Reviews of Chapel Bar & Bistro. (Pub) in Auckland (Auckland).

Chapel Bar & Bistro

484 Reviews

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147 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand

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Information of Chapel Bar & Bistro, Pub in Auckland (Auckland)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of Chapel Bar & Bistro

I.

Cool spot on the corner here 👌🏼 Only dropped in for a cheeky wine after a spot of shopping up the road, but loved the decor, atmosphere and the fries!

r.

The place was nice, the staff in the reception or recieving area was nice and food is okay. However, our waiter was kinda rude to us. We went for a good time and left feeling bummed about it. We kinda just left cause we thought, he was having a bad time but nonetheless it ruined the night for us, that's why I'm giving it a three star.

T.

Highly recommend good food, beer and service

R.

Great place for a drink.

M.

Always a great place to see friends and catch up for a beer

D.

Fantastic service here. The guys sat us down, took our order and delivered our drinks to the table. They even came and asked if we wanted another when we were nearing the end. When I had a second beer and my wife didn't want one, they bought her a glass of ice water with lime wedge. Lovely spot by the window on a warm day.

P.

Still a great bar for a drink or snack and cocktails.

S.

The food and drinks were great but the staff absolutely made the night! The girls kept checking in when the creeps came along and Matt makes some incredible drinks. The highlight of our evening

A.

If you like a quiet drink this may not be for you... but if music on 11/10 doesnt faze you then it is a great little spot for a drink and some good tucker after your shopaholic wife has dragged you from one end of Ponsenby St to the other... PS they must have read this as they just turned it down to 8/10 and changed it to good old Fleetwood Mac... : -)

E.

This is just a great cosy bar. I’ve been at this bar for years. Always a great vibe young and old. Very welcoming.

G.

Good cocktails very well priced considering location. The atmosphere is good too.

D.

Friendly service and good selection of food and beverages. Super casual! Five stars.

J.

This place is really good for this! If you like this. You'll love chapel. Hallelujah.

Z.

The owner was very accommodating to our needs and was lovely to deal with. He went over and above to assist us which is very rare in Auckland. A great stop off for bikers as there is great parking right outside with the owners blessing to park there also which most places dont allow. 5 star!!

S.

Not a massive fan of this bar as I've had rather mixed experiences in the past. It was quiet this particular Friday night and we were only here to see a friend hit the decks. Would probably come again as the staff are cool.

G.

A couple mates and I went on a little bar search last night and came across this place. The staff are friendly, and welcoming. The drinks were delicious. My favourite was the Passionfruit and Mango Mojito. Next time I go back, I would like to try the food as the food I saw leaving the kitchen looked very appetising. Great work guys, I looked forward to coming back!!!

C.

II remember this place as one of Auckland earliest restaurants. Pleasing to find it still fulfilling this function, had some lovely wine, sitting on a outside table/bench watching the world rushing by. Owner/manager very friendly and made our visit special.

R.

Great vibe and great customer service 😊

R.

Professional, friendly staff and a cool vibe all round. Given the furniture I thinks it's modelled after a old fashioned high school chapel. The food there is surprisingly good, highly recommend the Gao buns of they are still on the menu.😁

M.

Holy communion is the best time to go. Sunday sermons are ok, but if BR is there he tends to get on it and a bit lippy - ‘preaching’ some might say. The Pastor is a good dude, but don’t let him take you upstairs to the office - you’ll come back with a centre parting.

S.

Great pub food, the potato’s served with my steak were top of the range and exactly what I was craving. Good selection of beers from Monteith’s and music was played at a volume that wasn’t obnoxious. Big thanks to Warren (my partner left her jacket with her purse at the venue) our vacation could have been in dire straits without the honesty of yourself and your staff members.

M.

We enjoy cbom g here for a cosy little drink. They have a good cider selection. Staff are lovely. It is small inside but offers some nice seating and the food is pretty good.

M.

This was a great place to eat at. Were in an air bnb across the road and visited and eat at 3 different venues both day and night ..a busy vibrant buzz at all times made for a rewarding experience

J.

Great spot to grab a drink as it is in a good location in Ponsonby. I wouldn't eat here, just because there are so many amazing restaurants to eat at on the same road. The bathrooms are a bit dated and tired.

C.

Popped in for a glass of wine and some lunch. We had the fish tacos, Pork ribs, which were fab and a lot of meat which just fell off the bone. And the Apple slaw on the side. Some of the best ribs I have tasted, you really have to eat here.

B.

Great tapas the 3 cheese croquettes an crispy chicken were yummy. King prawns were king prawns! 👍

S.

Grilled chicken is amazing and flavourful. Years ago I had this chicken beast stuffed with crushed pistachios and it was the best food I'd ever had in my life. If you guys ever want to make that again I would be so happy! Also, mac n cheese bites were divine.

P.

Melbourne Cup day, finished at Chapel for a whiskey. Great selection. Will return for another visit and food.

J.

