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Wood Brothers

Restaurant Bar Meal takeaway Pub Sports bar

One of the Most Reviewed Sports bars in Henderson-Massey


Address

1/385 Great North Road, Henderson, Auckland 0612, New Zealand

Website

www.woodbros.co.nz

Contact

+64 9 836 8896

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (432 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10:30 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (14) time (12) good (12) friendly (11) service (10) burger (9) staff (9) recommend (8) night (7) steak (7)
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  • 2/5 Sophia W. 9 months ago on Google
    Im sorry, I think we need to find a new favourite. We initially discovered this place because we were searching for hot wings and this was the closest place that had them (as per photos). It then became a favourite with the buttermilk chicken burger, which was huge. The crisp fries, which also had a massive portion. But now, I don't think we will be making a return. First thing I noticed tonight was the table we sat at hadn't been cleaned. Second, and no disrespect to our waiter, we are sure he tried his best but he needs a lot more training to be comfortable. He seemed unsure where to place the water jug and glasses and generally unsure on how to service the table. He needed to write down out order, which is fine, but was unable to write fast enough or pick up on the short hand so that the cook may understand what was being ordered- not a massive issue, just needs more training and practice. But he also forgot a part of my burger and brought it out in a bowl on the side for me to assemble myself with no cutlery, or napkins provided to wipe my hands after touching greasy bacon. Third, we were one of only two tables that had ordered food and it was still very slow, we used to love the fast service and how quickly our food came out. But when our food came out, some of it was cold, some hot, especially the bacon that I had to add to my burger myself. I was disappointed that the bun wasn't at least toasted as it felt like a lot more bread than burger, and having a crispy interior makes buns less gluggy. The other issue we had was our food was considerably smaller portion sizes compared to last time even buying the same meal. I pulled up a photo to compare and it didn't look like it came from the same place. Combined with being a little tasteless, I think we'll give this place a miss next date night.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy H. 9 months ago on Google
    Came here for dinner and drinks on a Saturday. The place was pretty quiet, so the service was quite fast. Food was absolute delicious. The beef, bacon and cheese burger was hearty and full of flavour, quite filling! Basil pesto chicken was on the smaller side, but tasted amazing and was hot. There is a pool table which is a good activity to keep you there for a while.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacquelyn P. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a birthday dinner for my daughter, the food was delicious, fresh and hot and super tasty.The staff were very friendly and had a great sense of humour, we were well looked after. Will gladly dine here again 😁😁💯
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maureen T. 4 months ago on Google
    So glad we popped into this place. Dad and I had the best meals here and the staff were really lovely. Definitely recommend this place and will be back for sure 🥰
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John E. 4 months ago on Google
    Some friends and I dine here every Wednesday night for Steak night which is fantastic value. For $25 you get a very good sized steak topped with either muchrooms or garlic butter should you choose. You also get fries and a nice salad to go with it. We always get well looked after by Sky and Shaun who are very friendly and chatty. Sky does a perfect job of cooking our steaks every week and we all look forward to them! Highly recommend Wood Brothers to all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simonne B. 9 months ago on Google
    We had a lovely meal with our teens and their grandparents. Generous portions, burgers were huge, yum dessert! Drinks reasonably priced. Nothing was too much trouble for our waitress. A game of pool kept the boys entertained after dinner. We’ll be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sue S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great night and very good food
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 WD 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent 10/10. Awesome atmosphere and very friendly staff. The steak was cooked perfectly and the dish was superb. Sad I didnt take any photos of our meals however had such a great experience I deem it worthy of a review. Thanks to the team at Wood Brothers Henderson.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philip W. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic spot, surprised to see it so empty, would definitely come here again, only been once but it did not disappoint. Feels almost like a small gem, maybe it gets busier during the weekend, but Wednesday night it had almost no one in it... great for an intimate date tho.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 James R. 6 years ago on Google
    The food here is okay. The portions are really good but the quality is average. I've been here twice. The service is friendly, but slow. I have been here twice, first time I got a burger. Second time was a chicken meal. It's an ok place to eat but I wouldn't go out of my way.

  • 5/5 Alistair G. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place. Nice and cozy. I maybe biased because Dylan is a good friend of mine, but in saying that great food and drink choices.

  • 5/5 Renee U. 7 months ago on Google
    We gave them a big challenge with our group of 50 on a Saturday night. Really impressed with how they managed, we had pre-ordered which made it smoother, but still a lot for them to navigate. The venue is great for a large group, we had parents and a large gaggle of teenage cheerleaders...it was ideal. Thanks team!

  • 5/5 Kyle F. 4 months ago on Google
    Great food, friendly staff, chill atmosphere

  • 5/5 Duong N. 4 years ago on Google
    Had lovely lunch experience here today and I totally recommend this place. The food comes out pretty fast, the presentation and flavor is spot on. Nice portion and very fresh. The staffs are very friendly and the environment is cozy and very clean. Will come back next time to try some more.

