Queen’s Ferry Hotel
12 Vulcan Lane
Auckland 1010
(09) 377 1821
queensferryhotel.co.nz
Score:
First timer friendly: Yes
Food: 9
Beverage: 8
Atmosphere: 7
Overall: 7.5
But was it a pub? Yes
Overview:
Again, I wasn’t really intending on ANOTHER pub (four in three days.) However, it was pretty late when I got off from my second day of working and I had seen this place the night before so I figured I would rush over to a spot I knew of.
Chris’ Opinion:
This place didn’t seem very friendly, just like its neighbor. I don’t know if it might just be that I don’t understand how things operate in pubs in NZ but I had to get up to order my food from the bar and it seemed as though I was inconveniencing them to do so. This place lays claim to being the oldest pub in Auckland and I feel that they kind of rest on their laurels in that regard. In any case, the atmosphere was almost identical to O’Carroll’s next door (in fact, I think they might share kitchens) but without the same craft beer selections. The “staples” in NZ are pretty good though so no matter. I think the area may play a role in the atmosphere because it is very much a “tourist” area being right off of Queen St. The fish and chips were, without question, the best fish and chips I have ever had. Delicious delicate, yet crispy, batter, buttery fish, and perfect chips…it couldn’t have gotten much better.
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