The 19 best lounges in Dunedin

It's chic, but sorry, the food is not my cup of tea. It has no doubt this is another fancy restaurant at the Octagon. Asian fusion, and it's very busy. To me, the taste of the food is more important than the atmosphere. The food only looks good or maybe I don't know what and how to order. I did see other customers were eating the wagyu slides, that might be one of the signature thou, unfortunately I didn't order.

Staff friendly and efficient. Lovely atmosphere. And the food was delicious. Highly recommend the steak sandwich, won tons and the bang bang chicken. A very pleasant experience and good value

Fantastic food in nice and relaxed setting. The windows were open, allowing the fresh air in. Dishes are well suites for sharing. Also good vegetarian options. Sticky date pudding is a dessert to die for … Definitely worth a visit!

Great food, service and atmosphere. We were served very quickly and our food came out even quicker! I had the fish of the day and my partner had the bang bang chicken. Both were delicious. Would definitely recommend and go back!

Had a lovely meal here tonight and had the lamb shank. It was beautifully cooked however i would expect a larger size shank for the $35 cost. 4 mouth fulls of the shank, and it was gone. My overall experience was tainted by this especially when my dining partners had a decent portion for their money.

The place to be in the octagon. Reasonably priced and good range of wines on the menu. Delicious cocktails. The kaarage chicken here is the best I’ve had so far! Very friendly and attentive staff 😋

I love this place so much! The food is always excellent, the menu is varied, and the staff are so accommodating. I had the weirdest request today, and the server and kitchen were so kind about it. I've come here for special occasions and casual meals. I'm always so happy to have chosen vault 21, whatever the occasion.

My friend and I visited Woof! during our time in Dunedin and loved it so much we went back again the next night. The vibes were fantastic, the staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful, and the place was decorated extremely well. The first night we both had the South Island Iced Tea which combined gin, white rum, gentian liqueur, spiced vanilla liqueur, cognac, Averna Amaro, cola and kawakawa tea. It was absolutely delicious with an earthy vanilla and caramel vibe to it. I've never had anything like it. The second night my friend had the Blood Orange Margarita and I had the Sage Advice. I'm a big fan of savoury drinks but never see much of them on menus so I was super happy to see it and even happier to drink it.

Drinks are unique, staff are friendly and there’s a vibrant atmosphere. The food menu is light and tasty. Always love coming here to play board games with friends over a few well crafted cocktails.

Atmosphere, vibes, drinks are just perfect. Highly recommend the cocktails. Get them to make a corpse reviver they do fantastic ones

Probably awesome if you have a lot of money and like fancy cocktails. $40 for 2 margaritas that includes 3 ingredients is not the place for me. Tiny, crowded, tables all sticky. Lights above the little tables are like heat lamps.

The staff were extremely rude and unwelcoming. Instead of creating a safe and respectful environment, they spread negativity and intolerance. It was a very unpleasant experience, and I would not recommend this place to anyone who values respect, inclusivity, and basic human decency

Absolutely charming little bar with a friendly, cozy, unique atmosphere. Definitely recommend their cocktails (Mai tai is the one pictured)

An awesome busy place. Marvelous decor, great friendly staff and the music soundtracks playing are fabulous. I would recommend this place to everyone. And while you can walk in and be seated I recommend reserving a table in advance as it's a busy pumping bar/restaurant.

Staff were fantastic — friendly and welcoming. The cocktails and shots were great too. Unfortunately, the experience was let down by the lack of atmosphere and poor choice of DJ. The DJ and their friends came across as quite full of themselves, and the music selection lacked talent and energy, which really brought down the vibe of the night.

Server was by himself on a busy Wednesday. He was very friendly but service was unavoidably slow due to lack of staff. I had a corpse reviver no2, which was delicious but it took 40 minutes to get here.

Outstanding service from the team. Especially Jess. What a living legend. If you want a killer bramble and a fat vibe this is the place.

Great cocktails but the bloke serving was very rude. Felt very unwelcomed and uncomfortable. Smart comments as we finished our drinks and were leaving.

Didn't want to rate, just wanted to inform that Google hours are wildly off. They had done last call by 23:00. They close based on business volume.

Had a really uncomfortable experience with the manager. He was very rude and demeaning to my friends and I when we came in for some drinks. We had 2 seperate groups of girls tell us that he had been awful to them too that night. I did reach out privately in order for the issue to be resolved but I was never contacted by them in the end. I was very surprised to find out this is the manager, when I had never experienced such awful service. I would not want him working and representing my business. Won’t be back, and don’t recommend.

