Habitat Bar and Eatery sits on Elliot Street in Howick village, Auckland — a bar that, as the name suggests, serves food as well as drinks. It holds a 4.5 Google rating, and bookings can be made online through Quandoo.
The best bar-and-eateries treat both halves as equals: a drinks list worth lingering over and a kitchen turning out proper meals rather than an afterthought of fried snacks. When choosing one, it helps to check whether staff can talk you through the taps and the menu with equal confidence — a good sign the bar and kitchen actually work together. Regulars book ahead for Friday and Saturday nights, when popular village spots fill quickly, and save the quieter midweek evenings for a longer, lazier table.
For an easy drink or dinner in the heart of Howick, Habitat Bar and Eatery is well placed to provide either.