YORK TCE, Riverhead, Auckland 0820
www.theriverhead.co.nzEmail us
The Riverhead has been a house of refreshment and conviviality for around 150 years. Today, this rich tradition of hospitality continues. The Riverhead has been a house of refreshment and conviviality for around 150 years, on the upper reaches of the W...
Overview
| Price Range | $$ – Reasonable: $8-$10 / $6-$7 |
|---|---|
| Ambience | Family friendly |
| Accepts credit cards | Yes |
| Noise level | Bustling |
| Licence | This venue is licenced |
| Food Options | Gluten free, Vegetarian |
Products and specialities
Restaurant
Indoor Seating
Decking Area
Bookings and Walk-ins
Sports Bar
Weekly Quiz Nights
Pool Tables
Functions Venue
Weekly Live Music
Hours
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Reviews
I am lucky to be local to this wonderful restaurant & bar. Both the bar food and the restaurant food is top notch and I especially love the scallop entree. The ribs here are the best you will find for miles, and the serving the biggest! The setting itself is lovely and the service has always been great too. If you haven't visited, it's a must!
What could be better than sitting by the water, basking in the sun and supping on a craft brew to celebrate Christmas Day? And when it comes to the Christmas lunch on offer, The Riverhead's Landing Restaurant has an excellent multiple-course menu featuring festive traditional Christmas lunch delights such as roasted lamb rump, orange and cranberry-stuffed turkey and pan-fried salmon. You can choose any two courses for $45 or three courses for $55. Plus no decent Christmas Day celebration is worth its salt without a belly-filling dessert and that's where The Riverhead come into their own. For the big day, they are serving up a delicious homemade chocolate brownie and mini pavlovas. Or for the traditionalists, a steamed Christmas pud with custard and cream.
Comment by Paula P.over 9 years ago
Hi Kylie, Thanks for writing something on our page about Christmas. Regrettably the info you have is last years and doesn't reflect what we are offering this year. It is a new and improved menu, but it has already sold out and we have people on the waiting list!
Comment by Kylie B.over 9 years ago
Thanks for letting me know Paula.
It’s never a long time between drinks for me when it comes to my love affair with this gem of a tavern. The last time I was here was for a family birthday and we drove by car. But because it is situated right on the water’s edge and in order to get the full experience of a great Kiwi day out, you need to jump on a boat and head up the inlet to the moorings outside The Riverhead. As New Zealand’s oldest riverside tavern, it’s steeped in history, but when it comes to the menu and craft brews, this place is as modern as it gets. A gastro-pub on steroids, each dish bursts with fresh, seasonal flavours and local produce and meat cuts are at the forefront. Plus, as a regular, I love the fact that new dishes are added often. Their dessert is also an absolute must and I recommend that everyone at the table orders something different so you can enjoy a real taste test. I’m not sure anywhere else in Auckland does such a lip-smackingly-good, sweet finish to end what always is the perfect pub meal. Plus the cold tap beer slides down so nicely on a hot summer’s day that it’s worth taking a sober skipper so you can have a rollicking good country day out. If you’re an Aucklander and haven’t experienced The Riverhead yet then you haven’t lived. It really is that good.
Comment by Paula P.over 9 years ago
Thanks Andrea, It is a lovely setting isn't it, so glad you had a lovely time here with us. Hope to see you again soon... cheers Paula (Owner)
It's never a long time between drinks for me when it comes to my love affair with this gem of a tavern. The last time I was here was for a family birthday and we drove by car. But because it is situated right on the water's edge and in order to get the full experience of a great Kiwi day out, you need to jump on a boat and head up the inlet to the moorings outside The Riverhead. As New Zealand's oldest riverside tavern, it's steeped in history. But when it comes to the menu and craft brews, this place is as modern as it gets. A gastro-pub on steroids, each dish bursts with fresh, seasonal flavours and local produce and meat cuts are at the forefront. Plus, as a regular, I love the fact that new dishes are added often. Their dessert is also an absolute must and I recommend that everyone at the table orders something different so you can enjoy a real taste test. I'm not sure anywhere else in Auckland does such a lip-smackingly-good, sweet finish to end what always is the perfect pub meal. Plus the cold tap beer slides down so nicely on a hot summer's day that it's worth taking a sober skipper so you can have a rollicking good country day out. If you're an Aucklander and haven't experienced The Riverhead yet then you haven't lived. It really is that good.
Comment by Paula P.over 9 years ago
Hi Kylie,
You have made everyone's day here at The Riverhead! Our team works really hard, with the aim of giving an exceptional all round kiwi experience, and we really appreciate the time that you have taken to share your impressions of us with the world. We think The Riverhead is a very special place and we love sharing it with our guests. Thanks again and we'll look forward to seeing you again very soon! cheers Paula
