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British Isles Inn

Restaurant Bar

One of the Top rated Bars in Hibiscus and Bays


Address

577 Beach Road, Rothesay Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand

Website

www.britishislesinn.co.nz

Contact

+64 9 478 5592

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (243 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 3 to 10 pm
  • Monday: 3 to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 3 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 3 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 3 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 3 pm to 1 am
  • Saturday: 3 pm to 1 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Jakob L. 1 year ago on Google
    By far the greatest pub I have visited. Uwe (the owner) is the most amazing man I have met. Be sure to visit any and all days you get free 😊 Edit: This review is still valid after years. Another edit: Still an amazing pub Another another edit: Still a mint pub
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon Upton (Simon G U. 3 months ago on Google • 659 reviews New
    Had a really nice meal here, pork belly recommended. Staff very natural, friendly and charming. Kilkenny on tap as a real bonus. Will return Update: Have returned a couple of times. Pork belly consistently good, as is hospitality from Uwe and his team

  • 5/5 Leon M. 11 months ago on Google • 199 reviews
    Very classic bar with friendly people and good food. Beer selection is great
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wu S. 2 years ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Foods are fantastic and the prices are reasonable.best services.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sammy V. 9 months ago on Google • 49 reviews
    The steak meal is one of the best I've had in The area. Cold beer, great staff and fun trivia even though we're just participants 😜
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 KI J. 1 year ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Firstly, the fish I had was first class, cooked to perfection, absolutely the best (half a) meal I've had in a long time. The rest of our party's meals were as amazing I was told. Also the two staff members wearing Black (AB vs Irland game night) were awesome. But, what put a damper and a bitter taste to the evening, was the lady that cleared our table while I was still eating my food, I had half a meal left but couldn't finish it with her cleaning up, unfortunately I got stressed with her clearing everything off, she obviously thought I was too slow? It's sad with staff that doesn't have any manners, she could at least have asked before she started to clear the table. Also it would have been nice, to at least been offered to take the rest of my meal with me. Anyway... Please, let the chef know how perfectly cooked everything was, could not have been better.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rene L. 7 years ago on Google • 441 reviews
    Such a great vibe and awesome meeting place for friends and we love the indoor, plus outdoor option for seating. Very happy with how the manager engages with his patrons, awesome service! It's such a pity the new 3 story building next door has taken away the afternoon Sun. They do still have awesome food! Highly recommended. :-)

  • 3/5 Susan M. 5 years ago on Google
    Guinness good quality but pour not good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karl C. 2 years ago on Google
    Want an actual pint of properly poured Guiness? Then this is the place to be. The food is great (and well proportioned) and, despite being 12,000 miles away, it really does feel like a british pub.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Malia T. 5 years ago on Google
    Great staff funny as. Beers awesome. Food ok. Go there usually with mates we were carrying each other out lol. Must of been a great night
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Snoo C. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing and friendly service. Love to support local and also love the beer ;)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 colin g. 2 years ago on Google • 80 reviews
    Went there on a Sunday afternoon about 4.30. It was quiet but as time went by the "regulars" started to roll in. The young girls behind bar were friendly enough although very quiet. Didnt try the food, roast day sunday, but have heard its pretty good. Wasn't much atmosphere due to being quiet but the beer was cold 😁 Might try again on another busier day.

  • 5/5 D B. 1 month ago on Google • 32 reviews New
    Very nice drinks and meal for our family group. The only criticism being whoever thought goody goody gumdrops was an appropriate ice cream flavour for sticky date pudding and apple crumble, or indeed anything outside of a very young child’s birthday party!

  • 5/5 Scott B. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Four of us Aussies dropped in for beer and a chat with Uwe and a couple of locals. Nice cold beer and a good atmosphere ! We would visit again if we come back to Auckland. Thanks for a good afternoon. Scott, Kirsty Brian & Di.

  • 5/5 Olwyn H. 5 years ago on Google
    Friendly and great value

  • 5/5 Edward 5 years ago on Google
    Good beers and staff, okay food.

  • 4/5 Ben W. 5 years ago on Google
    Great English pub for the grub and beer !

  • 5/5 Lars W. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome as always. Great service.

  • 5/5 John H. 5 years ago on Google
    Love it. Quintessential English pub with fantastic staff and a cosy atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Toni P. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere, nice food and friendly service

  • 5/5 peter g. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic venue food and host

  • 5/5 Lalith W. 5 years ago on Google
    very good

  • 5/5 Steve S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to catch up with your mates or watch the footy, a good feed can be had too

  • 5/5 Natalie de B. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome pub, great vibe, excellent burger & cider to accompany the rugby

  • 4/5 Geoff L. 5 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, excellent service

  • 5/5 Andrew D. 6 years ago on Google
    Went up on St Paddy's for a couple of pints and a meal with a mate and was thoroughly impressed. The staff were still friendly and efficient despite having a big rowdy crowd to deal with, and they had a live band playing proper old Irish classics. Food was excellent and priced like pub food should be - delicious simple fare done properly. First time we've seen real chips & curry sauce in NZ, about time too! The beer selection is the best for miles around!