We had amazing cocktails and Alan was the absolute best! The space, yes it is small but its a cool hidden bar with great cocktail makers and a little outdoor area which is well done. Come before 10pm as the young crowd will almost seat on your lap ... but that has nothing to do with the service nor the delivery of the cocktails. Awesome! Cheers

Very nice restaurant with a view overlooking the octagon (not all tables). Small menu with different options and a very long wine list. The flowerpot bread comes freshly baked with butter. The sweet corn risotto was the best. The steak was of very good quality however overall it was missing some seasoning, but salt and pepper were available to help myself. My only recommendation is to provide a proper steak knife (mine was not sharp at all and made the cutting a bit of an adventure) as well as a larger fork (I’m not tall, but the fork was tiny considering the steak is served in a bowl shaped plate).

My husband has been raving about this place for the past couple of years, and finally my travels brought me to Dunedin. It was such a wonderful meal that we returned the next day! We highly recommend the delicate ceviche in coconut cream appetizer which was rich yet light. We also had the chicken Waldorf salad as a shared starter one day and that was equally delicious. The chicken was perfectly tender and the mix of apples, walnuts, celery and assorted other fruits and veggies was beautifully balanced. Our exquisite mains of a flavorful baked sole with passion fruit glaze and a perfectly prepared fillet steak were also elegantly prepared and presented. I'm usually skeptical about restaurant steaks because they're oftentimes not as good as what we can cook at home but this was far from the case. It's a combination of the high quality NZ grass-fed beef and some outstanding cooking techniques. There was a very slight hint of wasabi and it came out perfectly medium rare and as tender and tasty as they come. For dessert, we enjoyed a decadent sticky date and banana pudding. The hospitality was exceptional as is the restaurant's ambience. Located right in the Octagon in an elegant historic building, the restaurant sparkles! We’re excitedly planning yet another visit.

Okay. No non alcoholic wines or cocktails. Food was fine. Waitresses teams need polishing slow and laisse fair.

Simply great! We were in New Zealand for our honeymoon and Bacchus was easily one of the best dining experiences of our trip! Our host Gabby was just lovely, food was great and we had an amazing time here.

Our experience at Bacchus was one of the best during our entire trip through New Zealand. The owner talked with us, gave us so much insight into his 30 year history in Dunedin and the food was absolutely amazing! The fish was so fresh and served beautifully, and the desserts were fantastic. Plus, our daughter is still talking about the best chocolate martini she's every had!

Beautiful old building. Great selection of wines. I had a perfect risotto and my husband had a steak with a side of veg. Both delicious. We shared a crème brûlée and what a treat that was. The best I have had for a very long time. Thank you so much.

Stairs lead to the cosy restaurant over looking the Octagon. Friendly and very accommodating staff and chef for specific food requirements. Prompt service. I sat at the table by the window for airflow and view.

We had a fantastic time at Moiety. We sat at the counter watching Sam artfully craft our dishes. Each was deftfully presented and tasted exquisite. Kim has selected a fantastic set of wines by the glass. All were excellent but Q Wines's pinot gris was especially delicious.  The wine definitely accented the meal. Moiety is one of the top restaurants in the South Island. I recommend it for a lovely night out or a special occasion.

First time visit to Moiety 🌻 We made a dinner reservation for a 5 course meal and arrived promptly at 5:30pm. We were welcomed in by a kind host and took our seats at the table facing the mini bar area. The atmosphere was great and the ambience of the restaurant was an ideal spot for a dinner date. The food was however average in my opinion - some of the dishes were overpowered by a charcoal smell and taste - perhaps these dishes would have worked better minus the charcoal. Just my opinion though! Our hosts were really lovely and took the time to explain what each dish consisted of. Our meals were served promptly at first. However, as the restaurant started to fill up to capacity, we noticed that we had to wait a tad bit longer for our meals. Parking is available opposite the restaurant - however, do make your way at least 15min earlier than your reservation in order to secure a good parking spot as they do fill up really fast!

Good meal experience. Service was good. Food was mostly fantastic. Lots of experimental ideas which where really interesting and not something I would of ever chosen. Of the 5 courses my wife and I both agreed the roasted yams where exceptional. The flavour combinations where spot on. The other was the desert, pumpkin icecream with a crispy wafer of meringue and a crumbly base with a small poached pear smash. We both thought the rest was great just not stand out. The beef cheeks where amazing for the first one or two mouthfuls. Then unfortunately the flavours kept building on the palette of the tounge and eventually got too rich with the richness of all the components of the dish. Totally beautifully cooked and presented. Atmosphere was like smart casual modern dining with a bar. Music was modern with a varied arrangement of popular covers and some 00s-10s classics. Overall good experience.

