Longroom & Longshot

About Longroom & Longshot

Longroom & Longshot bring all-day hospitality to 114 Ponsonby Road — breakfast and brunch from early morning, lunch and dinner through the afternoon, and a bar that runs late from Wednesday to Saturday. The atrium-style courtyard is the spot for alfresco drinks and dining, and on weekends DJs keep Friday and Saturday nights going until close.

The kitchen covers both café classics and proper plates: açaí bowls, sweet corn fritters and the Longroom Benny in the morning, then dumplings, crispy pork belly, Korean chicken bowls, wagyu burgers and steak frites later on. Desserts like the Whittaker's dark chocolate pot de crème and an Allpress affogato round things out, and there's a kids' menu for younger guests.

Beyond walk-ins, Longroom hosts birthdays, engagements, hens and stag dos, Christmas parties and private celebrations, with banquet and canapé menus and a range of bookable spaces including The Short Room — a private, secure area with its own bar and enclosed balcony. The longPOINTS loyalty programme adds a complimentary drink on sign-up, $1 back for every $10 spent and a birthday voucher for regulars.

Longroom & Longshot: All-Day Café, Kitchen and Late-Night Bar on Ponsonby Road

Longroom sits at 114 Ponsonby Road in the heart of Ponsonby, and it leans into the energy of one of Auckland's favourite hospitality strips by covering the whole arc of the day. Together with its sister café Longshot, it opens early for breakfast and brunch, rolls steadily through lunch and dinner, and then shifts gear after dark — with some of Auckland's best DJs playing late every Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 7am on weekdays and 8am on weekends, and from Wednesday the closing time stretches later and later, hitting 3am on Friday and Saturday nights.

From Flat Whites to Feasts

Mornings belong to Longshot. The breakfast menu runs from 7am until midday Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 1pm on weekends, covering everything from açaí bowls with maple granola and peanut butter to sweet corn fritters with pesto sour cream and avocado toast dusted with za'atar. The Longroom Benny is the brunch hero — poached eggs and smoked paprika hollandaise over crispy bacon and potato pavé, with a creamy mushroom medley available in place of the bacon. Bigger appetites are met by the brisket hash with slow-cooked beef and pickled cabbage, or the Longshot Breakfast with merguez lamb sausage, grilled tomatoes and streaky bacon.

As the kitchen moves into lunch and dinner, the menu turns generous and social. Shared plates span pork, prawn and ginger dumplings with chilli ponzu, beef and mozzarella croquettes, salt and pepper squid and Longroom's crispy pork belly with sweet miso. Bowls run from Korean fried chicken and a classic Caesar to salmon poke and a roasted cauliflower number with crispy chickpeas and pomegranate. Burger lovers are well served by a double wagyu smash burger, a 200-gram wagyu beef burger and a pork belly and prawn hawker roll, while the individual plates climb to steak frites — a 250-gram scotch fillet with garlic and herb butter — plus fish and chips, BBQ St Louis ribs and pappardelle with beef ragu. Save room for an Allpress affogato or the Whittaker's dark chocolate pot de crème.

When the Lights Go Down

From Wednesday the hours extend — an 11pm close, 1am on Thursday, then 3am on both Friday and Saturday. The drinks list is built for the occasion: cocktails, wine and beer, plus bottle-service 'experiences' for groups of four to six, where an Absolut vodka skull bottle with Red Bull and mixers or Hennessy cognac with ginger ale arrives with a VIP table. The espresso martini, all froth and coffee beans, stars in the venue's own photography.

Made for Celebrations

The space flexes with the calendar. An atrium-style courtyard handles alfresco drinks and dining, and for birthdays, engagements, hens and stag dos, Christmas parties and private celebrations there's a range of bookable spaces — including The Short Room, a private and secure area with its own bar and enclosed balcony. Banquet and canapé menus are available for larger groups.

Rewards and Practical Bits

The longPOINTS loyalty programme hands new members a complimentary drink and $1 back for every $10 spent, with a $50 birthday voucher for members who have spent at least $200 over two months. There's a kids' menu for families, dishes are flagged for vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and no-added-gluten diets, and the kitchen asks guests to flag allergies so it can accommodate where possible. Public holidays carry a 15% surcharge, and reservations can be made online.

Signature items

• Longroom Benny
• Smash Burger
• Pork Belly & Prawn Hawker Roll
• Longshot Breakfast
• Espresso Martini
• Absolut Experience

Menu

Bowls

• Korean Chicken — Cos, slaw, vermicelli, broccoli, pickles, sprouts, coriander, sesame & chilli floss.
• Caesar — Romaine, bacon, soft-boiled egg, focaccia croutons, anchovy aioli & parmesan.
• Roasted Cauliflower — Broccoli, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, crispy chickpeas, quinoa, minted yogurt & pomegranate.
• Salmon Poke — Brown rice, edamame, pickled shiitake, soft-boiled egg, cucumber, nori, kewpie mayo & sweet soy.
• Louisiana Fried Chicken — Crispy Louisiana-style fried chicken, no added gluten, with add-ons available.
• The Mexican — Mexican rice, cos, smoked corn, avocado & black beans.

Sides

• Chunky Fries — With aioli & ketchup.
• Creamy Mash — A creamy mashed potato side.
• Mixed Leaf Salad — Red radish, cherry tomato & citrus dressing.
• Seasonal Vegetables — With garlic butter & toasted seeds.
• Mandy's Horseradish Crème — A horseradish cream side.
• Smoked Salmon — Add to any breakfast.
• Thick-Cut Bacon — Add to any breakfast.
• Merguez Lamb Sausage / Creamy Mushrooms / Smashed Avocado — Breakfast add-ons.
• Potato Pavé / Extra Egg — Fried, poached or scrambled.
• Grilled Tomatoes — A simple breakfast side.
• Ciabatta / Sourdough / Gluten-Free Bread — Extra bread, gluten-free available.

