Hotel Ponsonby

Not a hotel but a bar/restaurant for the hipncrowd. Looks quiet from the outside but the inside is usually busy with well-dressed Aucklanders who aren't afraid to spend big bucks on sneakers, bags and alcohol-free wines.nFood was priced as would be expected from such a well decked out establishment and service is efficient and informative without being too pushy.nOnly gripe is that the much hyped French fries weren't crisp and hot as we'd hoped.nBeing someone you'd like to impress or dress to impress

Very relaxing place, a great ambiance, has indoor and outdoor sections, great music, and service. Was a very enjoyable dining experience and is already on my list of favorite restaurants.

Hotel Ponsonby always has great cocktails and drinks, in the past we have had great food too but the Sunday roast has came in well below expectations for the second time now.nThe lamb is dry and quite fatty, the veges are crispy but lack any flavour and the Yorkshire pudding was so rock hard and also lacking flavor.nGreat service from the bar staff and awesome margarita tonight, just a shame about the food.

Delicious lunch, pictured is the octopus, ceviche and pate. Staff were excellent and the pub was dog friendly inside. The dog loved the pate as you can tell.

I have some mixed feelings about this restaurant that I would like to express. Let's start with the positive aspects:nnPros:n- The restaurant provides a pleasant environment and offers a memorable experience. I particularly enjoyed the nostalgic vibes and the well-executed decorations.n- The staff members were satisfactory, although they could improve in terms of proactively informing customers about the daily specials that are not listed on the menu.nnNow, moving on to the negatives:nnCons:n- Despite the appealing presentation, the taste of the food did not live up to my expectations. It seemed more appetizing than it actually turned out to be.n- The mushrooms dish, in particular, had a rancid taste which was quite disappointing.n- The burger was average, lacking any exceptional flavors or distinguishing features.n- Even the water had a strange fishy taste, which made me question whether it was due to the water source or the glasses not being adequately cleaned.nnOverall, while the restaurant had its positive aspects, the underwhelming taste of the food and the presence of some unsatisfactory elements left me somewhat disappointed.

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