This is a pub that has its priorities straight. Walk in, and you're at the dark wood bar, where you can order Irish Guinness on tap. If it's just good NZ beer you’re after, they do have a few of those on tap, such as Speights and Export, and what's not on tab is most likely in bottle form. Drink prices aren't terribly expensive, with a pint costing around $4 to $6 (that's for the Guinness).

They do serve meals, which are presented extremely well. While the food is good it's also pretty pricey for a night meal. Expect to pay $16-23 for a main. If you are just after a nibble until 9pm, check out the range of snacks for $8. The wedges here are a favorite of mine.

The pub has two floors and one bar, which expect to wait a while to get served on a Saturday or be prepared to grab several drinks at once. There is a small stage up at the front of the bar where local bands play and open mic sessions are held. Dancing usually starts out in front of the band, but as the night goes on, you can find people dancing anywhere.

This is a great place to go with friends when you just want to chill out. It’s definitely a place where you can walk back from the beach, walk on in, and feel comfortable. Oh, and they also show the rugby on game days. (But do get there early if you want a seat!) The tables, chairs, and booth are all made of wood and most of the decor in the pub is expectedly Irish. However, you can spot a few NZ pictures at the top of the stairwell.

Tuesday-Saturday nights feature a different theme. Tuesday is open mic night. Wednesday is pub quiz night. This promises to always be a good time with small prizes and drinks given out to witty (wrong) answers and cheeky patrons. Top prize includes a $100-150 bar tab. Thursday nights change, but they usually feature games and drink specials. Past games have included jelly wrestling (with a midget) and midget curling. Friday and Saturdays are live music nights.