Reviews of Leigh Sawmill Cafe. (Pub) in Auckland (Auckland).

Leigh Sawmill Cafe

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Live music venue

142 Pakiri Road, Leigh 0985, New Zealand

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S. B.

Super friendly staff, taken care of immediately and got our food and drinks so fast even though they were busy. Very yummy everything all the while being in a gorgeous setting. Thank you, we will be back 😊

P.

Amazing place to eat near Goat Island. The staff were very friendly and provided great service. Food was delicious, generously sized, and at a reasonable size.

C. C.

Had a great time here. Stayed two nights in really lovely accomodation. Food was amazing and really well priced. Sam, the manager, and all the staff were so welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. Thank you for a superb weekend.

C. O.

Nice place to visit. Burgers could have had a bit more filling. Staff friendly. Kids play area. Live music was nice

A. W.

Lovely setting and layout, food pretty dang good. Unfortunately the service let it down big time. It was semi busy but certainly not heaving for a summer lunch venue. All our meals came out sporadically and then they gave my 80 year old mothers chicken wings to someone else, so she ended up taking away after about 1 hour. Stagfvwere very apologetic and polite but it just felt disorganized and I'd hate to see it if really busy. Hope you guys can sort it as the chicken wings were delish!

W.

Olives to die for, Ben and Sam run a great ship, staff attentive friendly knowledgeable and one of the little waitresses was really funny I think her name was Cleo, always a good time since Sam and Ben took over. Cheers

M.

Fantastic atmosphere and food was delicious. Service was really friendly.

j. j.

Fabulous! Great service. Delicious pizza. Warm atmosphere with loads of character.

B.

Great food and staff. They worked hard to make sure our experience was a good one. Thanks.

E. M.

Prawns cooked to perfection. Delicious Chicken Wings. Nice place to dine alfresco

N. S.

The place came highly recommended and the ambience was amazing but we were a little disappointed with the burgers (fried chicken and fish burgers) we'd ordered. The taste was good, but the meat patty was so small, half my burger was just bun and coleslaw. I expected a better burger for $25!

M.

Pity it wasn't open when we visited. The curios in the collectors shop looked really interesting, but bring your credit card or a pre-approved mortgage. 🤔🙂😃

M. L.

Stopped there recently and had the best kumara chips I've ever tasted. They also had Allan Scott Sauvignon on tap and it was beautiful. Very friendly staff and a nice relaxing place to spend time.

H. T.

Passed by after spending the day in Goat Island and another local beach. Look: The aesthetic was really good they had a gentle modern rustic looking vibe which really worked. Ample spaces to sit including bean bags!! My friend and I were very impressed and were saying it would be the perfect place to go for a birthday meal or other occasion. Food: Wasn't too hungry, so I ordered a Macaroni n Cheese starter. My word it was generous. The cheese was perfectly infused with enough jalapenos and bits of bacon to make it not overwhelming but certainly a unique recipe. I have no idea what cheese it was but boy, it was good and stringy! Staff: The staff were super nice and friendly. We were greeted by hellos and they were happy to answer any questions and not rush us to order. There were always staff around to take your plate or top up your water jug. Conclusion: - Amazing vibe - Yummy food - Nice staff

p. c.

Excellent food Fast and friendly service Lovely setting

M.

Lovely indoor outdoor flow with kids play area and great beer.

J. Y.

Service was fabulous and made us feel really welcomed. $10 ribs were delicious and absolutely value for money. The Bohemian cider was also really yummy. Highly recommend!

L. M.

Great friendly & fast service. Good ambience for a lazy saturday evening.

E. N.

Awesome spot with great weekly live music. Super friendly staff and the manager even came to great us in person. Excellent experience and will return. Absolutely recommend the pizzas and the chicken burger. Also the Mac and cheese was pretty great.

K. C.

Ok this is a hard one as I don't normally complain, I don't want to be mean but the food was average. We came for breakfast service was great lovely people, but the coffee was warm even my long black 🤔 We all ordered different I had the Beef Check Eggs Benedict, the eggs were hard poached (everyone's were hard) the beef checks tender but no flavour apart from the little red wine you could taste... Felt like they just whacked them in a pot with water and red wine hoping for the best.... I'll come back to try again as it may have been an off day 🤞

A.

Lovely staff, great service, What an amazing atmosphere!! Ben, Sam, Luke, Cleo really look after you. I never want to leave. Thanks for yet another awesome evening guys.

P.

Great service from the friendly lasses and a lovely location for a relaxed dinner and drinks

o. m.

Great pizza's and potatoe skins good selection of food and drinks in an interesting atmosphere. Half price pizza on Thursday nights. A nice night out.

B.

Great spot to bring dogs and stop for a relaxed pint and lunch

J.

Fab service, great environment and awesome food.

A. S.

Amazing place, great choice of comfort food and reasonably priced, huge amount of seating especially outside. Lots of attractions for kids. Cool second hand/collectibles and more shop on site. Regular live music. Staff friendly and helpful. Would like to experience their accommodation on a future visit to the area

R.