Wow Moiety is amazing! Had such a fabulous dinner sitting up at the bar so we could watch all the action. the Oysters were outstanding! Melted seaweed butter cooked over charcoal highly recommend. All of the dishes were super tasty and executed with such care and attention to detail. We will certainly be returning the next time we are in town.

Our first go at this fine eatery located in a fabulous building in our pretty city. The girls get along with the cocktails list moving upwards one cocktail at a time. Lots of laughters and gossips have a hint that the cocktails were yumm and they were doing their job. Somehow we felt that the tall, bare brick wall needed a painting. Perhaps the upbeat ,usic also felt slightly out of place. The food was fantastic. As you come to expect from these fine dining places, each meal has several components, complimenting each other with flavours and textures. Charred pumpkin, battered cauliflower, duck breast, fillet steak and the sweet course of sorbet were all high quality. Our friends felt that sous vide meat loses its texture comapred to cooking steak on a pan, hence they weren't a huge fan. The vegetarian guest felt her jackfruit lacked some flavours. Overall, a fantastic first experience and we all agreed we will be back for more.

the food was unbelievably good. beautiful wine to match. very attentive service. I would highly recommend this little gem.

A dinner for the books! Amazingly good food that should be Michelin starred! One of the dishes was lamb neck which had been sous vide that was so sweet and tender. The pate was fluffy! Orange wine was a great combo. All in all a very memorable meal served in a beautifully sleek setting run by a husband/wife team with warmth and service at their heart. Will repeat whenever possible.

What an absolute gem! We came here not expecting much, and got an amazing night! People were so friendly, the local performers were all amazing and the drinks were perfect (local beer and mulled gin). We can't wait to be back

Cool little bar, live music every night.

The best & strangest bar (to me). The chips are awesome. A nice selection of tap drinks. The decoration is surreal, the couches are painted into sculpted walls, along with the “light holders” and many other features following this interior style. Worth a visit! Tuesday nights in particular, generally it’s open mic nights with awesome people performing.

Fabulous little local bar, shades of Gaudi in the interior design. Loved the mulled gin on a cold winter evening- a gathering of locals with welcoming smiles. Staff always quick to engage in a yarn or two, good vibes, usually some interesting local music or acts on the teeny tiny stage.

Nice cosy bar in the north end. Seating is limited, but atomsphere is good if you can find a spot. Live music some nights, and bar foods available.

What a wee ripper of a place, size matters, this place has a huge heart! Awesome beers and the night I went, fantastic live music!

Always warm with at least a decent beer on tap

Love me my alleyway haunts: we were rewarded for our adventurous choices in food as everything was sensational, from the korean beef tartare, to the chicken liver wontons and savoury rice pudding, topped off with the beautiful orange rose syrup cake; a beautiful atmosphere where one can while away the hours... cheers to a newfound haunt in Ōtepoti (visited Dec 2021).

Cool little bar with great atmosphere. Snacks menu available with a good selection of wine, beer and cocktails.

Absolutely lovely place! Really enjoyed my time there and the atmosphere was impeccable. Had amazing, unique drinks. The pizza was delicious, and I cannot reccomend the ice cream float enough to finish the night off :)) Had the most wonderful service, big shout out to the Latvian man who served us, and the wonderful bartender/owner. Thank you so much for the special evening <3

Yummy! This is half way through a Carnival fritters with ice cream and expresso. An absolute delight after an evening on the town. Music and staff are kind and attentive. DJ starts at 9 p.m.

Our favourite cocktail bar in Dunedin. We don't get out much being busy parents but when we have a celebration we love the cocktails and food 💖

Best coffee and cocktail in Dunedin! Good range of cup sizes, especially when I'm craving for an extra large hot drink. Also a wonderful, atmospheric place to sit and enjoy a delicious cake or grab a quick bite. Don't miss Dunedin's best kept secret!

People living in Dunedin are blessed to have such a place nearby This is my fourth visit here, and it's sad that I didn't know this place before I want to taste the food here, but I've already had dinner and I feel sorry that I can't because I'm leaving tomorrow Really gentle and kind staff,Thank you.

