Basalt

Tucked into 127 Picton Street in Howick CBD, Basalt serves pub food and drinks to locals and visitors in Howick CBD, Auckland. From the Auckland city centre it is roughly 16 km away – worth planning your route before you set off.

The kitchen focuses on pub food and drinks. Dishes typical of this style include beer-battered fish and steak and chips, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 344 pub & bar dining options across Auckland, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for Basalt. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

For budgeting, pubs of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.