I enjoy the Sawmill Cafe - nice outdoor area, good play space for kids, diverse range of beer and drinks, tasty food. They also have regular music gigs which are always a lot of fun. The thing which is a major detractor is there’s no table service, you need to wait in line at the counter to order food/drinks, and the wait for food from the kitchen can be torturous and long. If you’re not in any rush and don’t mind waiting for food or lining up to place an order, Sawmill Cafe is a nice place for breakfast, lunch and drinks.

E. L.

Really good food here. Sometimes a long wait (but they are always honest about the expected wait time) but it's worth it. Great coffee too.

R. M.

Always such a cool vibe at this place and the staff are welcoming, attentive, friendly and efficient. The food is delicious and the drinks are too! Indoor and outdoor seating available. If you're there after dark in the cold you get the pleasure of an outdoor fire. The playground is awesome featuring a boat and a Mayfair pole (how often do you see that anymore!) as well as the usual treats. Great venue for gigs too.

D. J.

Awesome place to visit... good food and choice of drinks.. but best thing is there is always live gigs happening. From Wednesday to Sunday.... not sure if this is all year around but most definitely during summer.. music types varies from day to day... would recommend to stop in one evening if your passing through..

S.

Good breakfast till 11:30, and classic pub bar lunch type menu. Super outdoor seating area! Fascinating indoor design in keeping with the sawmill. Good brew too!

D. P.

Look no further. They offer adult size servings for kids meals. Now just imagine the size of a main or even a starter for that matter. Quality of food is above par and the service is exceptional! Highly recommend.

G.

I enjoyed the fish of the day (pan-fried snapper) with polenta and salad. Great beer selection, including some good low and no-alc options. Relaxed atmosphere and fun live music too!

N. K.

5 STARS aren’t enough! This place is sooooo good we came back twice at the start of our roadie from AKL and on our way back! Customer service both times by different staff members was above & beyond! Sweet, genuine & super, super friendly! The set up & layout is BEAUTIFUL 😍 Such a great way to use the space! THE FOOD, EASY 10/10! Our breakfast & dinner dishes were served so fast & everything tasted amazing! Cooked to perfection! 😋 On our breakfast visit, the lovely staff members helped kids on the sea saw & played alongside them in the middle of serving everyone. On our dinner visit, big speakers were blasting music as we arrived, everyone of all different ages were scattered around enjoying & vibing while having dinner & drinks 😍 Honestly, this is a rare sight! Made this place feel so warm & welcoming. Definitely going to trip 2 hours just for breakfast, lunch & dinner! 😅

D. S.

The pizza here is great! They are constantly changing up the pizza menu options as well, so always something new to try. Occasionally they have live music, which adds to the already awesome atmosphere of the place. There is outdoor seating which is great for nice weather. Great place to spend an evening having beers with friends.

p. f.

Unbeknown to me, my bridesmaids had planned to kick off my hens party at the Leigh Sawmill and it couldn't have been more perfect! Ariana and the team were SO accommodating to the challenges I had to achieve and we had THE best time EVER. Great cocktails too ;) Thank you guys SO much for a hilariously fun time and a mean feed!! xo

V. R.

Pretty cool, perfect for a post snorkel beer and beef. If upscale is what you’re after, this ain’t it. Staff is friendly, but I imagine this place gets cray when bands play.

T. G.

Great place. Cool building, great food & drink selection and friendly staff. Well worth a visit and will return!

N.

Great price delicious friendly staff

B.

Perfect place for a drink after a day at the beach

S. M.

Love the Leigh Sawmill! The staff made us feel so welcome to set up the toddlers and try and grab a break ourselves. It is a magic spot. Breakfast was yum, coffee was great and the homemade lemonade really hit the spot on such a hot day 😊👍

H. H.

Really cool vibe. Nice staff. Decent food menu although they were out of a few things. The place was really cool and had lots of the old sawmill features on show, but the food was way overpriced for what it was. It's one of the only places around for a few kms so it's here or nowhere for a while, and I guess that's influenced the prices they charge. Next time I'd plan better and take a lunch with me but if you don't have anything then this place is pretty good, just prepare to be gouged.

G. C.

Great craft pilsner on tap we did not dine there but was a nice atmosphere and outlook

l.

Beautiful setting.o liging friendly staff

B.

Great pizza n burgers to take away

H.

First time here and won't be the last. The bacon and egg sandwich with fries was incredible!! Great service too

H. B.

Food was absolutely amazing, staff seemed a little sad or distracted at times but the service was still good and we didn't have to wait long for our food would totally recommend to anyone passing by.

D. T.

Nice place... plenty of space for dining. The staffs were nice. The breakfast was good and also few quick bites to grab.

O. M.

Wonderful venue for music - we been there twice for that. We saw "My Baby" at the weekend at Sawmill Cafe. Loved the band and everything about the place, including (for me) a great smoking area outside. Excellent fishburger. Will be with you again - for sure.

a. c.

Great little antique shop on site, lots to look at. Didn't stop to eat in the pub, maybe next time .

M. W.

This place has a good atmosphere, playground for the kids, pleasant surroundings with good food and a bar. Would have rated higher but a disappointing 45 minute wait for our pizza was too long for no explanation. Staff welcoming.

