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Side Hustle Bar

Bar β€’ Wine bar β€’ Brewpub β€’ Cider bar

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Refreshing both in its point of difference and in the drinks on offer, this is much more than a cidery. Knowledgeable staff, flavour combos I hadn't tried before and very cute surroundings make this a must do. Flight of ciders, glass of wine or a cocktail, you'll find something for you here! People often mention cider, ciders, Great, great,


Address

16 McDonald Street, Sandringham, Auckland 1025, New Zealand

Website

sidehustlebar.co.nz

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (106 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 10:30β€―pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10:30β€―pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10:30β€―pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 10:30β€―pm
  • Friday: 12 to 10:30β€―pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 10:30β€―pm

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  • 5/5 Andrew S. 4 years ago on Google
    Refreshing both in its point of difference and in the drinks on offer, this is much more than a cidery. Knowledgeable staff, flavour combos I hadn't tried before and very cute surroundings make this a must do. Flight of ciders, glass of wine or a cocktail, you'll find something for you here!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Alex S. 2 years ago on Google
    Love their Cider’s and you will too. Well worth the visit if your in the area and if not, make yourself be in the area (we came up from Wellington to pop in πŸ˜…). The Apple IPA is my fav but you can’t go wrong with any of them to be quite honest.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Fiona M. 2 years ago on Google
    I cannot overstate how much I love the cider from here - every flavour is delicious. Cosy little corner where you can see the murals from the cans and great spot for a drink. We came on a weekday and it’s peaceful (piece- o-pie-ful even). Cider slushy is soooooo good on a humid Auckland evening
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Hao 1 year ago on Google
    A bar inside a very special block of food stalls. Very good
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Diego 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for a social drink of beer our cider, if you want to Abbott's tree crowds of the near by breweries look no further, the boutique cidery had something for everyone. Great service and regular Auckland prices, discrete location and great atmosphere. Not often you get served by the owner but in this place you probably will so expect a great chat and a great drink.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Justin K. 3 years ago on Google
    My current favour drink for Summer 2021 the Peach cider. It's so delicious, goes down smooth and so good on ice too. I had these an an event next door with a few of these that were brought over.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Bruce B. 1 year ago on Google
    Love their ciders. Was very easy to order on line and customer service is excellent. Drank their ciders at the Christchurch kiwi beer fest and staff their were extremely helpful and friendly. Tried the Cherry Bomb tonight for the first time and love it. Thank you Morning Cider. I love your product and it is now my favourite cider. Will be ordering more on line for sure
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 mazfinny 7 months ago on Google
    Great spot down an alley inbetween two larger bars. Tried all 5 ciders on tap & they were great, will return when dropping by Auckland again πŸ™πŸΌ
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Cathie C. 5 months ago on Google
    OMG! Amazing cocktails in such a beautiful lane. Loved the salmon tartar, and burrata with fig & honey, both are to die for! Morningcider Rose is also outrageous. Love that we can walk home at the end of a night.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Marc P. 4 months ago on Google
    A must visits for craft beer and cider lovers. Great selection of ales and ciders served in a stylish place. The food is very good too, must try the loaded fries, probably the best I have ever had. Favourite beer was the Soft Bomb, but actually I liked all the ones I tasted.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lauren D. 5 months ago on Google
    After my best efforts of enjoying a night out in Morningside and regrettably only being met with a dark and assaultive attitude of bar staff around the area, I finally stumbled on side hustle, like a man dying of dehydration wandering upon a utopian oasis in the most barren desert. I had only a most basic thirst to quench, one of a ciderific nature. I was not disappointed - in fact, my frankly sour mood was sweetened greatly and immensely upon sampling the strawberry rosè cider (TM). One sip of the sweet yet strong slurp to imbibe upon elevated my meek temperament to one of a chad birthed from the parents of Zeus and Aphrodite. My friends have never been more keen to hang out with me - and for that, i thank the expert guidance of the enlightened manager - Regan-Lee Martin the Great.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kym M. 2 years ago on Google
    Cute little taproom, with a great range of ciders. I had a tasting rack, which was well priced. Had never had a IPA cider before and their Taco cider is good too. Great location as it’s quite close to a lot of eateries too. What a combo cider and fried chicken!

  • 5/5 Alejandro P. 1 year ago on Google
    Really lovely and cameral place. Bespoke ciders - taste the board πŸ˜‰

  • 5/5 Bryce R. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesomeness in cider and Yeastie Boys range including the legendary Gunnamatta

  • 5/5 Kris 4 years ago on Google
    Great cider bar with a large selection of amazing tasty favours of ciders that i have never tasted before with a helpful barman to help you choose your drink. They even have a happy hour. They do have a small selection of other drinks if your not into cider.

  • 5/5 Sophie M. 11 months ago on Google
    Great cider and great service. The Lucky Taco cider is hot, proper chilli hot and it is such a unique cider that it remains a real treat to the senses.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Food
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
    • βœ“οΈ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ— Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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