  • 5/5 Gareth R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for a meal and a quiz

  • 5/5 Chaedoo J. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved the place as they served delicious foods and authentic Irish beers. Friendly staffs and professional services. Highly recommend to stop by and try foods and beers then you will understand why I am recommend the place.

  • 5/5 John H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great friendly family pub! Excellent host (Uwe) and very helpful staff.

  • 5/5 Gene L. 1 year ago on Google
    Spacious and had great atmosphere. Had nice British beer that I can't often find in NZ on tap.

  • 4/5 Seok-ho L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a comfortable and friendly space. (Original) 편안하고 정겨운 공간입니다.

  • 5/5 richard l. 4 years ago on Google
    Great selection of food, beer and wine, friendly staff and well priced, highly recommended

  • 5/5 Sheryl M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic service, with delicious pub food. Couldn't wait to go back for our second nights meal. So glad we found this place.

  • 4/5 Andy J. 4 years ago on Google
    nice area, pleasant English style pub,

  • 5/5 Maria-Theresa K. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere at this place. We often go there as a group after we have had our ukulele group play out. Sometimes we have had been offered the opportunity to play a few songs there for the patrons. Good menu and food.

  • 5/5 Patricia and Paul M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for a beer with a good selection of NZ and British beers

  • 5/5 NZ GARAGE DOOR REMOTES NEW Z. 4 years ago on Google
    was good . nice food friendly staff and reasonable prices. will be going back thanks

  • 5/5 Gary L. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a great place for a drink and meal....loved the bangers and mash

  • 5/5 Raphael K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great local drinking spot. Very well known and great staff. Use, the owner, is a live wire and knows his business. Good sport following too.

  • 3/5 paul t. 3 years ago on Google
    Not as much choice of English beers and the prices have edged up so not returning in a hurry

  • 4/5 Allan J. 3 years ago on Google
    Good atmosphere and place to have a feed and a beer. Not many locals worth writing about.

  • 5/5 Taylor B. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the atmosphere. If you looking for that warm UK pub, you will love this one.

  • 5/5 Roger B. 4 years ago on Google
    Went to the quiz night. Good atmosphere with a pub grub menu. Nice selection of beers with very friendly staff. Worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Sebastian Machado M. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely wonderful. Been around NZ with family of four low-aged kids for a number of days and this is the place were we both ate and were served the best. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Quintin R. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 4/5 Manfred B. 4 years ago on Google
    Food above average good beverages

  • 5/5 Megan G. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food

  • 5/5 John R. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly pub good food and live music 1st Thursday of the month.

  • 5/5 Deslee B. 4 years ago on Google
    Tuesday is quiz night, with $17 meals, delish

  • 5/5 AB E. 4 years ago on Google
    AB Electrical just had a social function at British Isles Inn - their snug room was the perfect size for our Poker/ Black Jack night. The food was delicious and the team were fantastic. Will definitely have more work functions here in the future. Ty so much Tish for your hospitality.

  • 4/5 Liz S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very full house last night

  • 4/5 Bill F. 4 years ago on Google
    Good and service is excellent

  • 5/5 Leon J. 4 years ago on Google
    It's my local. Always a pleasure going there.

  • 5/5 Linda P. 4 years ago on Google
    The monthly gig here by The Brotherhood

  • 4/5 Peter H. 5 years ago on Google
    Propper British pub, 🍺👍

  • 2/5 Triscodisco 5 years ago on Google
    atmosphere was great, i took a risk and ordered the chicken cordon bleu after asking the lovely staff if it was nice. Unfortunately it was incredibly dry and disgusting. As far as pub food goes this was a great disappointment. Would not recommend this place for anything other than a beer.

  • 4/5 Thomas A. 5 years ago on Google
    Great steak, chips and Irish beer.

  • 5/5 Simon M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great pub, reminds me of the ones i miss back home. Beer is well kept, staff are friendly and food is tasty.

  • 1/5 Melissa W. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Where do I start… Firstly, the lines for the tap beer taste like they’ve not been cleaned since they were installed. The starters were Camembert and bacon + sausage bap. Camembert you can get better from the frozen section in pak n save. The bap wasn’t a bap nor did it have bacon, sausage was average, bread was soggy. Mains were crispy pork belly and fish, chips with smash peas. Crispy pork belly had no crisp and we struggled to get our teeth through the rubbery meat. Had 1 bite each and it was awful. Fish smelt like it had been left in a chilly bin for 10 days, not on ice. Tasted old. Batter was soggy like the bread. Meal didn’t come with smash peas as stated. On a plus curry sauce was delicious. Absolute waste of money and time. My partner has called the number below, left a voicemail and hasn’t heard back.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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