Damn Astrolabe Brew Bar is average. Been here twice while I've been in Mount Maunganui and had average food. I can't remember what I got the first time but I got a chicken poké bowl the second time. The food is just average pub food nothing special. Most likely will be back because i've never been disappointed. x
They have the Macs beer range on tap and this time we've found their food pretty good as well.
We tried Pizza by the metre, it was delicious and big enough to feed 2-3 people. We really enjoyed it!
Also tried a salad bowl, which was interesting kind of mixture of Asian flavour, and rice was soaked in the source in the bottom of the bowl. Interesting.
Great vibe and surroundings. Great menu that caters to families and those who are health conscious. The pulled pork salad I had was Devine and was a large portion. Shakar bowl was eaten by my husband and he enjoyed it and was happy with the amount of salmon. Caesar salad was what my daughter chose and she loved it. Drink were all scrumptious especially the strawberry milkshake.
Came and had a half half pizza with butcher and chicken. I also ordered some fries. It was SO GOOD. Flavourful and crunchy to the max!
The pizza base has a chew to it. The bottom was crispy and the flavours came together well. I preferred the butcher pizza. The pork/ham bits were very very good.
When: Saturday, 4pm
What We Ordered: Aloha moods half a metre pizza, Wongs sticky pork ribs, Onion rings, Kumara fries, salted pepper squid, Chocolate milk shake and a bonus chips.
Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loooved everything that we have ordered. The pizza was huge, the thickness was just right, I’m more of the thin crust kind. The ribs was delicious, its sauce was not overwhelming, huge plate. Onion rings and the on-the-house chips were yum, not too oily!
Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Family-friendly with playground area for kids, cute colour scheme and decors . We were just unfortunately seated below a tree with birds perched on it, no umbrella. Imagine the worst thing that could happen in that scenario. But all goood!
Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Friendly crew. Service was fast.
Terrence Tafadzwa Tapera
+5
Really nice place and great location. So much to choose from on the menu. The staff were very friendly. Orders are placed at the bar a bit different but not a hassle. The food was great ordered burgers and waffles was filled to the brim. I do recommend giving it a try.
Not a bad location. Coffee ok. No almond milk. No table service just counter. Big breakfast ordered couldnt change eggs. Apart from that tasted goid. Big helpings. Staff could be more friendly thoigh. Cider great. Will go back now i know what to expect
Great pizza and the place has a nice playground for kids (so the parents can actually enjoy their drinks). Service was excellent. Place needs a good clean though as tables were a bit sticky and the bathroom was a mess. Highly recommend the pepperoni and bluecheese pizza!
Great atmosphere, very NZ music, with decorations like you're at a relative's house, especially the Nana's House area. We had a 50cm pizza which was huge but crispy and thin so it's just right to share between 2 people. We had half n half so we tried 2 different flavours.
The vibe of this place is funk throughout. I mean funk for all ages. Energetic and playful. This isnt just at nighttime; the place is peppy at breakfast lunch and dinner. Equally crowded at all times. So there has to be something that clicks with so many people.
What this place lacks is service. Ordered a cocktail, a tap beer and onion rings. Got told that the cocktail would take a bit long; and I was completely ok with it. Till 20 mins later when the beer was down and so were the onion rings and one server told me that the drink would be there shortly. Another 20 mins and I went to the bar to check myself. No drink still. So yeah 45 mins wait for the drink. No doubt it was fabulous and exactly what the summer sun wanted. But 45 mins!! Nahh.
Also had the tacos. Good way to serve them deconstructed.
Pricewise: $50 for 2
Returns: double yay.
Went there at 9pm for dinner. The Bar was very crowded but we got our seats very quickly. The pork ribs was very tasty with kimchi at the top. Also got the vegetarian burger and it was very special.
The waitress is very friendly and good service :)
Stopped here for dinner on our road trip. We didnt get there until around 9pm and the place was packed which is a good sign. We had a burger, fries and beer special ($10) and it didnt disappoint. Theres a great retro feel with all the old furniture etc. The lighting was pretty poor in our corner but the service, food and atmosphere certainly made up for that. Check it out if you are ever in the area.
