Guidebook for Ponsonby and handy areas
Food Scene
See below for recommendations. Popular favourite, SPQR is currently shut though.
There's a huge variety of bars, cafes, restaurants in handy Grey Lynn, in Ponsonby Road and in Kingsland. Some of our favourites include Mekong Baby, Blue Breeze Inn Prego, SPQR - all within walking distance and Lokanta - (Mediterranean) in Richmond Rd just two minutes walk away. For something fancier Sails on Westhaven Marina (10 minute drive) is always our go to for a flash night out or Sidart 5 star degustation (Ponsonby). For breakfast we love Bambina on Ponsonby Rd, crepes up at Ponsonby Central or Bread and Butter (Grey Lynn).
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Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdThere's a huge variety of bars, cafes, restaurants in handy Grey Lynn, in Ponsonby Road and in Kingsland. Some of our favourites include Mekong Baby, Blue Breeze Inn Prego, SPQR - all within walking distance and Lokanta - (Mediterranean) in Richmond Rd just two minutes walk away. For something fancier Sails on Westhaven Marina (10 minute drive) is always our go to for a flash night out or Sidart 5 star degustation (Ponsonby). For breakfast we love Bambina on Ponsonby Rd, crepes up at Ponsonby Central or Bread and Butter (Grey Lynn).
Drinks & Nightlife
Local favourites
Gypsy Tea Room
455 Richmond RdIts chilled and friendly
A popular local favourite with great atmosphere, tasty platters catering for all sorts of dietary requirements and just plain delicious with diverse beverages to suit all tastes.
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Pocket Bar & Kitchen
592 Great N RdA popular local favourite with great atmosphere, tasty platters catering for all sorts of dietary requirements and just plain delicious with diverse beverages to suit all tastes.
Shopping
Most things you could want are at this mall. Its handy and has cinemas in the complex along with a family friendly food court and plenty of free parking.
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Westfield St Lukes
80 St Lukes RdMost things you could want are at this mall. Its handy and has cinemas in the complex along with a family friendly food court and plenty of free parking.
Upmarket mall recently refurbished and expanded with terrific eateries on the upper levels plus diverse shopping. Particularly good for fashion.
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Westfield Newmarket
277 BroadwayUpmarket mall recently refurbished and expanded with terrific eateries on the upper levels plus diverse shopping. Particularly good for fashion.