Celebrate Christmas at Moretons
Moretons Bar & Restaurant
Ho, ho, hurry! Book your Christmas party today and make it one to remember (or forget, as appropriate).
Give the gift of joy this Christmas
Moretons Bar & Restaurant
We’re making the holiday season a breeze, one gift at a time. Get your loved ones a Joylab gift card for Christmas, granting them access to their choice of 20+ eateries, drinkeries and meeteries across Auckland.
Gastropub, St Heliers
Moretons Bar & Restaurant
Your beachfront retreat in the heart of St Heliers
Gastropub, St Heliers
Moretons Bar & Restaurant
Enjoy the effortlessness of our private dining room, perfect for intimate group dinners to cocktail style events.
Gastropub, St Heliers
Moretons Bar & Restaurant
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.
Celebrate Christmas at Moretons
Moretons Bar & Restaurant
Ho, ho, hurry! Book your Christmas party today and make it one to remember (or forget, as appropriate).
Give the gift of joy this Christmas
Moretons Bar & Restaurant
We’re making the holiday season a breeze, one gift at a time. Get your loved ones a Joylab gift card for Christmas, granting them access to their choice of 20+ eateries, drinkeries and meeteries across Auckland.
Gastropub, St Heliers
Moretons Bar & Restaurant
Your beachfront retreat in the heart of St Heliers
Gastropub, St Heliers
Moretons Bar & Restaurant
Enjoy the effortlessness of our private dining room, perfect for intimate group dinners to cocktail style events.
Gastropub, St Heliers
Moretons Bar & Restaurant
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.

