best bar on the shore - pretty loose which is all good and makes for a good night. Looking forward to summers at the backyard - good reason to head into taka

Haven't eaten here but have been there for a pool party and to see Cassius play. Pretty nice bar, was a good venue for the pool party but kinda of a strange layout when the band was playing.

Excellent place for the family to go, great food and awesome outdoor area for the kids. Very friendly and obliging staff. Will definitely take the family back.

We went to Backyard to catch up with friends for Lunch on a Sunday, Sun was out so it was perfect place to be! Service was great the Bar Manager was very attentive and made sure everyone was looked after.
My mate recommended the "Backyard Burger" served with fries which did not disappoint!
We ended up staying for a few hours and everyone had a great time!

Primo food! Good place to watch a footy match.

Being Approximately 500m from auckland finest - Tonar St - why oh why do the Backyard bouncers think they are in downtown L.A.? They dress sharply and its a great establishment, but these guys are just egotistical penises. I was enjoying an afternoon beverage there on one occasion and the off duty bouncers were there in NFL singlets, Baseball caps and had shitty lines shaved into their facial hair. One big goon that works there was bragging about pinning a patron to the ground, dislocating his shoulder and knocking him unconscious. If someone is being a dick and not behaving as they should then get rid of them. Its not the hardest to over power a grossly intoxicated person so why go to such extremes to ruin someone, best of luck if they approach someone who can look after themselves; Then then have the brains to brag about it where the public can hear?? Absolute winner..The place is great and seriously has the potential to become the place to be on the shore for a good time, but those clowns ruin it for everyone. One factor needs to change to make the backyard top notch.

Great Bar, fellas. Loved the atmosphere, quality food and plenty of parking! Also home to wear Buck Shelford and the boys started the enception of the mighty North Harbour Rugby Team (Onewa Domain)

Regardless of this buildings alter-ego that was the poe, someones forward thinking has made this building into a bustling little spot. I have had a great night each time ive visited and the live bands, two bars, and occasional dance battle i have witnessed there have made the night that much better.