Father Ted's Original Irish Pub

About Father Ted's Original Irish Pub

Father Ted's Original Irish Pub is a traditional Irish pub at 1 Wellesley Street West in Auckland's CBD, located just opposite the Civic Theatre and off Queen Street. Proudly serving Auckland since 2006, it offers a mouth-watering fusion of authentic Irish and modern Kiwi style cooking, alongside a large selection of New Zealand beers on tap, quality spirits and wines, and the classics — a pint of Guinness or Kilkenny.

Father Ted's was voted into the top 12 best Irish pubs outside of Ireland by Skyscanner in 2016, the only venue in New Zealand to make the list. It caters to a mixed crowd, from businessmen and backpackers to students and tourists, with a chilled daytime atmosphere that turns fun and lively at night, backed by live music and entertainment seven nights a week.

With daily food specials, a large food menu spanning pub classics, burgers, pizzas and toasted sandwiches, and a full bar, Father Ted's positions itself as the place to drink, dine and enjoy the craic in the heart of Auckland.

Father Ted's Original Irish Pub: A Piece of Ireland in Auckland's CBD

Just opposite the Civic Theatre and a short step off Queen Street, Father Ted's Original Irish Pub has been serving Auckland's CBD since 2006. Behind the doors is a warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, greeting every visitor with a proper Céad Míle Fáilte — a hundred thousand welcomes.

An Award-Winning Irish Pub

Father Ted's reputation extends well beyond Auckland. In 2016, Skyscanner voted it into the top 12 best Irish pubs outside of Ireland — the only venue in New Zealand to make the list. It's a title that reflects the pub's mix of authentic Irish character and genuine hospitality, drawing a crowd that ranges from local businessmen and students to backpackers and tourists passing through the city. The mood shifts through the day too: a chilled atmosphere for daytime visitors, turning fun and lively once the evening sets in.

Food and Drink

The kitchen describes its style as a mouth-watering fusion of authentic Irish and modern Kiwi cooking. Expect proper pub classics like Bangers and Mash made with Pirie's Butcher English Cumberland sausages, a Homemade Beef and Guinness Pie slow-cooked under a puff pastry lid, and Ted's Famous Pork Ribs finished in smoky BBQ sauce. There's also a full range of burgers, pizzas, toasted sandwiches and shareable light bites, including a Sharing Platter loaded with spring rolls, jalapeño poppers, chicken bites, prawn twisters, squid rings and Hoki bites.

Daily specials run from 5pm to 9pm, giving regulars a reason to plan their week around the pub — Monday's Steak Night, Tuesday's Beef or Chicken Burger, Wednesday's pizza night, Thursday's Fish and Chips, Friday's Beef and Guinness Pie, and Sunday's Spice Bag.

Behind the bar, Father Ted's pours a proper pint of Guinness or Kilkenny alongside a large range of New Zealand beers on tap, bottled beers, ciders, a full spirits selection and a curated wine list. It's built to be a genuine local for a pint as much as a destination for something more.

Live Music Every Night

Entertainment is central to the Father Ted's experience. The pub runs live music seven nights a week, keeping the atmosphere lively regardless of the day of the week — a rarity for a CBD pub, and part of what's made it a fixture for both regulars and visitors looking for a proper night out.

Visiting Father Ted's

Father Ted's is open 11am until late, seven days a week, at 1 Wellesley Street West in Auckland Central. Whether it's a quick pint after work, a full meal off the daily specials board, or a late night with live music, the pub's central location — opposite the Civic Theatre — makes it an easy stop for anyone in the CBD. As the pub puts it: drink, dine and enjoy the craic.

Signature items

• Ted's Famous Pork Ribs
• Homemade Beef and Guinness Pie
• Spice Bag
• Fish & Chips
• Guinness on Tap
• Teds Fried Chicken

Menu

Cider

• Monteiths Crushed Apple — Cider.
• Zeffer Red Apple Cider — Cider.
• Zeffer (Seasonal Flavour) — Cider.

Pizzas

• Margherita Pizza — Classic margherita.
• Pepperoni Pizza — Topped with pepperoni.
• Cajun Chicken Pizza — Topped with Cajun spiced chicken.

