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    The Merchant Bar and Kitchen

    126 Reviews
    #6 of 61 Restaurants in Albany
    ₹₹ - ₹₹₹
    Bar
    , European,
    Gastropub
    219 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany, Auckland 0632, New Zealand
    +64 9-444 1076
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    Overview
    3.5
    126 reviews
    • Excellent19%
    • Very good41%
    • Average23%
    • Poor10%
    • Terrible7%
    Travellers talk about
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    Closes in 21 min
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    CUISINES
    Bar, European, Gastropub, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly
    PRICE
    ₹₹ - ₹₹₹
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    LOCATION
    219 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany, Auckland 0632, New Zealand
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    1 - 10 of 124 reviews

    Reviewed 31 January 2018 via mobile
    Great in the afternoon sun

    Nice spot to relax in the sun or shade you choose. Had a few cocktails. I especially enjoyed the Macadamia Mule. Had a snack - CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN ARANCINI BALLS - Pecorino + rocket pepper basil pesto (v) Very nice, unusual crunch with the cauli

    Thank Lincoln A
    TheMerchantBar, Manager at The Merchant Bar and Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 5 weeks ago

    Nice review Lincoln! Appreciate the time taken to post it. Look forward to seeing you again soon over a Macadamia Mule (or two)! :)

    Reviewed 30 January 2018 via mobile
    Lunch

    Stopped in for Lunch while shopping at Mall. Eggplant dish was really Potato Stack with undercooked parsnip with weird flavour. Fish cakes more like Fish bites and only 3 served with no salad etc as entre...really poor as menu seemed great. Iced Coffee was good....More

    Thank Jodee R
    TheMerchantBar, Manager at The Merchant Bar and Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 5 weeks ago

    Hi Jodee, Thanks for your email and taking the time to let us know about your experience. We appreciate all feedback as it gives us opportunity to improve and also ensure our standards are being maintained. In this particular instance we have definitely let ourselves...More

    Reviewed 22 January 2018 via mobile
    Great food, nice atmosphere

    I ended up eating here twice in December and twice in January. Good food, wine, and beer each time. A great time had by all.

    Thank Jamlog
    TheMerchantBar, Manager at The Merchant Bar and Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 5 weeks ago

    Awesome review Jamlog. Thank you. Look forward to seeing you again sometime soon :)

    Reviewed 9 January 2018
    Pleased to find non-smoking area outside

    The restaurant is on the outside area of the Albany Mall. We visited for lunch on a fine weekend and were delighted to find a non-smoking area out on the deck. The interior decor looked somewhat uninspiring. Wait staff were efficient. At weekends only the...More

    Thank LARRY R
    TheMerchantBar, Director of Sales at The Merchant Bar and Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 19 January 2018

    Thanks for the review Larry. Great to hear that you were able to enjoy the outside space. Best regards, The Merchant team

    Reviewed 20 December 2017 via mobile
    Good lunch with friends

    Again caught up with friends over lunch at Merchants. I am not disspointed. Had Fetucinni and some bread with Mango soda. Food tasted good . Atomsphere was enjoyable. Had good time.

    Thank 506vikramm
    TheMerchantBar, Director of Sales at The Merchant Bar and Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 21 December 2017

    Awesome to hear @506vikramm! Lovely to see you again! Thanks for the feedback

    Reviewed 9 December 2017 via mobile
    Always a great vibe and good food

    Midweek meal with friends. Lively fun atmosphere. Are outside thanks to a beautiful summer evening. Have to tell you about the fantastic chicken tikka pizza... it is to die for! I had my doubts, but it was absolutely delicious ... can’t wait to go back....More

    Thank Dr_T_Buds
    TheMerchantBar, Director of Sales at The Merchant Bar and Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 10 December 2017

    Awesome review @Dr_T_Buds, thank you for posting it! Glad to hear that you had a wonderful time, look forward to seeing you again soon :)

    Reviewed 6 December 2017
    Big birthday celebration

    Went to this restaurant for my birthday celebration, had booked a table and we were able to choose where we sat which was nice. We had a drink before we sat at table, and then ordered starters and mains. Friendly service and food came out...More

    Thank lynn t
    TheMerchantBar, Director of Sales at The Merchant Bar and Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 10 December 2017

    Hi @lynn t, Great to hear that you had a wonderful birthday experience at The Merchant. Thank you for posting a review. Massive HAPPY BIRTHDAY from the team. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards, The Merchant team

    Reviewed 2 December 2017 via mobile
    What has happened to the half meat platter

    This is our favorite bar, we often come on a Friday night for drinks and food, had not been for a while so tried our favorite the small meat platter, what has happened? It use to be enough for two, now we had to get...More

    1  Thank Yendor64
    TheMerchantBar, Director of Sales at The Merchant Bar and Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 10 December 2017

    Hi @Yendor64, Apologies for your experience. Are you able to please send me some more info (lara@themerchantbar.co.nz), so I can follow up? Date / time etc Thanks, Lara

    Reviewed 27 November 2017
    Good standard fair in a warm setting

    Wonderfully warm on an unseasonably cold evening. Food generous with great flavours. Friendly service.

    Thank Tabatha1998
    TheMerchantBar, Director of Sales at The Merchant Bar and Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 30 November 2017

    Hi Tabitha, Thanks for the awesome review. Sounds like you had a lovely night. Look forward to seeing you again soon :) Best regards, Lara Campbell

    Reviewed 11 October 2017
    Service was very good

    Popped in for a pre-dinner snack as off to see a film and ordered a bucket of fries and three different types of drinks ... wait time was minimal and the only negatives were that it was near full capacity and very noisy and difficult...More

    Thank Warwick H
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$ 6 - US$ 29
    Cuisine
    Bar, European, Gastropub, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly
    Meals
    Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
    Restaurant features
    Highchairs Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi
    Good for
    Groups, Child-friendly, Bar Scene
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Monday
    11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Tuesday
    11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Thursday
    11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Friday
    11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 219 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany, Auckland 0632, New Zealand
    • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  North Island  >  Auckland  >  North Shore  >  Albany
    • Phone Number: +64 9-444 1076
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    Description
    We are a family owned business who are passionate about great food, delicious drinks and wonderful service. Join us for your next occasion. Adjacent to Westfield Shopping Mall, Albany. Opposite the Albany Lake on Civic Crescent.
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