Pretty buzzy experience that I haven't really encountered since I was a teenager tbh. It was quite clear when I walked in the barman had an ego but I have a facial deformity and TRUST ME when I say you know when people are treating you differently in regards to it and yea I waited literally in the middle of the bar for some dude with an earring in to serve me but he kept going right around me to others and hwn unquestionably snickered about me to what I assume was a regular referencing my facial issue. It's so far beyond devestating to a level many can't understand and made me realize these people still exist in 2024. I will highly likely make a discrimination complaint as in this day and age we should be last this especially for people who have absolutely no control over their issues 😔. I'm saddened to a level I haven't been in over a decade and pretty angry tbh as it was extremely embarrassing. Disgusted in that specific staff member and disappointed at people like that still existing.

Has the vibe of a closet and the bar staff are the coats. Dry and crusty like a plain piece of toast so I suppose the name is fitting. Clearly very picky about who they allow to come in but the criteria is being just cool enough for them

Received awful service from Cam. We went into the bar with a positive friendly attitude, and were ultimately met with with disqualified service. My friend and I ordered the same drink, and tasted obvious differences. The other staff were accomodating but dismissive, CAM was especially awful, possibly profiling me as a “dumb white girl”. The drinks were fabulous, (despite the obvious alcohol restriction), and the other staff were lovely. Really takes a team.

Toast deserves your business more than the Octagon and it's so close by. Solid, skilled staff who are great hosts. Berry sour is a party in the mouth, get one. Can't comment on the food personally yet but haven't heard a bad word!

Didn’t try the food after they gave me something other than toast. I loved seeing ENYA MCNEILL there though

Five stars for ENYA MCNEILLS review. Crying laughing

Great wee bar. Delicious cocktail.

This Iris bar is good as Google recommended. We ordered 4 main and came with pretty big portions. The beer is also very tasteful.

Ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce was delicious. The meat was tender and flavourful, with the peppercorn sauce spicing up the dish. The Gold Medal ale was refreshing with a mild malty fragrance. It was so good, we went twice for dinner.

Surprised by how large the meal was and it was delicious. If you’re traveling and after a home cooked meal would suggest trying out this place.

Unfortunately the quality of the food has dramatically dropped, have been back here twice this month I've noticed that the beef quality and the cooking is very poor The stakes are full of gristle and overcooked The chips was so overdone that when stabbed with a fork they flung off my plate. Here how it was 4 months ago as per my original review: I'm always impressed with the exceptional experience at this establishment! The food is consistently delicious, the service is top-notch, and the wait staff are friendly and attentive. The prices are well worth it, considering the generous portion sizes and prompt delivery of drinks and meals. I've never had to wait long for my food, and it's always hot and prepared correctly. . The manager should be incredibly proud of their team and the outstanding service they provide. I'm happy to give this place a well-deserved 10/10 - I'll definitely be back!"

Took my mother out for lunch and dined off the set lunch menu (2 course options). There was also the full lunch menu available. We had Blue & Gold blue cod, and Vegetarian Filo (I’m not a vegetarian but they sounded delicious), followed by chocolate mud cake and berry meringue mountain. We were not disappointed by our choices. Always great food and I’ll definitely be coming again when I’m back in Dunedin

The staff were very helpful and assisted us very well. The food was pretty good, just regular pub food in my opinion. I got the fish and chips and it was decent. I actually enjoyed every single drink that we got with the beer flight. Would visit again

Fantastic food and drinks. Our meals arrived quickly and were delicious. Rib-eye steak cooked to perfection. Generous portion sizes and the Salted Caramel White Choc Cheesecake capped it off beautifully. Excellent friendly service. Can be very busy so best to book in advance.

Excellent customer service from the second we walked in. Lovely atmosphere and will definitely return when next in Ōtepoti! Those cheese rolls- e reka te Kai delicious!

We ordered calamari, the soup of the day and the apple crumble. Everything was amazing! So quick and nice service.

Nice small bar to have a few drinks at. They put a good amount of alcohol in their drinks too. Amazing service and was served by lovely people.

Stopped here with my family today as we were in Dunedin on holiday. GREAT food and exceptional service! The staff were lovely and the atmosphere was authentic, relaxed and welcoming. Would highly recommend!

We had a lovely experience. The pie was great. Recommend a visit.

