Dicey Reillys Pub and Eatery

About Dicey Reillys Pub and Eatery

Dicey Reilly's Pub and Eatery brings traditional Irish warmth and modern entertainment together in Hillsborough, Auckland. Conceived as an expansive neighborhood hub with room for more than 600 guests, the venue caters to casual diners, sports fans, and large social gatherings alike.

Alongside classic pints of Guinness and Kilkenny, the bar serves a broad range of local tap beers, spirits, and cocktails. The kitchen covers classic comfort dishes, hearty burgers, stone-baked pizzas, and generous sharing platters designed for groups.

Beyond dining and drinks, Dicey Reilly's features New Zealand's first augmented reality darts lane at the Arrow Lounge, as well as full-size pool tables, an arcade area, TAB sports facilities, and a dedicated shisha lounge. Live music, quiz nights, and weekend community events round out the venue's active calendar.

Dicey Reilly's: Pints, Pub Classics, and Modern Entertainment in Hillsborough

Located along Hillsborough Road, Dicey Reilly's Pub and Eatery brings the warmth of a classic Irish pub together with a modern social entertainment space. Built to accommodate over 600 patrons, the sprawling venue is designed as a welcoming neighborhood local where friends, colleagues, and families can gather over good food, cold drinks, and interactive games.

From the moment you step through the doors under its traditional welcoming motto, the atmosphere reflects classic pub hospitality. Polished wooden accents, wide bar counters, and ample seating ensure plenty of room whether you are dropping in for a quiet pint or settling in with a large crowd for a night out.

Hearty Fare and Generous Platters

The kitchen at Dicey Reilly's focuses on approachable, satisfying pub classics. Diners can snack on crisp lemon pepper squid, seasoned wedges, or sticky pork belly bites tossed in chipotle aioli. For tables sharing a meal, large combination platters assemble an assortment of fried favorites and house bites into a centerpiece spread.

Heartier appetites will find substantial mains, from slow-cooked lamb shanks on creamy mash to beer-battered fish and chips, grilled sirloin steak, and rich chicken carbonara. The kitchen also turns out a variety of burgers and hot stone-baked pizzas, spanning classic meat-lovers combinations to vegetarian and tandoori chicken options. Younger visitors are looked after with dedicated kids' meals featuring pasta, pizza, and chicken nuggets.

Draught Brews, Cocktails, and Refreshments

At the bar, tradition is honored with fresh pours of Guinness and Kilkenny alongside prominent New Zealand draught favorites like Speight's, Mac's, and Lion Red. Craft beer drinkers can explore pours from Panhead and Emerson's, while the cocktail list ranges from classic martinis, margaritas, and negronis to a warming Irish coffee. A curated cellar of New Zealand wines, mocktails, and soft drinks ensures options for every palate.

Darts, Sports, and Social Entertainment

Dicey Reilly's stands apart through its extensive entertainment amenities. The venue is home to the Arrow Lounge, featuring New Zealand's first Augmented Reality darts lane, where digital targets and automated scoring turn a casual game of darts into an interactive party event.

Guests can also take advantage of multiple full-size pool tables, classic arcade games, a dedicated shisha lounge with varied tobacco blends, and full TAB facilities for tracking live sports. With regular events including live Saturday bands and upcoming quiz and karaoke nights, the pub remains a lively neighborhood focal point.

Signature items

• Guinness & Kilkenny on Tap
• Sticky Pork Belly Bites
• Arrow Lounge AR Darts
• Dicey Meat Platter
• Lamb Shank
• Stone-Baked Pizzas

Menu

Mains

• Fish & Chips — Beer-battered fish with chunky fries and tartare sauce
• Loaded Cheese Wedges — Potato wedges, bacon, jalapeño, mozzarella cheese, tomato onion salsa, olive, and garlic aioli
• Beef Nachos — Corn chips, jalapeño, sour cream, capsicum, avocado, and tomato onion salsa
• Vegetarian Nachos — Corn chips, jalapeño, sour cream, capsicum, avocado, and tomato onion salsa
• Crispy Chicken Salad — Mixed lettuce, slaw mix, cherry tomato, cucumber, balsamic, and honey mustard dressing
• Carbonara — Chicken, bacon, cheese, cream, onion, and mushrooms
• Creamy Fettucine — With garden salad, tartare sauce, and chunky fries
• Pork Ribs — Southern slaw, BBQ ribs, fried onion, and crumb peanut
• Lamb Shank — Slow-cooked lamb, mashed potato, mixed vegetables, and chunky fries
• Grilled Sirloin Steak — Garden salad and chunky fries, with optional fried egg add-on

Pizzas

• Margherita — Pizza sauce, mozzarella, and basil
• Garlic Cheese — Garlic, pizza sauce, and mozzarella
• Veggie Lover — Capsicum, mushroom, onion, and olives
• Chicken Tandoori — Tandoori chicken, tomato, mushroom, and red onion
• Meat Lover — Pepperoni, bacon, and chorizo
• Carnivoran — Pepperoni, beef, onion, and BBQ sauce
• Chicken Lover — Chicken, cheese, and capsicum

