NZ's Seventh Annual Hot Sauce Festival
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Packing more punch than ever before, join like-minded chilli heads on Saturday 24 September from 12pm to taste your way around a selection of local and international hot sauces before watching the NZ Chilli Eating Comp Final take place on the big stage!
Brew Kitchen, Freemans Bay
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Sweat Shop Live - live music every Friday & Saturday
Brew Kitchen, Freemans Bay
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Enjoy fresh drops, right from our in-house brewery
Brew Kitchen, Freemans Bay
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
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.
Brew Kitchen, Freemans Bay
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Sweat Shop Live - live music every Friday & Saturday
Brew Kitchen, Freemans Bay
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Enjoy fresh drops, right from our in-house brewery
Brew Kitchen, Freemans Bay
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
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.

- 7 Sale Street
- Freemans Bay
- Auckland
- View map
- 09 307 8148
- Hours
- Sunday, Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED
- Wednesday - Thursday: 12pm - 9pm
- Friday & Saturday: 12pm - late
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen is your local brew and street eats champion, tucked into Auckland’s historic Victoria Quadrant. Sweat Shop packs a bustling bar and one of the largest outdoor decks in Auckland, serving up award-winning craft beer brewed right here on-site. Soak in views of the Sky Tower or dabble with the good stuff at Rosie’s Cocktail Corner. Get around it for one of the best Friday nights to be had in the city.
Say g'day to Mark, chief joybringer at Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen.
Menu
- DRAGON BABIES
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- POPCORN PRAWNS
- crispy curry leaves, spicy aioli 18.5 DF
- MISO-ROAST EGGPLANT
- chilli sambal aioli, mozzarella 18.5 V/VGA/GF | ADD beef mince 6.0
- PORK BAO BUN (2)
- char siu sauce, Asian slaw, sesame seed 16.5
- SALT & PEPPER SQUID
- Sweat Shop seasoning, wasabi aioli, lemon 18.0 DF/GF
- FRIED CHICKEN
- Korean sticky sweet chilli sauce, sesame seeds, green onion 19.0
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- BITE ME
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- CORN BREAD
- whipped smokey paprika butter 16.0 V
- FRIES
- Sweat Shop seasoning, aioli 10.0 V/DF/GF ADD gravy 2.0 GF
- POUTINE
- gravy, feta, parmesan 15.9 GF
- LOADED FRIES
- pulled beef pastrami, mustard, aioli, pickles 17.5 DF/GF
- CAULIFLOWER POPCORN
- buffalo hot sauce 17.0 V
- JALAPEÑO RICE BALL
- avocado aioli, parmesan 16.5 V/GF
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- CHOOSE FROM DRAGON BABIES + BITE ME
- 3 FOR 45.0 / 4 FOR 60.0 / 5 FOR 75.0
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- PLATTERS
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- SWEAT SHOP SOUTHERN RIBS
- Carolina BBQ sauce, chips, onion rings HALF 30.5 | FULL 50.5
- SWEAT SHOP
- salt & pepper squid, Korean fried chicken, cauliflower popcorn, jalapeño rice ball, poutine fries, cheesy garlic pizza bread 49.5
- GRAZING
- aged cheddar, brie, chicken liver pâté, salami, prosciutto, pickles, crackers, focaccia crostini 49.5
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- THE MAIN EVENT
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- FRIED CHICKEN HAWKER ROLL
- pickles, jalapeño, Asian slaw, aioli 21.9
- SMASH BURGER
- double smashed wagyu beef patties, American cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, Sweat Shop burger sauce, fries 26.0
- BUFFALO FRIED CHICKEN BURGER
- bacon, lettuce, pickles, tomato, aioli, fries 26.0
- IMPOSSIBLE VEGGIE BURGER
- plant based Impossible pattie, lettuce, tomato, pickles, aioli, mustard, ketchup, fries 26.0 V/VGA
- FISH ‘N CHIPS
- tartare sauce, lemon, onion ring 27.5 DF
- CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
- fries, green herb slaw, parmesan 28.0
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- PIZZAS
- GF Base + 3.0
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- CHEESY PIZZA BREAD
- whipped garlic 15.9 V/VGA
- MARGHERITA
- cherry tomato, basil 24.5 V/VGA
- PEPPERONI
- Italian salami, spicy pepperoni 26.5
- BEEF BOLOGNESE
- parmesan, red onion 25.5
- CHICKEN & BRIE
- cranberry sauce, red onion 27.5
- MUSHROOM
- tomato, capsicum, feta 24.5 V/VGA
- MEAT LOVERS
- bacon, salami, chicken, beef mince, BBQ sauce 27.9
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- SALADS
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- GREEN BOWL
- broccolini, baby spinach, green beans, red rice, citrus dressing 24.9 VG/DF/GF | ADD chicken 6.0
- CLASSIC CAESAR
- crispy bacon, cos, crushed croutons, parmesan, egg, anchovy aioli 21.5 | ADD buttermilk fried chicken 6.0
- TOMATO SALAD
- halloumi, basil, fried bread 12.0 V
- CRISPY TRIPLE-COOKED POTATOES
- anchovy mayo, egg, parmesan 11.5 GF
- ROAST BEETROOT, PARSNIP & CARROT
- herbs, aged balsamic, lettuce 11.0 VG/DF/GF
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- SWEET SHOP
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- MINI DOUGHNUTS
- cinnamon sugar, vanilla custard, almond praline, chocolate sauce 13.5
- WARM CHOCOLATE TORTE
- Black Doris plum & crème fraîche ice cream, chocolate soil 13.9 (GF)
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- MAINS
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- FRIED CHICKEN
- fries, dipping sauce 14.0
- FISH ‘N CHIPS
- tartare sauce 14.0 DF
- PIZZA
- cheese, tomato, bacon 13.5 VA/VGA/GFA
- CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
- pizza sauce, mozzarella, fries 15.9
- LOADED FRIES
- parmesan, gravy 11.5 GF
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- KIDS DESSERT
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- MINI DOUGHNUTS
- cinnamon sugar, vanilla custard, chocolate sauce 7.0
- ICE CREAM SUNDAE
- 7.0 (GF)
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- Please click the 'Download Menu' button above to see our beverage menu

