Gastropub, Howick
Basalt
The heart of Howick for over 10 years, Basalt has become our locals’ home away from home.
Gastropub, Howick
Basalt
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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
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
The heart of Howick for over 10 years, Basalt has become our locals’ home away from home.

- 127 Picton Street
- Howick
- Auckland
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- 09 533 0081
- Hours
- Monday - Wednesday: 11:30am - 9pm
- Thursday - Saturday: 11:30am - late
- Sunday: 11:30am - 9pm
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 Gavin, chief joybringer at Basalt.
Menu
- SMALLS
- Cajun Spiced Squid
- ranch dressing (GF) 17.5
- Pork Belly Bites
- ginger caramel, chilli, peanuts, kaffir lime GF
- Broken Prawns
- wasabi mayo, herbs, avocado, rice crisp 17.9
- Grilled Asparagus & Mozzarella
- hazelnut dukkha, 17.9
- Karaage Chicken
- bulldog sauce, kewpie mayo GF 17.5
- Dumplings
- bok choy V OR prawn 12.5
- Charcuterie Board
- prosciutto, pepperoni, rillettes, pickles, 26.5
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- SIDES
- Fries
- aioli (V/GF) 9.0
- Crispy Onion Rings
- secret sauce (V) 9.5
- Mixed Leaf Salad
- house dressing, parmesan (V) 9.5
- Grilled Broccolini
- lemon olive oil V 9.5
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- BREADS
- Garlic Ciabatta Loaf
- (V) 10.5
- Grilled Flatbread & Hummus
- hazelnut dukkha V 13.5
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- SALAD
- ADD chicken OR pork bites
- Falafel Bowl
- roasted cauliflower, black rice, kale, fried chickpeas, sunflower seeds, tahini dressing V/GF 23.9
- Roast Carrot & Spiced Chickpea Bowl
- feta, mint, pomegranate dressing, pita crisps V 20.0
- Basalt Smoked Chicken Salad
- crispy noodles, avocado, mixed leaves, red onion, almonds, mango dressing 23.9
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- PIZZA
- Gluten free base +3.0
- Margherita
- fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil V 22.9
- Meat Lovers
- bacon, salami, chicken, prosciutto BBQ sauce 25.9
- Pepperoni
- Italian salami, spicy pepperoni 20.0
- Prawn & Chilli
- broken prawns, fresh chilli 25.9
- Chicken & Bacon
- nion, capsicum, baby spinach, ranch dressing 24.5
- Puttanesca
- tomato, black olives, capers, tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies V 22.5
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- PASTA
- Three Cheese Ravioli
- spinach, Parmesan, white wine cream V 24.9
- Broken Prawn Linguine
- zucchini, lemon & parsley butter sauce 26.9
- Chicken Fettucine
- bacon, mushroom, onions, cream sauce 20.0
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- BURGERS
- Beef Burger
- beef pattie, onion rings, pickles, cheese, lettuce, tomato, fries 25.9 GFA+2.0
- Fried Chicken Burger
- bacon, pickles, ranch dressing, fries 24.5 GFA+2.0
- Veggie Burger
- uinoa & vege pattie, pickles, lettuce, tomato, fries 23.5 V/GFA+2.0
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- MEAT
- Chicken Cordon Bleu
- ham, Swiss cheese, burnt butter sauce, chips 20.0
- Roast Pork Belly
- apple soy, coconut rice, greens, chilli, crispy onions 27.9
- 250g Ribeye Steak
- roast garlic & herb butter, jus, chips GF OR coal-roasted kumara, grilled asparagus, chimichurri +3.0 35.5
- Lamb Rack
- roast carrot, crispy kale, black garlic jus 32.5
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- FISH
- Fish & Chips
- tartare sauce, lemon 23.9
- Salmon
- charred greens, Parmesan crumb, pickled lemon dressing 34.5
- DESSERT
- Vanilla Brûlée
- (V, GF) 12.5
- Baked Cheesecake
- fruit compote 12.9
- Peanut & Chocolate Slice
- coconut foam, peanut brittle, chocolate dust VGA 13.5
- Strawberry Iced Parfait
- strawberry & rhubarb, chai crumble 12.9
- KIDS MAINS
- Fried Chicken
- fries, dipping sauce 12.5
- Prawn Dumplings
- ponzu (4) 12.5
- Fish & Chips
- tartare sauce 12.5
- Cheeseburger
- beef pattie, cheese, fries (GF) 13.5
- Chicken & Vegetables
- grilled chicken, jus 14.5
- Three Cheese Ravioli
- butter sauce 12.5
- Loaded Fries
- cheese, gravy (GF) 10.5
- Fries
- tomato sauce (V) 9.0
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- KIDS PIZZA
- 12.5
- Meatball
- tomato sauce, cheese
- BBQ Chicken
- tomato sauce, cheese
- Hawaiian
- bacon, pineapple, cheese
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- KIDS DESSERT
- 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

