Swashbucklers Restaurant & Bar is one of Auckland’s iconic waterfront seafood restaurants, serving exceptional steak and seafood right on the water’s edge at beautiful Westhaven Marina.
A local favourite since 1997, Swashbucklers offers front-row seats to Auckland’s famous City of Sails, with stunning marina views and the Harbour Bridge providing the perfect backdrop for a relaxed lunch, a leisurely dinner or drinks with friends.
Whether you’re enjoying the laid-back atmosphere of our Boatshed Bar, soaking up the sunshine on our waterfront deck or settling in for a meal in the restaurant, you’ll find good food, friendly faces and genuine Kiwi hospitality.
Celebrating something special? Our fully equipped private function room can accommodate up to 100 guests, with AV facilities, a full bar, restaurant catering and barista services. It’s a great setting for birthdays, family gatherings, corporate events and special occasions.
While we’re particularly well known for our fresh seafood, our menu also features quality steaks, chicken dishes and plenty of other favourites. Whether you’re a seafood lover or prefer a great steak, there’s plenty to tempt you.
And it’s not just the food and views that keep people coming back. Our friendly, long-standing team take pride in making everyone feel welcome. Visit us a few times and chances are we’ll be greeting you by name.
It’s this combination of waterfront views, quality food, relaxed atmosphere and down-to-earth hospitality that has made Swashbucklers a true Auckland institution.
With easy parking, a fantastic waterfront location and just the right amount of seafaring character, Swashbucklers Restaurant & Bar is ready to welcome you.
And as the bottom of our menu proudly reminds everyone:
“In the event of Tsunami, Earthquake or Fire, please:
1st – Pay your bill
2nd – Head for the hills!”
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A few notes for our customers:
PARKING
We have plenty of free on-site parking, but it can fill up during busy times. If our carpark is full, you’ll find extra pay parking just a short stroll away:
• Z Pier – 3 min walk more info
• Willson Parking – 1 min walk more info
Both offer accessible spaces for those who need them.
OUTDOOR SEATING
• Our outdoor tables are first-come, first-served and due to demand, can’t be reserved. You can easily order from the bar, then relax and enjoy the view outside.
• Depending on the size of your party, the VIP Gazebo area is also available to reserve for exclusive use. Please see the Private Functions section
OPENING HOURS
We’re open Tuesday to Sunday from 11am, with extended summer hours Thursday to Saturday.
Tuesday & Wednesday: 11am–9pm
Thursday to Saturday: 11am–10pm or later
Sunday: 11am–9pm
Monday: Closed
Make the most of those longer summer evenings! Our Boatshed Bar may stay open beyond 10pm Thursday to Saturday when the weather’s good and the atmosphere’s buzzing.
Joining us for a meal? We recommend booking your restaurant table online. Our waterfront deck is available on a first come, first served basis.
RESERVATIONS AND ON-LINE BOOKINGS
• When you make a booking through our website, one of our team will call or email to confirm your table (or offer an alternative time if needed).
• Please note: your booking is confirmed when we’ve either spoken to you or emailed you. If you need a booking urgently or haven’t heard from us, give us a call at 09 307 5979.
GROUP BOOKINGS
Note: For casual group drinks and nibbles, we often have plenty of standing room on the deck and in the ‘Boatshed’ Bar. These areas are available on a first come first served basis.
PRIVATE FUNCTIONS
GIBBS ROOM
The Gibbs Room hosts up to 100 Swashbucklers guests and can be booked for your exclusive use. It comes with its own bar, AV setup, and full service. A deposit of $500 will secure the booking for your exclusive use which comes off your final bill if your party meets our minimum spend.
OUTDOOR VIP GAZEBO
At the very end of our deck, Swashbucklers has a private, covered, VIP Gazebo area that’s perfect for special occasions and private functions. This space can comfortably host from 30 to 70 Swashbucklers guests and offers some of the best harbour views in Auckland.
Since it’s not part of our online group booking system, reservations are handled directly with our team. If you’d like to secure the Gazebo for your event, please contact us by phone or email and we’ll be happy to help with availability, menu options, and setup to make your function memorable.
A deposit of $300 will secure the booking which comes off your final bill if your party meets our minimum spend.
BOOKINGS NOTES
• Bookings are confirmed once we receive your deposit. Deposits are accepted via EFTPOS, cash, bank deposit and all major credit cards
• The booking fee is refundable up to 48 hours prior to the booking time
• Please confirm the number of guests attending 48 hours prior to your event.
• The host is responsible for the final bill – we will provide you with one account per party. Unfortunately, we cannot accept separate payments.
• Please call us in advance if you are running late – we will do our best to accommodate you and will endeavour to hold your booking for up to 30 minutes.
We appreciate that the above might seem like a lot to consider when making a group reservation. We believe it’s better to outline policies from the start, so we can focus on making your event the very best it can be.
BANK DEPOSIT PAYMENT
After you have paid the room hire, please email or call us to confirm your reference and the date deposited. The account details for group booking deposits are as follows:
Swashbucklers Ltd
06-0103-0804036-00
Please contact our Booking Manager on 09 307 5979 or email info@swashbucklers.co.nz should you have any queries.
BILLS & PAYMENTS
Our policy is one account per table, but we’re happy to split the total evenly between diners.
(Example: a $300 bill for 5 guests can be split to $60 each.)
DRESS & CONDUCT
Swashbucklers is a place for everyone – from sailors and families to business groups and friends. To keep things fun, safe, and welcoming for all, we have a dress code and an acceptable behaviour code.
Dress Code:
• Everywhere: no muddy shoes or bare feet please
• Restaurant: no singlets
Behaviour code:
• We love a lively atmosphere, but disruptive or intoxicated behaviour may result in you being asked to leave. Please don’t put us in that position.
• We have a moral and legal responsibility to promote responsible drinking. For the safety of our clients and the wider public, we may refuse service.
• We reserve the right to ask any individual or group to leave if their behaviour impacts the comfort and safety of others.
FAMILIES & KIDS
We welcome families and love seeing kids enjoy the waterfront atmosphere. To keep things safe for everyone:
• Please ensure that children are supervised and remain at your table. For safety, staff carrying hot food and drinks need clear pathways.
• It seems obvious, but it happens, we ask that children do not play in the car park.
A FINAL WORD…
We’re proud to be part of Auckland’s dining culture for nearly three decades. At Swashbucklers, you’ll always find great food, friendly service, and a true taste of the City of Sails.
And remember our cheeky little motto, found at the bottom of every menu:
“In the event of tsunami, earthquake, or fire:
1. Please pay your bill
2. Then head for the hills”
