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02/06/2026
Very busy weekend ahead in Half Moon Bay ๐ฅณ We've got a new drinks menu launching Friday ๐น
Saturday is our first Ladies Night ๐ Featuring DJs Kirsty Sutherland and Venetia ๐ง Starts from 6pm - FREE entry ๐ซถ Loads of great drink specials ๐ฅ Book your spot here - bkme.in/HSLadiesNight ๐
DJ Dmark and Lauren Collins playing Friday, and Jason Smith for your Sailor Sunday sessions ๐ธ
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
31/05/2026
Whether you're settled inside or out on the deck catching the sun, every table has a fab view out over the marina โต
Burrata pictured ๐ธ Deliciously fresh with monocultivar extra virgin olive oil and cracked pepper ๐
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
28/05/2026
Some of our favourite fish dishes on the menu right now ๐ฅฐ Perfect with a waterside seat and the marina views to match! ๐
John Dory, pan-seared, parsley oil, leek, potato, chorizo and crรจme fraรฎche ๐ฃ
Monkfish Skewers with bok choy, oxtail bolognaise, light soy, singed spring onion and ginger ๐
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
26/05/2026
It's going to be a very busy long weekend down by Half Moon Bay Marina! ๐ธ Here's our line up for the weekend below ๐ We're open our usual hours on King's Birthday ๐ป
Friday
๐ง DJ Dmark from 4-7pm
๐ธ The Mollymawks from 7pm to late
Saturday
๐ง Murry Sweetpants from 7pm to late
Sunday
๐ค Mark Day from 1-4pm
๐ธ Josh Leys from 4-7pm
Happy Hour runs daily from 4-6pm and 9-11pm ๐ฅ
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
22/05/2026
Saturday 6th June, weโre turning Hello Sailor pink for a one-off Ladies Night! ๐ Entry is completely FREE and the party starts from 6pm ๐ Book your spot here - bkme.in/HSLadiesNight ๐
We've got Aucklandโs best female DJs take over the decks, featuring Kirsty Sutherland and Venetia - bringing the energy from some of the cityโs best bars straight to the waterfront of Half Moon Bay ๐ง
The theme is pink, so lean into it ๐ธ Dress up because our best dressed on the night will take home a $100 Hello Sailor voucher! ๐๏ธ
Weโll also be launching our brand new drinks menu, with:
๐ฅ $18 Cocktails
๐พ $45 Prosecco bottles
๐ธ $15 Signature Fever-Tree G&Ts
๐ท $50 Saint Max Rosรฉ bottles
๐ฅ $15 Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosรฉ glasses
Think pink, bring your besties, and settle in for a big night by the water ๐
18/05/2026
Our 300g Bone in Ribeye looking mighty fine ๐ Charcoal rested with merlot jus and whipped nduja butter ๐ฅฉ
Happy Hour runs from 4-6pm and 9-11pm ๐ฅ Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
17/05/2026
Warriors vs Broncos kicking off at 6pm today! ๐ And we've got Lana Fia playing live until 4pm ๐ธ Great way to spend a sunny Sunday arvo ๐น
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
15/05/2026
Looking forward to Sai Funkin playing tonight in Half Moon Bay! ๐ง DJ set live from 7-11pm ๐ถ
The new menu is live with some dishes you'll love ๐ Plus, a quick reminder that Happy Hour here is longer than just an hour ๐น Catch it from 4-6pm and again from 9-11pm ๐ฅ
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
14/05/2026
Quiz Night is officially on at Half Moon Bay Marina! ๐ง Starting 7pm every Wednesday at Hello Sailor โ
Grab your crew, lock in a table and settle in for a night of brains, banter and beers ๐ป It's FREE entry, full menu available all night and drinks flowing - with $75 on the line for first place, $50 for second, and even last place walks away with something sweet ๐จ
Limited Spaces ๐ค Get in early for our daily Happy Hour from 4-6pm before the trivia kicks off ๐น
Book your team in here ๐ bkme.in/HSQuizNight ๐
12/05/2026
A couple of VERY popular smaller dishes, which can be shared - or not ๐คญ
