Bedford Soda & Liquor - Ponsonby

Great cocktails we had two daily specials. Whiskey Carmel banana and chocolate, not overly sweet balanced favours, so drinkable! Very impressed will be back

Last call drinks at 9, which the order never turned up which they rushed through for us but weren’t happy about it, (very obvious the waitress was grumpy) Advising 15 min later closing at 9.30, on a Thursday in Ponsonby. Turning people away while we were sitting there finishing our drinks. Had to leave paid for drinks behind because they were now “closed”. We have been several times and this has happened a few times. Was hoping just caught them on a slow night. Just seems like they were in a rush to finish work. Went across the road to another bar full which was full. It’s a pity they do good cocktails but now won’t be going back after it happening on more than one occasion.

Stopped in for a bite. Absolutely fantastic food, and soda to die for. Staff was wonderful.

Delicious vegan meatballs and unique cocktail options. Atmosphere is intimate and for a Thursday it was very quiet.

Don’t try to go after 10pm because on this occasion absolutely nobody even noticed we were sitting outside at their tables waiting to order our drinks we were 6 people so it wasn’t like we were hard to spot. Although in saying that it was hit and miss because when others came to sit at the other tables they were tended to promptly. The drinks were ok priced but it seems after the pandemic they stopped serving bubbly water and now costs $2.

Nice cocktails with a not bad selection of beers. Can't comment on food as we just had a drink. Would go again.

The staff was very accommodating. Had a great time for their Happy Hour which is great value for money.

We used to be a regular at the Takapuna branch. The food and drinks were good and the staff were friendly. A good spot to grab a drink and a meal.

Incredible cocktails! Unique, perfectly balanced and served with care and style. The mixologist was so professional - despite having to play 'front of house' to swathes of walk-in hopefuls They were drastically understaffed. It's a shame the bar staff aren't given the support they need. In spite of this the mixologist was friendly, patient and so talented!

Fabulous! I tried the chicken, beef, chorizo and Lamb meatballs with different Sauces. All were DELICIOUS! The winner for me was the beef and the spicy Tom sauce. We also got mac n cheese and boy oh boy it’s was BANGING! The cheesiest mac n cheese Ever! We had a cocktail jug in a tea pot over dry ice so it was beautifully presented and the drink itself was yum.

I found the food pretty average for what the prices were. They were generous with my chip serving, which was a nice surprise. I could have had those alone and they would have filled me up. The cocktails were good, but again for the price I was expecting more. Had to wait quite a while for drinks and food, but they were busy. The concept itself though was very cool.

Nice place. Went for a couple of drinks and hot chips on a saturday afternoon. Was reasonably quiet (just before dinner time). Cocktails were good. Reasonable prices for the area. I would say it is a good place to have drinks in Ponsonby Central.

I thought this place was AWESOME! The food was delicious! The staff were great! The location and decor is great! KEEN! To come back the food options are YUM!

A slow day at the restaurant and service was slower but the food when it arrived was as good as previous visits. A novel approach to ordering gives you plenty of choice. Worth a visit.

Great service but I sent my breakfast back, as it was cold. Could do better to keep the good reputation it has

Terrible. My partner, who is vegetarian was served meat. No checkback during the meal, and when we went to pay we were only offered 10% off. They ended up only taking one part of her dish off, and I had to go back to get a refund for both. Mistakes are forgivable if they're managed properly, but this one was not. Will not be going back. Terrible service.

Food is ok if you like basic, not really much food options more like a place to drink. Meatballs sub was bland. I don’t think I will be back or if so would be for a drink only.

One of the few classy and good places to grab a drink with your home boys or your date in Ponsonby Central.
Staff are super friendly and they make some seriously good cocktails.

If you’re looking for a homey meal that fills you up, the food here is great! The weekly drink specials are super yum and the service is very friendly:) also - if you want a Canadian-ish poutine then get the fries with cheese and gravy! (But ask for extra gravy)

Meatballs and side! What else do you need. Meatballs were nice but a bit small. Had side salad which was somehow bland with not much dressing on it.
But if you are looking to so some low-key quick lunch, I guess the solution is here.
The passion fruit lemonade was really yummy and chicken stripes. I think better to come for drinks as their cocktail menu looked like a bomb