Gastropub, Howick
Basalt
The heart of Howick for over 10 years, Basalt has become our locals’ home away from home.
Can You Conquer The Curry Club?
Basalt
Spice up your life this August with the JOYLAB CURRY CLUB - the hottest club in Auckland.
Gastropub, Howick
Basalt
Looking for a spot to host your event? Check out our covered rooftop bar, overlooking the water with your favourite people, beers, and bites.
Gastropub, Howick
Basalt
Want $1 back for every $10 you spend? Earn and redeem Joylab Rewards Dollars in our network of 20+ bars, pubs and restaurants across Auckland.
Gastropub, Howick
Basalt
The heart of Howick for over 10 years, Basalt has become our locals’ home away from home.
Can You Conquer The Curry Club?
Basalt
Spice up your life this August with the JOYLAB CURRY CLUB - the hottest club in Auckland.
Gastropub, Howick
Basalt
Looking for a spot to host your event? Check out our covered rooftop bar, overlooking the water with your favourite people, beers, and bites.
Gastropub, Howick
Basalt
Want $1 back for every $10 you spend? Earn and redeem Joylab Rewards Dollars in our network of 20+ bars, pubs and restaurants across Auckland.

- 127 Picton Street
- Howick
- Auckland
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- 09 533 0081
- Hours
- Sunday - Wednesday: 11.30am - 9pm
- Thursday & Friday: 11.30am - late
- Saturday: 11am - late
Pay homage to one of the original Monteith's bars in Auckland at Basalt, the gem of Howick Village. Plant yourself on a sun-drenched corner at the rooftop bar, overlooking the water with your favourite people, beers, and bites. With a recipe for joy in hand, Basalt is a no-brainer that’s just walking distance away.
Say g'day to Praveen, chief joybringer at Basalt.
Menu
- Starters
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- Baked Sourdough
- garlic butter 12.0 V
- Triple-Cooked Orange Kumara
- kale chips, maple syrup, chilli sour cream 17.9 V/GF
- Calamari
- sesame & chilli salt, aioli 18.9 DF/GFA
- Cauliflower & Lemon Arancini
- truffle aioli 16.9 V
- Karaage Chicken
- kewpie mayo, bulldog sauce 19.9 DF/GFA
- Salt-baked Beetroot
- spiced almond, butternut pumpkin, goat cheese 16.5 V/GF
- BBQ Prawns
- pickled lemon salsa verde 22.0 GFA
- Hot ‘n Spicy Octopus
- hot chilli & spice butter, green herb & lime sauce 22.0 GF
- Black Pepper Brisket
- onion, cress, fried bread 19.9
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- Pork Bites
- ginger caramel, chilli, peanuts, kaffir lime 19.0 GF
- Calzone
- spinach, feta, zucchini, capsicum 22.5 V
- Crispy chicken nibble
- Frank's hot sauce OR BBQ 17.9
- Smashed Mini Burgers
- (2) Blackstar beef, coleslaw, cheese, pickle, bacon, aioli 16.5 OR fish, coleslaw, pickle, aioli 18.0
- Chicken OR Fish Taco
- sweet corn salsa, pickled onion, coriander 18.9
- Prawn Dumplings
- (4) ponzu 14.0
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- SIDES
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- Fries
- aioli 9.5 V/GF
- Beer Battered Fries
- 11.0
- Crispy Onion Rings
- secret sauce 11.0 V
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- PLATTERS
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- Big Basalt Platter
- calamari, chicken nibbles, pork bites, octopus, baked bread 59.0
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- MAINS
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- Truffle Mushroom Risotto
- field & button mushrooms, herbs, mascarpone 24.5 V/GF ADD duck 8.0
- Spiced Eggplant
- charred capsicum, pine nuts, goat cheese, crispy kale 28.9 V/GF
- Chicken Fettuccine
- chicken, bacon, mushroom, onions, cream sauce 25.9
- Sirloin & Chips
- red wine jus OR mushroom sauce 41.5 ADD egg 2.0 | BBQ prawn 4.0ea GFA
- Seared Duck Breast
- butternut pumpkin purée, shiitake mushroom, black rice risotto, red wine jus 41.9 GF
- Pan-fried Snapper
- cauliflower arancini, lemon butter edamame, vegetable pickle, dill emulsion 40.9 GFA
- Eye Fillet
- butterbean purée, slow cooked zucchini, red wine jus 45.5 DFA/GF
- Fried Chicken Burger
- baby cos, cheese, pickles, herb dressing, fries 27.5 GFA+2.0
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- Fish ‘n Chips
- garden salad, tartare sauce, lemon SMALL 19.5 LARGE 28.5 GFA
- Pork Belly
- crushed celeriac, pickled mustard seeds, jus 32.9 GF
- Wagyu Beef Burger
- bacon, pickles, Swiss cheese, aioli, fries 27.5 GFA+2.0
- Falafel Bowl
- roast cauliflower, saffron rice, kale, fried chickpeas, sunflower seeds, tahini dressing 25.9 V/DF/GF ADD chicken 6.0
- Smoked Chicken Salad
- crispy noodles, avocado, mixed leaves, red onion, almonds, mango dressing 24.9 DF/GFA
- Spaghetti Bolognaise
- aged parmesan 20.0
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- PIZZA
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- Margherita
- cherry tomato, basil 24.5 V
- Meat Lovers
- bacon, salami, chicken, lamb, BBQ sauce 27.9
- Chicken & Bacon
- onion, capsicum, baby spinach, ranch dressing 26.5
- Puttanesca
- tomato, black olive, zucchini, tomato sauce 23.5 V
- Chicken & Chorizo
- pine nuts, basil 24.5
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- DESSERT
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- Vanilla Brûlée
- 13.5 GF
- Toffee Apple Skillet Pudding
- apple caramel, mascarpone 13.9
- Warm Chocolate Torte Black Doris
- plum, crème fraîche ice cream 13.9 GF
- Banana Doughnuts
- dulce, chocolate, espresso cream 13.5
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- KIDS MEALS
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- Spaghetti Bolognaise
- aged parmesan 14.5
- Chicken Fettuccine
- bacon, cream sauce 15.5
- Fried Chicken
- fries, dipping sauce 14.0 DF/GFA
- Fish ‘n Chips
- tartare sauce 14.0 DF/GFA
- Cheeseburger
- beef pattie, cheese, fries 14.5 GFA
- Chicken & Veggies
- grilled chicken, jus 15.9 DF/GFA
- Fries
- tomato sauce 9.5 V/GF
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- KIDS TREATS
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- Chocolate Brownie
- ice cream, chocolate sauce 7.0
- Ice Cream Sundae
- 7.0 GF
- Cookie Skillet
- dulce, chocolate sauce, ice cream 10.0
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- Please click the 'Download Menu' button above to see our beverage menu

What’s on




Your Event
From your mate’s birthday to slick work parties and wedding receptions, there are joyful memories ready to be made right here (or forgotten, as appropriate).
Basalt is part of Auckland’s most joyful hospitality network, where you can be rewarded for connecting with your nearest and dearest at over 20 neighbourhood locals.

This open-air rooftop bar has 180-degree views of the Howick skyline with a superb indoor / outdoor feel. Park up on our surrounding deck, the best spot in Howick to people watch, enjoy a lazy summer afternoon bite or sip on a cocktail as you watch the sun go down.


Wed & Thurs / 3-25 August / Multiple Establishments
Spice up your life this August with the JOYLAB CURRY CLUB - the hottest club in Auckland. We've come up with a menu to tickle everyone's tastebuds, no matter what your flavour is. Come in out of the cold and chow down on the perfect winter warmer... go on, you know you want to join the club.
Every Wednesday & Thursday
3 - 25 August
- 7 CURRIES – hard-to-beat tucker for only $15
- 7 LOCATIONS – all across Auckland
- 8 DAYS – every Wednesday and Thursday
- $10 BEERS – curry + beer, the perfect pair
CAN YOU CONQUER THE CLUB?
- ANY 5 curries – Get a Curry Club t-shirt*
- ALL 7 curries – Get your 7th curry free + Name in the Curry Club Hall of Fame*
*Read our T&Cs below for competition terms and information on how to claim Club prizes.
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CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION TO BOOK NOW
EVERY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY AT:
Franc's
Moretons*
The Zookeeper's Son
Basalt
Coops Corner Pub
The Flying Moa
The Postman's Leg
*Moretons unavailable for bookings on Wednesday 3rd August due to private function.
The Joylab Curry Club runs every Wednesday and Thursday (lunch + dinner) from 3 - 25 August, at 7 Joylab establishments across Auckland. Each establishment offers one $15 curry throughout the Curry Club, and a $10 beer match available with the purchase of the corresponding Curry Club curry, which differs per establishment. The $10 beer can be ordered multiple times.
'Can You Conquer The Club' promotion terms;
o Each Curry Club participant must pick up their own stamp card at their first Curry Club location, and ensure this is stamped by a member of staff during every visit. Tax receipts must also be kept as proof of each curry purchase.
o CURRY CLUB T-SHIRT – purchase any 5 x different $15 Curry Club curries and get a Curry Club t-shirt.
o 7TH CURRY FREE - purchase all 7 x different $15 Curry Club curries and we will refund the 7th curry ($15 value).
o YOUR NAME IN THE CURRY CLUB HALL OF FAME – All entrants will be published on the Joylab Tales of Joy page here.
TO REDEEM CURRY CLUB PRIZES:
Email us at ask@joylab.co.nz with a copy of all tax receipts and completed Curry Club stamp cards, all of which must be kept as proof of purchase.


Wednesday, 3.30-6.30pm / Basalt
Hosted in our main bar downstairs, every Wednesday from 3.30 - 6.30pm join us as we say thanks to our locals with:
- Complimentary canapes at 6pm
- Basalt food and beverage voucher draws
- Beer & wine specials
Valid for all Joylab Rewards Customers.
Not a Joylab Rewards member yet? Sign up here or at Basalt on the day!


Mon - Fri, 3:30 - 6:30pm / Basalt
Even more reason to love your Howick local!
Every Monday - Friday from 3:30 - 6:30 pm your resident joy maker is giving you $8 house beer & wine, Heineken bottles, cider bottles and seltzer cans.
Book your table below!


11am - 1pm / Basalt
You've asked for it, so we're delivering! The first Saturday of every month we're offering Basalt's Bottomless Brunch from 11am - 1pm!
Join us on the rooftop on the first Saturday of every month as we serve up bottomless mimosas, bellinis or bloody mary's accompanied by your choice of a mouth-watering brunch, a rooftop view and some awesome tunes to kick off the weekend.
$45 per person - bookings essential. Book your table below!
2-hour package begins at confirmed booking start time. (late arrivals do not incur late start time).
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Available All Day / Basalt
What's better than a hearty winter roast on a chilly Sunday?
Our Sunday Roast is back with pieces of mouth-watering meat, paired with crispy potatoes, seasonal veges and fluffy Yorkshire puddings, topped off with gravy. Grab a large for $19.5 or a small for $15.5.
Book your spot below.


Thursdays / Basalt
Every Thursday we're serving up $1 chicken wings all day long at your local in Howick!
Nothing quite like a bowl of sauced-up chicken wings washed down with a cold one, even better when it's light work for your wallet!
Get the crew together and dig in!
*Minimum 6 wings per order, while stocks last.