Reviews of Snug Lounge. (Restaurant) in New Plymouth (Taranaki).

Snug Lounge

449 Reviews

182 Comments

Restaurant

Japanese restaurant

Bar

Cocktail bar

Wine bar

124 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand

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Information of Snug Lounge, Restaurant in New Plymouth (Taranaki)

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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 Snug Lounge

K. B.

Awesome place with a good vibe for some food and drinks. Wasn’t too keen on the cocktail as it just tasted like mango juice.

M. S.

Pretty cool spot. High ceilings with ambient light. Fire place. Great food and quick service. Cocktails are just ok but other drinks and food were great.

D. K.

Perfect service here, staff are really friendly and helpful with menu choices. I was only here for cocktails, so I can't speak to the food here but the open kitchen looks amazing, and the food on the menu looks good for share plates with 2 or 3 people snacking, great for chats. Cocktails are fantastic here, table service for drinks and the person serving our drinks was super helpful in suggesting cocktails based on my tastes, I said I like sweet tart and he nailed it twice in a row. 100% will be going here again, and I think you should too.

A.

Super yum cocktails and amazing wait staff. They actually care about vegetarians. Great selection. Great location and ambience. Amazing outdoor area with plants. Book if you can. Omg try the chocolate martini 🤤🤤🤤

R. T.

We had our work Christmas do here. The food was spot on and the service was brilliant.

A. J.

Great place to hangout and choice of drinks, food! Be back there soon! 🙌🏻

H. L.

We reserved a table and thought we'd be sitting inside. But it so busy on a Friday night we ended up sitting on bar chairs in the very busy shared catering area. The music was blaring but we could still chat. The waiters and waitresses were very attentive and service was good. We didn't wait long for our order. The crisply fried shrimps and crab were delicious. My favourite was the broccoli and kumara balls. We eventually got a table inside and we ordered dumplings. They were rather salty for our taste but the rest of our food was yum. We both loved the atmosphere of the place especially once we were inside.

A. M.

Food came out so quickly, cocktail (eye candy) was absolutely amazing, good portions of food for the price. Highly recommend!

O. W.

This place has tasty food, creative cocktails and beverages, smiling staff, an excellent atmosphere, elegant decor and a warm friendly feeling. We were happy with the prices for our experience and we enjoyed our visit. A quiet setting for conversation.

w. h.

Everything from staff to the food and atmosphere (especially the music, make the playlist public) was just amazing! Really really recommend

J. S.

Ordered a couple of cocktails and they weren't very nice. Very sweet.

K. I.

Awesome location and vibe! The food was delicious and well priced. Gotta try the cocktails!

N. H.

The bar staff were amazing and friendly. However we were constantly pressured to buy food. The waiter (a girl who could hardly smile at us) came and asked us to order food 6 times within the first hour of arriving. We were looking to relax and enjoy a drink not be badgered constantly about food. We did eventually order food which was very good, except they then tried to charge us twice for some of the dishes.

G. H.

Definitely above average. Quality food and over a few visits we have had great staff who pay attention to things like food allergies. One warning - if you book online they will take no notice of the area you choose to sit in. If you wish to sit somewhere in particular phone them and get assurance that it will happen.

D. S.

Great service. Excellent food, done a great job jazzing up an old pub.

J. P.

Went on a Monday evening, very quiet and relaxing, just what I needed. Served great tasting Japanese food, all are small side dishes. Inside décor was nice, old with a slight modern twist, a very comfortable environment.

S. C.

Amazing food, attentive staff, lovely ambience, reasonably priced. Will definitely be back, we really enjoyed our night

w.

Good atmosphere and friendly staffs. Tried 7 dishes between two of us. Taste average for all dishes. There are scales on the snapper sashimi. One stack on my throat. Drank gulps of beer 😆, sorted

J. W.

Awesome vibe, fantastic service, and delicious food. Definitely on the pricier side but well worth it. Dessert wise the matcha spring rolls and the almond yuzu custard are incredible. It's lucky I don't live here or this place might make me broke 😂

N. M.

Flavours in the Sashimi were amazing! Had a hot sake which was delicious. Staff were really friendly and even though it was busy the food still can out pretty quickly, great atmosphere!

S.

Snug lounge is true to it's name. Deservingly snug, especially the red room with velvet seating and toasty fire going. Great view of the gallery through the windows. Thoroughly enjoyed our mulled wine on a cold night.