I've been away from Dunedin since March 2020 and was hoping the seafood chowder was as good as it was back then. It did not fail to please!!! Thank you, Claire!! I nice warming bowl of goodness on a chilly wet day 😘

Had eggs bennny, the hollandaise sauce was cold which made the eggs cold. Told waitress and she got chef to remake with sauce on the side. It came out with nice hot eggs so happy customer cheers. We're 6 on our table and everyone else meals looked nice.

Walked in for lunch and instantly greeted! The food was out the gate! Delicious, hot and fresh. 3rd time coming and will consistently support and refer others to come in! Jess is a delight however all staff that were on were happy to help! Definitely recommend!!

Incredible food! Amazing service! Was served by Jess, who greeted us with a warm welcome as soon as we walked in! Food was fresh and hot and absolutely delicious!

Great Lunch. Blue code fish and chips was good and the portion size was big. Chicken parmigiana was mouthwatering. Great spot for relaxing and enjoying with friends and family.

Really enjoyed my experience here. The place is pretty big, but it gives off the feeling of being small and cozy due to the way the cafe is laid out. The staff were friendly and quick and the food was pretty incredible. I had the siracha maple friend chicken open sandwich and it was one of the best meals I've had in a while. If I'm back in Dunedin, I'll likely return to this place.

Lovely ambience to this pub that serves triple chocolate craft beer among the many brews available. Limited hot tea & coffee selection though I guess this is a pub! I thought the polenta chips were nice but the small portion size certainly didn't match the price. $3 each for a yummy small crumbed cauliflower & cheese croquette I thought was equally overpriced

Plenty of space for a friendly gathering. You can watch a game, and they're open till 10 in the evening. Staff are very well trained and professional.

Loved going here! Even though it was very busy when we arrived they quickly found us a table (party of 4) which was very comfortable. Service was friendly and efficient. Atmosphere is relaxed and cosy despite the decent size, and I would'nt say it's too cramped. I ordered gluten free seafood chowder which was delicious and creamy, and came with actually nice gluten free bread! What a treat. Nice big portion size and very affordable at only $18 if I remember correctly. Will definitely be going again!

Great cocktail bar! The service was top notch. Enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching all of the amazing drinks being crafted. The bartender with curly hair was great and recommended some great cocktails. Welcoming bar and cosy vibes. Thanks 🙏

Really nice bar with wonderful options of cocktails. Loved the Emerald Osis especially Everything went perfect until I ordered a Ramos Gin Fizz when seeing on the menu that classic cocktails that are not listed are also available on request. The bartender seems unfamiliar with the drink but still said yes when I order. I regretted the order as soon as they started the shaking since they looked kinda confused and shocked about how long the shaking process was supposed to be. I’m pretty sure some of the steps were cut or shortened comparing with what I saw before at other bars in making this drink. Result is awful, non-drinkable at all.

We found this place in an ally that was a bit scary to get through but this bar was so posh and the drinks were really yummy and strong! I haven’t been tipsy off a drink in NZ since I moved here, but I got a nice buzz off my emerald drink!

Cocktails Cocktails Cocktails. This is the best place to go! Delicious cocktails, great atmosphere, Highly recommend.

Just a fantastic bar set out so well, made to feel very relaxing. The cocktails are amazing it is my favorite bar when I am in Dunedin. Great staff and the open fire place tops it off 10/10

Very rude staff. Popped in for a evening cocktail and an aggressive staff member was very abruptly cold and unwelcoming advising tables were reserved without any kindness. Walked straight through to the cocktail bar next door who were very welcoming. Avoid at all costs.

I love this place. Great drinks, delightful service, and the coziest atmosphere. Best bar in Dunedin!

The pizza sandwich was delicious and great value—especially with the included drink. Unfortunately, the customer service left a lot to be desired. The staff member who served us (moustache, dark short hair, glasses) didn’t acknowledge my greeting or say a single word during the transaction. It wasn’t until he brought out the order that he spoke, offering a brief description and a half smile. I understand that everyone can have an off day, but basic courtesy—like a simple hello or smile—goes a long way in making customers feel welcome. I hope this feedback helps highlight how important friendly service is, especially when the food itself is worth returning for.

A straightforward pizza place. Good ingredients and done properly on a proper pizza oven. A page of beer options with several locals on tap (all pints). Surprisingly solid cocktails too.

Food was nice and good value. Looks like we got the same server as Angela though… Stood about for 5 minutes at an empty bar. Eventually saunters out from the back, but the only words we managed to get out of him was “paying together?”. Can’t blame them for hiring students in all fairness, but wouldn’t come back nonetheless. I’d kick him off the music as well… tragic.

