Reviews of Gear Homestead Venue and Bar. (Coffee Shop) in Porirua (Wellington).

Gear Homestead Venue and Bar

303 Reviews

128 Comments

Coffee shop

Wedding venue

Bar

1 Okowai Road, Aotea, Porirua 5024, New Zealand

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Information of Gear Homestead Venue and Bar, Coffee shop in Porirua (Wellington)

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Open hours of Gear Homestead Venue and Bar

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

3–10 p.m.

Friday

3–10 p.m.

Saturday

3–10 p.m.

Sunday

3–10 p.m.

Reviews of Gear Homestead Venue and Bar

t. p.

Good fortune coffee, ✔️ BEAUTIFUL Fresh Cream Doughnut, with a good amount of Jam throughout! Lots of sweet treats. Some savoury too! Good customer service. Lots of chairs, beanbags etc to sit with kids outside. Inside table n chairs (old school) Interesting taxidermy Clean toilets Thanks Recommend

B. B.

Just divine. We came here just for the buttermilk cheddar scone and oh boy was it worth it. Crispy outside, fluffy on the inside, this humble scone is not to be underestimated and lives up to its reputation as the best scone in town.

J. S.

Good range of options, nice food. Drinks took a while to arrive, when it didn't seem busy. But apart from that it's worth checking out. We also miss the kids boxes, none available when we were in last.

N. S.

Was really looking forward to try the new place, purposely avoided the first few opening weeks. Went in last Friday to have lunch, food was 4/5; service was 1/5 for what we have paid for. Although the pace is new new, however feeling like we are paying for the staffs that their mind are not quite there with it. Very slow serving! We have to go to the counter 4 times to get a table, a table number, our order and back to find out where and when we will be getting our food. Spot was 5/5; Kids friendly 5/5 I hope things will never getting better for future given it is still new hence the reason why rated 3/5.

T. M.

Friendly staff. Nice food. Only downside is being surrounded by dead animals. Not a great look while trying to enjoy a meal, especially with children.

M. R.

Wanted to try a new cafe so we came here for brunch. Spent just under $60 for 2 thin waffles & sliced banana, big breaky & two drinks. We were shown to our table with no menu & unsure whether we could order at our table or at the counter. Won’t be rushing to come back. 3 stars because despite all of that, the staff was kind.

I. B.

Outstanding setting, beautifully kept place and grounds. Parking limited and very narrow slots! Food good and fairly priced. Coffee excellent! Service a bit random, possibly a bit understaffed but that may be because of extra work with level 2

A. B.

Had a delicious and relaxed meal at Gear last Friday. The menu isn't extensive but the food was really good. We'll be back to try the brunch menu.

J. P.

I adore this place. Brilliant coffee, wicked cabinet food and one of the best granola I've had i years. Lovely humans and an amazing garden setting, such a rad place to visit. I hate the taxidermy, but you can sit not facing them if you are my way inclined 😃

v. M.

Group of ladies from Kapiti Golf Club enjoyed an end of season lunch here today.Meals and drink service went well!Compliments to Eddie (Indian name? unpronounceable he said)who waited on us well and coped very well with a challenging bunch of ladies!!

s. l.

Fabulous service and meal. Had a delicious brunch, great coffee and nice glass of bubbles! Excellent location.

J. C.

We had a wonderful meal at the Gear Eatery and Bar on Saturday night! Attentive service, delicious braised lamb. Such a gorgeous venue. We'll be back for lunch, dinner and maybe even breakfast if we get up early enough. The menu is family-oriented, so our grandchildren will enjoy a treat here, along with a wander around the grounds. Top notch! Congratulations to the new owners, who have got the right mix for this stunning site.

A. S.

Good for casual informal dining. Menu straight forward but presented well and good cooking. Good view from upstairs dining

J. H.

A really nice place. Was very busy and staff were doing their best. A great atmosphere, delish coffee and the best bacon and eggs i have ever tasted. The view was spectacular as well as the setting. It's definitly a place worth going to.

Great venue for brunch or after work drinks. Lots of staff but could be a challenge to get table service. Food is good, but expected it to be a higher standard. Great coffee and place to chill.

J. M.

Beautiful food, great coffee and friendly service. Very special location too. Can't wait to go back!!

C. F.

Love it here. Perfect for the whole family. It was pouring with rain when we went for brunch but still awesome. Looking forward to going on a sunny day so we can take advantage of the beautiful garden 👍🏽

V. G.

Great meal, beautiful setting. Will definitely return. But service levels could use a tweak. 🐢

H. W.

Great spot for a nice lunch, friendly staff and good food sensibly priced. Parking is a bit tight when they're busy, but there's plenty of space on the road if you're happy to walk up to the house.