L. J.

Food was great and staff are super friendly 😊 the place is really nice to relax even if you just want a few drinks or cocktails 😊

P. M.

Good, but not worth driving more than 20 minutes for. The pizzas are thin crust which is nice, but no better than a pizza you'd get at most places. Also while it is called the Sawmill Cafe, do NOT confuse this with Sawmill Brewery beer, they do not serve this here.

s. p.

opens at 12 o clock. Awesome courtyard area. Dog friendly! Fish burger was great. The pizzas are good too.

B. K.

Been here many times over the years. It's still got that vibe but my loyalties for great beer has drawn me to sawmill brewery a few km's down the road.

L. B.

such a lovely big place and a new owner and Italian chef since we were there a year ago. lovely in the summer with a large court yard and tables around in a semi circle and large bean chairs in the centre. a great family place and dogs are allowed in the courtyard but must be on a lead. children's play area too.

C. A.

Quite a cool place. Much bigger inside than we expected. Staff were great. Not an extensive menu for lunch and luckily since we arrived before 12 midday we also had the option of the breakfast menu. We had the breakfast grill which was awesome, a special of the day duck burger with chips which was also excellent and the kids had mini grills of their own. All the food was good. Quite expensive though which would be my only criticism and the large coffees were tiny.

K. W.

Was a great atmosphere and awesome decor. My food was pretty average though. Nothing special. They do live music on the weekends. Very iconic restaurant and definitely a one you should check off your list of places to go.

H. G.

Great venue for live music. The food is really good and service is always with a smile. Awesome beer and cocktail selection. There's a play area for children and a really nice outdoor sitting area. I highly recommend the beer and pizza.

K.

Great food, good atmosphere and one of the best service in Auckland, we felt very welcome. We had the fish which was really good. Highly recommend coming here for food. i would like to come here when there is a gig on, looks like a amazing venue.

D.

Good vibe, good food. Friendly staff.

S. D.

Love the place. Been there a few times now, always great food, good smiling service, but I do suggest booking or calling ahead especially on public holidays or long weekends as being that good has it's disadvantages, the place is buzzing. But still happy to accommodate if you don't mind waiting a bit. Kids have a small playground at the back, an actual boat to play on. Heaps of parking. Would recommend for sure.

S.

Food was bloody amazing, Service was welcoming and kind. Great seating inside or outside and even has a bottle shop!

B. C.

Took a drive out here after a recommendation from a family member. It was a beautiful day and the atmosphere was gorgeous. The beer, wine and food was very tasty however the salad / coleslaw proportion of our meals was rather large. The team were very friendly and I recommend getting out here.

D. B.

Nice place, with great outdoor seating and even a little playground for kids. Awesome pizza as well.

T.

Had a lovely meal on a Sunday evening. Excellent service and friendly staff.

R. M.

We stopped here on the way to goat island. It's decent place for quick pick ups and for the place it's located. I bought a chicken wrap, which was bit dry. I think I might be expecting too much, given it's location. people were very friendly, I love that.

M.

Friendly staff, 3/4 of us got the pizzas, tasty but could have been better, my steak was disappointing.

K. B.

The food is really good. We had a pizza and three burger of the day. DELICIOUS kumara chips (fries) Everything tasted great, we were quite early for lunch so through food came out quickly and we were surprised by how busy it got within the hour. Overall we found it to be very expensive, and due to that we wouldn't return.

A. M.

Went there for Valentines dinner. Wonderful meal. 3 courses, which were well presented and cooked perfectly. Very friendly, smiley staff. Lovely setting and atmosphere. Would go back again.

T. R.

Beautiful venue with great food. Very rustic atmosphere and decor. Indoor/outdoor seating for any season. Some outdoor seating looking onto or in the garden, with a kids playground out the back too. There is an old boat (a real life one, decommissioned) which the kids love playing pretend in, homemade see-saw and swings. Such a beautiful spot. They also offer accommodation above the cafe, and often have live music shows at night. Medium price range.

M. M.

Delicious huge pizzas that was enough to make five of us ladies full with just two. The tandoori was my favourite but the other Mediterranean one was fine, just wasn't as nice. The staff were really friendly and the space itself is decorated appropriately with lots of tables suitable for small and large groups. There's also an outside seating area perfect for sunny weather. I didn't take any photos of the place or food cause I was too busy feeding my face. Highly recommended.

R. T.

Has to be a must do when in the Leigh/Matakana/Omaha area. As a lunch spot it has an excellent outdoor seating area and a very agreeable menu. Great spot to take the kids too as there is a play area and everything. At night, I would recommend going to gigs hosted there. The outdoor area usually has a large brazier burning and the vibes are always friendly. 😁

C.

Great place for lunch. They also have a lot if gigs and is very popular.

M. G.

Super friendly cafe, with a fine beer selection, good wines, delicious food, and accommodation that whilst not luxurious, is great value for money. The Scotch fillet was especially tasty, and the outside area is fantastic when the sun is out. Sadly, no band was playing when we were here, but I can only imagine it just gets better.

D.

Sick spot. Good beer selection. Good wings. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.

s. l.

