Tucked behind the New World on Kitchener Road, The Hub is a local bar in the heart of Milford, and it has been a regular haunt since 2013. Locals and regulars make up much of the crowd, and the bar leans into live music: bands play most weekends, and the Sunday Sessions bring in Kiwi acts each week. Visitors say the Sunday music is free to enjoy. Trivia nights are a fixture, and the bar is a good place to watch the game with a beer.
The menu is pub fare, with burgers at the centre of it, and people praise the friendly service and the relaxed, old English style feel of the room. One visitor described it as a snug, hidden-away spot, and another said the deck gets unexpected afternoon sunshine. For a suburban bar, live music on most weekends is what gives the place its reason to fill up. Functions can be booked by phone on 09 489 4480 or through the enquiry form on the website. Our pick in Milford for a Sunday afternoon with live music and a sunny deck.