Hummus at the top, with roasted sweet potato, confit garlic, hazelnut dukkah and crumbled feta ๐ง To make this dish even better, we highly recommend pairing it with our Fresh Baked Artisan Breads, with garlic, smoked sea salt and horopito butter ๐ฅ
The colourful dish below is our King Salmon Aguachile with dragon-fruit, cassava, jalapeรฑo and lime ๐
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
07/05/2026
The Chowder doesn't need much of an introduction! ๐ Most people already know this as a fan favourite ๐ฆ
Thick, creamy, made with the daily catch in a fennel and garlic veloutรฉ and served inside a warm sourdough boule, it's been on our menu since day one ๐
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
03/05/2026
You're going to want to save room for this one ๐ The new Crรจme Brรปlรฉe Tart - raspberries, burnt sugar, crรจme fraรฎche and citrus vanilla brose ๐ฎ
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
01/05/2026
Weekend Entertainment ๐ถ
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
30/04/2026
Pre-book for Mother's Day and there's a free gift in store for her on the day! ๐ฅ Treat her to a delicious lunch or dinner right on the water at Half Moon Bay Marina - from our signature Lobster Roll to our rich Chowder, fresh Te Matuku Bay Oysters, our pink-seared Rack of Lamb and refreshing cocktails, she'll be spoilt for choice โต
We've also got live entertainment to set the mood ๐ถ Matt Parkinson Music plays from 2-5pm, with Lauren Collins picking things up from 5:30-8:30pm into the evening ๐ค
Sunday 10th May ๐๏ธ Bookings are essential and spaces are limited ๐ reserve your table at bkme.in/MothersDayHS ๐
28/04/2026
Mum deserves a day where someone else does the looking after - this Mother's Day, that's us! ๐ธ If you pre-book, there's also a little gift in store for every mum on the day ๐ฅ
We've lined up a wonderful afternoon and evening right on the water at Half Moon Bay Marina โต Good food, great company, and live music to set the mood - it's a pretty special way to spend the day together ๐ฅฐ
Sunday 10th May ๐๏ธ LIVE MUSIC ๐ค Matt Parkinson Music sets the tone from 2-5pm, with Lauren Collins picking things up from 5:30-8:30pm into the evening ๐ถ
Bookings are essential and spaces are limited ๐ reserve your table at bkme.in/MothersDayHS ๐
26/04/2026
We've got the perfect spot to wrap up your long weekend ๐ Open as usual with no surcharges ๐ฝ๏ธ Find us overlooking Half Moon Bay Marina ๐ฅ๏ธ
๐ธ John Dory - pan seared, with parsley oil, leek, potato, chorizo and crรจme fraiche ๐
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
22/04/2026
No surcharges this long weekend ๐ค A good excuse to get out and about and enjoy our latest menu update ๐
A few popular new additions pictured:
โช๏ธ Monkfish Skewers with bok choy, oxtail bolognaise, light soy, singed spring onion and ginger ๐ช
โช๏ธ Burrata with monocultivar extra virgin olive oil and cracked pepper ๐
โช๏ธ King Salmon Aguachile with dragon fruit, cassava, jalapeno and lime ๐
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
20/04/2026
Open as normal with NO SURCHARGES this ANZAC Weekend ๐ณ๐ฟ Saturday night's got plenty going on โคต๏ธ
๐ง DJ Dmark from 6-8pm
๐ Warriors vs Dolphins at 8pm with sound on
๐ง DJ Brookie Beats and DJ Bubz from 10pm until close
๐ป $10 house beers and drink specials running all night
Normal hours across the whole weekend ๐ซถ Love to see you down at the Marina in Half Moon Bay! โต If you're away, have a safe and happy break ๐
We are expecting a busy night and highly recommend booking to secure your spot, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
17/04/2026
๐จ SOLD OUT! - SET TIMES BELOW ๐จ
Saturday is going to be a big one on the marina! ๐พ We're sold out! Limited door sales will be available on the night.