Tonight was the second time i have come here. I wish there were more places like Pizza Bar in Dunedin! the atmosphere is great, awesome food (took about 15? mins to come out was very busy aswell) and the service is good as well. The vibes are great and the pizzas! holy! so delicious. the spicy pie and the hot sausage pie were great. The hot honey is just perfect! i had the white pizza the previous time i was here and it was good aswell. I haven’t tried cocktails but keen to come back and give those a go.

Honestly the best pizza I’ve had in Aotearoa. The mushroom was next level and the sesame seeds on the white are incredible. Amazing drinks list, fantastic kind staff, easy going venue. Huge fan!

A decent pizza place in Dunedin, if you're feeling hungry for some, worth checking out. Personally I was a little underwhelmed by the experience. Staff were lovely and all food and drink came out in a timely manner, however didn't really get to enjoy much of the pizzas. Were ordered the sweet corn and mushroom and while both were definitely well cooked (enjoyed the chewy base), the toppings and the sauce tasted slightly bland which was a real shame! Even the Chili oil wasn't very spicy. As above, would be worth checking out and trying (perhaps another base would be better?)

Really nice pizza!!!! Especially the dough! The toppings were unique and delicious. The white pie was very rich so you should just have a few slices. The red pie was my favourite. The service was great and the prices are reasonable

Central bar/cafe with reasonable options for food and drink. Pint night specials on offer some nights. Fries are expensive for a handful, which varies in quality, i.e sometimes under cooked and not crispy. Some bartenders here will short pour pints, while others are fine, based on multiple visits. Table, leaner, streetside options for seating.

Stumbled across this place while visiting Dunedin. Had a variety of different craft beers. Had the rump steak which was cooked very well with a nice butter on top. The salad was fresh and crispy and the dressing was very nice addition. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a nice steak served with a smile.

Service was very good. Fries good and aioli sauce beautiful. However the cheeseburger was not the best. Partner liked the mash potatoes but steak abit rubbery. Could smell urine from the toilets from where we were sitting. Toilets had no locks on the doors in the men's, and no tap handles to turn taps on in women's toilet.

Great place to stop for a pint and some good food! Great selection of local brewed beers and the home made tartar sauce is *chefs kiss*. The fella behind the bar is super friendly and knowledgeable, will definitely come back!

Great night with friends around a booked table. Cocktails were superb thanks to " Argentina". I would recommend. Food was fast, and as pictured, tasty pub grub Toilets were clean.

Had dinner here last night with my friends!! We ordered lamb shoulder, schnitzels, and smashed burger.. I personally loved the lamb,, so flavorful and just enough seasonings!! Schnitzels was perfectly cooked (usually in other restaurants schnitzels are dry🫠)!!

Some of us Aussies came on a boat for a holiday, day stop over. We decided to have some lunch here (atmosphere and the looks from outside). The beer from the local brewery was really good 👍🏼 calamari was very good, service was top notch too…. Worth stopping by for food n beverages

Cool wee bar upstairs with a few areas to sit including an outdoor area. Lovely gas fire which made the atmosphere feel warm. Loved our drinks. The only feedback is to possibly greet customers and engage a bit more when ordering drinks. Recommendations get orders 😉

Lovely bartenders but easily the worst cocktail I’ve had in a long time. They charged $22 for a “Jaffa Martini” which tasted like a bit of orange peel in straight ethanol - seriously not drinkable and was left really disappointed. And it was significantly small serving unfortunately. To make the drink worse - the bartender garnished my drink with an orange peel she took out of the pitcher with her fingers after she handled cash merely seconds earlier. Cherry on top - bathroom pretty gross and no toilet paper available. Definitely not impressed and won’t be coming back in a hurry.

Love this place. Came here curiously wanting to try a few cocktails one night with my fiancè. Have visited a few times since then. There's such an extensive range that will meet all pallets. Haven't had a bad one here. Photos are from a few weeks ago - pina colada, polish sunset, key lime and bee's knee's. Service is pretty quick too. Props to this team for that - cocktails can take a bit of extra work. Local turned regular visitor (:

The drinks and atmosphere of this place was amazing. The service was very average last night Friday 27/1. I'd like to think wed come back next time we're in dunedin and the service be better.

Awful place bouncer is so so rude. Wouldn’t go there. Bouncer is abusive

Nice relaxed atmosphere, definitely recommend the Key Lime cocktail or the Spiked Hot Chocolate, if available.

