Reviews of The Paddington. (Pub) in Auckland (Auckland).

The Paddington

645 Reviews

309 Comments

Pub

Sports bar

117 Saint Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland 1142, New Zealand

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Information of The Paddington, 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 The Paddington

A.

Aaah its pub food. Had the pizzas for 2 for 1 tuesday and got a good deal but the pizzas were just ok

A.

AMAZING FOOD. Such a beautiful place! Gorgeous lighting, big brick walls, so gorgeous. Smiling service. Definitely want to go back again! Great menu too, so hard to decide as it all sounds soo good! I had the holoumi salad with smoked salmon it was delicious!!

G.

Great food, Weds night burger deal was brilliant value and all of us loved them. Very well made and tasty. Staff were also delightful. Will be going back

Q.

Lovely team, Great food, Awesome service. The place is sweet, and the pipe in music was just perfect for lunchtime. Worth the drive.

s.

Great atmosphere staff are very friendly and attentive. Food is good quality and reasonable portions

J.

Love this place for a late lunch. Quiet and reflective English style pub with great staff and service.

L.

Good bar. Great table service. Covid checks all in place.

M.

A great all-purpose pub in a convenient location if you're in lower Parnell

E.

The food are okay; good ribs, nice steak, decent pizza and pretty good onion rings. But their fries and burgers are soggy, tasted fine but it was... Hmmm.... Soggy.

c.

Booked table for All Black 3rd test v France. Good service over the phone. Table set and waiting as expected. Good service from the lovely girls behind the bar, friendly and efficient. Ordered two pizza, very tasty. Lots of big screens for all your sporting needs. Definitely worth the visit.

W.

I think it's almost close to a perfect 5 if not for it's menu which is good but not what I will want to enjoy every week. Drinks' selection is awesome and the staff service & friendliness are simply unbeatable!

U.

Food was amazing! We had the Kiwi Burger (back) and the Crispy Chicken Burger (front) both very tasty. Price was reasonable for the quality at $48 for both. Food came fast and staff was friendly.

T.

Good food, good service and plenty of room 👍👍

c.

Very good night. Polite staff willing to help. Highly recommend going if your in auckland

G.

I went from never going here to suddenly all of my mates wanting to go and so I have multiple times in like a month haha. Great for simple drinks after meetings as well as maybe being my new favourite pub to watch the ABs. Burgers are excellent and then the other bar food is good for the games.

T.

Great pub,.. really good service. Had a meeting there and could concentrate on that while bar staff popped by and sorted drinks and food without us having to interupt what we doing and walk up for service. The lamb pie is a sure winner. Parking in area can be tricky but well worth the effort.

H.

Great bar in Auckland, with a great outdoor area and a huge selection of beers available. The staff were friendly, and we really enjoyed our meal and drinks. The service was great.

J.

Not a bad place to stop in for a quick beer. Had some fried calamari to eat, was cooked well. Usually hard to get right and not often seen in a pub done well!

M.

Good pub. Nice meals. Not light and airy, but naturally a bit darker and gritty.

M.

Great place for a meal and drink. Brilliant friendly staff, especially the Flemish Chap

S.

Great selection of food and beer, really friendly service and it's got a great atmosphere. Burgers are excellent, and the bar food is worth while and hot.

T.

Great night out with the boys, We were in the stadium bar at the back. Finger food, beers, banter with the lads while watching the All Blacks vs Lions almost a perfect night.

C.

So, in the midst of lockdown my boss decided to take me to the first pub he ever went to in New Zealand when he first arrived 20 years ago. Good selection of beers, reasonable table service, there were quite a few in so no issues there, it was never going to be as quick as going to the bar, but the cleanliness cannot be questioned! We had to move tables initially when we arrived due to the clean smell coming from the toilets, but it wasn't until my first visit I realized why! A million and 4 bleach blocks in the urinals, first time ever, in almost 50 years I've had no choice but to whip out my phone to take a photo in a public toilet, but just check this out!! The beer was good, the pizza was also fine, but I've never seen this many bleach blocks in a single place before! Am sure this was a one off and not the normal, and don't let this put you off going to what was otherwise a really pleasant pub, American football on TV, good vibe... Just a bit too clean for me! :)

A.

