Brew Kitchen, Freemans Bay
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
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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
Dollar Dog Wednesdays - every week from 5pm
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
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- 09 307 8148
- Hours
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday - Wednesday: 12pm - 9pm
- Thursday: 12 - 10pm
- 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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- PORK BELLY BITES
- ginger caramel, chilli, peanuts, kaffir lime (GF) 16.5
- SZECHUAN SPICE FRIED TOFU
- gingercaramel, lime leaf, chilli (V) 15.5
- CRISPY CHICKEN BAO
- cucumber pickle,green cabbage, chilli 11.0
- LOADED FRIES
- shredded chicken, cheese,gravy, jalapeño (GFA) 15.9
- PRAWN DUMPLINGS
- ponzu (4) 12.5
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- BITE ME
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- CHEESY PIZZA BREAD
- chilli (V) 14.5
- SALT & PEPPER SQUID
- aioli 16.5
- BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
- dipping sauce 17.5
- LOUISIANA CAULIFLOWER WINGS
- Frank’s hot sauce (V) 15.5
- MAC N CHEESE MORSELS
- smoked gouda, aioli (V) 15.5
- FRIED FISH TACO
- shredded leaves, aioli, pickles, salsa (2) 17.5
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- SIDES & PLATTER
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- FRIES
- aioli (V) 9.0
- GRILLED SWEETCORN
- chipotle butter 9.5
- COS LEAVES
- house dressing, parmesan (GF,V) 9.5
- SEASONAL VEGGIES
- garlic butter (GF,V) 9.5
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- GRAZING PLATTER
- salt & pepper squid, buttermilk fried chicken, Louisiana cauliflower wings, mac n cheese morsels, Sweat Shop southern ribs, cheesy pizza bread 49.5
- NIBBLES PLATTER
- pork belly bites, pan-fried chilli squid with chorizo, cured meats, house-made dips, marinated olives, rosemary Turkish bread 49.5
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- THE MAIN EVENT
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- CHEESEBURGER
- beef pattie, Swiss cheese, pickles,fries (GFA+2.0) 24.5
- FRIED CHICKEN BURGER
- bacon, pickles, ranch dressing, fries 24.5
- VEGGIE BURGER
- feta & quinoa pattie, pickles, lettuce, tomato,fries (V/GFA+2.0) 23.5
- 250G RIBEYE STEAK & CHIPS
- roast garlic & herb butter, jus (GF )35.5
- FISH & CHIPS
- tartare sauce, lemon (GFA) 23.9
- SWEAT SHOP SOUTHERN RIBS
- Carolina BBQ sauce, chips, greens 350g 27.9 / 700g 44.5
- QUINOA BOWL
- roasted pumpkin, quinoa, spinach, feta, pumpkin seeds, walnut dressing (V) 23.9 ADD chicken 6.0
- CLASSIC CAESAR
- crispy bacon, baby cos, crushed croutons, egg, anchovy aioli 19.5 ADD chicken 6.0
- SALT & PEPPER SQUID
- Salad Thai dressing, cabbage, chilli, green leaves, crispy shallots (GF) 25.9
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- PIZZAS
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- MARGHERITA
- fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil (V) 22.9
- PEPPERONI
- Italian salami, spicy pepperoni 24.5
- MEAT LOVERS
- bacon, salami, chicken, lamb, BBQ sauce 25.9
- CHICKEN & BACON
- onion, capsicum, baby spinach, ranch dressing 24.5
- CHILLI BELLY
- pork belly bites,salami, chilli, red onion 25.5
- PUTTANESCA
- tomato, black olive, zucchini, tomato sauce (V) 22.5
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- SWEET SHOP
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- ICE CREAM SUNDAE
- 12.5
- CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SLICE
- chocolate ice cream, caramel (GF) 13.5
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- KIDS MAINS
- 12.5 ea
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- FRIED CHICKEN
- fries, dipping sauce
- FISH & CHIPS
- tartare sauce
- KIDS PIZZA
- cheese, tomato, ham
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- KIDS DESSERT
- 7.0 ea
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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

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 |
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.