J. N.

I'm totally biased. Snug lounge has yummy tapas and Ms White has delicious craft beer. Can't go wrong. Veggie options, great for snack or whole meal. Gourmet kai at great value prices.

S. L.

Good place with nice food - highlights were the salmon sashimi and the tempura veges. Dumplings were nice but a the outer was more like pasta.

j. l.

Good atmosphere and great non-alc options :)

P. M.

Love the low table area. The tempura mushrooms are so good! Great service and a good wine list. A perfect Sunday evening.

p. m.

The place has a lovely vibe. We had gone there a bit early around 5 PM and the place was already getting busy. Try taking a seat inside the conservatory kind of a room. They even have a cute fireplace. Loved the small share plates, the husband and I were pretty hungry so we tried quite a few things and all of them were yum. But the best part was the cocktails! I had 2, Expresso martini & double shot. They were amazing. The staff was very friendly, but as it for busy, it took a bit of waving around to get their attention. All in all a great place to hang out. Next time we are in New Plymouth, definitely going back.

A. G.

Came for a cocktail after a dinner. Drinks were great with a lively atmosphere. We didn't eat but can definitely recommend the drinks.

J. W.

A very popular place. An outdoor indoor look and feel inside. Friendly staff work efficiency. The food was delicious

D. N.

Great service and beautiful food.

M.

Lovely food but quite small portion. Good location and service. Worth it if you not that hungry.

c.

Great food, however for the style of dining that this place caters too (several plates of small dishes) bigger tables are a must. I reserved a table for 4 people on a Monday night, expecting a table big enough for just that and barely could fit two people plus the meals. Ended up putting half our things on a different table, which the waiters saw and knew our issue for. Please sort this, I'd love to return and know I can order what I please as it is a lovely place

S. M.

Teriyaki Chicken, Pork Steamed Buns & Mushroom Tempura was all excellent as was the service. Prawn Dumplings, Wagu Beef and complicated cocktail menu was a big disappointment. Tuna Sashimi unavailable. Overall we would go back, but suggest that Wagu Beef dish gets an immediate upgrade amd maybe stick to Vodka and Whisky Sours and more seafood dishes.

D. N.

Great service, Good food

L. L.

Service was very good and the food was tasty. We sat in the shared atrium space and drank wines from Itch Wine Bar with our vege & mushroom dumplings, ginger & kumara balls, crumbed squid rings and green salad from Snug Lounge. One point off for not informing me the peas would be replaced with beans - but that's all i can pick on. Staff were very professional and seemed to work in with Itch, clearing their wine glasses etc. I would recommend Snug Lounge as a really good experience.

A. D.

Very tasty food, thoroughly enjoyed & great service. $6 all day everyday for Tiger beer & some nice cocktails. Snug bar ex White Heart tastefully renovated, can't wait to go back..

R. A.

Fantastic food and the waitress was wonderful (didn't get her name unfortunately). Great to have so many DF options. Well done team!

T. C.

Lovely atmosphere and beautiful dining experience. Sevice was a little slow but reasonably friendly staff. Food was delicious and great to share but still sad they no longer offer something like the "CHOW DOWN" anymore as that was a fantastic way to share and sample their menu.

M. H.

Food is always good, drinks interesting and the vibe is excellent. (March 2020). I wrote the review above three years ago but I am afraid the last time I visited Snug Lounge (last week) I was very disappointed. I've always taken my out of town visitors there as it is always reliable so I took my family members there again. It was the first night of a new menu - the flavours at Snug Lounge have always been well-balanced and subtle - but this new menu seems to have lost all that. My favourite - the kumara and ginger balls now have a massive amount of ginger in them, the broccoli and spinach dishes were overloaded with miso and were so salty they were almost inedible. In addition many of the dishes seemed to have doubled in size - completely unnecessary as the whole point of tapas dishes is that they are small. The bright spot of the evening was the service which was excellent as always. However because of the food I would hesitate to go back.

F. D. A. N. Z.

We held our 2018 Conference in New Plymouth last week and a 60 strong group of us enjoyed an evening of food and beverages at The Snug Lounge. The food was really really good and plentiful. Also definitely worth a mention was the great service - as one of the organisers, I was kept informed all evening as to how many platters were to come and how the bar tab was progressing. Would highly recommend to others. Thanks for a great night. Paula - FDANZ

R. T.

Great cocktails and atmosphere! Staff were really nice and welcoming as well. The only draw back for me was how hot it was inside! Would have loved to relax on the comfy chairs but I was sweating too much to do so.