Good little pub. Well staffed and with friendly service. Food was quite nice and simple. Reasonable drinks selection but not massive with a few good beers. Front of the place is a good spot for sundowners.

A.

Was a load of fun for the super bowl!! Well organised and service was great based on the crowd.

V.

Friendly and professional staff. Long standing bar still going strong

N.

Went here for a friend's farewell on a Sunday and they had a paper olane competition, which was actually really fun!! Place is good, and service was equally good.

J.

I had bangers and mash and it was next level, soooo good best I ever had and im english and staff where super friendly and caterted for my allergies. Absolutely banging

K.

Nice relaxed atmosphere. Not too fancy or pretentious. Great place to chill and have s quiet drink or perhaps a bite to eat too.

t.

Lively fun intimate bar and restaurant. Great food and service. Get there early as it can get very busy later and parking is easier.

S.

Nick is the most fabulous bar manager and host! He has let us practice in the bar and we danced our way to a wee trophy!

S.

It was a nice little pub. I orderd fries. It was a big portion. Too much to eat for me. They have also a area to sit outside. But it was closed this day.

T.

Iconic Auckland bar, staple of the nightlife scene in Ponsonby. However it also is a great bar to have food at during daylight hours! The music here is always fantastic.

M.

Probably one of the best bar in Auckland by far: awesome fun music, funky decoration and fascinating, fun, easy going crowd from all over the world as well as creative locals

C.

Cosy atmosphere, and sells mulled wine by the glass!

B.

A very memorable sad but enjoyable place for me Thankyou Warren for your support you are a great man. RIP JP 💙

T.

Awesome food, fantastic service and great friends. Will definitely be heading back that way

J.

Loved the chicken burger. Even on the Wednesday deal for $10 it was a big yummy burger with tender and plenty of chicken and fresh avo. I’ll be back.

A.

The buzz of the road traffic with the eclectic decor just about taps this place into the arena of Ponsonby institutions. Ask for the tapes ribs in confession and your prayers will be answered...

A.

Great atmosphere and decor, excellent food and drinks, superb service, highly recommended!

N.

Really great service and cocktails. Loved the owner and all the staff.

T.

Nice place,friendly staff. Went for picasso pups event and had a great time.

G.

Love this place. Owner keeps this place tip top with staff helpful and attentive.

N.

Accomodating with great service. Wide variety of drinks.

J.

The busiest bar in Ponsonby most nights. Good bar and table service. Noisy but fun.

J.

Ponsonby Institution. Love the table service and mobile tap and go eftpos. No need to get up for your round when the Beers come to you.

C.

Always a relaxing place to have a beer and watch the world go by.

p.

Great bouncer. Good vibe. Our boys in their 20's dragged us along. Had a great time.

G.

CUTE spot for a pint 🍺 or two!

S.

Cool spot - good meeting place

C.

Very fun lunch. Food excellent. And friendly company of like minded people.

T.

Great spot to people watch. Good service, good range and good prices (compared to Aussie).

M.

loved the friendly staff and the seat in the back corner. atmosphere was great will def be back :)

M.

Tasty food and funky "waffle chips". Not cheap, but worth it. Nice music with a DJ.

A.

Really friendly staff. Great outdoor seating bit to enjoy a drink in the sun.

G.

Great food, awesome service and updated decor what's not to like...

B.

Awesome place to be on a Sunday afternoon with your mates

J.

Great for a chilled Sunday session!!

R.

Great cocktails and service was lovely ❤

S.

Good service good music

J.

If you like a Sunday binge drink...this is the place! Good times

B.

Great food, drinks, staff and djs 😋

P.

Specially great for a Sunday afternoon stop. Good outdoor seating too.

E.

Sunday afternoon at Chapel is the best. Music athomsphere and beautiful view. Go for it. A classic of the classic

E.

Great Ponsonby rd bar. Always busy, average beer selection, they offer good pub food.

C.

Tried this place first as it looked busy. Was OK but if you like quirky then there are better places in ponsonby

t.

Cool place, cool people. Nice place to stop as it's on the sunny side of the street @

T.

Great bar, especially on a Sunday arvo. Can get messy on the big nights

D.

Great bar for socialising, good atmosphere

E.

Always a great place for a refreshing beer and gastro pub food!

J.

It's easily the most popular bar on Ponsonby road. As in afternoon-evening style bar. Sunday Funday

I.

Good drinks and food. But expensive. Also the music is pretty boring

S.

Nice bar, pretty busy on the weekends with live DJ

R.

Absolutely fantastic. Have been a couple of times now and both have been amazing.

C.

Brilliant atmosphere and good class of patrons, only gets better the later it becomes

S.

Great hospitality, nice selection of wines and great food

S.

Amazing place great djs on Sundays awesome place to eat and drink

S.

Sunday roast is a must!

P.

Plagued, as many bars, pubs and restaurants are in New Zealand, by internal and adjacent (street) smoking areas that waft cigarette smoke into an otherwise enjoyable venue.

D.