๐ง SET TIMES ๐ง
6-8pm ใฐ๏ธ DMark, Brookie Beats and DJ Bubz
8pm-9pm ใฐ๏ธ Murry Sweetpants
9pm-12pm ใฐ๏ธ Peter Urlich and General Lee
12pm until close ใฐ๏ธ DJ Sai Funkin
See you Saturday! ๐น
16/04/2026
East Auckland, we've got a HUGE weekend coming up! ๐ซถ
Friday ใฐ๏ธ Big Elastic playing live from 8pm until late ๐ธ
Saturday ใฐ๏ธ Vibes at the Marina with Peter Urlich, General Lee, Murry Sweetpants, Brookie Beats, DMark, DJ Bubz and DJ Sai Funkin ๐ง Final release tickets are almost sold out, grab yours at tapthis.link/VibesAtTheMarina ๐
Sunday ใฐ๏ธ More live music with our Sailor Sessions from 1pm.
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
12/04/2026
๐จ THIS SATURDAY - FINAL RELEASE TICKETS! ๐จ
Saturday 18 April down at Half Moon Bay - this one is going to be an amazing night on the Marina ๐ฅ๏ธ
R21 event - first and second release are gone, final release $69 ๐ซ Grab yours at tapthis.link/VibesAtTheMarina ๐
Godfather of NZ House Peter Urlich and the legendary General Lee are headlining, with Murry Sweetpants, DJ Bubz, Brookie Beats, and DMark in the lineup - and we've just added DJ Sai Funkin to close out the night ๐ถ
Dinner bookings between 5pm and 8pm include free entry and are almost full - lock in your table at bkme.in/HelloSailor ๐ฅ
Please note no restaurant bookings will be taken after 8pm.
11/04/2026
Gotta love it ๐ The best sunset views in East Auckland ๐ฅฐ Find us overlooking Half Moon Bay Marina ๐ค
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
09/04/2026
Madowzy is playing live for you this Friday night! ๐ถ Find us on the water overlooking Half Moon Bay Marina โต
The new menu is live with some dishes you'll love ๐ Happy Hour runs from 4-6pm and 9-11pm ๐ฅ
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
08/04/2026
Get your crispy fix with our new Twice Cooked Pork Belly ๐คค Served on top of parsnip purรฉe with calvados and apple and fennel slaw ๐
Bookings welcome, please visit ๐ bkme.in/HelloSailor โ
08/04/2026
Next Saturday 18 April, Peter Urlich, General Lee, Murray Sweetpants and local East Auckland DJโs will be rocking Half Moon Bay at Hello Sailor!
2nd release tickets are $49 and will sell out by this weekend which means the price will change to final release tickets of $69 so get in quick!
Its free for dinner bookings but all tables from 6.30pm are booked so try get a table from 5pm to 6.30pm if u keen for dinner!
Only few tickets remaining!
Ticket link below or on our website
We're looking forward to the Godfather of NZ House Peter Urlich and fellow legend General Lee headlining an iconic DJ set at our spot in Half Moon Bay! ๐ฅ๏ธ Saturday, 18 April they will be weaving together house and dance music with some old school bangers to keep you on your toes ๐ง Weโve ha...
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1 Ara Tai
Auckland
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To reach Ara Tai in Auckland, there are a couple of options. If you're using public transport, take the train or bus to the nearest station/bus stop and walk for about 10-15 minutes to reach the destination.
If you're driving, head towards Ara Tai and look for parking spots nearby. Some popular parking options include street parking or paid parking lots in the vicinity.
Once you've reached Ara Tai, look for the tapas bar & restaurant and gastropub which is located within walking distance from the parking spot/bus stop/train station.
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| Monday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
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| Friday |
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| Saturday |
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| Sunday |
12pm - 1am |
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Grangers Taphouse and Kitchen is a fantastic tapas bar and restaurant located in Ara Tai, Auckland. The open plan kitchen creates a relaxed dining experience that is perfect for any occasion. The craft beers on tap and hand-selected wine list are sure to please everyone's taste buds. Grangers also offers a full menu that is sure to satisfy any craving. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a night out with friends, Grangers has got you covered. The casual waterfront atmosphere adds to the overall experience of this gastropub. It's the perfect spot to unwind after a long day or catch up with friends over drinks and delicious food. Please note that all guests must be over 18 years old unless accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, so it's an ideal spot for adults looking for a great time out. Overall, Grangers Taphouse and Kitchen is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!
