The Riverhead
Bar Restaurant
Nestled on the banks of the upper Waitemata Harbour is The Riverhead, NZ's oldest riverside tavern The Riverhead sits on the upper reaches of the Waitemata Harbour and holds New Zealand's 2nd oldest liquor license. You have to visit it to appreciate it! Update description
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Tracy G. 2016-03-07
Our wedding was made all the more special because of the beautiful Boat House venue. Every person we dealt with was amazing, and everything far...
Our wedding was made all the more special because of the beautiful Boat House venue. Every person we dealt with was amazing, and everything far...
Jacqui E. 2016-02-06
I've never had a bad experience at The Riverhead, but Friday nights meal exceeded expectation. Amazing food, fantastic service, great atmosphere....
I've never had a bad experience at The Riverhead, but Friday nights meal exceeded expectation. Amazing food, fantastic service, great atmosphere....
Jocelyn J. 2016-01-16
Did the Red Boat cruise today. Stunning day topped off with lovely food and local wine and very helpful happy staff even though they were rushed off...
Did the Red Boat cruise today. Stunning day topped off with lovely food and local wine and very helpful happy staff even though they were rushed off...
Gareth B. 2015-11-22
Great location, lovely place, too many children running wild, food limited at time of arrival and very average, the river headferry was a great way to...
Great location, lovely place, too many children running wild, food limited at time of arrival and very average, the river headferry was a great way to...
Nicki O. 2019-03-03
We had a lovely river cruise up to riverhead for a special lady's birthday and a private room was booked for our group. We arrived at 4.30pm and every...
We had a lovely river cruise up to riverhead for a special lady's birthday and a private room was booked for our group. We arrived at 4.30pm and every...
Eric P. 2018-10-14
Lovely, full of life and great staff, thank you
Lovely, full of life and great staff, thank you
Karen W. 2018-07-14
Had a great night at the Riverhead, food was delicious, great variety of wines and wonderful service. Highly recommended
Had a great night at the Riverhead, food was delicious, great variety of wines and wonderful service. Highly recommended
Tori B. 2018-07-11
Had dinner here tonight with a friend and enjoyed our time so much. We would love to thank Georgia, Lauren and Jono for there service.
Had dinner here tonight with a friend and enjoyed our time so much. We would love to thank Georgia, Lauren and Jono for there service.
Krystal E. 2018-07-11
Amazing food, great atmosphere and friendly staff :)
Amazing food, great atmosphere and friendly staff :)
Trish H. 2018-06-24
Enjoyed a special night out at The Riverhead. Best table by the fire was really cosy but not too hot
Enjoyed a special night out at The Riverhead. Best table by the fire was really cosy but not too hot
Cheryl D. 2018-06-23
We have just returned from a mid winter Christmas lunch at The Riverhead Tavern with the Auckland Jaguar Drivers Club.
We have just returned from a mid winter Christmas lunch at The Riverhead Tavern with the Auckland Jaguar Drivers Club.
Sandy W. 2018-06-23
Meals are terrible and expensive do not come here to eat
Meals are terrible and expensive do not come here to eat
Ruth F. 2018-06-22
Yet another fabulous night out. From the moment we walked in we were looked after, including our 4 yr old who got his own goody bag. The food was...
Yet another fabulous night out. From the moment we walked in we were looked after, including our 4 yr old who got his own goody bag. The food was...
Michael C. 2018-06-16
Really expensive trying to pass themselves off as an upmarket establishment yet they have fountain drinks as the post mix not coke I asked for coke...
Really expensive trying to pass themselves off as an upmarket establishment yet they have fountain drinks as the post mix not coke I asked for coke...
Louise D. 2018-06-09
Very disappointed. We wanted to sit outside on a gorgeous sunny winter day. Told 'no way' as not enough staff to handle outside tables. Food then...
Very disappointed. We wanted to sit outside on a gorgeous sunny winter day. Told 'no way' as not enough staff to handle outside tables. Food then...
Blair G. 2018-05-20
Thought we would go to the local for a lunch and beer ordered food waited over and hour for it friends with us that ordered the same food at the same...
Thought we would go to the local for a lunch and beer ordered food waited over and hour for it friends with us that ordered the same food at the same...
Helen R. 2018-05-07
I like this place but the food is inconsistent. I’ve had the Caesar Salad before but this time, it was dreadfully average.
I like this place but the food is inconsistent. I’ve had the Caesar Salad before but this time, it was dreadfully average.
Gina M. 2018-05-07
Awesome food, wonderful service and a fantastic range of beers on tap
Awesome food, wonderful service and a fantastic range of beers on tap
Rachel B. 2018-05-07
Every time I’ve been the food is incredible! I hope you guys never take the steak off the menu, its hands down my favourite dish. The staff are always...
Every time I’ve been the food is incredible! I hope you guys never take the steak off the menu, its hands down my favourite dish. The staff are always...
Greg L. 2018-04-30
Great place food was awesome the staff fabulous highly recommend
Great place food was awesome the staff fabulous highly recommend
Updates from The Riverhead
The R. 2017-11-20
Mmmmmm, how does all you can eat, smokey barbecue pork ribs, sound to you? You're in luck... Tuesday nights are all you can eat ribs night, at The Riverhead! For $32.00 per person, you can indulge in much as you can handle, of our famous Riv's Ribs! Eve
Mmmmmm, how does all you can eat, smokey barbecue pork ribs, sound to you? You're in luck... Tuesday nights are all you can eat ribs night, at The Riverhead! For $32.00 per person, you can indulge in much as you can handle, of our famous Riv's Ribs! Eve
The R. 2017-11-19
And... it's Monday again! The good news is that Monday = Pool Night in The Portage Bar @ The Riverhead! Get your mates together and register for the round robin competition. To register call Jo on 0211660770
And... it's Monday again! The good news is that Monday = Pool Night in The Portage Bar @ The Riverhead! Get your mates together and register for the round robin competition. To register call Jo on 0211660770
The R. 2017-11-18
Feeling like a little Blues and Swing today? You are in luck! We have Fat Mouse playing in The Boat House TODAY from 12pm! Free entry and family friendly. See you there!
Feeling like a little Blues and Swing today? You are in luck! We have Fat Mouse playing in The Boat House TODAY from 12pm! Free entry and family friendly. See you there!
The R. 2017-11-17
It’s competition time! Check out below and be in to win a 2 course ‘Trust the Chef’ lunch at The Riverhead!
It’s competition time! Check out below and be in to win a 2 course ‘Trust the Chef’ lunch at The Riverhead!
The R. 2017-11-16
Did someone say FREE nibbles? It's the end of another week... which means it's Cocktail Night at The Portage Bar. Gather your friends and head along to your local bar with the largest range of craft beer, cocktails and back bar. Be here between 5pm and 6p
Did someone say FREE nibbles? It's the end of another week... which means it's Cocktail Night at The Portage Bar. Gather your friends and head along to your local bar with the largest range of craft beer, cocktails and back bar. Be here between 5pm and 6p
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