Pizza was great. The rest of the food we ordered was pretty standard.

W.

Great atmosphere and staff and food great

L.

Awesome establishment for drinks and dinner

J.

Great lunch

P.

Cool bar ..great for Friday night drinks

C.

Drinks and food what else do you need ponsonby centrally located, grab a seat outside and enjoy the city skyline

F.

Awesome vibe, good view of the city and delicious pizza's!

D.

Great beer and food. Service exceptional!

T.

Great bar but music can be a bit loud

M.

Used to be more of a local but good for a drink or two

P.

Friendly service. Great for Sunday drinks

A.

Always fun. Great staff and music

P.

Friendly local pub, great food.

L.

Very Professionally run - lovely staff - great atmosphere

m.

Fave for going out for an evening drink . Love the vibe

A.

Good food, good drinks, good vibe.

S.

GREAT DJ on Sundays had a great day there

M.

Great fun atmosphere and friendly staff

C.

Always enjoyed my visits to this place.

k.

Great bar great food

A.

Great staff, music and drinks 😁

J.

Great bar. Staff are awesome

P.

Never have been sure what all the hype is about. Far better options out there.

M.

Very nice ambiance.. cool and comfortable

A.

purchased a grab one deal 2x fantastic pizzas and incredble service thankyou

V.

Cozy little place with great food and ambiance.

B.

Nice interior great bar staff

A.

Didn’t love the service here... quite rude staff

J.

Fun nights here, more to come hopefully.

G.

Nice to socialize, can get quite busy.

W.

Cost and always a good place to go

A.

I always have a fun time when i go here, always buzzing :)

A.

Cool spot

G.

Great staff and good music

A.

Friendly staff and great service.

A.

Great for a ponsonby road sunset. Platters are nice

R.

Decent drink range, nice atmosphere

N.

Great place for a drink in the heart of ponsenby.

N.

Awesome atmosphere great pub!!

A.

Best Sunday drinks in Auckland by far.

T.

Great beer and nice vibe

j.

Great spot to party in Ponsonby or grab a beer.

m.

Very friendly staff. Had an amazing time there.

C.

Great place to go with friends.

B.

Cosy place 👍

A.

Cool bar, great local vibe

A.

Great bar

W.

Our usual Sunday place! Great!!

N.

Very expensive drinks and fare.

S.

Always good for a Beer

A.

Great service fun staff

S.

Always great service

T.

Love this place great service great people

C.

Great service awesome environment

J.

Great music and atmosphere

M.

Awesome place for an aperitivo..

J.

Awesome spot and Amazing pizzas

L.

Good food and great vibe

M.

Nice bar, cool vibe

T.

Awesome place for a beer and a feed

j.

Busy place with great vibes

S.

Good place for a beer and more...

P.

Friendly staff and good service

J.

Great bar

T.

Decent place but very costly

J.

Friendly staff, needs more chairs

N.

Cosy

S.

Great drinks and girls

b.

Great for a cheeky Sunday session

J.

Learnt how to floss... speak to the bartender

M.

Best sweet potatoe fries!

B.

Best place for a session.

R.

Cool little bar to hang out

B.

Great for a Sunday session

M.

Fantastic great afternoon

H.

Classic kiwi hang out spot!

J.

Fun place

P.

All good

C.

It's ok.

G.

Nice place, good vibes

D.

Best steak in the world

J.

Cool bar

W.

The place to be on a Thursday night!

r.

great place to relax

M.

Great bar 👍🏽👍🏽

N.

Not the greatest of atmosphere

I.

Love it.

j.

Great venue

E.

Great location

C.

Chapel.... nothing more, nothing less

c.

Good

E.

Great Service !!

M.

Loved it

D.

Decent venue.

T.

Very nice place

B.

Great place

P.

Great vibe.

H.

Ok

J.

Great place !

J.

Great service

G.

Beautiful

A.

Fun hotties

P.

quite loud

J.

Always a fun night out

J.

10 out of 10.

J.

Great place

S.

Love the vibe here

v.

Best place....

C.

(Translated) Great place to go accompanying or alone, chop well iced Brazilian standard. (Original) Ótimo lugar para ir acompanhando ou sozinho, chop bem gelado padrão brasileiro.

S.

(Translated) Great restaurant, tasty dishes and a full menu. Just the drinks a little expensive but it seems that it is the price on this street. It was my first restaurant there so I don't have a point of comparison yet. In any case we enjoyed it! (Original) Super resto, des plats savoureux et une carte complète. Juste les boissons un peu chers mais il parait que c'est le prix dans cette rue. C'était mon premier restaurant là bas donc j'ai pas encore de point de comparaison. En tout cas on s'est régalé!

M.

(Translated) Very nice and welcoming place Nice and helpful staff Food excellent beers and wines typical of the area (Original) Locale molto bello ed accogliente Personale simpatico e disponibile Cibi ottimi birre e vini tipici della zona

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(Translated) Divine super original place (Original) Divino lugar súper original

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