K. G.

Awesome atmosphere. lovely food. absolutely stunning Outlook

S. C.

The service was good, the cabinet food looks great. But the burger is tiny, and the (kids) waffles pretty flat. I'll try again when they've been open a little longer.

M. C.

Really nice. A mix of colonialism, 50s, 60s, nautical, and art deco 😆 Nice views of the harbor, nice gardens, nice staff, it's just a "nice" place. I would imagine Summertime it will be awesome as it has a nice outdoor area for eating and drinking as well as a big play area with lots of trikes for the kids and some bush walks.👍💗 A great place to support in an otherwise culturally barren place like Papakowhai 😆👍💗

r. c.

Was recommended this place by locals and it didn’t disappoint. Beautiful location, awesome friendly owner and great slices!! We definitely be back!!

A. B.

Very good service. Staff went over and above the call of duty to accommodate and feed all 39 of us We loved it and will be promoting very actively..Many thank-you's!!

D. G.

We were a large group for Bastille day celebration. Excellent meals and great atmosphere. Well done.

S. T.

Fantastic dining experience at Gear Homestead recently. The new owners have done a fantastic job with their menu, décor, ambience, and delivered an environment that is a delight to be in. We will be back many times over I am sure. Congratulations!

g. m.

Takeaway coffee and Buttermilk and Cheddar scone this morning. Very good coffee, the scone awesome. The lady that does the baking is obviously very skilled. Everything looked great.

J. Y.

Had a lovely meal here this evening. Sad to say last chance to visit the bistro before it closes. Beautiful setting and thank you to the team, I wish you well in your future endeavors. Hopefully the homestead will re emerge like a butterfly from its cocoon and have a bright new future.

D. P.

Had another great delicious lunch with the family. Very family friendly venue and also great coffee and meals.

A. F.

Great views and good food. Book ahead and get a table out on the deck.

G. F.

We went at 11.00am on Sunday. Gear breakfast was very good and so was the buttermilk scone. Service was good in spite of being busy. Great setting. Thank you.

D. B.

Very nice environment but busy in the weekend so be sure to book. Couple of our burgers were a bit overcooked and the drinks service was a tad slow. We will be back though.

D. F.

Very nice venue with great Maritime theme. Good atmosphere and a great look over to Titahi bay. Had a delicious chicken burger. I'll be coming back, the popcorn fish another table got looked yummy!

P. &. R. Y.

We arrived without a booking and a table was quickly made available for the 5 of us plus a highchair for our 18 month old. Lovely afternoon tea and coffee. Will definitely go back.

V. R.

A week after opening I had a table for 5 booked, however extra whanau turned up. Even thou they were completely booked, Gear E&B still managed to find room for us. All front of house staff were fairly new to the job however they seemed to cope really well with the extra people. Food came out within a adequate time and everyone made nice comments on their meals. I loved the fish and the red wine...thanks for the recommendation.

P. R.

Think we have just found our new favourite restaurant. The Gear Homestead cafe and function venue The food is amazing and priced really reasonably. My steak was cooked so well that it didnt matter that I wasnt given a steak knife. Amazing view. The best place to watch a great sunset Cant wait for Summer and dining whilst looking at the beautiful water view. I strongly recommend everyone to go and support this amazing local business you wont be disappointed.

A. M.

Attended a meeting and lunch here. Had our own room available to meet and dine. Food was good.

A. C.

Lovely meal, friendly service. Service was a little slow at times but the environs so nice it didn't really matter

B. G.

A absolutely beautiful jem in aotea. Fabulous food great menu but staff need more trying. 8/10

S. K.

Great location, great service

S. D.

Our first time visiting, and what a delight! Thank you for the excellent customer service and the scrummy slices :)

J. K.

Great venue magnificent views but the staff and interaction with customers in conjunction with impeccable meals makes this venue a jewel that Porirua can be proud of well worth the trip to sample this exquisite paradise.

Lovely place to stop in and have a coffee. Beautiful views and a good amount of space both inside and out. Did take quite awhile for coffees to be delivered to the table (after food came out) and on the menu it doesn't really stipulate what kind of coffee you offer (e.g. latte, mocha). Food was tasty but some meals I felt were overpriced for what you got e.g. eggs benedict came out and was quite a small meal but was $21-25 depending on what protein you picked to go with it. I'd visit again as the grounds are stunning but I'd probably just order a coffee and not food next time.

