Brew Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Auckland Central

"Well ranged menu with lots of vegetarian options. Pizza and share plates are great to soak up the wine and beer! Large outdoor area with a nice..."

Hannah Howells

"Great food, great hospitality and lovely drinks. We had a wonderful..."

Jaime Robertson

"Excellent venue for our event - 40+ people. Plenty of seating to accommodate those who could not stand for long periods. Our hostess was great at..."

Manuhiri Huatahi

"We hosted a function here recently and it was such a great success. Great event management, great staff, great food. Really happy with Sweat..."

A.nicholson

"Hosted a small event at Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen in Auckland, and it was great! Very helpful staff, who were attentive and professional! Very..."

Natalie Newton

"We held an event here for 200+ people. The staff were EXTREMELY helpful and accommodating. They created bespoke drinks and food menus, dietary..."

Nicole Retter

"Good craft beers, food vibes and a big variety of food! Staff are really good when looking for recommendations! Would..."

Luke McCallum

"Always have a good time when we go here for work events. The food is great, good size portions, the fried chicken is a must. They have a great..."

Richard Linley

"I recently organised a 21st birthday at Sweatshop Brew Kitchen. This was the best decision I made, as everything went so smoothly! Not only was the..."

Daisy

"Really enjoyed my evening here as the service was great, music was good and not overly loud for a Tuesday night, food came out quickly and was pretty..."

Sophie Wilton

"We had our work Function here, about 60 team members. The process of booking an event with Sweat Shop was super easy! The event manager made..."

Arishma Singh

"Absolutely loved this place!!! Amazing vibes, great ambience, good music and decent number of staff so you never get left out. Such a good time here..."

Jedediah J

"We recently held an all day meeting at Sweatshop Brew Kitchen and I have nothing but praise for the Food and Service. Nothing was a problem, and..."

Matthew Rice

"We recently had our Wrap Party here at Sweat Shot Brew Kitchen, which was a great venue for such a large number of people 300-400. I really like the..."

Sarah Spurway

"This pl is fantastic for a chill catch up over some good food. This pl is a must visit when in Auckland. It is a awesome funky space and offers a..."

Sei

"We have been to Sweat Shop for so many times. Absolutely love the food and atmosphere at Sweat Shop!!! The best place to gather friends and family...."

Ivy.ngoha

"Really enjoyed my night here, the food is really good and all of the staff were very friendly. Really enjoyed the pizzas and fries!! Would definitely..."

Ottowmitchell

"the food here is absolutely to die for! the fried chicken and dumplings are divine. had my 21st here and everyone was amazing - especially the..."

Malia Kerrigan

"The best bar to dance and drinkGood vibe The house tap beer is cheap.Every friday, they have live music. Amazing!👍Next time i..."

Mandoo King

"Great outdoor seatings, delicious food, reasonable price and staff are friendly. We came here on Sunday lunch time. Hardly anyone around. Got their..."

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"Sweat shop brew kitchen has been our regular hangout place to chill. Good ambience, amazing food, friendly staff and awesome live band! Every time..."

LilianMonaghan

"Thanks for making my birthday so easy and enjoyable. Everything went off without a hitch thanks to the excellent staff so I could just relax and..."

Robyn Barfoot

"drinks here are the best. Good vibes always. The live band, food, drinks, customer service is consistent each week. Would defs recommend coming on..."

RL.P

"Been there many times, food is consistently good as well as service.I had been overcharged once and they were able to solve the problem quickly..."

Shaun Jang

"I was doing a last minute birthday booking (as a surprise) and Mark was able to accommodate for 20 + guests in a really cute space in no time!! I had..."

Angel Roldan

"Spacious! Is the first thing I remarked. A nice place with some good vibes. Their menu was really good and the food was too. Service was the usual..."

Jay

"Had good time u sweat shop brew kitchen. View is always nice there:) it is nice place to have a party with friends:) if i have a something to..."

Alice In New Zealand

"We hosted a private event in the rear of the bar, situated near the barbershop. We had a great time! I think we should have removed the pool..."

Charli Espinoza

"Family birthday, pizza was great drinks were great and the music was great. Everyone getting lit on a saturday night so it was awesome especially for..."

Cris Taufetee

"Jazz and Jesse were the best bartenders I’ve ever had!! So friendly and so helpful! So welcoming as well. Really good service! This was at..."

Lara Hull

"We recently had our work function at Sweat Shop Brew and had an amazing night. Food was great, service was outstanding and the team loved the lively..."

Jas S

"Nice place to come for a Friday night for a few drinks. Others ordered food which also looks very good! They have a beautiful outdoor terrace from..."

Auckland Foodie

"Turned up late for a “dinner” that was more like drinks due to my brother inlaw not finding out the correct details anyway the kitchen was closed..."

Samantha Grace

"Sweat Shop is a great place to celebrate any event! All events that I have held here have been amazing and well organised with Mark, Theresa and the..."