C. P.

Brilliant little japanese bar providing great food. They have fantastic options to cover a wide range of foods, and the menu is designed very well for groups as well as individuals/couples. The tables are well spaced and the semi-outdoor area is shared with lots of restaurants creating a unique communal feel. Highly recommended.

S. J.

This place is.. well... Snug. Friendly staff, good service, tasty food and great selection of drinks. Place is set out nicely to make people feel cozy with the seats, pillows and fireplace along with warm colours and lighting. :) - also, good mulled wine!

W. P.

Pretty good,well worth the nite out, great place

C. W.

Great social space between venues. Good good and great drinks, especially the cocktails.

I. B.

Wonderful food but must reserve table next time

H. S.

Delicious cocktails (I had the pineapple one - so good!) and great service. Thanks Snug Lounge 😊

P. S.

This restaurant has a superb Japanese infused menu with fantastic staff that will go that extra mile to make your sure you enjoy your experience either dinning in or sophisticated gathering spot for a drink.The design aesthetics are amazing both inside & out. And is very close to the TSB Show Place & Len Lye Gallery.

c. L.

Fantastic Mains. Loved sharing and trying different plates. Great comfortable atmosphere. Very good service.

S. B.

Excellent meal. We asked for recommendations and they were all so good, pot stickers, egg plant steamed buns, spinach, salmon sashimi, all delicious.

S. K.

Incredible food, incredible service, incredible atmosphere. Truly a 5 star experience

K. B.

Lovely place offering great food. Whether it be a social gathering or a dinner for two there is plenty of options! Well recommend!

J.

Great off street find. Good open spaced drink and eat area or mixed original & modernised hotel bar. Good food and drinks well made. Service is casual when ready speed so sit in for a good time.

J. E.

The food was amazing and there was a great atmosphere.

L. B.

We love the service, quality of food and food selection here. This is a must visit for anyone living in, or visiting New Plymouth.

V. G.

Nice atmosphere, great service and food, everything was just great.

N.

Great food, really good service. Can't believe how much the place has changed since it first opened. Will definitely be going back

A. P.

Great food but surprising spicy for Japenese

P. B.

Try it, you'll like it! Yakatori style Bar food. COLD Beer.😀

G. B.

Sharing platters very good

T. N.

First time I've been here! Big long bar with pizza area down the end. Was really good with a big group

B. C.

Great food. Friendly staff. Yum food!

L. C.

Everything is really tasty. Disappointing that there is no longer 'All you can eat' but understandable why. Great vibe for group drinks and nibbles.

B. B.

Amazing food, beautiful ambiance! Thank you

S. C. G.

The pork yakitory was amazing as well as the chicken Bao Buns.

S.

Exceptional food and service, will done team! We will return again.

B. E.

We go there every Sunday together with friends. Very friendly staff

J. A.

The cocktails here are *amazing*! They're so delicious, and quite reasonably priced at $14-15 each.

R. W.

Great food, staff were helpful in finding a place for us even though they were busy. Couldn't fault anything

B. V.

Great service, great food and great drinks. Reasonable prices. What more could you ask for?

A. R.

Pleasant and varied food. Drinks ok.

M. L.

Decent food. Delicious Vege baps and dumplings. Was decent but very over priced.

O. C.

Cool and cosy atmosphere. Sadly could rid of the oreo cocktail of the menu though :(

B. L.

Some of the best food in New Plymouth. A must visit place for food or drinks. Great iconic building.

a.

Dumplings were nice. Watched a guy chatting up some other girl whilst his missus was at another table.

C. S.

Chicken bao buns were divine and tempura veges yummy. Also had snapper & dumplings 😁

L. L.

In the corner of the Red Room, that's where you'll find me ok a Friday after work. Outdoor space for summer and cosy indoors in the winter. Very friendly staff. Love this place.

B. H.

Delicious menu and excellent service. I come to Snug Lounge every time I come to New Plymouth. Heartily trcommended.

L. D.

Good service, great decor... Nice food. Definitely worth a visit..

V. I.

Lovely atmosphere. Cosy pub like decor but modern food.