Pretty basic. Safe choice.

T.

The bar itself is nice. Pool table is workable even with ripped felt but the pool cues with no tips was just ridiculous considering you still had to pay to play

V.

Professional friendly team. Good food and booze too. Recommend 👍

D.

Great pub, tv screens for sport, great range of beer, wine and spirit's. Food is great and service is fast. Great place to go to.

A.

Great burger, friendly and helpful service. Corner lounge seating area very worn and torn. Uncomfortable to sit on cracked upholstery.

R.

Great burgers and nice location

M.

Great for Friday lunch. We use to do a Friday breakfast on a regular basis but price went up steeply and food quantity down. Have a few new Burgers on the Menu. Some burgers a bit on the dry side would suggest more sources on the burgers

K.

This is a great place! Staff are so welcoming and friendly. I'm a regular and always enjoy the service and tasty meals. Highly recommend and kudos to the staff for doing such a good job.

K.

I'm sure people love it but it was not for me. There are so few tables that aren't high with bar stools which I find uncomfy to eat a proper meal from. It's a pub not a decent restaurant. It was really dark in there really early - great for romance but not for hanging out with friends.One entree order came out wrong but the entree that was right was quite tiny. Probably still fairly priced but just uninspiring! With the main the sweetcorn was freezing - literally. They said it was because I left it last to eat but it felt much colder than just food that had cooled.

A.

Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere here. I had thai beef salad which was fabulous, others in my party had pies or lamb kofta everyone was impressed with their meal.

R.

Pros: Great pub food. I especially enjoyed the Chicken Parmigiana Burger. There's also a pool table and a dart board inside. Outdoor seating with umbrella cover is nice. It does smell of cigarettes outside. Cons: There is a Liverpool sign above the entrance. Overall I gave it 5 stars. Glory Glory Man United!

K.

There were 6 of us dining, we had booked ahead just in case. When we arrived there was almost nobody else in there. The bar has a nice large TV and several others dotted around for those who like to watch sports. We all chose the roasts, tonight's choice was beef or lamb. Between our group we had the dishes covered. Nobody complained about their food, the main comments were that the meat was quite thinly sliced, and good have been thicker. Our waitress was very nice and patient whilst we deliberated on what food and drinks were wanted. It's a shame that it was so quiet, but being a Sunday it may be the norm. Guess we'll have to try another night to compare.

S.

Quiz day it's freaking awesome! Nice food and ambient..

J.

Pretty standard fare. Not bad but not amazing. I was annoyed that when we ordered food they didn't mention that all their tables were reserved. Seems obvious to me that ordering food implies we want to sit at a table. The staff were friendly but seemed disorganised.

C.

I have always had an excellent experience each time I have ordered food from The Paddington. The staff are incredibly friendly and really go the extra mile for you. I ordered some food today and even though they were actually closed due to having a private function, the chef still cooked for me. I'm just blown away by your guys great service and I never really write reviews but I felt a great need to do so today. Thank you. Christina (from over the road).

K.

Nice relaxed atmosphere, good selection of beers available. Friendly staff. Some good day of the week specials. Would definitely visit again. Beers are a bit pricey, but no more so than anywhere else in Parnell

c.

As tourists, this was a wonderful experience and one of the best pubs my wife and I found in Auckland. Good food, great drinks, and fantastic service - the staff were helpful, friendly and (gasp) cheerful! We felt warmly welcomed! A lovely, cozy place where guests are family.

G.

Great lunch food. The bar is too loud for me in the evening. We always have a good time there anyway.

E.

