The Jolly Pub & Kitchen
What makes your venue the Best Gastropub in New Zealand?
Our food is the focal point of our venue. We serve fresh, high quality local ingredients at reasonable competitive prices.
Indoors has a beautiful modern setting with local art work on the walls, the new outdoor setting provides comfort for any weather condition.
Describe the experience your customers have at your establishment – what is your food and beverage offering and why do people come back for more?
Customers come expecting typical bar food and are shocked at the high-quality gastropub meals that we serve. Regulars know to expect consistency in what they are ordering and are not disappointed.
Tell us how you showcase NZ produce / offerings? Does your menu change with the season, and how is it locally influenced? How do you accommodate allergy and dietary requirements?
Our menu changes each season, and our kitchen team does a lot of research into what seasonal produce is best to use; we ask our customers about any dietary requirements and accommodate accordingly.
What are your key points of difference and how have you managed to deliver them?
We have an extensive menu that changes regularly. It's always created to include local seasonal ingredients. We are trend setters for our area.
Tell us about your commitments to Customer Service and Host Responsibility.
Well-trained, committed staff members lead our team; we all attend and participate in regular training sessions to maintain a high standard of host responsibilities.
Best Known for:
Seasonal menu
Modern vibe & artwork
Please describe your commitment to sustainability.
We make conscious choices to minimize negative impacts on the environment by reducing, reusing and recycling as much as possible and by reducing water consumption.
Please describe how you create ambience.
We have music throughout the venue, dim lamps for each table, new modern furniture, frequently replaced local artwork, and happy, enthusiastic staff.