Superb service and friendly staff, excellent menu, great historical destination with a welcoming atmosphere.

B. H.

Great food and have children's menu. Local beers and cider on tap. There's a wine list cocktails and bottled beer. Safe are for children in the out side dinning area amoung trees. Fantastic play area for the children which you can see from the out side setting. Just beautiful.

E. M.

Fantastic food. Great service. Perfect atmosphere. Suitable for any occasion. In door and outdoor dining available. Thoroughly enjoyed a family meal at the cafe.

M.

wonderful place to meet friends,relaxed atmosphere, and good service.My second visit there,both times to celebrate Birthdays.Fabulous for families,there were 11 children in our group,and they loved the outside grounds.Will go again.

A. N.

We had their garlic bread and a few beverage. Really nice and cosy spot. Amazing place to enjoy a sunny afternoon outside or a rainy day with a warm hot chocolate or coffee inside ! Go check it out. A must-do in the area.

I. M.

Wow, this place is unique. Awesome surroundings, great service and excellent food. It has a family atmosphere that makes you fell welcome and appreciated. Highly recommend this restaurant to everyone.

J. M.

My first time there. My wife said that in her prior visits, the menu was completely different. More Cafe and restaurant, and less pizzeria. But, I do home made pizzas that have had rave reviews. Their pizza was very good. And amazingly fast.

G. B.

Felt like I earned the beer after 80km bike ride to the cafe. Food and beer was Ok, but no Sawmill beer on tap? Was the reason I chose to ride here. Guess I should have checked first online. Beer that was on tap was good.. but still feel a little disappointing.

J. M.

Great lunch was had by a group of 8. Fish and chips excellent, ceviche lovely and the kids enjoyed their menu. Beer list was a little disappointing but perfectly adequate.

G. P.

Great food & drinks, choice service, and a garden bar to die for. One of NZ's top music venues, boasting an eclectic lineup of the best bands and performers this country- and beyond - has to offer. Accomodation to suit any needs, from backpackers through to special occasion celebrations. Worth the trip from anywhere in NZ.

d.

Love love the 1 and only Leigh Sawmill Cafe, brilliant service amazing atmosphere delicious Pizza enjoyed by all..

J. S.

The setting is the old Leigh saw mill and is very comfortable with a rustic feeling. The food is delicious and reasonably priced, the service excellent. Locally brewed beer is available and very tasty. Lovely surroundings of Leigh, goat island beach/ocean reserve, near Matakana. Great place for a good experience.

P. L.

Delicious food! The eggs benedict is to die for! Great staff too. My 7 year old daughter lost her necklace in their playground area. A week later the staff found the necklace and posted it to me! Thank you!

T. R. F.

This is a great place to play a gig as a band or to see live music - it has everything you need for a nice musical experience. Bonus awesome food, lovely people and great atmosphere. Make a weekend of it - stay overnight on location!

J. J. J.

It had a beautiful outdoor dining area which was perfect for our Large group of 17 people. The food was really delicious, we had the 50/50 pizza and a bowl of Kumera fries which was just perfect. Staff were lovley too

J. N.

What a gem in Mangawhai! This little cafe has an outdoor and indoor space. We came back here twice on the same day - once for breakfast then again for a mid-afternoon drink and it was perfect both times. They have a tasty selection of thin crust pizza, options for kids and fresh lemonades. Our waitress had just started this week and she was especially memorable for the care and attention she paid. We had two toddlers in our group that could be a handful at times and but only did she go above and beyond, so did the other wait staff she pulled into the task. There's a small playground in the back of the cafe perfect for young kids.

R.

Good was the food, but be prepeared for a wait 35 mins fish and chips less than quarter fall

C. V.

It’s our first time to visit this place. I love the vibes. Good place to go before heading to goat island. The staff was friendly and doing their job pretty well. However, the food was served late, we ordered a small coffee and fish and chips to start with but it took 30 mins for us to wait. My bf loved the fish and chips with salad on the side. One main reason that I dont want to come back to this place is because my bf paid 33$ for those food and I couldnt seem to comprehend why its that expensive for a coffee and fish and chips. My bf didn’t care when he paid for it but I was as its a rip off.

H. M.

We enjoyed our meal, and the service was good. I myself ordered the fungi Pizza, which had truffle oil on it. For my taste I did not enjoy the truffle oil and felt really there was no need for it, I would rather have had a slightly stronger tomato pizza sauce on the base with the mozzarella and Parma Ham instead of Truffle oil and parmesan cheese. I have had I Pizza in an Italian restaurant in Wellington with just the tomato, cheese, mushroom and the Parma ham or the likes of that and it is simply devine. In daying that would definately come back but would order something different.

k. c.

Lovely place. Good to go once in a while to have a drink as they have very good tap beers. The live music was good. But they did perform for a long time, that's the only negative.

L. N.

Stopped in for a drink - bar staff were friendly and the decor is pretty cool. Nice outdoor area which is dog friendly . Waitress kept asking us if we wanted another drink even though we were still drinking - got annoying.

R. Y.

Fantastic pizza, lovely staff. Bit of a mix up with regards to being there with a ticketed event, but all handled well and politely, would recommend to anyone.