Beautiful wedding venue. Sad it's not going to be one anymore but should do well as a cafe and cocktail bar. Pottery shop in the garden was lovely with local potters wares.

E. P.

All 6 of us had delicious meals at lunchtime. The people serving were bright and cheerful, love the decor.

It’s such a gorgeous venue with an old school theme that suits the homestead very well. Perfect place to enjoy a hot, delicious meal during these colder months

M. A.

Yummy food! Amazing outdoor/indoor setting.

Z. H.

We had a booking 15th of May. I messaged via messenger that we would be arriving 30 mins later than the stipulated time. Messenger message read, no response. I rung an hour and a half before the original time, told moving the booking 30mins later was "no worries". Arrive at the time agreed upon only to find they had given our booking to someone else as they assumed we weren't arriving. Staff managed to push to bar learners together right by the door to accommodate us. Happy birthday to me 😆. Food was delish however we did have a few gripes with wrong drink orders and slow service. A front of house manager would be beneficial.

M. S.

Very nice food and a lovely setting

C. L.

Lovely setting, great fish and chips

A. S.

Beautiful setting, stunning sea view and gorgeous old villa but food was average

O. V. S.

Absolutely beautiful. Great food, staff and venue.

D. G.

Excellent menu. Beautiful setting. Grest gor families

m. s.

Current new bistro meals are delicious and reasonably priced . Served in a warm & cosy dining area on Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings. Booking easy via internet.

R. B.

Had a wonderful meal here tonight with 5 friends, shared food which was absolutely delicious. Friendly staff. Lovely venue. Great that we can again dine at Gear Homestead!

J. W.

A nice cafe hidden in the woods of Adrenaline Forest. Great food and service with a warm vibe from things like brightly coloured chairs and plates. Personally the prices held me back a little, such as canned drinks for $3.50 or $4.50.

N. H.

Food was yum and the hospitality was 💯💯 owner took me for a tour around the place was a awesome host. Beautiful views

J. J.

Spent an afternoon wth my daughter and three young grandchildren on a glorious day. We had late lunch served in the grounds and my grandchildren had fun exploring the gardens and climbing the trees. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going again.

M. W.

Excellent food, excellent service. Looking forward to returning again.

R. O.

Lovely setting and great food

H. J.

Quality food, delightful staff. So nice to have this restaurant close to home. We will be back, thankyou ,

m. M.

Nice food. Friendly staff

Wow, the food here is fantastic. My partner and I went on an odd chance and really enjoyed the food and service. I had the pulled pork on a potato waffle and it was top notch. A real hidden gem!

a. m.

The perfect spot for a coffee and a piece of orange cake, on a perfect autumn day in April. Also a great wedding venue (and I have to recommend April for that as well). Apparently it's also been a spaceship, but that was a long time ago now and in Bad Taste!

H. W.

Lovely food, good service

Disappointing that this place is so average. Had high hopes.

Had a delicious meal here this evening highly recommend I had the duck on a bed of bck choy and my husband lamb fillet with couscous and spinach in filo.

A. (.

Great historic landmark for Porirua has had its soul removed and turned into just another Cafe, food was average, service was great, prices too high for what you get. Go for the garden and a drink.

R. L.

Bigger on the inside. Cleverly done

V. M.

Great food, good atmosphere and lovely staff

Gear Homestead is an amazing example of New Zealand Victorian architecture (it was built in 1887) and I think the grounds and view are the best in Porirua. The new cafe/bar onsite is well worth a visit too - they make great coffee.

L. W.

Beautiful coffee, great outdoor space. Can't believe it was the space ship in Peter Jackson's "Bad Taste" film :)

D. H.

A beautiful wedding location. Got married here, and couldn't imagine a better location to get married. The staff there were friendly and supportive. Top stuff!

J. M.

Lovely veiws great food

D. S.

Lovely gardens in which to wander. The restaurant is currently closed so not able to visit.

M. T.

Yummy potato rosti on the eggs bene

L. C.

Very friendly service, nice outdoor seating area and also indoor space. Good lunch menu and we will definitely return.

D. S.

Beautiful old colonial mansion set in a lovely park .The view is amazing and the cafe has yummy food made in there own kitchen.

D. S.

Lovely spot where one can sit outside on the deck overlooking Porirua inlet while enjoying a coffee, snacks or a meal. First visit and we will be back. The chocolate and raspberry eclair was delicious.