Jessica Peake

"Tonight we had a birthday reservation for a group of eleven. We were greeted by happy bubbly staff and seated at a nice table. Drinks and entrees..."

Ashleigh Jay McGrath

"Better late than never when it comes to this place for a review. From celebrating number of birthdays to having a baby shower of a friend here, this..."

Disha

"To. Die. For. The food here was very hearty. This would be my second time going here and I ordered the fish and chips with a side of tartar..."

Kwin Dela Torre

"I love my American bbq, came hete for lunch and decided on the tower toastie which is sourdough, smoked brisket, smoked gouda, swiss cheese, pickle..."

Miss Kiki

"My friend had Crispy fried buttermilk chicken with salad and blue cheese. I am not a blue cheese person. Indeed the smell was overwhelming. I..."

Little Borneo Girl

"Best drinks and live music!! Been a few times and wanted to try out dinner. I had the chicken waffles, it had great flavours and very tasty but the..."

Claude VanDamm

"Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen is an inner city brewery that does things differently than many breweries we’ve visited, its name deriving from the..."

The City Lane

"Been twice for work functions.. very nice.. steal meal with mushrooms was nicely done. Little pricey Most impressive is the decor and views....."

Pinny Quinlan

"We came here for fathers day meal and the food was OK. We had pizza and the pork belly. It was pretty average. The pizza was a good size though. ..."

Breadzania

"I decided to take my cousin from Oz for dinner and I suggested this place. She's never heard of this place so when i mentioned we were going to Sweat..."

Foodlover

"awesome place to eat, really cosy. tried the deep dish pizza im not a fan of cheese but it was really good melt in your mouth. also ordered a platter..."

Puti Morehu

"Stopped by to watch an all blacks game in the outdoor area. The place was quite large, large dining area, outdoor area as well as an area around the..."

Benedict Uy

"Great place, great vibe and atmosphere. I had my 21st birthday here and the staff were all amazing and super helpful with selecting perfect party..."

Simone Mulitalo

"Had the steak salad, and sold by the waitresses pitch on the promoted wine. Wine pour was under an average glass size for the "large" serving and..."

Chomnomnom

"When in Auckland you will catch me here every Friday for dinner and drinks.Food it's great!Live music is excellent - one of the..."

Lukas Montecristo

"I overall love this place. The food was amazing. Staff were great. The chef did superb. 👌 The meat is beautifully slow cooked and just slips off..."

T.B.F

"The food here is incredible. All I can say is order the deep dish Chicago pizza + polenta fries . You will die of yumminess. Yes the vibe is also..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Went there on Saturday afternoon for the first time, great to sit out in the sun (whilst it was here), awesome craft beer selection and loved the..."

Matthew Richardson

"I absolutely love this place. Been here for one of my work awards function about a year back and for a quick burger, snack or a drink once now and..."

Aabhas Dole

"I am a big fan of the Chicago deep dish pizza! I get it every time I come here for lunch. Drinks are reasonably priced. I've tried the fish and..."

Vth7872

"Great spot, food and service always top notch - love the on-site brewed beers will definitely be returning and bringing my mates, they also have..."

Dave Catchpole

"Went here for a lunch on a Saturday and was pleasantly surprised about the quality of the pizza! We ordered the California Deep Dish and it was..."

Shannon

"We visited Sweat Shop after leaving Taste of Auckland in a supremely unsatisfied, bummed-out, wet, cold and still very hungry state.We..."

Meet & Eat

"Ideal location for a nice lunch with some friends, I really like the set up they have here. The menu has plenty of choices, I chose the smoked beef..."

Ryan Wong

"Came here years ago when it was Sale St Brewrey, just called in 4 an ale today, Sweat Shop Brew on tap, APA 6%, $5 for 300mls. Cool warehouse feel..."

David Purvis

"Visited there for NZ's first annual hot sauce festival. Ordered one Crispy Milkbutter Chicken for $17.50 Crispy outside and juicy inside. Taste was..."

Michelle Hwang

"Great place to grab a drink with your friends. They have DJ/live music, great selection of wine and beer. Friendly staff and serves great pizza...."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"After being told many many times I had to try the food here I convinced myself it was something I had to put on my to do list. The staff were a..."

Monique Porteous

"Ordered Jack Daniels Smoked Chicken $19 special meal on a busy Friday night just before 9pm. Mac cheese was well done however chicken was chewy..."

BrinkersMad

"Came in a couple of Wednesday's ago during the day with a friend, the service was on point and the food was amazing. Anthea was our waitress and she..."

Alexandra

"Been here a few times over the last year really like the atmosphere, staff attitude, in house brewed craft beers and food, well done will definately..."

Daniel Nordstrand

"Dined on a Monday night when it was rather quiet. The waitress was excellent, clearly explained they have a new menu and the specials of the night...."

Emma W

"Have been in a few times, overall good. Some good service, some average. Food is generally good, especially their pizzas. Went in on NYE,..."

Julie Pulie

"Came here because a friend recommended it. We ordered:Pork belly set - sooo good! tender meat and crispy cracklingChimichurri steak set -..."