Good selection of beers from around the world. Solid pub food. Really friendly staff that are on to it. The only downside is the place just looks old and worn. It needs a spruce up.

C.

Great place for pub lunch

T.

Good selection of booze and palate..the shrimps there are amazing. Fantastic food menu too. Personally, one of my favourite joints in Auckland city.

G.

Great place to meet for a beer. Parking available Big screen TV, pool table, bay windows opening to the street, outdoor seating. Great range of beer, wine, tea/coffee, bar food.

D.

Pretty good, they have different offers on each night. Like 2 for 1 pizzas as an example. Decent beer selection and the vibe is buzzy, especially on quiz night.

C.

Decent beer selection and bar food as the place is good for a local pint with the mates. The staff was friendly and helpful with beer selection. The bar itself is a bit on the worn side and was quite empty for a weekend night.

I.

Food was awful, all the way around.... From my greasy and unhealthy falafel salad to my husband soggy fish and chips, to my friend's bland Korean burger to my other friend's too hot and spicy chicken salad. Overpriced and underwhelming.

D.

Lovely place. Good beer and nice staff.

M.

So full right now!! Fantastic service by super friendly staff, just had dinner and a drink and am bursting at the seams. Great casual dining, bar experience, great decor, huge selection of food which was difficult to pick from as there were so many delicious sounding options. Now off to a concert!

D.

Great pup. Large selection of drinks and food.

K.

great food and friendly staff, quiet atmosphere...perfect for a Sunday avo

S.

Nice classy place with happening ambience. Excellent service, great drinks and food choices. Conveniently located in CBD. Ticks more than all boxes for me.

M.

It's very nice, parking was easy

J.

Good little local pub. Staff are always really nice and accommodating, food is pretty good for pub food

J.

Great pub with amazing staff and food. They do a great fun quiz nights on Tuesdays that's offer cool prizes as well. Great for taking friends and family pretty decent beer selection also

S.

Great spot for after work beersies , lovely staff and always a table waiting and an ice cold beer poured . Highly recommended. 👌👌👌👌👈

S.

It is really really good and the bar stuff are friendly

M.

Great environment, friendly staff and good food. Lighting not bright enough though, a little bit too dark in there. But that's just personal preference

G.

Great place to meet for a beer. Parking available Big screen TV, pool table, bay windows opening to the street, outdoor seating. Great range of beer, wine, tea/coffee, bar food.

E.

Tranquil setting with evening sun and a wine whilst writng

D.

Pretty good, they have different offers on each night. Like 2 for 1 pizzas as an example. Decent beer selection and the vibe is buzzy, especially on quiz night.

J.

Local pub for a Guinness after work.

D.

Generous portion and prices are reasonable.

K.

There were 6 of us dining, we had booked ahead just in case. When we arrived there was almost nobody else in there. The bar has a nice large TV and several others dotted around for those who like to watch sports. …

K.

Nice relaxed atmosphere, good selection of beers available. Friendly staff. Some good day of the week specials. Would definitely visit again. Beers are a bit pricey, but no more so than anywhere else in Parnell

E.

Good selection of beers from around the world. Solid pub food. Really friendly staff that are on to it. The only downside is the place just looks old and worn. It needs a spruce up.

l.

i am liam jennings

m.

Didn't bring water evev tho we asked for it

M.

if the pool table was not ripped I could have won :-)

A.

Great lion bar, delicious quality food options. Little bit dark inside but great atmosphere! Perfect place to watch sports too.

K.

Great place for team lunches. Big enough place to accommodate large groups and food gets served quickly.

N.

Good atmosphere and I am not talking lack of smoke.

J.

Great food, chilled surroundings, Liverpool fans so I'm happy

A.

Good place for an after work drink/meeting. Attentive service. Lovely snacks

L.

Great atmosphere excellent attitude by staff very cosy surroundings excellent range of ale at normal pub prices.

T.

Really friendly staff and good ambience. The food was good and good value.