Our boutique brewery serves some of the best craft brews in Auckland city, fresh from the keg. It's like farm to table, but better. Try them for yourself with our brewery experience.
Sweat Shop BrewsRound up the crew for an electric night at Sweat Shop, with live music and DJs on tap alongside freshly brewed beer. It's a winning combo that's hard to beat.
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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).
Sweat Shop 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.

Brewey Experience | Wednesdays from 3pm or |
book a private group booking | |
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You can learn a lot over a beer, and you can learn even more in our award-winning Brewery Experience.
Our Brewery Experience is perfect for a Birthday, work event, or just a fun activity to do with a group of your beer-loving mates.
For just $30pp, you'll get to enjoy:
- 3 X 300ml tasters of award-winning Sweat Shop brews
- A pint of your favourite brew
- Nibbles platters to share
- Brewers discussion with our very own brew wizard Paddy
Sound like a bit of you? Fill out an enquiry form below and our Sales & Events Manager will be in touch.

Every week / Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen |
Sweat Shop Live will return when Auckland is back to the orange light.
Rain or shine, Sweat Shop's live music sessions are exactly what the doctor ordered if you're looking for an early start to your weekend or the last stop on a big night out.
The first Thursday of every month
Brotherhood Musiq are behind the mic from 6pm with your favourite throwbacks, country, hip hop and rnb tracks. The perfect excuse to treat Thursday like a Friday!
Every Friday night
The biggest and best Friday nights are always at Sweat Shop. The Beat Council from 10pm and DJ Vincent Hanna from 12pm, a guaranteed good time.
Saturday Sessions
Hit the Sweat Shop hat-rick and lock the crew in for a Saturday night on the dancefloor with DJ Mamba & DJ Vincent Hanna on the decks from 8pm.
Better yet, book a table and enjoy a bite to eat before the tunes start flowing and the dance floor starts glowing


First Saturday each month / Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
If there's any reason to start your Saturday sesh nice and early, it's 2 hours of bottomless fried chicken and waffles with beers & bubbles.
The first Saturday of each month, you can fill your boots with enough time to digest before your Saturday night begins.
Round the crew up for either a 1pm, 2pm or 3pm sitting and prepare yourself for a tasty and bottomless afternoon.
R18 event. Bookings not essential but recommended.
All bookings are for a 2 hour time slot beginning at either 1pm, 2pm or 3.30pm.
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen's Bottomless Fried Chicken and Waffles is an R18 event only.
2-hour package begins at confirmed booking start time. Late arrivals do not incur late start time.
Package applies to all guests at the table.
We do not offer discounts for those who are not consuming alcohol as non-alcoholic beverages are served as part of the package.
Maximum group size of 12 people.
Sweat Shop complies with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and therefore enforce the responsible consumption of alcohol by all our guests. Guests will not be served more than one beverage at a time as part of the bottomless package. We offer non-alcoholic beverages and food at all times and will stop service to any intoxicated persons.