Desserts

• Affogato — Allpress espresso, vanilla ice cream & Baileys Irish Cream.
• Warm Coconut Rice Pudding — Almond praline, apricot-orange compote & rose syrup.
• 'Whittaker's' Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème — With gluten-free brownie finger & hazelnut crumb.

Shared Plates

• Grilled Garlic Pita — With roast pumpkin hummus, muhammara & toasted seeds (v).
• Moroccan Lamb — Pine nuts, dukkah, raisins, mint yoghurt, pomegranate & crispy pita.
• Beef & Mozzarella Croquettes — With pickled red cabbage & horseradish mayo.
• Longroom's Crispy Pork Belly — With sweet miso, spring onion & chilli.
• Chilli-Honey Heirloom Tomatoes & Marinated Eggplant — Whipped feta, pine nut dukkah & flatbread crisps (v).
• Salt & Pepper Squid — Served with lemon aioli.
• Pork, Prawn & Ginger Dumplings — Six pieces with chilli ponzu.
• Butternut & Sage Arancini — With pesto & parmesan.
• Sliders (x2) — Market fish with cos, pickle & caper mayo, or BBQ pulled pork with chipotle aioli.
• Poutine — Chunky fries with cheese curd & gravy.
• Beer Battered Onion Rings — With Longroom's secret sauce.
• House-Cured Salmon Rice Cakes — Sesame rice cakes with avocado, wasabi mayo & tobiko caviar.
• Beef Tātaki — With citrus ponzu, pickled daikon & crispy fried cheese.
• Longroom Platter — Garlic pita, Louisiana fried chicken, croquettes & crispy pork belly to share.

Individual Plates

• Pappardelle — Beef, tomato & red wine ragu with parmigiano reggiano.
• Steak Frites — 250g scotch fillet with garlic & herb butter, porcini jus, chunky fries & salad.
• Chicken Schnitty — With leaf salad & fries or mash, or as a parmigiana with ham, marinara & mozzarella.
• Fish & Chips — Beer-battered or pan-fried market fish, homemade tartare, salad & chunky fries.
• Roast Pork Belly — With maple-glazed kumara, broccolini & thyme jus.
• BBQ Pork Ribs — 350g BBQ St Louis ribs with slaw & chunky fries.

Breakfast & Brunch

• Açaí Bowl — Toasted coconut, strawberries, maple granola, banana & peanut butter (vegan).
• Sweet Corn Fritters — Wilted greens, chilli, pesto sour cream, tomato relish, crispy bacon & avocado.
• Avocado on Toast — Crushed edamame, sundried tomato pesto, za'atar & feta on ciabatta (v).
• Bacon Butty — Crispy bacon, fried egg & house relish in focaccia.
• Longroom Benny — Poached eggs, smoked paprika hollandaise, crispy bacon & cavolo nero on potato pavé.
• Brisket Hash — Slow-cooked spiced beef brisket, potato hash, poached egg, hollandaise & pickled cabbage.
• Mince on Toast — Savoury mince with a poached egg on sourdough.
• Chilli Fried Eggs — With avocado, baby spinach & parmesan on sourdough.
• French Toast — Banana brûlée, vanilla mascarpone, fresh berries & maple syrup.
• Longshot Breakfast — Poached eggs, merguez lamb sausage, grilled tomatoes, streaky bacon, potato pavé & sourdough.
• Eggs Your Way — With chive, parsley & house relish on sourdough.

Burgers & Sandwiches

• Smash Burger — Two wagyu patties, pickles, extra cheese, house burger sauce & chunky fries.
• Wagyu Beef Burger — 200g patty with lettuce, house pickles, relish, cheddar, spicy mayo & chunky fries.
• Crispy Chicken Burger — With slaw, house pickles & Lillie's BBQ sauce.
• Pork Belly & Prawn Hawker Roll — Chilli jam, slaw, sprouts, crispy shallot, crushed peanut, sriracha aioli & chunky fries.

VIP Bottle Experiences

• Absolut Experience — Absolut vodka skull bottle, 6 Red Bull, mixers, ice, lemon & lime for 4-6 with a VIP table.
• Hennessy Experience — Hennessy cognac with Schweppes ginger ale, mixers, ice, lemon & lime for 4-6 with a VIP table.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Longroom & Longshot located?

At 114 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland. You can call the venue on +64 9 360 8803.

What are the opening hours?

Mon-Tue 7am-4pm, Wed 7am-11pm, Thu 7am-1am, Fri 7am-3am, Sat 8am-3am and Sun 8am-4pm.

When is breakfast served?

The breakfast menu runs Monday to Friday from 7am to 12pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 1pm.

Do I need a reservation?

Bookings can be made online through the reservations page on the Longroom website.

Is there a loyalty programme?

Yes — longPOINTS gives members a complimentary drink on sign-up, $1 back for every $10 spent, a $50 birthday voucher (for members who have spent at least $200 over two months), and early access to events.

Can I host a private event?

Yes. Longroom offers spaces for birthdays, engagements, hens and stag dos, Christmas parties and private celebrations, including The Short Room — a private area with its own bar and enclosed balcony — plus banquet and canapé menus.

Are there options for dietary requirements?

The menu flags vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and no-added-gluten dishes. Let the team know about any allergies or dietary requirements and they will happily accommodate where possible.

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