E.

Its ok the last time I've been there..

S. T.

Awesome spot, nice indoor and outdoor spaces, good drinks selection, pizza deals on Friday nights, worth driving out to Leigh for a visit. Might pay to check if any live music events are scheduled if you don't intend on staying for the performance.

H. N.

Amazing food, good beer. Friendly staff. Interesting, country style interior with live music. There is an outdoor children's Playground.

J. H.

Went here snack and beers after a day at goat Island. We had four platers of snacks all amazing. If you like pork they do a crackling bowl. We also had breads with eel pâtè and olive oil. We also had a tasting tray of beer really hard not to love all of them. The outdoor seating is really comfortable with a couch bench on one wall. Great place to meet up with a crowd of people. I recommend the doctor if you like a dark beers with chocolate flavour. I would recommend going here for a Sunday drink if your coming back from up north or swing past when your going to warkworth.

B.

Went for brunch. Lots of diners had same idea - popular place. Attentive staff, nice menu and the food was excellent. Table in the sunshine 😎

C. K.

Not to be confused with the Sawmill Brewery on Leigh Rd (make sure you confirm with friends if traveling in separate cars!). They didn't have any Sawmill beers on tap, but had other interesting beers to try. The food menu has a fair range of pizzas and some other mains. All the food was good, one pizza can feed two people if you're not super hungry. The atmosphere outside during the day is really relaxing with sunny and shady options. There is also a playground/garden area for children.

B. J.

It's a cute little place to have some food at, and both the beers and the pizzas were quite delicious, however, the guy that brought us beers was plain rude. The ambiance was very nice, though, and we enjoyed it anyway.

W.

The food was good but we had to wait nearly an hour for it as the place was very busy

S. D.

I stopped for a take away coffee but after walking in I just had to stay and drink my coffee, which then lead to an orange juice and then to a fish taco haha. The coffee was good, it wasn't weak tasting or just warm milk with a dash of coffee. The orange juice I don't think was freshly squeezed, probably just carton juice. The fish taco was delish, I had a side of sweet potato chips too which were also delish. Probably should hold off on the salt though, otherwise really nice. Looks like quite the venue for live music. Staff were nice and friendly. I lost 4.5 hours here. I ended up getting my laptop from my campervan and planning the next stage of my journey. Wifi available, just ask the staff. Their homemade fudge is pretty darn good too at $6. Chocolate, vanilla and coffee.

A.

Good food in lovely surroundings. And they support Kiwi music.

B. C.

Cozy, warm, relaxed atmosphere. Friendly service and fantastic food.

K. C.

Food, drinks and atmosphere are all awesome. The playground is great for the kids and the service was excellent. We had a great time.

B.

Amazing menu - live the pizza's. Peaceful garden setting or warm inside with leigh sawmill cut logs and timbers. A true gem

C. N.

Honestly, great location but the lunch options are really sparse. It's either big expensive meal or nothing . What about sandwiches as a choice? Also pretty pricey, but tourist spot so understand.

W. P.

Fantastic food and amazing beer. The XPA is a mouth delight. Great service and perfect Panna Cotta. Every dish a delight. Great plus was they had delicious Goat on the menu. This is an area not to miss when visiting NZ or Auckland.

N. S.

I have always loved this place, great pizzas, friendly staff, great live music venue, awesome outdoor area for adults & kids play area, such a cool funky place to visit & stay with accommodation available. (Temporary) Art gallery open upstairs of dining area well worth checking out too!

M.

Went for a swim yesterday at Goat Island Marine Reserve. Was cold and hungry after the swim. Stopped here afterwards and only had Kumara fries and churros because we arrived after 1pm and they were preparing for dinner service soon. Was delicious and the perfect ending to a great trip to Leigh.

S. D.

Absolutely great food . We had dinner and came back for lunch the next day it was so good. Top Mark's. Very nice staff. Thank you !

R.

Such a great spot. The beer selection is great, the food is excellent, I had the most amazing Ceviche this time. And as always the staff were fantastic.

D. R.

Good spot for lunch but is NOT the sawmill brewery which is near Matakana

J.

Great, friendly & welcoming staff and service with a great setting and very yummy value for money food.

S.

Awesome, friendly place to have lunch. Great pizza.

N.

Once a saw mail, now a cafe - Sawmill Cafe is about an hour away from Auckland CBD towards the north. We stopped there for coffee and did not get to spend much time. My cousin, who is a local said that the Cafe is a good place to visit during weekends as they play good music and serve good food. And if you're too drunk to drive back they even have cottages in which you can crash

D.

Food is very yummy!!!! The pizza and butter cooked veggies are amazingly good! Staff are nice and a very chill beach town vibe here 💖

A.

Fun atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff. Great venue, always good live music

S. H.

Great food and loved the features in the cafe harking back to its original use

T.

By far the best pizza I’ve ever had in my entire life. The staff were amazing and I would definitely recommend this location for lunch.

E. N.

Lovely fish & chips meal. Fish cooked perfectly. Nice setting in the garden. Friendly and attentive service.

M.