- 425 Tamaki Drive
- St Heliers
- Auckland
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- 09 575 9969
- Hours
- Christmas Hours:
- Christmas Eve: 11am - midnight
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- Boxing Day: 11am - 10pm
- 27 Dec: 11am - late
- 28 & 29 Dec: 12 - late
- 30 Dec - 2 Jan: 11am - late
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- Monday - Friday: 12pm - late
- Saturday & Sunday: 11am - late
Moretons is a beachfront retreat where you’ll always receive a neighbourly welcome. With panoramic views of Auckland’s iconic Rangitoto Island, Moretons has become a favourite spot for local life in St Helier’s. Enjoy a bustling atmosphere coupled with bistro quality food and premium NZ beers, right by the magic of Auckland’s waters.
Say g'day to Jamie, chief joybringer at Moretons.
Menu
- BRUNCH
- Available until 3pm
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- FREE-RANGE EGGS
- sourdough toast 12.0 (V/NGO)
- EGGS BENEDICT
- two poached eggs, hollandaise CHOOSE streaky bacon OR baby spinach OR cured salmon 24.5 (NGO/DFO)
- WAFFLE
- custard, granola, orange compote & cinnamon mascarpone 22.5 (V)
- FARRO BREKKIE BOWL
- avocado, summer greens, miso yoghurt, toasted seeds & soft egg 24.5 (V/VGO)
- BRISKET & NDUJA SKILLET
- garlic smashed potatoes, horseradish béarnaise, heirloom tomatoes, chilli fried egg 26.5 (NGO)
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- ADD ONS
- FREE-RANGE EGG 4.0 | STREAKY BACON 7.0 | HASH BROWN 6.0 | BABY SPINACH 7.0 | SOURDOUGH TOAST 3.0
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- SMALLS
- ARTISAN BREAD
- 8.0 NGO | ADD + Fresh Mozzarella black garlic, heirloom tomato & basil 22.5 (V)
- + Chicken & Duck Liver Parfait maple-roasted pear, fennel 17.5 (NGO)
- + Gin-Cured Salmon pickled cucumber, crème fraîche 23.9 (DFO)
- + Grilled Halloumi thyme honey, verjuice apple & herb oil 22.0 (V)
- MARKET FRESH OYSTERS
- yuzu & chive mignonette (½ doz OR 1 doz) MP (NGA/DF)
- SEARED BEEF ‘TATAKI’
- wasabi cream, spring onion relish, ponzu 22.9 (NGO/DFO)
- MUSSEL FRITTER
- brioche toast, shaved fennel, crème fraîche, lemon dressing 22.5
- SAMBAL TIGER PRAWNS
- coconut lime, chilli relish, coriander 25.9 (NGA/DFO)
- PORK BELLY BITES
- kimchi, green onion, gochujang BBQ sauce 22.5 (DF)
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- SALT & PEPPER SQUID
- sesame chilli salt, confit garlic mayo 21.5 (NGA/DF)
- CHICKEN WINGS
- buffalo sauce OR Sichuan honey glaze 21.0 (DF)
- MARKET FISH CRUDO
- citrus buttermilk, pickled daikon 23.9
- CHARRED BROCCOLINI
- corn succotash, citrus buttermilk 19.5 (DFO)
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- KAI MOANA PLATTER
- Market fresh oysters, yuzu & chive mignonette ½ doz / clams & mussels, nduja broth, gremolata & sourdough / salt & pepper squid / sambal prawns / mussel fritter, shaved fennel / gin-cured salmon, pickled cucumber, crème fraîche / sourdough 175.0
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- ON THE SIDE
- FRIES
- aioli 11.0 (V/DF)
- CRISPY ONION RINGS
- ranch sauce 13.0 (V)
- SUMMER GREENS
- horseradish hollandaise 15.0 (V)
- COS
- house dressing, parmesan 12.0 (V/NGO)
- BLACK GARLIC CRUSHED POTATOES & KALE
- 14.5 (V/NGO)
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- MAINS
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- SEAFOOD & POTATO CHOWDER
- artisan bread 29.0
- BUDDHA BOWL
- red cabbage, bean sprout, coriander, green onion, pineapple, sweet chilli dressing 24.5 (VG/NGA/DF) ADD grilled chicken OR halloumi +7.0
- SALMON POKE BOWL
- brown rice, charred corn, pink onion, smashed avocado, wakame, Kewpie mayo 32.5
- CLASSIC CAESAR bacon,
- cos lettuce, croutons, soft-boiled egg, parmesan 23.9 (NGA/DF) ADD grilled chicken OR halloumi +7.0
- FISH & CHIPS
- fries, tartare 30.0 (NGA/DF)
- CHEESEBURGER
- wagyu beef patty, bacon, Swiss cheese, pickles, fries 29.9 (NGO/DFO)
- BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN BURGER
- avocado, slaw, ranch dressing, fries 29.9
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- 300G SIRLOIN STEAK
- rosemary & garlic crushed potatoes, horseradish béarnaise, port wine jus 46.5 (NGA/DFO)
- PORK SKEWER
- pork belly, bratwurst, scotch, bacon, mustard creme, salsa verde 43.5 (NGA/DFO)
- CHICKEN SCHNITTY
- three-seed crumb, apple & rocket slaw, pickled lemon dressing, parmesan mayo 32.9 ADD fries +6.0
- CLAMS & MUSSELS
- nduja broth, gremolata & sourdough 34.5 (NGO/DFO)
- MARKET FISH
- farro, edamame, corn succotash, walnut & bell pepper whip MP (DFO)
- NORI-WRAPPED FISH
- yuzu glaze, bok choy, miso carrot purée, wasabi pesto MP (NGA)
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- TREATS
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- BAKED CHEESECAKE
- lychee & mango, mojito syrup, shortbread 15.0
- DARK CHOCOLATE & CARAMEL TORTE
- chocolate mousse, orange chai syrup 15.0
- SUMMER BERRY TRIFLE
- custard, white chocolate, raspberry ice-cream 15.0
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- BRUNCH
- till 3pm
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- EGG ON TOAST
- 6.0 (V)
- EGG & BACON
- 8.5
- WAFFLE
- whipped cream, maple syrup 10.0 (V)
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- TREATS
- ICE CREAM SUNDAE
- 9.0 (V)
- ICE CREAM V
- in a cup OR in a waffle cone 6.0
- DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
- ice cream, chocolate sauce 9.0 (V)
- S’MORES WAFFLE
- marshmallow, chocolate, praline biscuit crumb 11.5 (V)
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- MAINS
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- CHEESEBURGER
- beef patty, cheese, fries 15.9 (NGO/DFO)
- FISH & CHIPS
- tartare sauce 15.0 (NGO/DF)
- CHICKEN & VEGETABLES
- grilled chicken, jus 16.9 (NGA/DF)
- MACARONI & CHEESE BITES
- veal bacon, mozzarella, tomato sauce 14.5
- PIZZA
- bacon, pineapple 14.5
- CHICKEN NUGGETS
- fries, dipping sauce 14.0
- FRIED CHICKEN WAFFLE
- chicken nibbles, maple syrup 15.0
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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).
Moretons 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.
If you are making a table reservation only (rather than enquiring for an event) please click here to book online.




/ Moretons Bar & Restaurant
Monday evenings in St Heliers means one thing – Moretons’ Monday Mile!
Join us at 6pm every Monday at the flagpole opposite Moretons.
Walk, run, hop or scoot your way to Kohi (1.5 km) or Mission Bay (2.5 km) and back in our weekly fun run.
For just $5 per adult entry, you'll also be able to come back to a host of prizes and entertainment including:
- Spot prizes and goodies from our friends at New Balance
- A complimentary drink
- Raffle entry with prizes (kids & adults)
Get involved five times and get your very own Monday Mile running shirt and to make things even better, kids eat free all day Monday so bring your little ones down and we'll shout them any main meal when you dine with us!
Have any questions? Feel free to contact us!
Please note: Monday Mile runs do not take place on public holidays.