I tend to prefer clubs that support local Dunedin DJ’s/musicians as it provides a much more exciting and enthusiastic crowd, Unfortunately whilst I was there (Saturday night 10pm-1am) almost all the music sounded as if it was being played from a Spotify playlist on a laptop and was WAYYY to loud to even communicate with the others around you (that is unless you like strangers screaming your ear all night :/). They also allow smoking in the dance area so often their breath is not too pleasant. Above all this, I saw a bartender pour out another patrons beer on the dance floor IN FRONT of other customers and did not show any initiative to clean it up whatsoever (I understand it can get rowdy inside nightclubs especially on Saturday’s, but this is unacceptable) it made quite a hazard for others, luckily no one slipped but I feel that was because most people avoided that particular spot for the rest of the night. Unfortunately the food was quite disappointing and very overpriced for what you get. I was still quite surprised by how busy this club was through the night, perhaps the fact people were able to keep coming out of the toilets with bulgy eyes and sniffly noses might have something to do with it. Would not recommend this club for people looking for a nice evening out with Whānau and/or friends and would suggest looking at other clubs within the Octagon/Dunedin.

What a hidden gem!! Stumbled across this killer place at 5pm, completely booked out but accommodated us for a quick dinner anyway. The food is incredible, chicken is so juicy and crispy. The seafood pancake was gushing with seafood and the flavours of the spicy pork and squid are out the gate. Super recommend and would totally come back. Groovy atmosphere also. Love!!!

This place is my favourite place to go for authentic Korean food now. Fancy being in Dunedin, NZ I have found my favourite Korean restaurant. I love the fried chicken any flavour as they were crisp outside and tender inside. So so yummy! The kimchi soup was so good too. The best that I have tasted so far. Not too sour, spicy or sweet. The owner is a friendly Korean lady, can speak English very well. Quiet and cosy ambience. The price was also reasonable and affordable.

I dined at **Sool Restaurant** and had an amazing experience! I’ve always loved **pork bone soup (Gamja Tang)**, and theirs did not disappoint—it was absolutely delicious with the perfect level of spice for my taste. The service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. There’s also **plenty of parking**, which made the visit even more convenient. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Korean flavors!

I'll let the picture do the talking, best Korean in Dunedin. Recommended -Spicy pork -mad garlic spicy boneless chicken. -kimchi pancake

nice ambience for special occasion dining, small tables so not suitable for larger groups. fried chicken was tasty and juicy, the main stews were okay. be aware portions are very small for the price (each dish averages $30). so good vibes but can get better value korean food elsewhere :)

A little out of the way and worth the trip, sool is a little piece of Korea here in Dunedin. The food is excellent, the service is great, and the cocktails are to die for.

I love this place. Fun fact, Sool in Korean means alcohol! I love the servers, they're so sweet and kind. The food is so good, the chicken is so crazy juicy, the alcohol is fun... Yeah this is my comfort restaurant. It's a bit expensive but the food makes me so happy I feel like home. I hope ownership never changes as long as I live.

Had a bad experience last Wednesday evening and felt that management acted in bad faith towards us. Please tread cautiously. We were first charged $50 a room the other night, and then when enquired about 2 microphones, we were told it would be $100. We said we were happy staying in the $50 room and just sharing one microphone between the 3 of us and didn't want to pay more. We said we would stay there thank you anyway. The man told us to follow him into the bigger room with two microphones and we thanked him so much for giving it to us for the same price and made a big deal thanking him. Turned out the second microphone didn't work anyway and cut out. He then came back in a few minutes later demanding the extra money and we were horrified. I talked to him outside the room and left my mum and sister in there saying he had misrepresented, and it wasn't fair. He backed down, and said next time it would be $100 though. This was a really unfair experience as a consumer and we felt really taken advantage of and felt uncomfortable using the venue. Won't be coming back which is a shame as my sister, mother and I used to go lots together. When I messaged the business my feedback it gave us automated message about costs and "up to 4 people is $40 an hour and up to 8 is $50 an hour." There was just 3 of us in a family outing for one hour, and he made up $100 an hour for two microphones, and$50 for 3 people for one hour. They do not act honestly here and try to take advantage of friendly people.

We called mid week to book a private room for 3 people. The owner saw us walk in with our mum and decided to over charge us by $10 (rooms are normally $40 which we didnt bring up at the time because we thought maybe they upped the price) then he tried to charge us another $50 by putting us in a bigger room at his own accord. We regularly go here and normally would extend our hours in the room - we didn't want to this time after the confrontation of the owner coming into the room asking for an extra $50, next time we will make other plans, don't like getting ripped off.