G.

Owner of it's all About Handles in Newmarket and my first time here, fabulous service and a very friendly atmosphere

I.

Such Great Memories dancing zouk there on Thursdays and the friendly staff that was always willing to let us use the place for a couple of hours for several years. Thanks heaps guys.

C.

Lovely staff and pleasant surroundings.

N.

Good selection of beers, the food is good, with friendly staff, nice place to hang out, only thing is it's just a little out of the way.

R.

Nice bar/pub with great food. Had the ribs and it was absolutely amazing. Great atmosphere as well.

R.

Friendly bar staff, good selection of tap beers both craft, Irish and stand plus decent bar food. What's not to like?

P.

Amazing meal, would highly recommend. Just wish we had enough room to try a dessert.

M.

Great place - good service and delicious food

D.

Fast, friendly, efficient service, food was good and price was reasonable.

L.

Great food, great beer, great service. Can't ask for more than that

K.

Great location with parking outside, good pub grub and friendly staff. One of my favorite pubs to watch sports in Auckland

B.

Great service, and the ribs are the best I've had in Auckland.

L.

Nice quaint little bar. Great service and friendly staff. Food was delicious and atmosphere was awesome.

A.

This place is alright. It does need a bit more of atmosphere. The chips with curry sauce are the best!

J.

Been a visitor for a long time but bar staff could be a touch warmer - maybe a tough day when we visited. Will be back though - many good memories....

S.

Very attractive pub with good service. Had an open steak sandwich at lunch which was quite good but a little on the small side for $18 at a pub.

E.

The Paddington needs to mix up the menu. I've been coming here for months now and there have been no different specials and no change in menu.

A.

Watched multiple Liverpool Football Clubs here. Good food. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Would recommend.

a.

Great steak. Good selection of beer too. I’ll be back soon :)

D.

Great staff!! Nice little pub just outside of the city! Would recommend.

j.

Nice place, good outdoor eating/drinking, more or a pub than place to go eat for me

H.

Ate here previously and it was good.Enjoyed it. Busy, nice vibe. Beer is excellent.

D.

Good sports bar. Nice burger and chips. Friendly atmosphere

G.

Great genuinely friendly service and atmosphere.

K.

Nice place to hang out with friends for drinks and chats! The place has good ambience and great service.

T.

Typical old mans bar, LOVED it!! Big screens, great for watching sports, AND you can buy peanuts....winning!!!

C.

Very nice food, decent drinks - good little pub

D.

Awesome venue been there for a quiz.. Quiet drink.. game of pool.. and every Liverpool game. Great venue. 🤙

R.

Lovely place with great food and customer service.

T.

Nice place for a quiet drink and pool game

P.

Good selection of beers, friendly service and reasonable food in convenient location in Parnell

P.

Nice service. Food is a bit hit and miss. But still a fun place to go.

R.

First time here, good range of craft beers and some even on tap :-)

R.

Staff are amazing, food is delicious.. I love this place!

G.

Great place. Good selection of beers and pizza was delicious.

G.

Good pub with good beer but atmosphere can be lacking sometimes.

M.

Enjoyed dinner here. Good atmosphere. Food was very good.

D.

Generous portion and prices are reasonable.

P.

Staff are very friendly and make going for a drink worthwhile.

Y.

Food = great , service = great, price = super great especially on first table!

N.

Food was a bit slow, but totally worth it! Wait staff were super helpful

S.

Good location, very nice rustic decor, friendly staff. A bit pricey.

R.

Always enjoyable, great atmosphere, great food and friendly service.

D.

Friendly staff, reasonable food prices, can't really complain.

c.

Great to see a test match. Good food. And beverages . Sound is too high to keep a conversation

R.

Friendly and polite staff great food and service

m.

Didn't bring water evev tho we asked for it

B.

Good food. easy atmosphere at lunch to talk and enjoy friends company

G.

