Love coming here for a drink. Great atmosphere and great staff. Love the strawberry beer here.
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Went in to have some mussels for my relatives that came over from overseas.
There was 8-9 of us, lucky we went in a little bit later (around 8PM) on a weeknight, otherwise we would have had no chance in getting a table.
We ordered the Steamed mussels (white wine & garlic sauce 1Kg), grilled mussels (Mixed large platter), steamed shellfish pot, steak and seafood chowder. Fries and aioli are served with the steamed mussels which is a good deal. There wasn’t much different to the prices between the sizes of the mussels so we got the large for both steamed and grilled. The steak comes with mushrooms and chunky fries. There was plenty of food for all of us (we even had leftovers but seafood is not allowed to be taken away but for any other types of food it is OK). I always end up starting off with their cherry beer but they also serve wine by the glass too.
They also serve Belgian waffles which are yummy yet affordable.
Everything tastes delicious and this bar has daily specials that you can look forward to. Service was great, even when busy.
Remember to take in your ID.
I love this place! It has a nice chill vibe and the food is amazing. The mussels are good - steamed or grilled - with a variety of flavours and toppings available. Their cherry beers are very good and I will definitely be returning :)
The Occidental has been around for decades & is a popular location for all occasions.
What impressed us on this visit was not only the fantastic service but also the quality of the muscles that continues to be their signature dish.
We sat out in the laneway trying their cocktail & Belgium beer menu (waiters are very knowledgeable so ask for recommendations), eating from their varied menu. Great people watching that way too.
The inside is a little tired, but you can forgive them for that being a historic building
This place has been one of the best places for mussels for a long time.
Great selection of European beer, good food and good service.
Probably one of the best Belgian Beer Cafe's in the country!!
Service is a highlight as well as the seafood platter. We couldn't decide which sources to go with. The waiter who is nice enough just brought two cups of sources to try. You can't miss Mussel pot!
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Nice place to hangout and spend time with friends, great crowded and also they served amazing beer.. i love this leffe dark beer.. nice and best one
Visited a month ago. Always busy and packed so its good to make a booking beforehand.
Tried the taste of the land platter and was amazed at everything. It was perfect for us and it sure was filling.
This place has authentic Belgian beers to offer (as the name suggests) but what I would recommend if you do go here, would be the mussels. They have a royal platters with dozens of different kinds of mussels in them. They are a perfect treat for the taste buds and a feast to the eyes too. It can get VERY busy during the weekends so make sure you've booked a table before hand or reach early. Cheers!
Nice place and great collection of beers. Expensive though. Make sure to get some xtra money to spend coz it is not possible to stop after couple of beers.
✈️If you’re an airline employee (flight attendant or pilot) for any airline, they give you a 10% discount on your entire bill!!!!
Despite the discount, this is an absolute must visit in Auckland. We stopped by on a Tuesday evening around 4:30pm and it was PACKED! The entire time we were there, there was a constant stream of new guests coming into the pub. What an electric environment with great food, good drinks, and friendly staff. It located in the heart of Auckland’s City Centre and the street it’s located on is also very photogenic. There’s a mix of local business patrons and tourists. So much fun!
Full disclosure, an American visiting New Zealand, reservations recommended.
The Occidental has a certain charm that is unique. From the old building to the staff am hard pressed to put the charm down to a single thing. It is the collection of characters, beers, and menu that as a whole was more than enjoyable.
We had the grilled Oysters app, the fries, the fish of the day (Salmon), Mussels and Linguini. For drinks a cocktails and beer flight. To round it out the Sticky Date Pudding for dessert. Everything was cooked to perfection. I thoroughly enjoyed the beer flight, such a great sampling of Belgium beers. Definitely a place I would return the next time I’m in Auckland.
A must-visit restaurant in Auckland! I love their mussels, it’s tender, fresh and juicy, sifferent flavours to choose. Steak, calamari n fries are also nice. One staff with long hair who is funny, friendly and cute, his charisma lights up the restaurant. Look forward to visiting again
Popular pub serving crafted beers and mussels and other pub grubs. Can get crowded during dinner time. Service was friendly and good. We were promptly seated and food was served quickly eventhough it looked like a busy night for them. I'll come try other food besides mussels next time.
This is THE place. Food is amazing. Drink selection is phenomenal. It does full up quickly so if you are planning to eat here for lunch or dinner it wouldn't hurt to reserve a table. We ate here three times during an 11 day stay. It's that good.
Came here on a Saturday to eat some mussels. They also sell oysters, but mussels were cheaper.
Place has a nice vibe and great selections of drinks. Last order was at 8pm, so plan accordingly if you plan to eat and drink here.
Met friends there for dinner. Place was very busy (always a good sign). Ordered the Fish Chowder and was able to get GF option too for the bread. Great presentation and taste. Really good dark ale followed.
Cannot go past this place if you want good food, great service, impressive drinks menu, and superb atmosphere.
Tourists and locals both enjoy this stalwart of Vulcan lane, for a unbeatable all day steak deal on Tuesdays, pre dinner drinks, post evening nightcap, and everything in between.
Can’t write highly enough about this place 👍🏽
This place is AMAZING!!!
I've been here a few times and my bad for not writing a review earlier.
The food is so incredibly YUM!
This time I got the chicken schnitzel and it was out of this world. So juicy inside and crispy outside.
The mussels are always a must, too.
And the prices are super affordable with very generous portions.
Plus, they were crazy busy and yet the service was so nice and the food and drinks came out so quickly.
Our server, the girl with dark hair, cute bangs and glasses was such a sweetheart!
Will definitely go back more often~
Found this place by accident walking back to our hotel. Had a great schnitzel special for a Wednesday night, and the food being served around us looked pretty good too. An amazing range of beers as well. Service was amazing from the delightful Ellie, the waitress from Belgium. Cozy European style decor, a really nice find.
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