Have been here for lunch a couple of times. Both times we have sat in the courtyard which has a really cool vibe & is set up well. The food is great for a pub lunch. Decent pricing, good selection & great taste. On our latest visit this weekend my partner & I shared the beer battered fries, squid & chicken wings all of which we thoroughly enjoyed.
After a tiring walk around Mt Manganui my family I decided to stop here for dinner. The decor and the atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. The staff were energetic and attentive. I ordered the fresh fish tacos which was served with the filling in a bowl and the tortillas separate so you're able to make the tacos yourself. I enjoyed the taste but had to order another to fill myself up. My brother and father both ordered the Betty's burger which they were very pleased with and they ended up full by the end of the meal. However my little brothers ordered a meat pizza to share and even though they thoroughly enjoyed it they were left hungry and had a subway afterwards to fill up.
We stopped here for lunch on Sunday had the vegetable burger for something different had yummy avo and relish to compliment the pumpkin vegetable Patty.. And great beer batter fries to compliment good beers to go with the food to. quick service great vibe and music will come back again.
Came here for a late friday lunch after walking around looking for a place to eat. Pleasantly surprised with the nice setup, large outside area with cozy spaces everywhere. Would be awesome on a nice day or a nice dinner. The service was brilliant and friendly. Waitress knew what you needed before you had time to ask :) Ordered the fish n chips.. didnt expect much being fish n chips, but what came out was great! It was the pokana (sp) crumbed, with fries covered in some sort of coating and a nice salad garnished nicely. There definitely was some care in the dish. Nice place, service and food :) would come again.
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We day tripped down to the Mount on what unfortunately had to be one of the worst days of winter so our idea of picnicking on the beach had to be canned in favour of strolling through the admittedly fantastic boutiques and finding somewhere cosy for lunch. Walking past Astrolabe, I noticed it had had significant renovations since becoming a Mac's Brew Bar and decided to venture inside. The place is completely decked out in retro fittings with clever use of different zones to avoid over-crowding. A high chair was quickly produced - surprising in a pub environment - and we were settled into our little nook.
The menus - both food and drink - were extensive with a variety of different options. Given we had had a sizable morning tea I just selected two options from their sharing plate menu to share with my toddler: the sticky pork and slaw taco and the kumara fries. Both were generous serves - we didn't manage to finish the fries! I like that the taco came ready for you to construct so that you could choose your own pork/slaw ratio. I was also impressed that they had half serves of beer available on their menu - I only allow myself one standard drink when driving so this was perfect for me. It could also serve you well if you wanted to try a range of their beers in a sitting.
The staff were friendly and prompt for service, although they did appear to be overstaffed for the number of patrons. I do wonder whether the coziness of the interior will count against them in the summer heat but then I guess the garden bar will be more popular. All in all a pretty delightful place to hang out on a miserable winter day.
Sarah Reynolds #challenge
Yum. Tacos are delish! Outside bar area great. Do recommend
Nice place to have a beer and meet some friends
I often visit Astrolab for drinks in the evening. The staff are friendly and helpful, however occasionally clear drinks from the table before they are completely friendly (I always feel a bit too awkward to point this out).
Have eaten in the resturant a few times from the pizza menu, decent food which is pretty well priced. Often the wait staff take orders without a notepad which is impressive.
A good local spot to meet.
One of our favourites at the Mount, we come here for a meal everytime we are visiting! Super trendy 70s themed interior, with comfy indoor seating or an open outdoor style beer garden with picnic tables. Very colourful, staff very friendly, and an awesome place for lunch. We went one evening as well but it seemed a bit under resourced with a lot of tables still needing to be cleared. I had the fish burger, while still a good burger it lacked a bit of excitement. Everyone was in awe of the sharzees platters, so make sure you order them!
Great place to go if you're about the mount. Maybe the best but I haven't been many places.
Funky name, easy to find, popular food options and friendly staff.
Sat down for a beer with friends and ended up buying 3 pizzas. Left happy as.
Next time i'm by the mount, Astrolabe is were I'm coming.
