A Social

About A Social

A Social is a family-owned bar in Mount Albert with two decades of history behind it, relaunched in 2019 and revamped again in 2025 with a fusion Indian food menu. The venue blends bold Indian street food with global inspirations, spanning Indian-style pizzas, keema pav sliders, Indo-Chinese wok dishes, tandoor grills and classic curries, with vibrant vegetarian options throughout.

The drinks side runs 14 taps of local craft brews and international beers, alongside handcrafted cocktails. A Social is also known for its shisha experience, served in traditional German pipes in a cozy outdoor lounge setting. The venue leans into community and entertainment too, running board games, quiz nights, karaoke and trivia nights, plus live music and storytelling evenings, with its walls decorated in historical artifacts and photos honouring Mount Albert's history.

A Social also offers venue hire for events such as birthday parties, corporate mixers, bridal showers and networking nights, combining its fusion food, cocktails, rotating tap beers and shisha pipes for private functions.

A Social: Indian Fusion Food, Shisha and Live Entertainment on Mount Albert Road

A Social sits on Mount Albert Road as a family-owned bar with two decades of history behind it. The business began a new chapter in 2019, and in 2025 it revamped again with a fusion Indian food menu — a bold reinvention that's turned the venue into one of the area's more distinctive food and social spots.

A menu that breaks the rules

The kitchen blends Indian street food with global inspirations, and the menu is organised into playful sections that make that fusion obvious. The Dough Game covers Indian-style pizzas, from a curry-twisted margherita to a lamb kheema pizza and a rich butter chicken version. The Pot holds the classic curries — a velvety daal makhani, a kashmiri lamb rogan josh, and a creamy butter chicken among them. The Wok leans into Indo-Chinese flavours with dishes like chili garlic noodles, masala fried rice and crispy honey cauliflower, while The Tandoor covers grilled specialities including za'atar chicken tikka and a tandoori salmon.

Street food fans should head for the Specialities and Fryer sections, where pav with spiced keema, loaded corn nachos, dragon lollipops and a tapioca-crusted fish all show up. Indo dumplings — veg and chicken momo — round out the more portable options, and Crunch & Munch covers burgers, a classic club sandwich, and fish and chips for anyone after something more familiar. Vegetarian and vegan diners are well catered for throughout, with dishes clearly marked, and a gluten-free pizza base is available. There's also a dedicated Kids Social menu, with playfully named mini meals like fish bites and mini sliders built for younger appetites.

Drinks, shisha and the social side

A Social pours from 14 taps featuring a mix of local craft brews and international beers, alongside handcrafted cocktails. The venue's shisha experience is a signature part of the offer — served in traditional German pipes in a cozy outdoor lounge, with curated flavours and space smoke add-ons for a next-level session. It's described as more than an add-on; at A Social, shisha is treated as a ritual.

True to its name, A Social leans hard into community. Board games, quiz nights, karaoke and trivia challenges keep things lively, and live music and storytelling nights add another layer to the entertainment on offer. The walls are decorated with historical artifacts and photos that pay tribute to Mount Albert's history, tying the venue's fresh direction back to its two decades of roots in the suburb.

Hosting an event

A Social also offers venue hire for private functions — everything from birthday bashes and corporate mixers to bridal showers and networking nights. The same fusion food, crafted cocktails, rotating tap beers and shisha pipes that define the regular menu carry through into hosted events, with the venue positioning itself as a flexible, characterful space in the heart of Mount Albert Road.

Whether you're after a proper Indian fusion feed, a round of quiz night trivia, or an evening on the shisha pipes, A Social brings a genuinely distinct mix of flavours and atmosphere to its neighbourhood.

Signature items

• Pav with Spiced Keema
• Butter Chicken Pizza
• Creamy Butter Chicken
• Dragon Lollipops
• Tandoori Salmon
• Chicken Momo

Menu

Sides

• Pickle
• Rice
• Raita
• Tandoori Roti
• Plain Naan
• Garlic Naan
• Butter Naan
• Salad

The Pot

• Velvet Daal Makhani (V) — Slow-cooked lentils, smooth creamy finish with butter
• Spiced Garden Vegetable Curry (VG/V) — Fresh garden vegetables in an aromatic curry sauce
• Creamy Butter Chicken — Chicken simmered in a rich, creamy butter sauce
• Classic Chicken Tikka Masala — Marinated chicken in a velvety tomato-based sauce
• Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh — Lamb braised in a rich, aromatic Kashmiri-style spice blend
• Spinach Braised Lamb — Lamb slow-cooked with fragrant spices and fresh spinach

The Wok

• Veg Manchurian Madness (V) — Crispy vegetable balls in a bold, tangy sauce
• Chili Garlic Noodles (V) — Stir-fried noodles, chili garlic sauce, bell peppers, curry leaves; chicken option available
• Masala Fried Rice (VG/V) — Indo-Chinese fried rice with tikka spices, peas and vegetables; chicken option available
• Frizzle Paneer (V) — Crispy paneer in fiery homemade chili paste and soy sauce
• Crispy Honey Cauliflower (VG/V) — Golden-fried cauliflower in sweet-spicy honey glaze, sesame and herbs
• Chili Chicken — Diced chicken in zesty chili and soy sauce with onions and peppers

