Franklins Bar & Eatery

Franklins Bar and Eatery brings Chef Eugene’s ingredient-first philosophy to the fore. His menu draws on some of the best New Zealand produce, channelled into comforting classics and crowd-pleasing innovations.

Small beginnings set the tone: garlic pizza bread, blistered and fragrant, and a creamy seafood chowder laden with fish, squid and prawns. Word travels fast about the brisket tacos, a bold opener before the main event, or dive into pizzas by the foot, from the purity of a Margherita to the indulgence of BBQ beef cheek.

Those in search of something heartier’ll find a deftly cooked pan-seared market fish with crispy skin, warm salad and Agria potatoes, alongside a classic fish and chips showcasing beer-battered snapper, chunky fries and tartare. Little diners’re well looked after with playful plates like Gone Fish’n and Chickin Lick’n.

As a bar and eatery, it’s built for sharing, lingering and easygoing catch-ups, the sort of place where conversation hums and plates travel the table. Book a seat, bring your favourites along, and let Franklins take care of the rest - tacos, tall tales and a good time in tow.