We were the last to stay in room, after us they are carpeting and refubishing. Bar and kitchen were busy, and handled it well. Looking forward to staying in the new rooms.

M.

Fries were very crisp and taste delicious Food were decent but felt a bit high priced . Ambience was as per the name ..

P. L.

Beautiful place, amazing people. Definitely a pub that you need to go.

K.

Homemade lemonade, perfect on a very hot day. Very atentave staff and fast service. Pizza was very good light and just the right amount of toppings

S. G.

Great drinks, burgers and pizza. Very cool atmosphere with great classic logging decoration and historical equipment

M. R.

The pizza was fantastic, however would have liked a few more choices.

F. R.

The Mr Hyde burger is the best I’ve ever had. Great staff, great atmosphere. A great find in Leigh.

J.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff the pizzas are great but the beef brisket was a bit small for the price but overall a great venue!!

I.

Really nice service here this afternoon from the bar staff.

J. N.

Great service and great food especially the pizzas. Good atmosphere but a little too noisy for our older age group.

T. D.

Good portion size & quick service by staff. Loved the falafel👍 and great outdoor seating❣

M. Z.

Awesome life music, great place to meet with friends, yummy food. Or a romantic lunch for two, with a Wonderful wine selection.

T.

Great venue for a concert but weird they don’t sell Sawmill Beer.

J.

Returned after many years and was so pleased to see how the newly opened Sawmill has evolved. Will be back. Perfect spot for laid back ambient atmosphere.

V.

Great atmosphere and awesome staff. We all really enjoyed our meals

V. C.

Great Christmas eve lunch. Service was really good. A great lunch out.

c.

Nice place good choice of beers on tap and very good pizzas

H.

Friendly happy staff and a good menu selection from gourmet burgers and fries to a la carte meals with all the frills. Great for brunch, lunch or dinner

D. W.

Nice food, not cheap but reasonable. Took a while for someone to seat us even though one saw us she just ignored us.

D. S.

Very nice spot and fun for the kids. Fish and chips could have had more fish for the price though. $24 for two small pieces.

t.

Good location to end the weekend with a few drinks after a day by the beach

P. P. R.

Nice food and location.Dog frendly too.Pizza are very modern,but very light with cheese topping...Will visit again

J. B.

Food was fantastic, servers got our orders right, but servers forgot most of our requests and brought our mains out all at different times.

D.

Went to see the Johnny's play recently. Fantastic live venue. Very good beer. Great staff

J.

Good food, consistent themed accommodation (right down to no TP in the Karzi)

E.

A great place and great food, little bit yuppyish though the day was there!!

L.

Good night but bands start far too late!

A.

Love this place , great atmosphere, potato skins recommend : )

L.

Lovely vibe, great drinks and yum food.

P.

It's been a decade since last my visit and it's still a fabulous spot for lunch, brew and sunshine

L.

Munned heaps of good food. Nice beers and Jessie was super helpful.

D. K.

Great food, good selection of tap beer, good decor. Lots of seating (inside and out) and friendly staff

J.

Great place to pop into, good food, good drinks, sit out in the sun, but is a bit pricey,

R. C.

Great food and service, kids had lots of fun in the playground garden

K.

Amazing food we had the seafood ovenbaked pizza 27$ awesome....they have live bands playing weekends too and accomodation

S.

Went for lunch and just had to go back for dinner the next day to try everything else. Every dish was sooooo well done..Awesome.

j. s. m.

Awesome place for excellent gigs! Amazing pizza (try the "Picky Nicky") and a great vibe in the Beer Garden!

G.

Usually pretty good, but seems to be that since sawmill brewery has moved down the road it doesn't have the same vibe as before; also no sawmill beers on tap anymore, a real shame

J. H.

Great night out with the theme of the 80s Would recommend

R.

Great pan fried Snapper. Cool atmosphere often very good live music.

D.

Wow. Great beer and perfect pizza. Garden bar or inside options. Too easy

J. R.

The food here was amazing, and the venue is special! Best pizza ever!

A. R.

A very funky place. Lots of space for a meal or a drink. Service was excellent.

B.

Great atmosphere and menu backed up with great staff...

D.

Amazing beer, great summer vibe, good food (if a tad on expensive side). Highly recommended!

J.

Great Venue, stunning. But could do with more bar staff when theres a gig on! Waiting too long at bar to get a drink!

C.

Good food. Cold beer. nice day for a ride to the Sawmill

R.

Great authentic bar/restaurant/cafe. Nice staff, great beers, good food.

J. B.

Nice place and food was lovely...but took way to long to get it once we ordered

A. C.

Nice atmosphere, friendly service, excellent craft beer and a very tasty dinner of casseulet.

d.

Not good value for money in my opinion, in fact I found it very expensive. Also it's trading off the Saw mill name but under different ownership. Not cool.

K.

YOU MUST GO HERE IF YOU ARE ANYWHERE NEAR THIS TOWN. AMAZING FRESH DELICIOUS FOOD! I don't like bananas but their banana smoothie is out of this world.

L.

So bloody good. Service, coffee, food and garden area. Everything about the place is perfect.

N.