K. M.

Truly delicious food.. really different. Best cocktails ever!

B. L.

Nice food, great atmosphere! Appreciate the classic "snug" set up.

R.

Good food but pricey in my opinion for what you get

P. P.

Great service, food, presentation and selection, awesome cocktails.

L. K.

Had a great enjoyable night with friends enjoyable food and lots of drinks

R. B.

Always a good venue

K. F.

Great food and service, highly recommend.

D. H. (.

Great location for dinner or just stop in for a drink with friends. Delicious food.

M. S.

Cool vibe... Lovely tapas style Japanese food.

A. &. M. W.

Nice warm friendly place to meet with friends and family. Great selection of finger foods.

R. K.

Nice place but got charged for drinks even though there was a bar tab. Not good

T. A. W.

No matter the occasion, the food and ambience are outstanding.

N. B.

Busy place, lots of atmosphere and table service. Great place for a drink and a chat!

S. P.

Good service, very nice fresh food and beautifully presented.

G. W.

Decilious food and cocktails.

J. W.

Great meeting place court yard has a variety of eating and drinking outlets !

G. W.

Absolutely beautiful... its a love nest..

K. T.

The plates were mainly good just stay away from the beef cheek and the staff were friendly

A. G.

Amazing pot stickers

K. H.

Love it...drinks are a wee bit dare..food nice

J. S.

Good bar, but drops stars due to poor selection of beers.

S. G.

Good food.Friendly staff.Nice atmosphere

D. S. Y.

Amazing food, excellent service and a good facility

H. D.

Amazing food, good atmosphere.

B. O.

Great food and drink with excellent service

A. L.

Good place for socialising, good food, ok for drinks.

R. T.

Really tasty Japanese themed food and a cozy atmosphere.

L. A.

Excellent cuisine! Loved it

J. S.

Lovely food and reasonably price

Y.

Fantastic meals

P. H.

Great service and devine food. Great place to hang out

J. V.

Really nice atmosphere and delicious food.

R. A.

Amazing cocktails. Perfect place for a date night.

M. S.

Excellent food, even better cocktails

J. B.

Drinks looked good, waitress fine, food okay

F. I. A. T.

Love it! Awesome atmosphere, great Japanese tapas

E. F.

Wonderful food & great service!!

J. C.

Watery cocktails with lots of ice and not much else, pot stickers were ok.

L. K.

Great atmosphere. Perfect food.

B. W.

Lovely food, great atmosphere

A. S.

Great service, food and atmosphere.

J. C.

Food is just all battered and fried. After a while its just too much grease

J. B.

Lovely food as usual

Y. M.

Bit crowded. When it's busy.But the pizzas are worth waiting for.

M.

Excellent bar to bring a large group to.

N. K.

Company great, lovely food, drinks great 🍾

L. G.

The sashimi is absolutely wonderful, a must try!

S. L.

Great food and drink. nice setting

B.

Nice spot for a drink / snack - good service

j. c.

Great food but no coffee

L. v. B.

Great staff and comfy layout. Always a good time.

C. O.

Great ambiance and tasty food

K.

The pork belly skewers were great!

5.

Great food, service and experience.

B. C.

Great food,nice staff

M. A.

Great place to meet friends for a drink

L. D.

Comfy place, nice food

r. s.

Very nice, good food

A. E.

Great for a pre drink before dinner

m. r.

Great food, salmon, fish, dumplings...

D. P.

$6 bottle Tiger beer every day, all day,yippee!

p. n.

Pleasant place to spend some time with good food

S. J.

Great food and service!

s. 6.

Great food great vibe

m. c.

Great reno of the old White Heart Hotel

K. H.

Great drinks and food.

C. A.

Nibbles and drinks were amazing

J. D.

Lovely place. Good staff.

F. M.

Excellent dumplings !!

D. G.

Yuppy bar

b. m.

Noce relaxing place great staff

C.

Great service and food

J. O.

Great setting and company.

Z. W.

Nice food and cocktails

J. A.

Great food!

M. A.

Chicken karaage is key 👌

H.

Great cocktails.

E. E.

Great cocktails!!

D. F.

Great tapas

A.

Great food.

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r.

Nice

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Fantastic

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tasty

G.

Friendly and hospitable

W. W.

Happy Tiger

T.

Amazing food

G.

Neat place

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