Every week / Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Rain or shine, Sweat Shop's live music sessions are exactly what the doctor ordered if you're looking for an early start to your weekend or the last stop on a big night out.
The first Thursday of every month
Brotherhood Musiq are behind the mic from 6pm with your favourite throwbacks, country, hip hop and rnb tracks. The perfect excuse to treat Thursday like a Friday!
Every Friday night
The biggest and best Friday nights are always at Sweat Shop. The Beat Council from 10pm and DJ Vincent Hanna from 12pm, a guaranteed good time.
Saturday Sessions
Hit the Sweat Shop hat-rick and lock the crew in for a Saturday night on the dancefloor with DJ Mamba & DJ Vincent Hanna on the decks from 8pm.
Better yet, book a table and enjoy a bite to eat before the tunes start flowing and the dance floor starts glowing
/ Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
You can learn a lot over a beer, and you can learn even more in our award-winning Brewery Experience.
Our Brewery Experience packages are perfect for a Birthday, work event, or just a fun activity to do with a group of your beer-loving mates.
Choose from two options:
Brewery Experience ($30pp)
- Brewer discussions with our brew wizard
- 3 x 100ml Sweat Shop Brew tasters
- A pint of your fav brew
Crafternoon Package ($55pp)
Turn your brewery experience into the ultimate afternoon with our these extras:
- Post-tour platters & pizza
- Semi-private area reserved for your group e
- Ping Pong table & arcade games
- A massive screen with access to sporting channels.
Sound like a bit of you? Enquire now and our Sales & Events Manager will be in touch.






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Introducing Sweat Shop Shuffle Club - Auckland's only floor-based shuffleboard!
So, what's Shuffleboard? Well, it's kinda like a mix of bowling and curling, but without the weird shoes.
Located on our covered outdoor deck, our shuffleboard lanes are perfect for get-togethers with mates or colleagues. Park up with some fresh Sweat Shop brews and street eats and make an afternoon of it. We guarantee you'll have a tang-tastic time.
Max of 6 people per lane. $20 deposit required for equipment.
Check out our rules on how to play below!
How to play


Everyday / Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Here at Sweat Shop, we love a good excuse to party. From the to-weds and the un-weds to birthday milestones or just a good ol' fashioned blowout, we've got you covered. Check out our party packages below or get in touch to chat with our events team to discuss something a bit more bespoke.
Hens & Stag Packages
Celebrate your ladies in love with a hen’s package to rule the roost or say farewell to the man he once was with a Crafternoon like no other!
End Of An Error - Divorce Parties
Thank you, next! Here at Sweat Shop, we reckon that a new chapter in your life is worth celebrating, so we’ve put together the perfect party package for those newly un-weds who are up for a party.
21st Party Packages
Us Kiwis’ don’t need an excuse to celebrate, but reaching the 21st milestone feels as good of a reason as any! If you’re up for grandma hearing all your ‘best' moments from the past 21 years, we’re here for it too.










Saturday 24 September / Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Get ready for the hottest day out in Auckland at NZ's Seventh Annual Hot Sauce Festival!
Packing more punch than ever before, join like-minded chilli heads on Saturday 24 September from 12pm to taste your way around a selection of local and international hot sauces before watching the NZ Chilli Eating Comp Final take place on the big stage!
Turn up the heat and get amongst our special Hot Sauce Festival street eats, and when things get too hot to handle, save your taste buds with our award-winning craft beer brewed right here on-site.
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Tickets from $10 + first 50 through the door score a mini chilli plant
- MC Roger Farrelly from The Rock Morning Rumble
- Brotherhood Musiq
- DJs
- 12 + Brands
- 100 + Hot Sauce
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Homemade Hot Sauce Comp
Do you have what it takes to make a hot sauce recipe that's better than the rest? Bring yours along and enter into our Homemade Hot Sauce Competition. Entries close at 2pm.