Great venue. Great burger. Definitely worth the drive.

R.

great services and foods

D.

Fantastic pizzas although a bit pricey. Great friendly service in a fabulous venue

P. W.

Great food, lovely spot after a day at the beach. Live music bands are always excellent

H.

Great service, great environment (and music), great food!

L.

Clean, good pizza, good service, friendly staff! Love the atmosphere!

D.

Awesome food. Friendly service.

J. W.

Food was very good. Atmosphere could do with something to make it a bit cosier.

E.

Great food, wouldn't recommend the lamb pizzas.

A.

Great Pizza, great local beers, great place and amazing acoustics. My local.

E. M.

Saw Don McGlashan , it was an amazing intimate show. Recommend the mussels if they have them. Lots of dogs.

M. J.

Great beer great staff and service with a smile will definitely be going back one day.

S. G.

Awesome location. great staff. food was great and the beer was cold. 😁

P.

Such a cool place with great stuff for kids to play on, great food and beer.

G. G.

Rustic. Very friendly staff. A little more expensive than expected for such a remote place. Would go again.

J.

Delightful cafe more a pub than cafe no counter food for a quick coffee and cake visit just meals from menu.

J.

Best pizzas I've had. Great service and beautiful setting.

L.

Not been here for over 10 years but thankfully the vibe is still chill but fun and the food is delicious!!!

Q.

Very nice meal and coffee. Spacious and very unique decorations.

T. R.

Nice location, good beer selection

G.

Very busy but very good food and service

t.

Excellent location, service and food. Superb garden or, indoor tables with a playground.

M.

Very nice food and very friendly staff!

S.

Legendary spot: kind of hippy/local vibe with great food: lot of original NZ music here: bands play on a large stage with great soundsystem

A. F.

Nice pub food & friendly staff. GF pizza base was great.

K.

Great staff..great food. Shame it was winter cos outside looked very inviting.

L.

Lovely venue, good service, fantastic pizzas and good menu options.

D. H.

Friendly staff, nice outdoor area and bloody great food!

L.

Don’t be mistaken, this is not the sawmill brewery which is 5k down. This place as some cachet and a great atmosphere thought.

C. B.

Fantastic spot, great pizza. Good atmosphere and playground for kids.

K.

Mouthwatering vegetarian and vegan pizzas. Sue and Eme are beautiful hostesses

C. N.

Great service, lovely beers (note: they are not the sawmill range) and awesome pizza!

C.

So worth the drive up to Leigh. Gorgeous garden dining and great intimate live music venue.

N.

Love this place! Great live music, pizza and green smoothie

E.

Good food and wine. Friendly staff. Well worth the visit

P.

Friendly staff, delicious food and lots of interesting items from the past.

S.

Great atmosphere, good food and excellent craft beer.

A.

Most enjoyable place to spend a Sunday lunch with family. Food yummy.

B.

What a gem of a place. Went for brunch..amazing meals and friendly service..recommended

T. K.

Great location, good service. Limited menu from 3-6pm

R.

$12 for a pint was a bit cheeky, but a nice atmosphere and great food. Try the fudge too!

R.

Tasty beers and great relaxed vibe. Awesome live acts too.

R. B. (.

Good food but servings were quite small for the price

W.

Good food but waiter took forever because he was chatting with the bartender.

P.

Friendly staff, drink menu (non alcoholic) tad limited. Coffee excellent.

P. D. C.

Beautiful place. Many concerts of differents kind of music style but a expensive.

M.

Food not as good as it used to be :( great staff though.

A.

Went for Dub FX. Would of been great if he was able to perform outside but still a great venue

F.

Great food and lovely atmosphere

D.

Amazing venue however there was a band on that was very alternative and they charged $20 for entry.

r.

It was a really awesome venue

M.

Awesome spot, great beers, great food and this wee dessert was amazing!

O. M.

Nice place with good food but thought it to be very expensive, even for auckland standards

J.

The OG sawmill. Holding down the fort for the locals since 1843

B.

Friendly staff nice atmosphere and food

D.

Beautifully yummy food! Will make the trip to go again.

l. w.

Wasnt impressed with choice of food. Pizzas looked good tho

D.

Had a great night watching Jon Toogood performing his acoustic set. Bloody legend that man!!

L.

Great food, great staff, great coffee, great beer - great restaurant !!! Don't miss it.

B.

A great place to stop and enjoy some well priced bearzys and food with amazing service and a good vibe and feel to it, in a great location. 🍻

W.

Awesome place.. Great food. Tasty beer.

A.

Staff are nice with good service and food was decent but didn't wow us.

R. S.

Good food. Great attentive service. Nice setting.

P.

Great time had by all

H.

Very pleasant staff, tasty meals, interesting surroundings.

J.

Called in for afternoon tea. Coffee was not hot and limited choice of something on the side. Expensive for what we had.

V.

Just experienced great gig at Leigh sawmill. Ash Grunwuld and Swamp Thing. ********** Many stars

G.

Good service, tasty pizzas and good value for money.

T.

You can get your jam on here,very popular with tourist and the locals...great customer service,food and a place to lay your head...

D.

