this must be the place
this must be the place

Welcome to Fantail & Turtle.

 

We’re a whānau owned, fiercely independent, award winning bar, eatery & functions venue, driven by core values of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, & whanaungatanga.

 

Located in the heart of Takapuna, Fantail & Turtle is the place for everyone, a destination suitable for all occasions, and able to host unforgettable events for up to 600 guests. Architecturally designed by award winning studio Izzard, featuring extensive gardens, all weather outdoor spaces, and flooded with afternoon sun.

 

Whether you need a table for a few quiet ones or a private area to turn the music up & let your hair down, 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.

 

Ngã mihi & thank you for your support.

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EST. 2018
EST. 2018

Just like our venue, our menu is designed to be shared with friends.

 

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. Dishes will arrive as they’re ready, perfect for all day grazing.

 

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.

 

We’re fiercely independent, which means we stock only what we’re proud to serve. Every bottle and every keg is hand selected, mostly from small & independent producers, made by people that we love, and chosen for you, our manuhiri (guests), to enjoy with us.

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This must be the place.

Winner – Outstanding Local, Lewisham Awards 2023, 2025
Finalist – Emerging Hospitality Talent, Lewisham Awards 2025
Finalist – Small Workplace, Best Places To Work Awards 2024
Finalist – Community & Regional Impact, Best Places To Work Awards 2024
Supreme Winner & Auckland Champion – NZ Gastropub Awards 2024
Finalist – Future Leader of the Year, Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence 2023
Finalist – Best Bar, Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence 2021, 2024

WHERE TO FIND US

WHAT'S ON

Big Buddy Long Lunch

Big Buddy Long Lunch

Wednesday 15th October - 12:30 pm

Auckland Plant Market

Auckland Plant Market

Sunday 19th October - 9:00 am

Smales Farm Market

Smales Farm Market

Sunday 12th October - 9:00 am

Wine Club.

Wine Club.

Wednesday 29th October - 6:30 pm

Quiz Night

Quiz Night

Tuesday 9th September - 6:30 pm

Social Connections

Social Connections

Sunday 12th October - 4:30 pm

Pottery & Prosecco

Pottery & Prosecco

Saturday 18th October - 12:00 am

MICRO BREWERY

Our 6 tank SS Brewtech designed 50L micro brewery is available for brewing masterclasses, corporate brewing experiences, and local home brewing clubs.

 

Contact us to explore options.

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MICRO BREWERY

COME AND VISIT

LOCATION

Goodside, Smales Farm, 72 Taharoto Road, Takapuna, Auckland

opening hours

7 days

11am - late

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