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The Cav

Address 68 College Hill, Freemans Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone +64 9 376 4230
Hours
Monday12:00-21:00
Tuesday12:00-21:00
Wednesday12:00-22:00
Thursday12:00-23:00
Friday12:00-00:00
Saturday12:00-00:00
Sunday12:00-21:00
Website goodspiritshospitality.co.nz/the-cav-ponsonby
Categories Gastropub, Restaurant
Rating 4.1 83 reviews
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The Cav reviews

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31 July 2023 4:02

I had the naked burrito with extra chicken, ive eaten here a few times and usually disappointed. This was bad though, its very over priced, it was basically plain brown rice with salad and chicken, something i easily could have made at home but this cost me $30 at The Cav, i left hungry as it was tiny and had to get something extra to eat on the way home.

Darryl
11 July 2023 1:53

I decided to give The Cav a 2nd chance after visiting earlier in the year, and am pleased that I did. This time the food and service was a lot better than the previous time I visited (last time entree and main both brought out at the same time, and a few tables were having issues with orders being taken, getting water etc). Tonight even though busy, service was really good, no delays in orders, getting drinks etc. The pork belly bits starter was good - I would have again. The steak main was a bit closer to medium than medium rare as ordered, but was not bad, and still very eatable. The mash and onion rings were good. I probably would have had a desert, but the limited menu for desert did not have an item that appealed to me on this occasion.

Roshni
25 May 2023 22:39

Went tonite for hubby's birthday. Awesome 5* service. Great food. Good portions (we couldn't finish it all!). Yummy cocktails
Can't fault it (apart from menu said ginger ice cream but we got vanilla. Feedback would be please let guests know if something has changed from the menu)

Syd
10 May 2023 16:27

One of my favourite spots to stop in for a Friday lunch. Great pints on tap, lovely outdoor seating and fantastic chicken tacos (soft shell). The staff is really lovely, they have nice bathrooms and play all the sports without bringing the lads-lads-lads sports bar vibes. It’s clean and fresh feeling. The meals are a bit pricey but it’s worth it for a treat. Big fan of the Zeffer cider on tap

The
14 April 2023 15:59

The food here was amazing! We had the prawns, chicken burger and a dessert. The seasoning on the mains and starters were really good and balanced! The chicken thigh in the burger was chrispy and juicy with just the right balance of flavours. Something that didn’t suit my tastes were the sauces, in my opinion the sauces were a little sour. Overall the vibe was good and the views were nice!

Megan
11 March 2023 15:02

Beautiful pub with great decor and views. Lots of TV's for watching sport. The staff were friendly and the food was nice. Would recommend as a casual place to catch up with friends and/or watch sport.

Steve
24 January 2023 15:10

Needs an oyster bar - burgers chips bit of a cop out for most bars unfortunately - what's happened to tappas and I dont mean thawed out frozen stuff deep fried.

Mitchell
07 January 2023 0:32

The Cav has brought in a rule where they are not doing Jugs after 5. Really bad form. Other than that, a good experience, great manager

Ponnu
31 December 2022 8:25

I dint like the food much but had the best customer service especially the girl Amber.
, so polite, friendly, calm. She is an asset for CAV. Well done girl!

John
05 December 2022 2:00

Strolled over for lunch in my work break and ordered the double beef truffle burger. It was way above expectations. Also it was a good size and I kinda struggled to finish it. But glad I did. Actually enjoyed the whole experience and will defs be back there in the near future. Also, there's a lot of gluten-free options for those that need it which was cool to see. Everything washed down well with a brew. GGs

Emma
13 October 2022 17:53

Nice pub, terrible food!
Chicken tacos had supermarket packet chicken in it! Rest of the tables food was terrible too. Good for a drink but eat somewhere else

Mario
04 October 2022 2:32

Some of the best service I've experienced, super friendly staff, great food and atmosphere as well.

Kanika
25 September 2022 5:53

Wonderful experience. Staff is just excellent. Right from the security gentleman at the door who is so friendly and helpful to the waitresses at the bar and counter, they are just so lovely and welcoming. Even tho the place was packed the service was excellent and the food was exquisite. Try the chicken burger that was quite tasty. Will visit again for sure. On street Parking is available across the road so that's handy.

Emily
16 September 2022 0:06

Nice decor. Good cocktails. Horrendous service. Please learn how to make your customers feel valued

Phil
26 July 2022 23:29

Superb atmosphere & a very tasty Southern Fried Chicken Burger. Family & friends equally enjoyed their meals.

Amanda
18 July 2022 17:03

This pub has a free quiz night every Monday, very entertaining and lots of fun, great music and friendly staff.

Mac
15 July 2022 17:38

Bright and breezy. Sports Bar with a gastropub feel.
Limited parking on street. Staff helpful and friendly.

Kay
01 July 2022 18:37

We took our Border Collie and other family dog Alfie to celebrate a birthday last night. Staff couldn't have been more accommodating giving us a great table where the dogs were happy but out of the way as it was pretty busy with a Blues vs Highlanders game on. They brought fresh water and dog treats over and made a fuss of our boys. Great service. Enjoyed the night.
5 star woofs of approval from the fur babies!

Joseph
24 May 2022 1:28

Love it. Friendly service and great selection of food and beer. The chicken schnitzel is good. The beer balcony/garden loses the sun just a tad too early for my liking but it's still a great place

Cam
12 May 2022 4:13

Love the new Reno. Great spot with friendly crew. Good food menu. Could do with some more craft beers

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