Pretty cool board rooms for meetings. Handy to have a button to call for help

C.

Dropped in for a drink and some lunch. Classic pub with good food, TV playing sport and good beer.

S.

Great food and very friendly service👌

K.

Good place to meet people. Accessible from motorways from every direction, with parking and excellent pub food.

s.

Amazing service would definitely go again

K.

Great place for a drink after work. Food menu needs some work though

A.

Awesome place, out doors was good.

M.

Nice Pleasant place food was alright casual weekend lunch.

C.

Great place to watch sport. Friendly bar staff

F.

Really nice place - liked it a lot and would definitely recommend.

M.

Great pub. Bar snacks are great. Outdoor seating is great.

M.

Quite poor delineation between booked events and casual pubbing, but its an Ok pub.

T.

Great for watching the Rugby!

S.

Good beer options and good food. As a bonus the mighty Warriors were on the big screen.

P.

Always has good deals on food and drinks. Great for a function

J.

Good food but can take a while to order and be served.

D.

Always have an excellent time here. Great atmosphere.

J.

Great spot. Good quality pub food.

A.

Friendly staff delicious food and good coffee 👍

B.

Good selection of beers parking was okay service so so

R.

Great family and bar restaurant. Peaceful and yummy food

G.

Loved the atmosphere.. Foods good too

M.

It's nice little pub, decent food.

J.

Great choice of group settings and activities within the same bar/restaurant

K.

Great place to watch football, enjoy a beer and soak up the atmosphere!

S.

Great for after work drinks!

T.

Great atmosphere, staff could have a bit more personality.

T.

Fairly generic big bar, but good none the less. Good after work on most days.

C.

Near work. Good food. Usually a spare table or two to be found after work.

Y.

Nice bar, child friendly and close to beach. Service was friendly.

M.

Great food and great service. Keep it up guys

L.

Great food and atmosphere.

B.

Great food, loved it.

K.

Great food and service. Puppy friendly

J.

Excellent place to have a work/weekend party

M.

Such a good atmosphere and staff!

S.

Great service. Good range of beers

G.

Good selection of beer and ciders and nice atmosphere

D.

Lovely place for a pint on a Sunday avo

R.

Love the stone and wood inside. Cosy and Guinned on tap.

s.

Decent pub great value lunches best in the area

M.

Awesome bar. Cant wait to be there for a Liverpool game

J.

Wicked spot to have a good feed and a beer while watching some sport

K.

What great food and even better service.

E.

Tranquil setting with evening sun and a wine whilst writng

J.

Great place for a family lunch wth kids.

J.

Friday night. Nice burger and beers. Quiet pub.

A.

Nice place, good selection of beer , friendly team

K.

Great food, has Guinness, what more could you ask for?

G.

Pretty good. Good deal on Sunday for jugs of beer

J.

Local pub for a Guinness after work.

P.

It was ok food was alright. Just another place for lunch

S.

good sports bar, choice of seating was a bit uncomfortable.

N.

Delicious ribs and great service.

S.

Interesting comment from the staff at 10pm on a Friday "hurry up I want to get out of here"

A.

Ok went for a engagement party nice place but parking is terrible

D.

Good bar to watch the football/soccer

M.

Nice play to watch sports, especially a rugby match!

C.

Great pub with daily food and drink specials

J.

Great place for a family lunch wth kids.

C.

A good local to drop in for a drink after work

G.

Fairly nice pub, good atmosphere and has tv's for all the sports fans in NZ. Food can sometimes take a wee while to come out but overall it isn't too bad.

M.

It's nice little pub, decent food.

K.

Great place for a drink after work. Food menu needs some work though

M.

Good service good food

M.

Great bbq ribs

S.

Great Food and Atmosphere

D.

Good spot for watching sports - lots of screens.

G.

Good selection of beer and ciders and nice atmosphere

L.

Friendly service great atmosphere

D.

Good chicken sandwich and onion rings!

M.

