Fantail & Turtle
This must be the place.
Just 12 minutes from the CBD, Fantail & Turtle is a destination suitable for all occasions, and able to host unforgettable events for up to 600 guests, featuring extensive gardens and all weather outdoor areas flooded with afternoon sun. We're a fiercely independent, award winning bar, eatery & functions venue, driven by core values of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, & whanaungatanga. There are multiple spaces to choose from, and a dedicated Functions & Events Manager to work alongside you to ensure a flawless and stress-free experience. Our team are industry leading & regularly recognised amongst the best, and we can’t wait to show you why. Expect fresh & local craft beer, real ale & cider flowing from 15 taps, an on-site microbrewery, a wine list covering near and distant regions synonymous with varietal excellence, an extensive gin list enhanced with botanics fresh from our on site gardens, bespoke cocktails to sip late into the evening, and a modern seasonal menu, designed to share with a focus on showcasing sustainable & locally sourced produce. We operate a waste-free kitchen, using everything that doesn’t make it to the plate in stocks or sauces. Proteins are free range & house-butchered where possible, and our whole fish are sustainably line caught, broken down & dry cured on site. Herbs & greens are foraged or picked from our gardens, and food scraps are composted and returned to the soil. Finalist - Best Places to Work NZ Awards 2024 Supreme Winner - NZ Gastropub Awards 2024 Auckland Regional Champion - NZ Gastropub Awards 2024 Winner - Outstanding Local, Lewisham Awards 2023 Finalist - Best Bar, Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence 2021, 2024