Wine List

• Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc — White wine.
• Oyster Bay Pinot Gris — White wine.
• Nothrow Chardonnay (Marlborough) — White wine.
• Nothrow Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) — White wine.
• Villa Maria Merlot (Marlborough) — Red wine.
• Northrow Shiraz (Marlborough) — Red wine.
• Northrow Pinot Noir (Marlborough) — Red wine.
• Northrow Rosé (Marlborough) — Rosé.
• Lindauer Brut — Sparkling wine.
• Lindauer Fraise — Sparkling wine.

Dirty Fries

• McDonnells Curry Cheese Chips — Chips loaded with curry and cheese.
• Gravy Cheese Chips — Chips loaded with gravy and cheese.
• Spice Bag — A spiced loaded chips dish.

Light Bites

• Garlic Bread — Can be topped with bacon and/or cheese.
• Fries — Classic fries.
• Kumara Fries — Kumara (sweet potato) fries.
• Wedges — Served with sour cream and sweet chilli. Cheese can be added.
• Loaded Wedges — Served with bacon and cheese.
• Crispy Chicken Wings — Served with ranch dip, choice of BBQ, medium or hot sauce.

Main Course

• Bangers and Mash — Pirie's Butcher English Cumberland sausages with peas, caramelised onions and homemade gravy.
• Fish & Chips — Market fresh terakihi, beer battered or grilled with lemon and herbs, served with a lemon wedge and tartare sauce.
• Ted's Famous Pork Ribs — Slow cooked ribs seasoned with house spices, finished with smoky BBQ sauce, served with coleslaw, potato wedges and sour cream.
• Homemade Beef and Guinness Pie — Tender beef and vegetables slow cooked in Guinness, topped with a puff pastry lid, served with a choice of mash and vegetables or salad and fries.
• Teds Fried Chicken — Breadcrumbed fried chicken thighs marinated in flavourful spices, served with crispy fries and coleslaw.

Bottled Beer

• Heineken — Bottled beer.
• Corona — Bottled beer.
• Steinlager Classic — Bottled beer.
• Corona 00 — Non-alcoholic bottled beer.
• Speights Mid Ale — Bottled beer.

NZ Beer On Tap

• Export Gold — On tap.
• Speights — On tap.
• Speights Summit Ultra — On tap.
• Kirin — On tap.
• Panhead Sandman — On tap.
• Panhead Supercharger — On tap.
• Kirin Hyoketsu — On tap.
• Snakebite — On tap.

Sharing Platter

• Sharing Platter — Spring rolls, jalapeño poppers, chicken bites, prawn twisters, squid rings, Hoki bites and kumara fries.

Burgers And Fries

• Beef Burger — 100% pure NZ beef with lettuce, tomato, melted cheese and house sauce on a toasted bun.
• Cajun Chicken Burger — Grilled chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce, guacamole, Cajun mayo and pickle on a toasted bun.
• Vegetarian Burger — Served with lettuce, tomatoes and pickle on a toasted bun.

Toasted Sandwiches

• Tayto Sandwich — Cheese can be added.
• Ham and Cheese — Toasted sandwich.
• Ham and Cheese, Tomato and Onion — Toasted sandwich.
• Chicken and Cheese — Toasted sandwich.

Daily Specials (5pm-9pm)

• Monday Steak Night — Daily special, 5pm-9pm.
• Tuesday Beef or Chicken Burger — Daily special, 5pm-9pm.
• Wednesday Pizza Night — Pepperoni, Cajun chicken or Margherita pizza. Daily special, 5pm-9pm.
• Thursday Fish and Chips — Daily special, 5pm-9pm.
• Friday Beef and Guinness Pie — Daily special, 5pm-9pm.
• Sunday Spice Bag — Daily special, 5pm-9pm.

International Beer On Tap

• Guinness (Ireland) — On tap.
• Kilkenny (Ireland) — On tap.
• Tiger (Singapore) — On tap.

Frequently asked questions

What are Father Ted's opening hours?

11am until late, seven days a week.

Where is Father Ted's located?

1 Wellesley Street West, Auckland Central, opposite the Civic Theatre and just off Queen Street.

Does Father Ted's have live music?

Yes, live music and entertainment run seven nights a week.

Does Father Ted's have daily food specials?

Yes, daily specials run from 5pm to 9pm, different each day of the week.

Has Father Ted's won any awards?

Yes, it was voted into the top 12 best Irish pubs outside of Ireland by Skyscanner in 2016, the only New Zealand venue on the list.

Can I get Guinness or Kilkenny on tap?

Yes, both are available on tap alongside a large range of New Zealand beers.

How long has Father Ted's been open?

It has been proudly serving Auckland since 2006.

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