Every day til 3pm / Moretons Bar & Restaurant
The weather's heating up and to celebrate we're throwing open our doors at 9am on weekends to serve you up a tasty beachside brunch!
Whether you're keen on keeping it simple with eggs on toast, branching out with shakshuka or trying our sweet treat waffle, we've got something for everyone.


/ Moretons Bar & Restaurant
Join us for the annual Moretons Christmas party to celebrate the merriest time of year with a cold one.
- Ukulele Band from 2pm
- Visit from Santa at 3pm
- Christmas raffle at 4pm
Bring the kids, park up with a cold one and bite to eat and enjoy the festivities - make sure you wear your Christmas best!


/ Moretons Bar & Restaurant
Silent night? Yeah, right.
It’s the most wine-derful time of the year… so eat, drink and be merry with a Christmas party to remember (or forget, as appropriate).
Well known for bringing people together in a relaxing, friendly and engaging atmosphere and matched perfectly to its summery seaside location, Moretons can offer you and your guests the perfect Christmas function.
- Tailored food and beverage packages to suit your budget
- Get $1 back for every $10 you spend with Joylab Rewards
Leave your feet in the sand as Moretons has you covered this Christmas.
Did you know Moretons is part of Joylab, a bustling hub of restaurants and bars across Auckland - see all our establishments here.
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1 - 12 December / Multiple Establishments
Santa is heading to your neighbourhood, with a long list of names (we hope you've been good!).
With Rudolph leading his magical sleigh, making a pitstop at ours as he heads on his way!
You know how much we love spreading joy any day of the year but Christmas comes in at the top of our list, so this year we're putting in a good word with the big man to make your Christmas dreams come true.
Go in the draw to win your wish this Christmas by popping into any Joylab establishment between 1 - 12 December, writing a letter to Santa and dropping it in our magical letterboxes heading straight to the North Pole.
Simply:
1. Fill out a post card with your Christmas wish
2. Pop it in the letterbox
3. Keep yourself on Santa’s nice list - you’re now in the draw to win your wish.
A new bike? Maybe a bungee jump? You daredevil! Or perhaps you’re easily pleased and another drink would do you just fine - no matter how big or small your wish, jot it down and our elves could make it come true.
Letters To Santa competition Terms & Conditions can be found below.
Joylab Letters to Santa Promotion Terms & Conditions.
These terms form part of our competition terms here.
- The promotional period is 01 – 12 December 2023.
- Maximum of 1 entry per paying customer per visit to a Joylab establishment.
- To enter, visit any Joylab establishment and write a Letters To Santa postcard before submitting your entry into the Letters To Santa postbox located at the establishment.
- Winners will be drawn from 13 December 2023 and notified by email or telephone.
- Prizes will be selected at the discretion of Joylab and Terms and Conditions from third-parties may apply. Prizes are subject to availability from third-party suppliers where relevant. Oversize shipping costs and transport to collect prizes if required are not included in the prize.
- Prizes will be distributed from close of competition to end of January 2023, to be arranged directly with winners. All prizes must be redeemed by 31 March 2024 by the recipient only, and may not be passed on to others.
- Joylab’s decision is final.




Every Tuesday, 7pm / Moretons Bar & Restaurant
Final quiz in 2023: Tuesday 12 December
First quiz back in 2024: Tuesday 9 January
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Your favourite night in St Heliers is back!
Round up the crew for a fun night hosted by Mark Stafford (known to most as Staffy) at our epic quiz nights right on the beachfront!
With spot prizes and overall champion prizes, get your thinking caps on and book your team in now!


All day, every Sunday / Moretons Bar & Restaurant
What's better than a hearty winter roast on a chilly Sunday evening?
Our Sunday Roast is back, and for $25 you'll get pieces of mouth-watering meat, paired with crispy potatoes, seasonal veges and our fluffy jumbo Yorkshire pudding, topped off with gravy.
Book your spot below.


/ Moretons Bar & Restaurant
Celebrate your next event with us in our private function space. Enjoy the effortlessness of our private dining room, perfect for small group gatherings and easily transformed for dining or cocktail-style events.
Shut yourself off from the entire restaurant as you immerse yourselves in your celebrations. It's perfect for your next meeting, intimate birthday, hens party, baby shower, the list goes on.
The room features a wall mounted TV with audio/visual capabilities, cosy fireplace, and floor to ceiling curtains over the windows and door.


/ Moretons Bar & Restaurant
Moretons is the ultimate beachfront dining retreat with panoramic views of Auckland’s Rangitoto Island and St Heliers beach.
Enjoy a bustling atmosphere coupled with bistro quality food and premium NZ beers, right by the magic of Auckland’s waters.
Book your table now!