Snacks

• Garlic Bread — Toasted with garlic butter
• Thick Cut Fries — Crispy golden thick-cut fries
• Onion Rings — Beer-battered onion rings
• Seasoned Wedges — Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
• Jalapeño Cheese Bites — Served with tomato sauce
• Mac & Cheese Bites — Crispy crumbed mac and cheese bites
• Sticky Pork Belly Bites — Served with chipotle aioli sauce
• Chicken Nibbles — With choice of BBQ or satay sauce
• Lemon Pepper Squid — Served with tartare sauce
• Mini Vege Spring Rolls — Served with sweet chilli sauce
• Mini Samosas — Served with sweet chilli sauce
• Mini Prawn Twisters — Crispy prawn twisters
• Popcorn Chicken — Served with BBQ sauce
• Mixed Snack Basket — 10 of each: mini samosas, prawn twisters, and spring rolls

Burgers

• Crispy Chicken Burger — Crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, and chunky fries
• Beef Pattie Burger — Beef pattie, cheddar, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and chunky fries
• Lamb Burger — Lamb pattie, caramelised onion, tomato, and chunky fries
• Veggie Burger — Southern slaw, caramelised onion, tomato, and chunky fries

Desserts

• Apple Pie — Served with vanilla ice cream
• Cheese Cake — Served with vanilla ice cream
• 3 Scoops of Ice Cream — Ask staff for available flavours

Cocktails

• Espresso Martini — Vodka, coffee liqueur, and espresso with a subtle cinnamon twist
• Mimosa — Sparkling wine-based drink that is simple, refreshing, and elegant
• Margarita Classic — Classic tequila cocktail balanced with citrus
• Sex on the Beach — Fruity cocktail with vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice
• Negroni — Bittersweet cocktail combining gin, vermouth, and bitters
• Martini (Classic / Perfect / Dry) — Classic gin or vodka martini served clean and refined
• Whiskey Amaretto Sour — Smooth whiskey and amaretto blend crafted without egg white
• Bahama Mama — Light, dark, and coconut rum with tropical juices
• Irish Coffee (Hot Drink) — Hot blend of coffee, Irish whiskey, and cream
• Sangria Carafe — Red, white, or rosé wine infused with fresh fruits for two
• Guest Cocktail — Rotational special cocktail created by the bar team

Kids Menu

• Chicken Nuggets — Served with chips
• Fish Fingers — Served with chips
• Parmesan Cheese Pasta — Creamy parmesan pasta
• Bacon Cheese Pizza — Kids-size pizza
• Pepperoni Cheese Pizza — Kids-size pizza
• Margherita Pizza — Kids-size pizza

Mocktails

• Rainbow Punch — Three-colour drink with grenadine, orange, and pineapple juice topped with blue curacao syrup
• Dry Beach — Peach syrup, orange juice, cranberry juice, and lemonade
• Shirley Temple — Ginger ale, grenadine, fresh lime juice, and maraschino cherries

Tap Beers

• Guinness — Traditional Irish dry stout on tap
• Kilkenny — Irish cream ale on draught
• Mac's Gold — Golden lager available by pint or jug
• Speight's Gold Medal Ale — Classic New Zealand ale available by pint or jug
• Speight's Mid Ale 2.5% — Mid-strength ale available by pint or jug
• Lion Red — Traditional New Zealand draught beer available by pint or jug
• Speight's Summit Ultra — Low-carb lager available by pint or jug
• Stella Artois — Belgian pilsner on tap
• Steinlager Classic — New Zealand lager available by pint or jug
• Panhead Hazy Pale Ale (Sandman) — Hazy pale ale available by pint or jug
• Panhead Super Charger APA — American pale ale available by pint or jug
• Emerson's Pilsner — Craft pilsner available by pint or jug
• Emerson's Reverb IPA — India pale ale available by pint or jug
• Mac's Cloudy Apple Cider — Refreshing apple cider available by pint or jug
• Guest Beer — Rotational tap beer selection available by pint or jug

Shared Platters

• Dicey Shared Platter — Garlic bread, 6pc onion rings, 6pc jalapeño cheese bites, mac & cheese bites, 10pc spring rolls, tomato sauce, and chipotle sauce
• Dicey Meat Platter — Sticky pork belly bites, chicken nibbles, lemon pepper squid, pork belly bites, and tartare sauce

Frequently asked questions

Where is Dicey Reilly's Pub and Eatery located?

The venue is located at 570 Hillsborough Road in the Hillsborough / Mount Roskill area of Auckland.

What kind of entertainment is available at Dicey Reilly's?

The pub features the Arrow Lounge AR darts lanes, full-size pool tables, arcade machines, TAB sports gaming facilities, and a dedicated shisha lounge.

Does the pub serve Guinness and Irish beers?

Yes, classic Irish draughts including Guinness and Kilkenny are available on tap alongside local beers and craft ales.

Can Dicey Reilly's host private functions and parties?

Yes, the venue has a capacity of over 600 guests and accepts bookings for corporate functions, birthdays, and private gatherings.

Is there a children's menu available?

Yes, the kitchen offers a kids menu that includes chicken nuggets, fish fingers, pasta, and child-sized pizzas.

What happy hour specials are offered?

Happy hour runs Tuesday to Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (excluding cocktails), along with a Monday to Friday daytime happy hour from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM offering flat 10% off drinks.

Tips

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Good to know

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