Keep up the good work
Came here on a busy labour weekend night, the staff were very friendly. Really cool pub atmosphere with all the 70's decorations and coloured picnic tables outside. We ordered the fish and chips, my partner had it battered with beer battered chips and I had mine panko crumbed with kumara chips. Both were cooked to perfection and the chips were amazing! So crunchy and delicious. We also had a half and half pizza (margarita and meat meat meat), which was really tasty. There was a bit of a wait for the food but understandable on such a busy night.
The Astrolabe is probably the most visited place I eat out at for lunch and dinner. I love the chilled our relaxed feeling and the outside tables are perfect for the Mt summer. The atmosphere is great and I've found most staff to be super nice and give great service.
I'm always happy with the food and it doesn't take long to arrive. Me and friends usually order a bunch of things to share and we've never had bad things to say :)
A really enjoyable and cool bar in the Mount. We often come down on a Sunday for a few social drinks with friends, and bring the kids who run riot throughout the caravan (sorry staff!). But its fun and easy. The kids always get fish'n'chips which come in a plastic sand castle bucket with a free ice cream sandwich and soda. The eldest nicked the bucket (sorry staff!) but I'll return it this weekend. Sunday sessions are fast becoming an institution. Good times.
A great time in the astrolabe. Im from the Naki and am visiting the Bay for work. Went down to the bar last night for a few after work drinks and ended up staying for tea. I had venison pie which was awesome and a black macs beer. We ended up monging out in front of the fire on the couches drinking rumsies and reminising. Went outside for a ciggy and the waitress brought us a hotty and blanket, legendary. Choice staff, easy atmosphere, good amount of tucker.
A great relaxed night out. Good service for such a busy place (and it was Friday night). We sat in the caravan and had steak and beer, all very funny. Not really a place for the uptight as everything is really casual but a rolling laugh for our group who had a hoot.
Went for lunch on a Monday, place was empty which we didn't mind at all. every table to choose from, YAY. Haven't been here in years but the new decor is pretty funky compared to other places around.
Waiter was friendly, brought us some cold beers and some menus. Our party of four decided to choose pizza, burgers, and a fish dish off the main menu.
Waiter was always close by watering the plants if we needed anything.
Everyone enjoyed their lunches and they came out of the kitchen in good time too.
Great afternoon hangout
We dined here on a Tuesday evening and the restaurant was quiet, only four tables were occupied. The service was excellent and the food very good - much better than most of the restaurants in the Tauranga area. It is not cheap, two mains, two deserts and a bottle of wine cost us about $160 but we thought it was well worth it.
This is a firm favourite of mine. Best place to eat in Tauranga/Mt. The service is always good. The food excellent. Make sure you get to sit in the main restaurant bit rather than the bar. Highly recommended.
An amazing place to eat and relax whilst in the Mount. The outdoor area is so nice, calming and relaxing. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and want a delicious lunch!
The staff were lovely and the food and drink came out quickly.
The cauliflower bites and Korean chicken were nice but the nachos not so much. Minimal meat and everything was a bit too sweet.
Great atmosphere, great cocktails, great service. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to eat here yet, but the drinks have been as delicious as they look every time.
I went here with my friends for a late lunch and a few beers. Had the best poke bowl ever! Absolutely delicious! Would highly recommend if you're not feeling the typical pub grub!
Food was good, price was ok, portion was ok, drinks were great. They said wait was 1.5 hours but came a lot earlier than that.
Definitely will come back
Fun place! It was absolutely pumping Friday night with a dance music gig. Went for afternoon team and a cheeky beer the next day too. Recommended.
Yes! Is all I can say. What a great bar, full of character and everything you could need! Staff were friendly & helpful. Plenty of variety of drinks on offer. A small play area for kids with slide. DJs on in the evening. Overall great vibe.
This bar is awesome. Fantastic food and drink. Great music, very laid back. They have created a perfect kiwi "bach culture" vibe. Staff are very friendly. Their cider is awesome with several flavours they mix on the spot with lots of lime! Yummy!! $10 Will get you a beer, Burger and chips on Tuesdays. SOOOO GOOD!!
Yummy food, not overly expensive and great portion sizes, friendly staff, awesome atmosphere, all round great place. Have always enjoyed dining out here.
Good atmosphere, decent drink prices, great music. Security staff were particularly good. Especially the ones on the door. Cheers 🍻
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