Very hard to understand when detailing with. Not very good English. Sorry. Perhaps needs to make bookings online rather than the phone. Or hire someone who can understand English better. Disappointed our booking wasn't placed correctly. Then we couldn't have food either. Like I thought we arranged. But we all had a great time singing thanks 😊

Showed up slightly late for our booking (which I acknowledge). We were rudely told by the staff that the bar was closed. It appeared that something had happened to distress the staff but there was no excuse for their behaviour when we showed up. We weren’t given a reason and were forced to leave by an extremely rude staff member who treated us like we had done something wrong. If they had calmly explained why they couldn’t honour our booking we would have happily moved on. Instead, we were abused and physically removed from the premises. As long time (and I mean 10+ years) customers of vivace we were really taken aback by the rude and confronting behaviour of tonight.

Pretty average. Sound system has way too much reverb and echo to be able to sing well. One song per drink only.

Rented a private lounge for an hour and that was just long enough for those who wanted to sing to do a couple of songs each. Staff very helpful. Equipment quite dated as was song list. Public bar was not very inviting so we skipped joining the regulars after that. Overall - a bit of a blast from the past and good for a laugh with friends as a one-off.

Love the karaoke! Good music selection. The place itself is ok. Drinks are made using bottled fizz for mixers so wasn't as nice as it could be. We had a really fun night there though!

This is the best place I’ve ever been, I come here with my fam every Friday and maybe Saturday. Staff are so kind and awesome. Some would say good looking. Great beer, great food. My fans happy place!!!!

It was wet day in Dunedin so decided to go out for a beer and a bite, look no further than Noisy Brewing Company. I got a tasting paddle for $20 and serve of the chipotle cauliflower and some fries. Great beer and good food with a very friendly relaxed atmosphere. I think I need to go back on a sunny day! 🤭 ( LOL in addition I’ve read a couple of other reviews and can assure you my wife enjoyed the space, wasn’t smelly and the artwork was great. We’re in Dunners for a week so will be back!!! )

Great lil spot. Service was very welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious. Really enjoyed the beer too. Only thing is we wished we had more time here before flying home. ❤️ Thanks 🙏

We loved visiting Noisy Brewing, it was very busy when we visited so perhaps booking a table might be an idea. But otherwise great beer and food options, funky interior design and card games to play incase the conversation runs out with whoever you go with. Put favourite was the chap behind the bar, he was super happy, engaging and just an all round joy, we would visit again just for him (the beer was a bonus)

Visited on a recent trip to Dunedin. It was pretty chill on the Sunday afternoon that we went. Definitely enjoyed the beers. A great IPA, and I really enjoyed the American Brown Ale. Will be returning the next time we're in town.

I have tried your tasting tray, it was excellent looking forward to coming back again soon

Came across this brewery just before we moved to Dunedin a few weeks ago. Had a Pale Ale and a hazy IPA delivered today. Very impressed! Great beer! No doubt we're going to be regulars.

AMAZING!!! ordered an experimental drink from super cool bartender, had no idea what to expect but i am delighted. creamy fruity delicious would absolutely recommend to all of dunners!

Love love love this bar. Best karaoke in Dunedin and my favorite place to bring friends. Staff are so lovely and friendly. Best customer service I’ve ever experienced. The Manager Logan pours the most delicious cocktails. Ask him to make you a drink of the month you won’t regret it!!

Best customer service experience from Logan! Delicious drinks and he had great recommendations. I felt so safe and taken care of at XYZ bar and would 100% recommend! Especially if Logan is your server - he will make the perfect drink for you and make sure you have a great time. Had lots of good laughs here.

We had such a wonderful night as a group of 12. We did the cocktail making class followed by karaoke. It was so fun we ended up paying for An extra hour. Definitely will recommend to other friends and family

Had the absolute best customer service from Logan (number 1 employee). Excellent customer service skills, inviting and incredibly warming. Never experienced customer service like this before. Please give Logan a raise. We need more Logan’s in this world!!

Great atmosphere with fun vibes and wonderful staff that have great customer service, always has good songs on in the bar as well. Fantastically Yummy cocktails for a good prize. And the best karaoke system set in Dunedin.

Karaoke was so so much fun and the staff were so helpful!! You could tell they were busy but managed to make every single person feel seen and heard!! 10/10 would recommend to anyone wanting to give it a go 👏🏻👏🏻