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The Elephant Wrestler

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Party Pub

Outdoor Courtyard

Live Entertainment

138 Hurstmere Road Takapuna Auckland

(09) 489 8030

Sunday - Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday & Wednesday: 12pm - Late

Thursday - Saturday: 12pm - 1am

Welcome to your larger than life local, bustling in the heart of Takapuna with an outdoor courtyard to boot. Aptly named after a lively bloke who first arrived to Auckland’s North Shore in 1912, The Elephant Wrestler delivers a down to earth hospitality experience with a relaxed atmosphere, expansive selection of crafty beverages and food that’s undeniably Kiwi.

Party Pub

Outdoor Courtyard

Live Entertainment

Welcome to your larger than life local, bustling in the heart of Takapuna with an outdoor courtyard to boot. Aptly named after a lively bloke who first arrived to Auckland’s North Shore in 1912, The Elephant Wrestler delivers a down to earth hospitality experience with a relaxed atmosphere, expansive selection of crafty beverages and food that’s undeniably Kiwi.

138 Hurstmere Road Takapuna Auckland

(09) 489 8030

Sunday - Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday & Wednesday: 12pm - Late

Thursday - Saturday: 12pm - 1am

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Our Spaces

Indoor

Cocktail 150 | Seated 100
The heart of our home nestled conveniently next to the main bar, our relaxed indoor space comes with high and low seating, space for little and large groups plus elevated booths to give you a bit of exclusivity in comfort. Feel the atmosphere of the bar and courtyard just beside and take advantage of our impressive audio and visual equipment for some out-of-office team presentations or awards. Enjoy either your own personal wait staff or purchase beverages individually while enjoying one of our group menus or full menus for groups of 25 and under.

Main bar

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The heart of our venue, our lively, spacious main bar showcases all the action. Ideal for social groups with live music on a Friday and Saturday night.

Courtyard

Cocktail 150 | Seated 100
The perfect setting for all kinds of events and occasions, our outdoor courtyard soaks up the Takapuna sunshine, with the option to close the retractable roof for shelter when required. Featuring its own private bar, balcony, plasma screen and ample heating, this is the perfect place for a BBQ, drinks and canapés, special celebration or corporate occasion.

Half Courtyard

Cocktail 60 | Seated 48
Love our courtyard but can’t quite fill it? Our half courtyard option accommodates smaller groups by cordoning off a space just the right size for you and your guests. You’ll feel well taken care of with your own personal wait staff including table service for beverages, while you enjoy all the comforts this space has to offer including heaters, retractable roof and the up-beat summery vibe of the festoon lights and in-house music.

What's On

Loaded Saturdays
Every Saturday
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Loaded Saturdays

Taka's best Saturday night destination! DJ live on decks from 8pm every week, come for a boogie and a bev (or two..)

Tuesday Quiz Nights
Every Tuesday 7pm
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Tuesday Quiz Nights

We herd you missed our weekly quiz? Well good news it’s back and better than ever! Herd the troops and test your trivia knowledge every Tuesday night. Free entry, epic prizes, and a night off cooking (it's a win-win). Quizzing starts at 7pm 🐘⚡

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Live Music
Every Friday
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Live Music

Nothing pairs perfectly with a cold one and good company like a good foot tappin' tune!

Park up at your favourite party pub in Takapuna with live music every Friday

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Solo Artist - 6:30pm-9:30pm

Band & Duos - 9:30pm-12:30am

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Sport On The Big Screen
Live and loud
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Sport On The Big Screen

Catch your favourite sports live & loud at your local with a cold beer in hand!

Get your rugby, football or UFC fix with all the matches playing live on our massive screens across the venue!

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BOTTOMLESS FAT DADDY'S
Every Saturday
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BOTTOMLESS FAT DADDY'S

DADDY'S HOME... FOR GOOD.

Anything better than 90 minutes with Daddy? We don't think so.

Go bottomless with your favourite faceless father figure every Saturday at The Elephant Wrestler, as we pop up permanently with FAT DADDY'S BOTTOMLESS.

For only $49pp, eat as many burgers as your tum-tum can handle (belly rub anyone?). The Smash Daddy and Not-Your-Daddy burgers are on the menu, plus bottomless Export Gold or prosecco for 90 minutes - make sure Daddy's sorted you a ride home.


Sessions available at 2:30pm and 4:30pm in the iconic courtyard. Stay on late and boogie to Taka's best DJ from 8pm.

Smash Daddy - smashed Wagyu beef patty, American cheese, pickles, onion, Daddy's burger sauce

Not-Your-Daddy - smashed planted based Impossible patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles, vegan aioli, mustard, ketchup.

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Bottomless Fried Chicken, Beer & Bubbles
Every Thursday
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Bottomless Fried Chicken, Beer & Bubbles

Start the weekend early on a Thursday with bottomless beer, bubbles, & fried chicken!

How much fried chicken can you devour? For just $49pp you can eat as much fried chicken as your heart desires, along with bottomless beer or bubbles for 90 minutes. You might need your stretchy pants for this one.

Once you've had a couple glasses of confidence, take the Elephant Wrestler main stage and sing your heart out. Karaoke kicks off at 8pm, every Thursday. Jam out to all your favourite sing-alongs with bubbles in hand.

Bookings essential, max group size of 8 people. Vegetarian and vegan options are available on request. R18 event - no children or guests under 18 are permitted to attend.

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