, we have been there probably close to 10 times, everyone allways enjoys themselves! Can be quite noisy..."

Ellie

"Lunched here on a Friday with some girlfriends and had the most fantastic time! Service was fabulous and no request we had was too much trouble. We..."

Mupps

"One of the go to places in Browns Bay, so many good vibes and such an awesome atmosphere! Never had a bad service or night here. Great beer great..."

Stella Davies

"** Updated review 15/01/16**They have changed their menu with a new addition of another flavour sauce ribs. Dined here tonight and it was..."

Miss Kiki

"Deep Creek Brewing Co offers best beer, meat platters. Their BBQ rib is arguably best in Auckland. Every time, I take my friends, clients &..."

Marc

"Same as belowReally really disappointed that the prices of the meat/seafood paddles have jumped (some up to $9 more) and the size has..."

Jaimee Wilson

"My favorite pub in Auckland.The beer here is excellent and often cheaper than commercial stuff found at chain pubs. Bar staff are..."

Rob Ford

"Best thing to happen in Browns Bay.Deep Creek is a cottage brewery that has great beer and a good selection of eats that are always well cooked,..."

Keith Edson

"I was so happy to get told about this place! A friend’s friend on Xmas Day mentioned it had the “best ribs in Auckland” – so we..."

Michelle NA

"Have been regulars at this place for over six months now and never once been disappointed :). The food and beers are sublime, the staff 'made for..."

Meredith

"came here a few weeks back for a after work snack. Really good atmosphere, i ordered the mussel pot and the mussels were fresh and cooked perfectly..."

Jin Gao

"Love this place!! Great Food, Great Staff. Its our new Local now and great for a drink on a hot summer afternoon or a nice dinner at night. Would..."

Rose

"We aren't drinkers, so this review is solely based on the ambiance and food. I love the way this bar opens up in back to a deck right at the edge of..."

Barbara Goldie

"Great atmosphere, great place, marvellous service.. the ribs are to die for and the portions were huge. I felt a little bit bad as I dont really..."

Mark Goldie

"We've just been to Deep Creek using a deal voucher and it was excellent. We rang up to confirm on the day and we were told it was..."

AB Clark

"Great food!Meals were huge - I couldn't finish the ribs! Great flavours and excellent service.Will definetely be..."

Aarti Mistry

"Have been numerous times. Plenty of great choices on the menu. Best Ribs in..."

Alyse M

"Have been told the food is good, haven't eaten here yet just tried the beer. Recommend the Leprechaun's Belle and the cider is the best I've found in..."

Tracey Long

"Last night was my 2nd visit. Their food was great on both occasions, except for my Angus Steak last night. I requested medium-rare and got med-well..."

Estelle Thomas

"Deep Creek is one of the best restaurants/pubs I've been to in years - the staff are fantastic at making you feel at home, the service is top and the..."

Carol

"This place is O for Awesome! Living in the area most my life we were definately in NEED of a bar like this. Fantastic staff, amazing beers, great..."

Deb

"Great place with awesome atmosphere. Will be even better once the outside bar is completed in the near future.I had the whiskey-cooked ribs..."

Tonci

"Best Bar on the Shore for sure!! last weekend it was great live music and this weekend watching the RWC on the big screen, Awesome atmosphere great..."

Jerry

"Great brews and good food. We had a great afternoon in the sun out the back of this place. They were out of one of the beers but there were plenty..."

Harry Ormiston

"Just had a great lunch at this awesome new venue in Brown's Bay. The food was delicious, loved the beer and the atmosphere is fantastic. For day two..."

Chris Curran

"This place provides some amazing beers that are brewed locally. So don't expect the usual beers or ciders! That's what makes this place something..."

Jason B

"Staff are friendly. Accessible bar. Relatively expensive prices. Good quality food. Nice..."

Frazer Noble

"Such an awesome vibe, everytime.Love the paddlesLove the food,Sweet decorReally fun exploring the range and profiles of the..."

Kane Stanford

"The craft beer brewed by these guys is just brilliant. The food, atmosphere and service shows how well the management run this place. Definitely a..."

Shamal Kumar

"Great beer. It's good to see Auckland is coming of age when it comes to boutique beer. There is a good choice of beers to suit all tastes - my..."

Moggie

"Great food not so sure about the homecraft beer. Great atmosphere and seaview..."

Fiona Moore

"Deep Creek is the first place i went out to since i moved out to this area. I love the venue, the stills and rustic feeling of the decor makes..."

Cadence Woods

"Down by the bay on a sunny 'shore afternoon, you'll find many of the residents of the surrounding area hanging round Deep Creek Brews & Eats. What's..."

Alistair Ross

"Very nice brewery. Nice little garden area with sea view. Fish n chips on the lunch menu was really good and reasonable price as well($20). Fresh and..."

Geonju Park

"Highly recommended bar and restaurant. Great variety of craft beers dominated by deep creek which is one of the best breweries in Auckland. The food..."

Arsalan Niroomandi

"Popped in for a snack and was greeted by two lovely staff members. Very accomodating! The atmosphere and the staff..."

Paris Jameson

"Myself and the family had a very busy day, and afterwards we walked pass and had two babies with us. The team was very kind and helpfull. The food is..."

Megan Hartley

"Awesome friendly service to start of with considering how busy they were.Marcus was excellent with hospitality. Also the food was great. I had the..."

K W

"Great way to end our beach day by sipping on good cold brews and enjoying their tasty food. Awesome setting sitting outside with sea views. To drink..."

Avalon Jones-Nicolle

"I just stumbled upon Deep Creek Brewery while I was exploring Brown's Bay. I was actually looking for a place that sells milkshakes or ice cream..."

Joanie Badenhorst-Awasthi

"Awesome place right by the sea. A local treasure for craft beer lovers. Misty miagi my favorite. Heaps of beers on the menu. Lots of great food as..."

abid ali

"Had a lovely family dinner here and just had to try the ribs which was recommended by a friend who had visited recently. They were fabulous! The..."

Lynley Allison

"We all had a lovely meal here. My dessert was absolutely divine. My five spice duck rolls had a lot more cabbage in them and not as much duck which..."

MJ Wads

"This is the premier spot to enjoy the beach at Brown's Bay and have a pint of your favorite beer. The food is also excellent. We've been there for..."

Greg Popp

"I recommend everyone to visit this restaurant for lunch & dinner since it opens from 11 am to 10 pm /11 pm. (Depending on the day of the week) There..."

Violet Smith

"Situation, staff/service and food exceptional. Slight problem wiyh one of the dishes was quickly sorted out in a most professional manner. Salads..."

Peter Gillum

"My bf n I went there tonight n we had wonderful experience! I ordered chicken breast n he ordered pork fillet, both were so yummy, but the funny..."

Michelle M

"The space is wonderful to have a gathering. The staff are friendly and careful. Amazing beers, good food. I recommend have a lunch time in the..."

Roberta Cardim Lessa

"Friendly staff and nice pub atmosphere with plenty of space. I had the Korean cauliflower bites and they were the best I've had, so so so crispy even..."

Geraint Scott

"It was a good experience considering it was Good Friday and not sure if they were expecting to be busy. The food was okay, a bit salty in so regards...."

Mariella Lansi

"Great food and quick service. We did not have to wait long for our drinks and food. The polenta chips is one of the best that I've had, crunchy on..."

Jenn Javier

"A cosy pub with front doors leading to main Brown's Bay shops, and back doors leading to an outside covered seating 1 minute walk to the beach. Child..."

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