The Good Home

The Good Home The Good Home is a popular bar and grill located at 254 Great South Road. With a sun-soaked outdoor dining area, this restaurant offers award-winning cuisine as well as an extensive selection of beer and wine. The culinary team, led by Dan Nickerson and his crew, offers a diverse range of food styles including burgers, Italian dishes, pizza, seafood and vegetarian options. The restaurant services include group bookings, kids' menus, outdoor seating areas, reservation options with waiter service, and walk-ins. With specialties ranging from coffee to dinner to drinks to lunch paired with their online pick up and delivery service it's clear why The Good Home has been serving its community since 2016.
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26/06/2026

🎶 Live music tonight with Mitch at The Good Home Takanini! Great food, cold drinks and good vibes. Come join us! 🍻

26/06/2026

🎶 Live music tonight with Mitch! Great food, cold drinks and good vibes. Come join us! 🍻

Nothing beats a perfectly grilled Tomahawk. 🔥Start your weekend with great food, cold drinks, and good company. 🍻See you...
26/06/2026

Nothing beats a perfectly grilled Tomahawk. 🔥

Start your weekend with great food, cold drinks, and good company. 🍻

See you at The Good Home Takanini

25/06/2026

🎸Friday nights are better with live music.

Join us from 5:30pm with Mitch Murray

Come for the food, stay for the vibes. 🍻

⚽ WIN THIS JERSEY ⚽Join us for the All Whites game on Saturday 27 June at 3pm.Grab a drink, enjoy the match, and go in t...
22/06/2026

⚽ WIN THIS JERSEY ⚽

Join us for the All Whites game on Saturday 27 June at 3pm.

Grab a drink, enjoy the match, and go in the draw to win this jersey! 🇳🇿

See you at The Good Home Takanini

⚽ FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP ⚽We’re showing all the action LIVE on the big screens.Grab your mates, enjoy a cold drink, and set...
16/06/2026

⚽ FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP ⚽

We’re showing all the action LIVE on the big screens.

Grab your mates, enjoy a cold drink, and settle in for some world-class football.

Book your table via the link below:
https://www.goodhometakanini.co.nz

🥊 UFC LIVE & LOUD THIS MONDAY 🥊Join us from 12PM for an afternoon of big fights, cold drinks and great food.🔥 Knock Out ...
12/06/2026

🥊 UFC LIVE & LOUD THIS MONDAY 🥊

Join us from 12PM for an afternoon of big fights, cold drinks and great food.

🔥 Knock Out Platter
Perfect for sharing while you watch the action.

🍺 Drinks flowing
📺 Live on the big screens

Who’s your pick for the main event? 👇

12/06/2026

Don’t let the colour fool you 😉

Thanks for visiting us 💙It was a pleasure having you at The Good Home Takanini. See you again soon 😊
04/06/2026

Thanks for visiting us 💙

It was a pleasure having you at The Good Home Takanini. See you again soon 😊

We've loved seeing your faces over summer and we want to see more of you!! So it's time to shout your mate a good time a...
05/02/2023

We've loved seeing your faces over summer and we want to see more of you!! So it's time to shout your mate a good time at your local Good Home. Tag a mate below and you could win yourself a $200 food and drink voucher to help settle the bill.

1 x voucher for each Good Home up for grabs!

T&C's apply: https://bit.ly/3iM74lW

We've loved seeing your faces over summer and we want to see more of you!! So it's time to shout your mate a good time a...
04/02/2023

We've loved seeing your faces over summer and we want to see more of you!! So it's time to shout your mate a good time at your local Good Home.

Tag a mate below and you could win yourself a $200 food and drink voucher to help settle the bill. 1 x voucher for each Good Home up for grabs!

T&C's apply: https://bit.ly/3iM74lW

Looking for your local Good Home? Head on in for good times and great hospitality!
26/01/2023

Looking for your local Good Home? Head on in for good times and great hospitality!

We're feeling festive, so it's time to shout your mate a good time at your local Good Home. Tag a mate below and you cou...
12/12/2022

We're feeling festive, so it's time to shout your mate a good time at your local Good Home. Tag a mate below and you could win yourself a $200 food and drink voucher to help settle the bill.

1 x voucher for each Good Home up for grabs!

T&C's apply: https://bit.ly/3iM74lW

Merry Christmas from the team at the Good Home 🎄
21/12/2019

Merry Christmas from the team at the Good Home 🎄

🌞 Sun, drinks, and food. Name a better trio!
16/12/2019

🌞 Sun, drinks, and food. Name a better trio!

Stella Artois the star of summer. Keeping chilled at your local Good Home.
11/12/2019

Stella Artois the star of summer. Keeping chilled at your local Good Home.

After work drinks at the Good Home. We’ll have the cold ones ready.
03/12/2019

After work drinks at the Good Home. We’ll have the cold ones ready.

Panhead Custom Ales Feijoa and Lime Sour pours hazy with almost a hint of green. It smells like feijoa and has some adde...
26/11/2019

Panhead Custom Ales Feijoa and Lime Sour pours hazy with almost a hint of green. It smells like feijoa and has some added zing from the lime along with a gentle lactic acid tingle.
On tap for a limited time at your local Good Home.

Nothing warms the heart more than a coffee catch up with friends.
22/11/2019

Nothing warms the heart more than a coffee catch up with friends.

Address

254 Great South Road, Takanini
Auckland
2112

To get to the bar & grill located on Great South Road in Auckland, you have a few options depending on your preference.

Public Transport: You can take a bus or train to either Papakura or Manukau station and then walk approximately 10 minutes to the restaurant. Alternatively, you can take a bus (such as the 471 or 472) directly to outside the establishment.

Driving/Parking: If driving, take the Southern Motorway and exit at either Takanini or Manukau. From there, continue on Great South Road until you see the establishment. There is parking available directly outside the restaurant as well as in adjacent streets with no time restrictions.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
Sunday 8am - 11pm

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The Good Home on Great South Road in Auckland is a must-visit for those looking for a casual and relaxed dining experience. With sun-soaked outdoor seating, this bar and grill offers an extensive selection of beer and wine to accompany their award-winning cuisine. The culinary team, led by Dan Nickerson, serves up a variety of food styles including burgers, Italian dishes, pizza, seafood, and vegetarian options. The restaurant caters to groups and families with kids, offering both indoor and outdoor seating options that can be reserved in advance or taken as walk-ins. Whether you're stopping by for coffee or a full meal, The Good Home has got you covered with their specialties in dinner, drinks, lunch. Plus, with the option to order online for pick-up or delivery through their website, it's never been easier to enjoy their delicious food from the comfort of your own home. Don't miss out on this gem that has been serving the community since 2016!

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