But I don't go to pubs to eat, I go to drink. This is something of a pleasure here, as the selection available covers all the bases, and then some. Tap beers include Erdinger, Murphy's and Tiger alongside the more familiar offerings. The wine list is well thought out, with surprising inclusions such as Mills Reef, Matawhero and Te Mata.
The atmosphere is good, too, with sparkling clean toilets, plenty of space and a laid-back vibe that allows the comfortable mixing of the sports crowd and the after-work drinkers.
If I had to be picky, I'd question the preponderance of purple in the colour scheme - and the staff can be up and down. One bartender I dealt with was pleasant, but another clearly didn't want to be there, or at least couldn't be bothered doing more than take my order, sniff loudly and slap my beer on the counter with a grunt. Small things, but overall a very good drinking experience.
Scores
Service: 3/5
Drink: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Atmosphere: 4/5
Overall: 4
