Celebrate Christmas at Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
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
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
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.
The Beat Council live every Friday
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Find out why Sweat Shop's Friday Night is the biggest & best in Tamaki Makaurau - we'll see you on the dancefloor.
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.
Celebrate Christmas at Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Ho, ho, hurry! Book your Christmas party today and make it one to remember (or forget, as appropriate).
NZ's Annual Beer, Bikes & Bacon Festival
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Ready to bring fans all the beer, the bikes and the bacon you can handle Saturday 22 April from 12pm. Free Entry.
NZ's Eighth Annual Hot Sauce Festival
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Packing more punch than ever before, join like-minded chilli heads on Saturday 27 May from 11am 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!
Give the gift of joy this Christmas
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
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.
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
- CHRISTMAS HOURS:
- Christmas Eve & Day: CLOSED
- 31 Dec, 1 & 2nd Jan: CLOSED
- - - -
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday - Thursday: 12 - 9pm
- Friday - Saturday: 12pm - late
- Sunday - 3pm - 9pm
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
- SHARE ME
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- SWEAT SHOP SPICY NUTS
- peanut, cashew, pumpkin seed 8.0 (VG/NGA/DF)
- FRIES
- Sweat Shop seasoning, aioli 11.0 (VG/NGA/DF) ADD gravy +2.0
- CHEESY PIZZA BREAD
- honey-fermented whipped garlic, organic leaves, olive dust, aged balsamic glaze 17.0 (V)
- TRUFFLE FRIES
- aged parmesan, truffle oil, aioli 17.0 (V/NGA)
- POPCORN PRAWNS
- crispy curry leaves, sriracha aioli, lemon 20.0 (DF)
- “KFC” KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN
- Korean sticky sweet chilli sauce, sesame seeds, green onion 21.9
- CRISPY PORK RIB
- bourbon honey glaze, sesame seeds, green onion 21.0 (NGA/DF)
- GREEN BEAN FRITTO
- roasted lemon purée, black cumin dust, spring herbs 15.5 (VG/NGA/DF)
- x x x
- CHARRED BROCCOLINI
- sesame dressing, roasted almond, coriander 16.0 (VG/NGA/DF)
- EXOTIC MUSHROOM RICE BALL
- aged sherry romesco, parmesan 18.0 (V/NGA)
- BLACKENED SALMON SALAD
- citrus, shaved fennel, watercress 21.5 (NGA/DF)
- x x x
- PLATTERS
- SWEAT SHOP
- popcorn prawns, Korean fried chicken, green bean fritto, mushroom rice ball, truffle fries, cheesy garlic pizza bread 52.9
- GRAZING
- aged cheddar, brie, chicken liver pâté, salami, prosciutto, pickles, crackers, focaccia crostini 50.0
- x x x
- PIZZAS
- NGA BASE + 3.0 ADD PESTO CHICKEN OR PROSCIUTTO + 7.0
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- MARGHERITA
- mozzarella, tomato, basil 26.5 (V/VGO/DFO)
- PEPPERONI
- Italian salami, spicy pepperoni 28.5 (DFO)
- RETURN OF THE MAC
- beef mince, onion, pickle, secret sauce 28.0 (DFO)
- BUTTER CHICKEN
- roasted capsicum, red onion, tomato, coriander 27.5
- VERDE
- broccolini, artichoke, baby spinach, salsa verde, parmesan, pine nuts 26.5 (V/VGO/DFO)
- MEAT LOVERS
- bacon, salami, beef mince, BBQ sauce 29.5 (DFO)
- x x x
- MAIN EATS
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- CHIPOTLE LAMB RUMP
- carrot purée, candied fennel seeds, cumin carrot, coriander 28.5 (NGA/DF)
- 300G FLAT IRON STEAK
- porcini butter, parsnip crisps, jus, truffle oil 32.0 (NGA/DFO)
- MARKET FISH
- cauliflower rice, preserved lemon gremolata, crispy caper, lemon MP (NGA/DF)
- 1/2 ROASTED CHICKEN
- chilli & green herbs, Asian fennel slaw, chilli-infused soy 28.0 (NGA/DF)
- CAESAR SALAD
- cos lettuce, bacon, crispy focaccia, soft egg, anchovy, parmesan 23.9 (VGO) ADD fried chicken +7.0
- x x x
- BURGERS
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- SMASH BURGER
- double smashed wagyu beef patty, American cheese, pickle, lettuce, tomato, Sweat Shop burger sauce 20.0
- NASHVILLE “HOT” CHICKEN BURGER
- chicken thigh, American cheese, pickles, tomato, aioli 19.0
- IMPOSSIBLE VEGGIE BURGER
- plant-based Impossible patty, green herb slaw, mustard, ketchup 20.0 (VG/DF)
- x x x
- SWEET SHOP
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- MINI DOUGHNUTS
- cinnamon sugar, almond praline, chocolate sauce 15.0 (V)
- ICE CREAM SUNDAE
- whipped cream, chocolate sauce 13.0 (V/NGA)
- x x x
- MAINS
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- FRIED CHICKEN
- fries, tomato sauce 15.9
- CHEESEBURGER
- beef patty, cheese, fries 15.9
- PIZZA
- cheese, tomato, bacon 14.0 (VGO/DFO) ADD (NGA) base +3.0
- FRIED CHICKEN SALAD
- cos lettuce, kale shards, house dressing 15.0 (VGO)
- x x x
- KIDS TREATS
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- MINI DOUGHNUTS
- cinnamon sugar, almond praline, chocolate sauce 7.5 (V)
- ICE CREAM SUNDAE
- whipped cream, chocolate sauce 6.5 (V/NGA)
- x x x
- Please click the 'Download Menu' button above to see our beverage menu