Typical pub. Good place to watch a game.

M.

long wait sometimes, yummi food, but overpriced but still good

R.

I have not experience it but others say it's great

N.

Nice place, spacious and fun pool table

G.

Good beer and great food.

D.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, love it

D.

Lovely New Zealand Public House with great bar food

A.

Really Good offer for steak on Saturday.

J.

Always very accommodating for kids

W.

Great staff and nice food

D.

Good spot for watching sports - lots of screens.

S.

Platter is awesome washed down with a Guinesss.

M.

Good beer

S.

Great Food and Atmosphere

K.

Great place for a beer and some lunch

S.

A good place for a pint and chips.

M.

Drinks a plenty and a great band.

C.

A good local to drop in for a drink after work

A.

Great food and drinks

C.

Good local, very hospitable staff 😊

E.

Good place to watch sports on TV.

V.

Nice bar, friendly staff :-)

M.

Just had a drink..

T.

Bit dark but . Great service

M.

Great bbq ribs

M.

good beer relaxed atmosphere

P.

Great food great service

K.

Wonderful staff great guinness

r.

Nice pub friendly staff

I.

Great bar rain or shine

M.

Good pub to eat and drink

S.

Nice place and fair prices

P.

Very nice ... But very noisy TVs.

A.

Great food!

C.

Decent place. But expensive

A.

Had a good night out here ☺

S.

Great pizzas at a good price

l.

i am liam jennings

A.

Good place for bar food

M.

Good service good food

H.

Trying to be classy but not really that classy.

J.

Great lamb shank with beer

C.

Always a great atmosphere

r.

Overpriced but food good

M.

Panhead on tap very nice...

R.

Awesome service

A.

This is more a sport bar than a restaurant..

D.

Good pub style food

R.

Great pub grub

A.

Best pub in the area

K.

Great venue for a Scottish Ceilidh

J.

Nothing beats the paddo ♥️

M.

Great staff and atmosphere

K.

Always lovely!

P.

great place for a group

B.

Good pub

A.

Ok,but pricy.

H.

Ribs are really good

M.

Nice pub

R.

All good

C.

Good pub food

R.

Mellow and nice spot

G.

Great quiz night

S.

Great food.

R.

Excellent product range.

D.

Great dinner

T.

Awesome again!

C.

Great cider

L.

Nice spot in a trendy area

M.

Great quiz place

I.

Good quiz night

F.

Excellent food

I.

Great atmosphere

I.

Nice tidy bar

C.

A real pub in the city

s.

Great beer

J.

Lovely atmosphere

s.

Lovely place.

H.

Lovely jubly

J.

Beer

J.

English pub clone.

C.

Great service

c.

Pleasant atmosphere

P.

Great Service

H.

Excellent

R.

Average

A.

Great nosh!

A.

Ambience of a true English pub!

w.

Nice venue

K.

Lovely place!

M.

The bartender 😍

S.

Pricey

l.

Nice place

L.

Nice place

G.

Sports bar

A.

Institution!

T.

Good pub, good grub

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(Translated) Pizzas taste good, The steak ordered Medium Rare, but it came out so well. The hamburger was the best among the three. French fries (Original) 피자는 무난한 맛, 스테이크는 미디움레어를 주문했는데 너무 익혀서 나왔어요 ㅜㅜ 셋 중에서는 햄버거가 제일 맛있었어요. 감자튀김도

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(Translated) The overall atmosphere was okay and the tastes were okay, but the steaks were too cooked and the meat was tough. (Original) 전체적인 분위기 괜찮고 맛도 괜찮았지만 스테이크를 너무 익혀 고기가 질겼었다.

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(Translated) Very nice sports bar ... 🍔 citizens are very tasty and there are also small selection ... (Original) Sehr nette Sportbar... 🍔 Bürger sind sehr lecker und es gibt auch kleine Auswahl...

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(Translated) I loved (Original) Amei

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