1. Although renowned as a local watering-hole, The Golden Dawn's food selection goes way beyond bar snacks think platters with roasted pecorino and kale dumplings or pork and fennel scratchings served along with some of the best vibes in town.
134 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland
2. Madame George on K Rd is a good spot for a quiet after-work drink where you can sit down and have a conversation over taro chips with kimchi salsa. They're crunchy and delicious and made better with a sharp negroni.
490 Karangahape Rd, Auckland
3. Head to Scarlett Slimms in Mt Eden for the best chunky fries and aioli, even better when washed down with a mojito.
476 Mount Eden Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland
4. Enjoy the light and refreshing Korean glass noodle salad washed down with a Bang Bang cocktail from the bar at Mt Albert's Chinoiserie.
4 Owairaka Ave, Mt Albert, Auckland
5. With the late afternoon sun pouring through the window, a glass of cold French Champagne and the Rockefeller Oyster Bar "Member of the Board" platter think fresh, cured, smoked and confit fish this is the perfect place to seal the deal in style.
104 Fanshawe St, Auckland
6. Coco's Cantina provides the perfect sunny spot for after work drinks and nibbles, with 5-7pm happy hour and bowls of crispy polenta fries ready to go.
376 Karangahape Rd, Auckland
7. Unpretentious gem 46 & York is only a stone's throw away from the CBD. As well as an extensive wine list, there's an impressive choice of cocktails and plenty of plates to nibble on.
46 Parnell Rd, Parnell, Auckland
8. Family-run restaurant Et Tu Bistro has a selection of generous sharing plates, an extensive offering of wine and craft beers and a sun-soaked courtyard to match.
532 Te Atatu Rd, Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland
