Gastropub, Howick
Basalt
The heart of Howick for over 10 years, Basalt has become our locals’ home away from home.
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.
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
- Special Hours - Fri 20 - Tue 24 May
- OPEN FROM 3PM DAILY
- We apologise for any inconvenience
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- 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
- BITES
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- Karaage Chicken
- bulldog sauce, Kewpie mayo GFA 19
- Louisiana Cauliflower Wings
- Franc's Hot Sauce V/GFA 19.0
- Salt & Pepper Squid
- sesame & chilli salt, aioli GFA 17.9
- Fried Chicken Taco
- shredded leaves, aioli, pickles, salsa 17.9
- Braised Beef Cheek Taco
- Mexican spice, cheese 18.9
- Buffalo Mozzarella
- heirloom tomato, basil, balsamic 17.0 V/GF
- Sesame Prawn Toast
- spring onion, green apple, garlic mayo 19.5 DF
- Prawn Dumplings
- ponzu (4) 13.5
- Market Fish Crudo
- grapefruit, shaved fennel, crispy capers, crème fraiche 19.9 GF
- Sweet Corn & Sriracha Poppa
- spring onion & turmeric, sriracha mayo 16.5 V
- Mac ‘n Cheese Bites
- smoked chipotle sauce, feta, fried jalapeño 16.5 V
- Korean Crispy Pork Ribs
- chilli paste, honey glaze 19.9 GFA
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- SIDES
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- Fries
- aioli (V/GF) 9.0
- Beer Battered Fries
- 12.5
- Duck Fat Potatoes
- anchovy mayo, fried egg, parmesan 11.0
- Cos Leaves
- house dressing, parmesan 9.5 V/GF
- Charred Greens
- sunflower seed granola 11.0 V/GF
- Crispy Onion Rings
- secret sauce 10.5 V
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- BREADS
- Turkish Pide
- olive oil & balsamic v 11.5
- Pizza Bread
- garlic, oregano & parmesan
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- SALAD
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- Falafel Bowl
- roast cauliflower, saffron rice, kale, fried chickpeas, sunflower seeds, tahini dressing 24.9 V/GF | ADD chicken 6.0
- Sticky Beef Bowl
- rice vermicelli, sprouts, charred broccolini, crushed peanuts, chilli dressing 28.9 GF
- Classic Caesar
- crispy bacon, cos, crushed croutons, egg, anchovy aioli 20.0 GFA | ADD chicken 6.0
- Smoked Chicken Salad
- crispy noodles, avocado, mixed leaves, red onion, almonds, mango dressing 24.0 DF/GFA
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- PIZZA
- Gluten free base +3.0
- Margherita
- cherry tomato, basil 23.5 V
- Meat Lovers
- bacon, salami, chicken, lamb, BBQ sauce 26.9
- Chicken & Bacon
- onion, capsicum, baby spinach, ranch dressing 25.5
- Prawn & Bacon
- tomato, chilli, rocket 27.5
- Puttanesca
- anchovies, tomato, black olive, zucchini, tomato sauce 23.5
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- PASTA
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- Garden Veg Ravioli
- leek, thyme, white wine cream v 24.9
- Chicken Fettucine
- bacon, mushroom, onions, cream sauce 20.0
- Broken Prawn Linguine
- spinach, lemon & parsley butter sauce 27.5
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- Mama Mia Mondays
- 15.0 pastas every Monday, ADD standard house wine 5.0
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- BURGERS
- Fried Chicken Burger
- cheese, iceberg, pickles, onion, herb dressing, fries 26.0 GF BUN+2.0
- Cheeseburger
- wagyu beef pattie, bacon, Swiss cheese, pickles, fries 26.0 GF BUN+2.0
- Mexican Bean Burger
- iceberg, pickles, onion, sriracha mayo, salsa, fries 26.0 V/GF BUN+2.0
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- MAINS
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- 250g Rib Eye Steak
- fries, roast garlic & herb butter 40.5 GF
- 250g Rib Eye Steak
- duck fat potatoes, charred greens, horseradish bearnaise 41.5 GF
- Fish ‘n Chips
- tartare sauce, lemon SMALL 19.5 | LARGE 28.5
- Pan-Baked Market Fish
- panzanella, caper dressing, basil 34.5 GF
- Chicken Schnitzel
- fries, green herb slaw, parmesan 20.0
- 350g BBQ Pork Ribs
- fries, greens 29.9 DF/GF
- Crispy Skin Pork Belly
- crushed celeriac, pickled mustard seeds 29.5 GF
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- DESSERT
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- Vanilla Brûlée
- (GF) 12.9
- Tiramisu
- espresso syrup 13.9
- Smashed Pavlova
- summer berries, vanilla cream, shortbread 13.5
- Ice Cream Sundae
- brownie, salted caramel popcorn, wafer, chocolate OR strawberry OR caramel sauce 13.9
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- KIDS MAINS
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- Fish & Chips
- tartare sauce 13.5
- Cheeseburger
- beef pattie, cheese, fries 14.0
- Chicken Schnitzel
- smashed potato, green beans 15.5
- Fries
- tomato sauce (V) 9.0
- Hawaiian Pizza
- bacon, pineapple 13.5
- Mac 'n Cheese Bites
- tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese 13.5 V
- Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Fettuccine
- 13.5
- Bamboo Basket
- chicken tender, steamed vegetables, dumpling, bao burger 15.9
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- KIDS DESSERT
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- Chocolate Brownie
- ice cream, chocolate sauce (GF) 7.0
- Ice Cream Sundae
- 7.0
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- Please click the 'Download Menu' button above to see our beverage menu

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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.


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 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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