Friday | 10pm - 12am / The Beat Council |
12am - late / Vincent Hanna |
Get involved at Sweat Shop with an honest recipe for a bloody good night. Fresh beer straight from the in-house brewery, taps on rotation, a mouth-watering menu of smoked meats and hearty feasts, a crowd of keen Aucklanders and live music as the backdrop.


Every Friday from 10pm / Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
The Beat is BACK. That’s right Auckland, The Beat Council are back at Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen every Friday night from 10pm.
PLUS DJ Vincent Hanna will be on the decks from 12am to see you through to the wee hours.
Add some freshly brewed beer from our onsite brewery for one of the best Friday nights to be had in Auckland city.


Monday, all day / Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Sit back on our sun-soaked deck and sip on a cold one, or two, all day, every Monday.
Sweat Shop Brews
Tuatara Brews
Monteith's Crushed Apple Cider
Prosecco
$9 Hoppy Hour is not available for pre-booked events or in conjunction with any other offer.






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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


Monday 8 February / Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Super Bowl, a long weekend, and some ice cold Sweat Shop Brews - what's a better combo?
Catch all the action from the 55th Super Bowl, this Monday 8 February at Sweat Shop with $9 hops, all day, along and American inspired street eats to nibble on while perched on the edge of your seat.
Spots are going to book up quick, so secure yours now!





Postponed til 2021 / Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
The Giggle Gig is postponed until 2021. Check back in the new year for more details.
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Get ready to sit down for some stand up at the second Giggle Gig, live at Sweat Shop.
Catch Pax Assadi and Liv McKenzie along with Brendhan Lovegrove for a night of classic kiwi stand up comedy and a whole lot of laughs.
Tickets $25 from Eventfinda. Grab yours below.




Every Wednesday from 5pm / Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Dollar Dogs is taking a break over December and will return in 2021. Keep an eye out for more details in the new year.
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It’s time to dig under your car seat, dive into the depths of your couch and find that precious little gold coin for Sweat Shop's Dollar Dog Wednesdays
Every Wednesday from 5 pm we'll be serving up classic American style hot dogs for only $1. There's a limit to five hot dogs per drink, but by then you’ll probably need another beverage to wash down all the deliciousness.
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Max 5 hotdogs available for any one drink purchased
Not available for pre-booked events or with First Table bookings.
Offer only available while stocks last.


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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!
Stag Crafternoon Package
Let our Brew Wizard show you the ropes in our Brewery Experience including beer tasters and a pint of your favourite, followed by exclusive access to our Man Cave, complete with pool tables, table tennis, an arcade game and two massive screens with access to sporting channels, pizzas and platters to share.
Hens Night Package
We’ll keep the whole group entertained with exclusive access to our Velvet Room, a one-hour burlesque class, personal bartender and gourmet share platters.
Only $55 per person for 12 guests or more.
Want to celebrate for another reason? Our Lads Crafternoon is available for all group bookings no matter the occasion. Ladies, unlike most, this man cave is even flexible on its rules of entry.
View Lads Crafternoon Package


Friday 22 January / Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
THE BEAT IS BACK FOR 2021!
Join us on Friday 22 January as we bring a little boogie back into your Friday nights with The Beat Council returning live at Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen from 9pm.
Over the years, The Beat Council has built a solid and loyal following that leaves queues out of Sweat Shop's door, so if you want to be sure to catch them in all their glory, make sure you get down to Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen every Friday from 9pm – midnight.
Book a table below to secure a spot.


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Thank you, next! Here at Sweat Shop, we reckon that 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.
Enjoy exclusive access to the Velvet Room with private bar and personal bartender serving a glass of bubbles and cocktail per guest and gourmet platters to share. We’ll even chuck in a divorce cake, heart-shaped pinata and a ‘just divorced’ sash. Talk to our sales & events manager about add ons like karaoke, stripper or photobooth.
Enquire now by filling out the form below and our sales & events manager will be in touch!
/ 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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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/.