Misty

"Came here for a work event and a few other event such as the Admission after party. The outisde area is huge which is great for having a yarn. The..."

Josh Law

"We went to the Sweat Shop for lunch today and sat outside in the beer garden. I had been there previously for a work lunch and had the fish &..."

Lochbuie

"Watched the rugby and I like this place during the day. Great for a lazy Sunday afternoon in the sun, with their pizza deal. Love the fries and..."

Amanda B

"I came here last night for a work function and was very pleased with the service- all staff were very friendly and served with a smile!We..."

Karen

"Polenta fries are one of my favourite things and these are some of the best I have had. They are great with helping you with beer choices I..."

Bridget Murdoch

"Wonderful place for a casual meal or a function. Big open spaces, interesting food options and presentation. Menu is styled from the southern USA and..."

Chris Fitzgerald

"Sales street on sales street is renamed to Sweat Shop. Don't know why !! It's one of the popular places among my friends to hang out. I have been..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Stop by for a bite, a few cocktails, shots. Nice sounds with live Dj. Friendly outdoor bouncer. Huge indoor and outdoor sitting area. Friendly staff..."

Tuku

"We could wait to try this new menu and wow it was AMAZING food. Such good lunch specials. Great service. Can't fault it and can't wait to come back...."

Louise MacNaughton

"The set up of Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen is so groovy! They've always got the funkiest tunes going on and it's a great place to boogie. I haven't dined..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"This isn't my first time. It was just as food as my first experience but this mac and cheese with dip is honestly crazy! It's not WOW but its the..."

Chrisca Tipace

"I've now been here three times and my girlfriends and I have had a delicious meal every time. The food is delicious and rich. My favourite..."

Tam Bell

"Some of best American smokehouse style cooking you will find, period. The smokehouse menu is fantastic value (@27$) given all the sides in..."

J

"This menu here is wrong, there's a whole new menu on since almost 1 month (beginning of May 2015) which is absolutely great! Big portions for a..."

Gleitsi

"Went there for Lunch. Waiting staff were friendly, quick and efficient. We went for the Smokehouse menu, which was delicious and a good amount of..."

Jeff McLuckie

"Loved this place!!!! Good service, awesome spicy sauce and very interesting menu!!! Finally, something different. Loved the lentil, beetroot and..."

Eli A

"Sweat Shop Brew is the previously named Sale St Bar. Offering a bustling atmosphere with inside and outside seating, its the place to be on a sunny..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"I love the decor at Sweat Shop Brew Bar - it's relaxed, eclectic and loungy inside with more of a Sunday afternoon at the pub vibe happening outside...."

Meagan Kerr

"This venue has spent the last few months with the outdoor deck under construction so I was expecting amazing things, but when I arrived for lunch I..."

Frank

"Just came back from Sweatshop and had an absolute smashing time (pun intended because I ordered the smash burger 🤯). Our server Ross had us..."

Tui Waaka

"Great place and there are enough seats for many people. Food: Great generally with good presentation. Fries are a little disappointing. Service:..."

Changmin Jung

"The kind of place you want to be on a nice, sunny day. Good selection of beers on tap. Food was spot on. Would definitely return on my next visit to..."

Adrian T

"Come here with your friends if you are looking for a pub that sells really good food and has great vibes. I tried a variety of dishes and they were..."

Johnny Pham

"Sweatshop has always been one of my fave venues in city due to the great music and awesome terrace so I decided that I’d pick it for a friends..."

Wendy Lawrence

"went here for a beers, bites and bikes festival. really cute place!!! had the second most delish burger of my whole life (best in nz for sure) (smash..."

mikayla giehler

"Popped in two weeks ago for the chicken n waffles event done the first Saturday of the month. Simple but done really well. The chicken was so tasty,..."

Mark Panapa

"Sweat Shop as a function venue was a big success. We continue to be impressed by the Joylab group. It is so easy to do an event with them. And, once..."

Lara De Wet

"Quite surprised by some of the reviews on here. We seriously couldn't fault our night here if we tried our hardest. Started with drinks and went on..."

Zeb Wales

"Just wanted to share some love for your service yesterday! Our waitress was so lovely and very accommodating for my low carb lifestyle, even asking..."

Mary-Jo Burt

"Had an awesome day, fantastic service and great vibe. Highly recommend the fried chicken, it was crispy and juicy. We will definitely visit..."

Prue Standen

"The Wagyu beef burger is super juicy and the cheese is melted. One the best burger. Awesome atmosphere and..."

Kelvin Choi

"We came here for a work function. They catered for 11 of us easily. Everyone enjoyed their food, and the staff are very helpful. It is on the pricey..."

Matthew Eichler

"Great time at the Sweat Shop for our company event! We rented out the Velvet Room which is very private and has its own bar, it was perfect for our..."

meg

"Very nice stop while walking around CBD today. Had a flight of your local brewery Pale Ale options. Was quite delighted at the taste of each of..."