Sweat Shop Brewery Experience
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 BrewsSweat Shop Live
Round 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.
If you are making a table reservation only (rather than enquiring for an event) please click here to book online.

Brewey Experience | 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.
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 back to back 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
THE FIRST BOTTOMLESS FRIED CHICKEN OF 2024 IS HERE - BOOK 3 FEB NOW!
x x x
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 $55.
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 2pm or 3pm sitting and prepare yourself for a tasty and bottomless afternoon. Bookings are limited and going quick.
x x x
R18 event | Bookings not essential but recommended | Terms and Conditions Apply
Book 3pm
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.


Sun 10 Dec, 1pm / Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
It's all go for another Sunday Session at ours!
MC Slave & friends will hit the decks from 1pm this Sunday
Manuel Bundy | Dylan Biscuit | Chopper Reed
AJ Honey Suckle | Man Raro | MC Slave
Koha Entry + bring a gift to be donated to the Auckland City Mission


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Silent night? Yeah, right.
Get into the holiday spirit(s) and throw the crew the ultimate Christmas party to remember (or forget, as appropriate).
- Tailored food and beverage packages to suit your budget
- Get $1 back for every $10 you spend with Joylab Rewards
Big or small, we’ll put our blood, sweat and beers into making your event a good one.
Did you know Sweat Shop is part of Joylab, a bustling hub of restaurants and bars across Auckland - see all our establishments here.
Enquire Now


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 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.
Every Friday night
The biggest and best Friday nights are always at Sweat Shop. The Beat Council from 10pm and Kidku from 12am, a guaranteed good time.
Saturday Sessions
Hit the Sweat Shop b2b and lock the crew in for a Saturday night on the dancefloor with Kidku & 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
There's a reason we're the happiest spot in the city every Friday!
Clock off the working week and let your wallet ease into your Friday night shenanigans with the cheapest bevs every Friday 4-7pm.
- SWEAT SHOP BREWS $9
- SWEAT SHOP 1L JUGS $20
- PROSECCO $9
- FRIDAY COCKTAILS $10
Enjoy a few in the sunshine on our outdoor deck, pair it with something delicious off our menu and you're on your way!
Bookings recommended.


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Everything's better shared (except your Mrs).
Gather the crew for a bite to eat at Sweat Shop and feast on a shared smorgasbord of our favourite dishes
No food envy here, we've lined up something for everyone across the table for just $38pp.
For tables of 10+
Shared Menu
/ 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.


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.
Mixology Master Classes
Master the art of mixing, shaking and concocting a fusion of fruits, spirits and special additions - so you can be equal parts creator and sipper of the perfect cocktail.


Sun 17 Dec, 3pm / Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
It's the silly season, why not have a few Sunday bevs in the sunshine?
We're gearing up for an afternoon of high quality house music with some of Tamaki Makaurau's finest.
Hazy Sundays presents Galeria Sun 17 Dec, 3-9pm
- DJ Name
- Jane Olsen
- Oaariki
- Outer Enigma
- Scarlett
- VEL-A
See you soon for a boogie and a drink at Sweat Shop!
FREE ENTRY | R18