The Lumsden Freehouse

This was the perfect place to come after a day at the zoo. We loved the British classic pub feeling— wood paneling, bar stools, booths, punched tin ceiling, carved wooden bar — but it’s more than just a pretty face. They have an extensive selection of beers on tap, wines, and a full bar, and the food choices are more creative than most pubs. We loved our Chicken and Waffles! If I lived in Auckland, I’d be a regular.

The attention, service and banter with the staff mid week Wednesday is just awesome, so well looked after and we were spoiled for choice enjoying so many different things. You can’t go wrong enjoying a tap craft beer and good delicious food here in Newmarket. Highly recommended!

Great food and drink selection, nice atmosphere and service. I had the Southern chicken burger and it was delicious and the curly fries were cooked perfectly. The cocktail of the week was mojito and i was pleasently surprised by it as the place is known for its beer selection. Will be back and would totally recommend. The chef deserves a recognition.

Have been a couple of times and would thoroughly recommend it for a lunch or dinner and a chance to try great craft beer. You can get tasting racks, with plenty of different taps to sample. Their pizzas are excellent and the curly fry poutine was delicious. Good seating options inside and out. Staff were really friendly and attentive.

A nice spot to meet up with friends and have a bite to eat with a drink. Good space to sit outdoors as well as indoors. A variety of different fries and potato skins on the menu, all tasty and good portions. Great Jalapeno poppers that are perfectly stuffed as to NOT drip its contents out and burn your chin with melted cheese...Friendly South African barman with a "can-do" attitude, serving beer-shandies for grannies to pink lemonade for little girls with great recommendations for those unsure which beer to choose from their broad selection.

First rate craft beer on tap, great food, service and atmosphere. Had a huge Philly Cheese Steak with a fab IPA. What more can you ask?

The best experience! Amazing service, most delicious food and relaxing atmosphere. Thank you Lumsden Team!! Will absolutely be back soon

My partner and I try to visit every Tuesday after class. The staff are so cool and welcoming. Great prices, and the food is straight-up fire. It's the perfect spot to kick back and relax, and we always leave with good vibes.

This is number one American/ European style diner in Auckland. Food, Beer, Interior, Space, Staff, everything is good quality for this price. You can come here if you want fullfilling dinner.Food: 5/5

Refused entry by a rude barman with the beard after we had been to a civil bottomless brunch for a friends birthday next door at the VT station, 2 members of the 5 were sober drivers and the remaining 3 were approximately 3 drinks in. The warm welcome we expected was quickly destroyed. He explained anybody who had been to rhe VT station prior was banned from entering the venue due to previous customers "trashing the bar" lovely place will not be back.