  • 1/5 L H. 7 months ago on Google
    Went for dinner. Struggled for parking. Very cold inside. Bleak atmosphere with worn furniture and an ageing sports-bar/pokies style pub out the back but in clear view of the restaurant. Pub patrons milling in and out through the restaurant or coming into the restaurant to play pool, loudly, which was disruptive to our meal. I wouldn't call this restaurant family friendly. Photos online aren't recent. I don't mind eating at humble restaurants as long as the food and service are good. Both were not. Server was dishevelled and missed items off of our order. Slow service. Food was average. Menu on Google images completely different - in reality the prices are closer to Lone Star or Goode Brothers but without the ambience or quality in service or food. While the steak was good, all of our other food was bland and tasteless and served on limp, lukewarm chips. Ribs were dry and appeared to have a random sauce thrown over the top. Long wait for food - almost an hour. It appeared our server was also the chef, which was odd and not great as we were without a server while he was cooking e.g. for drinks or to ask about our meals. If staff shortages/cover are an issue (as alleged in another poor review) perhaps the restaurant shouldn't open on those days if the quality is thus bad. Sounds like this place is better at lunch. Based on the reviews, extremely disappointing experience and a waste of our time and money. I'd recommend going elsewhere. Will not be returning.

  • 4/5 David L. 6 months ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere. Food is reasonably priced. Loved it.

  • 5/5 Gaylene I. 7 months ago on Google
    I booked lunch here for a table of 23 people, we were able to send through a bulk order all at once and when we arrived right on time all our food came out within 10 minutes :) Not one order was wrong! And the customer service was great!

  • 5/5 Liam M. 7 months ago on Google
    With a solid 4 days notices about the event and perhaps 36 hours notice that I was bringing almost twice as many people (40 rather than 20) as was first communicated, the fine folks at Wood Bros handled us with aplomb. The food was great and timely, the drinks were cold and quality and the space was more than sufficient, given they were able to rearrange seating to fit us. Easily the best place in Henderson for an improtu large gathering. And a fine establishment for a nice drink after a long day at work besides.

  • 4/5 DH K. 8 months ago on Google
    Food was great. We ordered a platter for the three of us and despite not having chicken wings (not available), we still left feeling full and satisfied. Great local prices too.

  • 5/5 Dawn B. 10 months ago on Google
    Love this place! Vibe is super chill and family friendly, Food is insanely good and the beers are poured colder than cold. Came on Sunday for the 2 for $30 burger deal and wow! BEAUTIFULLY cooked is an understatement, we both got the BBQ bacon burgers and they were bang on! Even miss fussy 7yo loved her meal too! Thanks guys! We'll be back soon

  • 5/5 Jessie P. 10 months ago on Google
    Food was awesome! Sky made it with love fully recommend going great atmosphere an yumm drinks 😊

  • 5/5 tracy D. 11 months ago on Google
    Fantastic friendly down to earth staff. Cool layout, even has a pool table. Really delicious burgers, perfectly cooked chips. The coffee was so good, I'd just pop in for a coffee if I can't stop for food next time. The kids meals were big and really well priced. Everything tasted fresh, and full of flavor Absolutely loved the mix of music there. What a cool little place in the heart of Henderson.

  • 5/5 Sheldon R. 6 years ago on Google
    I just loved it 🙂 Had the scallops and the Flintstone savannah steak with pepper sauce. Wow it was just so delicious. One of the best steaks I've had in a very long time. Just amazing and the staff were super nice 🙂

  • 5/5 George C. 4 years ago on Google
    Oh my gosh one of the best places to eat 😍! The staff were really friendly and the quality of the food was amazing! I ordered scotch fillet steak with a salad and my friend ordered the same but with fries. Both dishes came out perfect and both steaks were cooked perfectly. The dumplings we ordefed we fantastic and the garlic bread was tasty! We also ordered kumra fries which were to die for! Again lovely food and lovely service!

  • 5/5 Nicola K. 11 months ago on Google
    Best service - friendly and on to it. Henderson's best hidden secret. Great food so fresh and very efficient 👍 Asahi on tap ❤️

  • 5/5 Michael Boxen Z. 1 year ago on Google
    New owners, food is good and reasonable cost, owner guy is chill. Feels like a kiwi pub with its own vibe. Only time I've ever bothered to recommend anywhere

  • 5/5 Anna H. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome food. Went in for breakfast,had the Chicken Waffles, Eggs Benedict and Ribs. Everything was delicious 😋. We will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Melanie B. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a great experience. Great music!!! Went at lunch time and it was not too busy. Was surprised at the quality of the food. Calamari salad was beautiful and tasted great. Not crumbed rings. Burger was nice Angus beef burger with aoili, fresh lettuce and big thick tomato. Could have done with something to five it a bit more taste though. Will go back its a nice relaxed atmosphere and theme.

  • 1/5 Evile L. 1 year ago on Google
    Would not go there again. They didn’t have 3/4 of their menu available, Chicken burger was bland chicken was dry. Steak was tasteless and very tough. I only went to this place as it was abit late and it had good reviews. It’s a lie this place don’t live up to their reviews. Service was slow too. Disappointed really

  • 5/5 Sean B. 1 year ago on Google
    Family night out . Good menu with something for everyone. Burgers on point and my aunty had the beast of a steak which she could not finish. Kids menu was good. Service was spot on .

  • 5/5 Serena D. 1 year ago on Google
    Came up to Auckland to visit friends and had dinner here. Amazing food menu and bar snacks! All came out very quick! Cocktails are all so delicious and staff are the friendliest! The restaurant has a cool vibe that stands out from other places in Henderson! Will definitely be back next time I’m in Auckland! Highly recommend if you’re looking for somewhere to meet up with friends that’s not right in the city!

  • 5/5 Sorelle W. 1 year ago on Google
    I love it here, it's one of my favourite places in Henderson. The food and coffee are great. I also love the selection of gaming!

  • 5/5 Anna L. 1 year ago on Google
    First time going would highly recommend the food was absolutely amazing best steak I have ever had .price was very cheap for what you got


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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