Pilkingtons Restaurant and Bar
About the Business
Welcome to Pilkingtons Restaurant and Bar, located in the heart of the vibrant Auckland CBD on Shortland Street. Surrounded by lush greenery and botanical elements, Pilkingtons offers a truly unique and award-winning dining experience.
Recognized as one of Metro's Top 50 Restaurants in 2015 and a national finalist in the Hospitality NZ Awards, Pilkingtons is a haven for those seeking a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Designed by the renowned Nat Cheshire, the interior features handcrafted joinery, bespoke fabrics, natural stones, and stunning hand-blown glass light fittings. From the ornate red ceiling to the tropical upholstery, every detail has been carefully curated to create an oasis in the midst of Auckland's inner city.
Whether you're looking for an early breakfast meeting, a business lunch, or a memorable date night, Pilkingtons caters to all occasions. Our menu offers outstanding European bistro-style cuisine at affordable prices, complemented by a carefully selected range of wines, tap beers, and cocktails.
We offer two 2-hour sittings for our new sharing styled menu, which includes Bottomless** Tokyo dry tap beer, vodka cocktails, and the delightful Leefield Station. Pilkingtons is also proud to have hosted the final episode of 2nd Chance Charlie, showcasing our ability to cater to canape functions, intimate dinners, and everything in between.
If you're looking for the perfect gift, Pilkingtons offers vouchers that can be purchased from the comfort of your own home. Treat someone special to a memorable lunch or dinner at our restaurant.
But don't just take our word for it. Here's what one of our guests had to say: "We've had such a crazy exciting week of celebrations which we kicked off with a Pilkingtons' bang! Our guests were very impressed and had nothing but great things to say. Thank you again Vanessa for your amazing work and help during the organizing process. Everything was beautifully set up. Added bonus was the availability of the patio/balcony."
At Pilkingtons, we are proud to be a Kiwi-owned restaurant that supports local businesses and New Zealand-made products. Our aim is to provide you and your guests with the most memorable dining experience possible. Join us at Pilkingtons Restaurant and Bar, where exceptional food, impeccable service, and a sophisticated ambiance await you.
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Location & Phone number
41 Shortland Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand
Hours open
Monday:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"The restaurant was fancy and nice! Even the food, eyefillet, was perfect! It was tender and juicy but ravioli was a little salty for me. I wish they had a non-alcohol drinks menu as well."
"Held an event last week at Pilkingtons and can't rave about it enough! Gorgeous venue and atmosphere with an inside area & the outside terrace exclusive for our use. Food was delicious and Bonsay, the duty manager, was outstanding, as were all of the serving staff. Highly recommend the gin tree! A really great evening, thank you Vanessa!"
"The service, food and drinks we ended up ordering were expensive but decent in flavor and excellent in presentation. However, not only was the restaurant so rowdy that we couldn't hear each other or our waitress at all, but the items we initially wanted were also not available despite the fact that we visited early in the afternoon. Pilkingtons offers a chaotic dining experience in which you will be constantly talking over others whilst your wallet becomes anorexic."
"Finally got around to dining at Pilkingtons through first table! It was a great experience honestly. The vibes were immaculate, the waiter and waitress were very helpful and friendly too. The focaccia bread is a must! 10/10 Lamb skewers - 9/10 , definitely a must. Only a 9 because there should’ve been more! Haha. Fried crumbed spinach gnocchi - 9/10 as well, would get again and would definitely recommend. The braised lamb ragu - 5/10. This was a slightly disappointing dish in all honesty, hence why the 4/5 overall. It just lacked flavour and seemed liked corned mutton with cheese and pasta bits. Overall, I would go back to Pilkingtons for drinks and other bites to try! :)"
"Went for some dinner with some friends and it was quite a lovely experience. The staff were accommodating, food is a bit pricey and according to my friends could have more flavour. Drinks were amazing and would come again! Atmosphere was very nice as well!"
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