The Occidental
Beer Bar, Gastropub, and Belgian Restaurant
Central Business District, Auckland
"Steamed Mussels and belgian beer, perfect combination!"(7 Tips)
"curry mussels and garlic mushroom cream mussels are the best !"(38 Tips)
"They brew their own beer, but it's Leffe Blonde what you need."(3 Tips)
"Mussels with lobster bisque and brandy are amazing."(4 Tips)
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This is my favorite place to have dinner in Auckland! Mussels with fries and a glass of draft beer are made for each other and you just can't miss them. Staff are very friendly and great service !
Petr HruškaNovember 20, 2017The green lipped mussels were delicious. 1kg for $25 is a must. Beer is pricey, but you need to expect that if it's imported. Anyways it was good. Highly recommend for night out.- Jon P.May 22, 2017Mussels with lobster bisque and brandy are amazing. And they're on special every Monday night!
Raluca BastucescuFebruary 23, 2016Really nice food, staff super friendly! Defiantly recommend especially if you have a football game to watch in the morning because they put it on !!
JNovember 20, 2019Amazing value and delicious mussels in creamy white wine and garlic sauce, served with frites. We also liked the Belgian sausages with stoemp (mash). Served in a 140+ years old heritage building.
Lily Suzlini Mohd AliAugust 19, 2015Great mussels and pack wt people especially during weekend for 1/2 price mussels
John PaterakisMay 25, 2018A great place to hang out with friends. The selection of beers is great and the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming!
Bevan SmithAugust 2, 2017Great lamb pie - Weds special $20. And Belgian beer is always best from the tap
Great place to unwind after work or meeting friends - friendly staff and great beer and food (then I am biased, my wife is Belgian)
y ä m m ¡ eFebruary 6, 2012Steamed Mussel with Coconut cream and Lemongrass curry is awesome!! .... 'n for those who feel like having nice mocktail ,try Shirley Temple : )
Try the Steamed Mussels Pot - 1kg of steamed fresh mussels in pot with Lobster Bisque and Brandy favor. Excellent!!
Pauline TaiaroaMay 15, 2018Really friendly and fast service. Awesome staff. Tasty meal. Great place to be.
Kim VanderwallMay 14, 2014Leffe Blonde is wonderful. And a small order of Belgian frite is ample for two people.
- Petr HruškaNovember 21, 2017This was my second visit. The beef schnitzel wasn't too tender and the breading was falling off. Mussels were too chewy. It looks that it very depends on who is in the kitchen. Our drinks were wrong.
Steamed Mussels, Coriander and Lemon with Belgian beer !!! Brilliant!!
Jeffery CheungOctober 28, 2013Wide variety of beers little bit slow on service beers on labour day cause only 2 staff members at the front
Su YangJuly 23, 2016We Went there today ( july 24 around 7 pm) and were being asked for the local id or hard copy of passport, we did not bring it and one of the waitress (black hair, pony tail) gave the WORST attitude😵
Best Mussels In A Pot!! Yum!! Try the Blue Cheese Mussels!! The Best!!
Megan WalshSeptember 22, 2011Great service - even with a full house. Tasting tray is a great intro to Belgian beer
Martijn VMay 12, 2011Great live music! Try the beer 'Pauwel Kwak', ask for the original glass! Enjoy it!
BeveyyNovember 16, 2014Be prepared to wait at least 45minutes for your food. The grilled mussels were good, and do not order lime and Cajun mussels unless you like sour fusion.
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A superb menu, extensive range of beer and vibrant nightlife make The Occidental a great drinking and dining spot in the heart of Auckland City.
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:30 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 9:00 AM–2:00 AM
+64 9 300 6226
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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