Cocktails

• Painkiller — Mint, pineapple, banana, kiwi, peach and grapes

The Fryer

• Eggplant Fritters (VG/V) — Eggplant lightly fried with Indian spices, tangy tamarind sauce
• Herb Garden Kebab (VG/V) — Crispy spinach, peas and herb blend, lightly spiced, mint chutney
• Kumara Fries With Chaat Masala (VG/V) — Sweet potato fries with chaat masala and curry sauce
• Dragon Lollipops — Crispy chicken drumettes marinated in Indian spices and chinese chili sauce, sweet-spicy glaze
• Tapioca Crusted Fish — White fish marinated in Indian spices, battered in tapioca, green chili chutney

Kids Social

• I Don't Know — Crispy chicken nuggets served with fries and a choice of dipping sauce
• I Am Not Hungry — Tender battered fish bites, served with fries and tartar sauce
• I Don't Want That — A mini spiced lamb slider served with crispy fries
• Whatever (V) — A mini slider filled with seasoned paneer, served with crispy fries

The Tandoor

• Charcoal Paneer (V) — House-made paneer marinated in tandoori spices, mint chutney
• Za'atar Chicken Tikka — Chicken marinated in tandoori spices and Lebanese za'atar, grilled, mint chutney
• Wasabi Green Chicken — Grilled chicken marinated in fresh herbs and a hint of wasabi, mint chutney
• Lamb Cigar Roll — Minced lamb with aromatic spices, grilled on skewers, mint chutney
• Tandoori Salmon — Salmon fillet marinated in spices, grilled, served with mint chutney

Specialities

• Golden Crispy Corns (VG/GF) — Corn kernels in spicy crispy batter, tamarind dip and chaat masala
• Crispy House-Made Spring Rolls (VG) — Spiced veggie filling, tamarind and mint chutney; chicken option available
• Loaded Corn Nachos (VG) — Spiced butter sauce, parmesan, beans, tomato, avocado chutney, onion; chicken or lamb option available
• Tandoori Tikka Salad — Mixed greens, coriander, crushed peanuts, tamarind-lime dressing, chili crumbs; chicken or paneer
• Pav with Spiced Keema — Soft buttery pav with hearty spiced minced lamb, aromatic spices and herbs

Crunch & Munch

• Chicken Patty Burger — Spiced chicken patty, cucumber, aioli, beetroot, greens, brioche bun
• Classic Club Sandwich — Shredded chicken, lettuce, mayo, toasted turkish bread
• Veggie & Beetroot Burger (V) — Spiced veggie patty, cucumber, aioli, beetroot, greens, brioche bun
• Golden Fried Chicken and Chips — Crispy fried chicken with fries and a zesty dipping sauce
• Fish and Chips — Golden-battered fish fillet, fries, tartar sauce

Indo Dumplings

• Veg Momo (6pcs) — Cauliflower, onion, green chili, ginger, coriander, sesame oil, garlic & hot chili sauce
• Chicken Momo (6pcs) — Chicken, onion, ginger, green chili, coriander, sesame oil, garlic & hot chili sauce

The Dough Game

• Garlic Bread Supreme (V) — Crispy bread with garlic butter, herbs and melted cheese
• Curry Margherita (VG) — Classic margherita pizza with a curry sauce twist and mozzarella
• Mixed Veggie Delight (V) — Seasoned fresh vegetables on a cheesy pizza base
• Tandoori Paneer (V) — Smoky paneer and vegetables, tangy yoghurt and spices
• Lamb Kheema — Spiced minced lamb topped on a cheesy pizza base
• Butter Chicken (Pizza) — Rich creamy chicken topping, fresh herbs and cheese

The Fryer (Shared Starters)

• Fries — Served with aioli and tomato sauce
• Peri Peri Fries (V) — Served with aioli and tomato sauce
• Potato Twisters (V) — Served with sour cream and sweet chili sauce
• Jalapeno Poppers (V) — Served with sour cream and sweet chili sauce
• Prawn Twister — Served with sweet chili sauce

Frequently asked questions

What kind of food does A Social serve?

A fusion Indian menu blending Indian street food with global influences — including Indian-style pizzas, tandoor grills, Indo-Chinese wok dishes, curries and momo dumplings.

Does A Social have shisha?

Yes, shisha is served in traditional German pipes in a cozy outdoor lounge, with curated flavours and space smoke add-ons available.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, the Kids Social section has playfully named mini meals like crispy chicken nuggets, fish bites and mini sliders.

What's on the drinks list?

14 taps featuring local craft brews and international beers, plus handcrafted cocktails.

Does A Social offer venue hire?

Yes, for events including birthday parties, corporate mixers, bridal showers and networking nights.

Is there entertainment at A Social?

Yes — board games, quiz nights, karaoke and trivia challenges, plus live music and storytelling nights.

Are there vegetarian and gluten-free options?

Yes, vegetarian and vegan dishes are marked throughout the menu, and a gluten-free pizza base is available.

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