Address: 27 Galway St, Britomart
Ph: (09) 551 3100
Open: Wednesday to Saturday 4pm-late.
A big bar with a big reputation, the big question on my mind was whether 1885 would live up to it.
I've been here before and had a few quibbles but they were minor; a review visit would clear things up, I thought.
Well, not really. What it reinforced for me was that despite the fantastic fit-out, the impressive drinks selection and tasty food, 1885 is overpriced and the staff don't see you unless you are one of their friends or an attractive young female.
Believe me, I tried to look like at least one of those two, but to no avail.