Empire Tavern

Empire Tavern The Empire Tavern is a vibrant pub, restaurant, and function venue located on Victoria Street West. With an open-air Garden Bar, live music during weekends and unbeatable food and beverage specials, The Empire is the perfect place to unwind after a long week or kickstart your weekend. Book one of their versatile event spaces for your next gathering to make it truly memorable.
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27/09/2026

👑 We Will, We Will… GIVEAWAY! 🎸

We’re giving you the chance to win 4 free tickets to our Queen tribute night, plus a $100 voucher to spend!

To enter, make sure you’re following us, tag someone you’d take with you in the comments and we’ll draw the winner on Tuesday!

Good luck! 🤘

22/09/2026

Ready to rock out to Queen’s biggest hits? 👑🎸

Grab your mates and your $15 tickets for a big night of live Queen at Empire Tavern, Saturday 3 October!

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WE WILL ROCK YOU. 🎸Queen’s biggest hits. Live vocals. Huge singalongs. One hell of a night at Empire Tavern.Get ready fo...
02/09/2026

WE WILL ROCK YOU. 🎸Queen’s biggest hits. Live vocals. Huge singalongs. One hell of a night at Empire Tavern.

Get ready for Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, Somebody To Love, and more, brought to life by a high-energy Queen tribute.

Saturday 3 October
Tickets just $15pp

Grab your mates, grab a pint and get ready to sing your heart out.
Get your tickets now - www.stargroup.nz/events/emp-queen-tribute-show

06/07/2026

Big bites. Bigger plans. That's all we're saying. Watch this space. 👀

15/06/2026

SUPER TROUPER – The Ultimate ABBA Tribute Show
📅 Saturday, 20 June 2026
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Empire Tavern, 137 Victoria Street West, Auckland C*D
Get ready for a night of ABBA’s greatest hits with Super Trouper, New Zealand’s popular ABBA tribute band. Sing and dance along to classics such as Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo, Fernando, and many more.
🎟 Tickets available on Eventfinda
Door Sales Available

Address

137 Victoria Street West
Auckland
1010

To get to Victoria Street West in Auckland, you can take the train or bus and get off at Britomart Station. From there, walk along Queen Street towards Victoria Street until you reach it. Alternatively, if you're driving, head towards Auckland CBD and use a GPS device to navigate your way to Victoria Street West. There are several parking garages near the area where you can park your car for a fee.

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What people say

The Empire, located on Victoria Street West in Auckland, has received mixed reviews from various sources. According to a recent review in the New Zealand Herald, the pub offers a "lively atmosphere" and "decent pub grub", but the service can be slow during busy times. The review was published in March 2021.

A review in Metro Magazine from November 2020 praised The Empire's "impressive selection of craft beers" and "friendly staff", but noted that the food was "hit or miss". The reviewer also mentioned that the noise level could be overwhelming at times.

Online reviews on TripAdvisor are generally positive, with an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on over 200 reviews. Customers have praised the pub's atmosphere and drink selection, as well as its central location. However, some reviewers have complained about slow service and high prices.

One customer wrote on Google Reviews that they had a "fantastic experience" at The Empire, with "great beer and food" and "friendly staff". Another customer commented on TripAdvisor that they enjoyed the live music and cozy atmosphere, but found the food to be overpriced.

Overall, it seems that The Empire is a popular spot for drinks and socializing, but opinions are divided when it comes to the food and service. It may be worth checking out for its craft beer selection and lively atmosphere, but customers should be prepared for potential crowds and noise levels.

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