Situated in the shopping centre, there's lots of free parking available. It has a games room and bar to chill in pre or post movie.

It's right in the middle of Sylvia Park shopping centre which means it's easy to grab a coffee or quiet drink with friends after the movie finishes.

It's nice and modern with an onsite bar and balcony overlooking Aotea Square. The miniature bowling lanes on the mezzanine floor are really cute!

It's a good sized pool hall, plenty of tables with a nice chilled out vibe.

Inside a beautifully designed building, there's always an interesting art exhibition on. The cafe has some tasty treats also.

If you haven't tried Giapo, you're missing out on a divine ice cream experience. There's traditional and experimental flavours, I really liked the Len Brownie, tiramisu and green tea flavours.

This is the place to visit when you feel like something sweet and sophisticated.

Movenpick ice cream and Mission Bay on a sunny day is a must-do experience.

Love how I can get as indulgent as I wish, whip up my own combination of toppings...and it's got health benefits!

Every Thursday, desserts are just $9. The baked cheesecake is a must try!

Can't go wrong with the $5 lunch deal. My favourite is the kebab on rice with garlic yoghurt, satay and hummus.

The $5 lunch special is an awesome feed! I'm working my way through the various meat and sauces combinations available.

When I'm in the mood for a tasty bowl of donburi or udon, this is my go-to place. It's affordable and fast.

Try the naan roll, it's just under $6 and a good lunch option.

Gourmet burgers, malt shakes, chicken fenders, kumara fries with aioli...mmm.. Just can't get enough!

Nothing better than enjoying a beer on the balcony of De Fontein overlooking Mission Bay on a sunny day, there's also live music Sunday afternoons.

When I visited Switzerland, I was introduced to beer giraffe towers. The Bluestone Room was the first place I discovered in Auckland that also did them. Try one during happy hour.

Grab a beer and chillax in the library room with the old school leather chairs, you'll feel sophisticated and stylish as!

If you love your rock and need a change from the usual bars and clubs in central Auckland, check out the Ding Dong Lounge. Entertainment is varied and interesting with different guest DJs most nights, and live music on special occasions. You'll hear a good range of rock music from various decades with the edgier stuff later into the evening. Staff are friendly and there's a tasty food menu when the late night munchies kick in, the candied kumara and kenzo fried chicken are delicious!

Certainly a popular place to be early Friday evening, styled like a US diner with slight Euro flair. I popped in for a beer and also ended up enjoying some quesadillas. Surprisingly, the place was very family friendly too with kids enjoying the vibe as much as their parents!

I've dined there numerous times and it's always been a great experience. The food is tasty and Jose, who runs the place, is a fantastic bar host. Their range of tequila is amazing!

The food is delicious and authentic tasting, the owner is friendly and welcoming, it's a winning combination.

At first it seemed odd to cook my own meat on a hot slab at my table however the flavour was truly delicious. I also recommend trying the Mussel Pot, Salt & Pepper Squid and Crispy Chicken. It's a good spot to have an afternoon drink on a sunny day too.

When I'm in the mood for a tasty bowl of donburi or udon, this is my go-to place. It's affordable and fast.

Always popular with tasty Japanese style tapas and 1,000ml cans of Asahi to enjoy! Scotch fillet steak with butter and soy sauce = amazing.

Love this place…the awesome staff treat you like family and the coffee is really good.

Great spot to get a coffee, enjoy free wifi and look out across Aotea Square. They also do a good happy hour on Thursdays and Fridays.

Great coffee, tasty scones and a good spot to get an after work beer or wine.

They do good coffee, the cookies are simply amazing, served warm and slightly gooey…mmm.

I discovered this place a while back through a friend who kept talking about it. It's a Ponsonby classic with good coffee, food and service.