A great venue. Excellent food and reasonably priced.

K.

Awesome lazy Sunday drive to relax and unwind in the sawmills garden setting. Nice wine 😊

A.

One of the best meals I've ever had

J.

Good for a pit stop, I believe they have moved their brewery.

j.

Great garden bar! The pilsner is some of the best I've had.

D.

Cool outlook from a sawmill factory to a pub/motel & restaurant. Awesome view 🙂

O.

Scrumptious food 😋

J.

Awesome food, great atmosphere.

N.

Coffee- delicious. Food- tasty. Surroundings- quirky and comfortable

R.

Friendly prompt service, great ambience, great food as always.

D.

Friendly service, hamburger fantastic

T.

Very nice location. Stopped in for a coffee which was good.

S.

Great country cafe, food not bad

L.

Lovely fresh snapper but small portion for $32

D.

Great service. Food prices little pricey for what it was.

R.

Casual atmosphere Great food Awesome service

J.

Good eggs benedict and coffee, fair price. Nice location

S.

Excellent food and service altho v crowded

W.

Very good. The staff were very helpful

D.

Very cool atmosphere in this pub and good pizza

A.

Amazing venue, great food and beer! The accommodation options are great!

T.

Great food. Great atmosphere

r.

Lovely friendly place. Great food, clean accommodation

S.

Great customer service, lovely food.

H.

Good vibes

P.

Super yum Super friendly Good environment The ceviche is OMG

P.

Sexy place to be in ..they have a movie night. I loved the movie.

D.

Good food and venue for small gigs

S.

Character setting, great pub food, friendly staff

L.

Great burgers & friendly, knowledgeable staff

a.

Great service and environment, polite staff and great food.

S.

I always enjoy going to the saw mill. Cool atmosphere and a nice outdoor area.

T.

Good food ,awesome surroundings good for a day or night out

P.

Rustic, great for kids, great food and super low stress. Awesome

a.

I had coffee and it was awesome and the ambience was also good .

C.

sucha good venue for live gigs and great pizza!!

B.

Lovely food. Strong good coffee.

J.

Watched Princess Chelsea gig and stayed the night. Was lovely

C.

Lovely venue. Rustic decor and friendly service.

T.

Rustic feel with an excellent beer garden, fabulous beer

C.

Very quaint place. We'll be back

P.

Haven't been for a while and food/cider still awesome... Will be back

B.

This place is legendary. If your in the area you have to visit!

j.

Great staff and thr burgers are amazing!

K.

A great destination for a weekend ride

N.

Excellent pizza and great staff.

S.

A wonderful venue & eatery slightly outside Auckland.

P.

Nice environment. Good for casual food.

M.

The only decent pub anywhere near goat island

N.

Great little place for live music.

D.

Great ride from Auckland if you own a motorcycle....

F.

Great atmosphere, a must visit on the way to Goat Island

C.

Stunning place with fantastic pizzas

S.

Nice place, good food and friendly staff

P.

I love it here my account was hacked

M.

Great staff great food great location great prices

M.

Good food. Nice environment.

R.

Nice relaxing place for Sunday lunch.

S.

Best pizza. Good music.

M.

Pizza was amazing!

G.

Good vibe

J.

A great place to get a coffee and cake and pizza

J.

Enjoyed our stay, great cafe

C.

Cute little cafe. Chips are yummy 😅

R.

Great location and atmosphere

G.

Good pizza. Great beer.

D. M.

Friendly staff. Good original food.

J.

Great pizzas, kids love the playground

D.

Service is not a strength of this place, but the ambience is

J.

Always a great place to share with friends and family

C.

Beautiful. Delicious. Great Service!

A.

Great spot for biker boys to have a beers.

M.

No better place to enjoy lunch with friends in the area

B.

Good value food. Hungover staff.

D.

Fantastic venue, food and service.

M.

Awesome place for the whole family

L.

Beef cheek was outrageous

M.

Good food, service poor this day

N.

The sun was out and I had good company.

C.

Great food, great service....

H.

Great food and atmosphere.

R.

Saw "Tunes of I", "Cornerstone Roots" and ate pizza. What could be better??

L.

They had outdoor beanbags to sit in the sun

R.

Excellent food and love the sawmill feel

H.

Very cool with NZ Trio concert

S.

11/10

V.

Meal fab but dogs walking around dining room

J.

great food as always

M.

Nice enough venue, looking a little tired these days

P.

Pleasant cafe and bar, good food

C.

Great improvement since recent change of ownership

K.

Great night with the Fleetwood band.

D.

It was nice and the cost was very reasonable

M.

Great place for food and drinks 😁

A.

Nothing to say! Excellent job guys! Thanks a lot

M.

Good food, nice venue

C.

Had dinner there last week and it was loveky

P.

Always great. Pizzas to die for...

M.

Good food, drink and ambience

M.

Great food & atmosphere

J.

Awesome resting spot.

P.

A place I have always enjoyed visiting

E.

Nice pizza

C.

Delicious burgers and pizzas

T.

Pizza is the bomb!!!

E.

Never been before lovely venue

A.

Yummm!

C.

Great environment love it.

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