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.

Keen to try something new? We've given out menu an epic shakeup!


Sunday's, all day / Basalt
Keep your little ones and your bank account happy on Sunday's at Basalt.
Bring your little ones to dine in at Basalt every Sunday and they can eat free with any meal off the Kids Menu.
Book your table below!


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!


Sunday 14 Feb / Basalt
East-Auckland's favourite bottomless brunch is back just in time to celebrate you and your pals this Palentines Day!
Gather the crew and raise your glasses to celebrate a love like no other, your pals - and what better way to celebrate with the best bottomless brunch in town and DJs serenading you (sort of)!
$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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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!


Sunday 24 Jan, from 4pm / Basalt
Join us to watch all the action as Dustin Poirier goes head to head against Connor McGregor in the highly anticipated rematch. Whoever you're backing, catch it live and loud on the big screen at Basalt with a cold one in hand.
The event is sure to bring in a full house so make sure to book your spot now and secure a seat front and centre!
Sunday 24 January, from 4pm


Monday - Sunday / Basalt
Want to treat yourself but your bank account says otherwise? Pop on down to Basalt for our daily deals to save the guilt!
PRAVEEN'S SHOUT
Every Monday - Friday from 3:30 - 6:30 pm get $8 house beer & wine, Heineken bottles, cider bottles and seltzer cans.
PASTA PARTY
$15 Pasta all day on Monday's and add a house wine for only $5.
CARNIVORE CLUB
$20 meat meal of the day, all day Tuesday.
LOCALS NIGHT
Wednesday's from 3:30 - 6:30pm Joylab Rewards Members can get complimentary canapes, drink specials and Basalt voucher draws.
TGIT…THANK GOD IT'S THURSDAY
Get $10 pizzas (dine-in only), four Seltzer cans for $20 ('til 10pm), $25 Export Gold jugs all day with DJs from 8pm.
KIDS EAT FREE
All day Sunday, Kids can eat free at Basalt.
Book in a table below to snatch up a table and a good deal!



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Ronald McDonald House Charities supports families when their child is in a hospital away from home, taking care of the practical things in life such as family meals or a place to sleep. Each year, over 4,600 New Zealand families are provided support free of charge.
We're hoping to help spread joy to these families this summer, by donating $1 to Ronald McDonald House on behalf of every new Joylab Rewards member active this December and January.
The Perks Of Joy:
- 10% Return - For every $10 you spend get $1 back as Joylab Reward Dollars, redeemable at any of Joylab's 20 bars, pubs or restaurants across Auckland.
- Super Simple - Create a Joylab Rewards account below, then head into any of our bars, pubs or restaurants and pick up your new Joylab Rewards card to start earning Rewards Dollars right away. Don't forget to add your new card to your online account to unlock your Rewards Dollars.
- Spread Joy - We'll donate $1 to Ronald McDonald House Charities on behalf of you!
Learn More About RMHC
$1 donation applies to new active Joylab Rewards members only, between 1 December 2020 - 31 January 2021.
Donation will be made in early February 2021 via an online donation at https://rmhc.org.nz/.