Auckland

Fantail & Turtle

Auckland

Fantail & Turtle

This must be the place.

Just 12 minutes from the CBD, Fantail & Turtle is a family owned, award winning destination suitable for all occasions, capable of hosting unforgettable events for up to 600 guests, featuring extensive gardens and all-weather outdoor areas flooded with afternoon sun. We're a fiercely independent bar, eatery & functions venue, driven by core values of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, & whanaungatanga. Expect fresh & local beer, real ale & cider flowing from 15 taps, an on-site microbrewery, a hand picked wine list covering near and distant regions synonymous with varietal excellence, an indulgent gin list enhanced with botanics fresh from our on site gardens, moreish 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, repurposing everything that doesn’t make it to the plate into stocks & sauces. proteins are free range & house-butchered where possible. fish are sustainably line caught, processed whole and dry-cured on site. herbs & greens are foraged or picked fresh from our gardens. food scraps are returned to the earth through on-site composting. we are proud to partner with small local producers who share our values and commitment to sustainability. 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. 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

Spaces

Rooms Cocktail Dining Theatre Meeting
Venue (exclusive) 600 250 250 -
The Servery (private) 120 40 60 40
The Fireside 60 40 - -
The Arbor 100 30 - -
Garden Booths 35 20 - 20
St Juniper Glasshouse 20 14 100 14

Reviews

Jessica Hibbert | AIA New Zealand

Fantail and Turtle did an exceptional job creating and executing our Christmas party for 500! We had an idea that they brought it to life through music, menus and theming. Their creative vision for our event was so well received and made it one of our most memorable functions to date. They made the organisational process a breeze and the wonderful people who organised the event were also there on the night ensuring everything ran smoothly. All we had to do was enjoy ourselves! We look forward to using their services for future events!

Lahaina Toleafoa | AUPISA

On behalf of our executive team and association members, I want to thank you and your team for hosting our AUPISA end-of-year celebration. From the very beginning, your communication and support at Fantail & Turtle made the planning process so easy and enjoyable for us. Our members absolutely loved the food, and the staff were not only incredible but also incredibly accommodating and kind. A special thanks to you, Aroha, Matthew, Joel, and Grace, for taking great care of us throughout the night and ensuring we were always informed about everything. We truly appreciate all the effort that went into making our event such a success. We had an amazing time and couldn’t have been happier with our choice of venue—it was perfect and made the occasion extra special.

Gracia Lock

We want to guys to know, this might be another function for you guys but it was a lifetime memory for us! Where do i start?! The location. It’s perfect as loads of parking which is free! Makes huge difference! The Servery was such a right fit for a cozy gathering with speeches. The food was such a hit, it was very tasty and such good value for money. The bar staff were so helpful and patient with all guest orders, always smiling, checking in to make sure everything is good! Honestly the whole surprise went without a hitch! I cannot express enough my gratitude to your entire team!

Cameron & Emily

We just wanted to take a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude for hosting such a fantastic night for us recently. It was an absolute blast! From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, everything was perfect. The atmosphere, the service, and, of course, the company made for an unforgettable evening. Our out-of-town guests couldn't stop raving about the venue—you truly made a great impression! We want to give a special shoutout to our bartender and the duty manager. Their warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail really stood out and contributed to the overall success of the night. Once again, thank you so much for everything. We're already looking forward to our next visit to Fantail & Turtle!

Jenny Abraham

We had an amazing experience at Fantail & Turtle recently. They helped me host a surprise birthday party with 10-12 people in the Glass House. The booking process was easy, professional and no request too small. The crew who looked after us on the night were so friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend the Glasshouse venue as it was warm quiet, and we felt like we were completely separated from the rest of the venue. I was very impressed and would highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting a little privacy with good friends in an excellent location. Thankyou Fantail and Turtle.

Manu Erwin

Absolutely magic food, staff and vibe! Enjoyed a casual long lunch for a celebration and was exactly what I wanted! From the flexibility offered during booking through to the actual day everything was fantastic, lovely spaces for us to relax in, friendly & welcoming staff, and straight out YUM food, will be back, thank you thank you!!

Ken Full

We hired a space for 50 people for a party last weekend, and have found Izzy, Grace & all the team amazingly helpful & easy to deal with. Everything on the night ran seamlessly & all our friends commented on the venue saying it was a great choice. The food was all lovely & they made an effort to make sure a friend who had specific dietary requests was well looked after. Thanks so much for helping make the night so special!

Vanessa Duffy | CDB Group

James and the amaaazziiing Fantail & Turtle team, thank you all so very much for an incredible night. Beautiful food, fantastic service - everyone had a great time, and the Directors and the Guest of Honour have been in touch to express their gratitude also. See you all again soon!

Jenn Wong | Rotary NZ

We hired the inside venue for a private function and it was fabulous. The staff were accommodating and very quick to answer any questions in the lead up and on the day were awesome - nothing was an issue. The food was delicious and well priced for a function and the drinks were great too. Thanks team!

Emily West

My Fiancé and I had our engagement party at Fantail & Turtle this weekend, and I could not recommend this venue enough. The staff were absolutely amazing on the night, particularly Izzy and Grace, who went out of there way to check in with my fiancė and me throughout the night, and they provided the BEST customer service and were just so friendly. Izzy made organising the event easy; it ran so smoothly and stress-free. The food was delicious, and the drinks were even better. I highly recommend the espresso martini!! I would recommend this venue to anyone considering hiring it for any occasion.

Linda McCavana

Great place! Food was good, drinks selection was superior. And it was such a buzz to see staff really enjoying themselves whilst providing excellent service. Fastest production of an espresso martini ever!!

Rob

Food was superb, drinks were great awesome selection of beers. Best part was the service, could not be faulted, going above and beyond by bringing my birthday cake out with candles they'd put on it.

Devon Hansen

Absolutely AMAZING venue for a private gathering. The glasshouse is so sound proof and all of the staff are AMAZING! Gorgeous service from Sam especially and just a fantastic atmosphere. Great drinks and awesome food too.

This must be the place.

Just 12 minutes from the CBD, Fantail & Turtle is a family owned, award winning destination suitable for all occasions, capable of hosting unforgettable events for up to 600 guests, featuring extensive gardens and all-weather outdoor areas flooded with afternoon sun. We're a fiercely independent bar, eatery & functions venue, driven by core values of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, & whanaungatanga. Expect fresh & local beer, real ale & cider flowing from 15 taps, an on-site microbrewery, a hand picked wine list covering near and distant regions synonymous with varietal excellence, an indulgent gin list enhanced with botanics fresh from our on site gardens, moreish 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, repurposing everything that doesn’t make it to the plate into stocks & sauces. proteins are free range & house-butchered where possible. fish are sustainably line caught, processed whole and dry-cured on site. herbs & greens are foraged or picked fresh from our gardens. food scraps are returned to the earth through on-site composting. we are proud to partner with small local producers who share our values and commitment to sustainability. 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. 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