The Rusty Morris Bar & Eatery

About The Rusty Morris Bar & Eatery

The Rusty Morris Bar & Eatery sits in a converted former post office on Onehunga Mall, born from a casual breakfast conversation and a search for a venue for Junior's 30th birthday. Junior had always dreamed of owning a bar, and when the closed-down post office came up, the idea quickly became reality.

More than just a bar, The Rusty Morris was built as a community hub — a place for friendships to brew, laughter to echo, and memories to be made. The food and drink menu spans shared plates, burgers, pizzas, salads and hearty mains, alongside a full cocktail list, wine, rotating taps and bottled beer.

With sharing platters built for groups, a dedicated kids menu, and regular events like quiz nights and bottomless specials, The Rusty Morris is set up as an easy local for everything from a casual bite to a bigger group night out.

The Rusty Morris Bar & Eatery: Onehunga's Post Office Turned Gastropub

On Onehunga Mall, in a building that used to be the local post office, The Rusty Morris Bar & Eatery has an origin story as unexpected as its setting. The idea came together over a casual breakfast across the road, while searching for a venue to host Junior's 30th birthday. Fate led the group to the closed-down post office — and within hours, calls were made, plans were set, and Junior's long-held dream of owning a bar started becoming real.

More Than a Bar

The Rusty Morris was built to be a sanctuary and a community hub — a place for friendships to brew, laughter to echo, and memories to be made, not just another spot for a drink. That ethos shows in the way the venue runs: regular events, a big shared-plates menu, and a genuine effort to make the space feel like it belongs to everyone who walks through the door.

Shared Plates, Burgers and Mains

The food menu opens with a long list of shared plates — Rusty Fried Chicken marinated overnight in the house recipe, Buffalo Wings, Birria and Fish Tacos, Calamari, and Natural Oysters by the half dozen. From there it moves into a strong burger lineup, including the Smash Burger with deep fried onion rings and american cheese, the Rusty Chicken Stack Burger, a Fish Burger, a Pork Belly Burger with hoisin and scallops, and a Portobello Burger for something plant-based. Bigger appetites can go for the Sirloin Steak, Pan Seared Salmon, or the Open Steak Sandwich, while lighter options include a Caesar Salad, Halloumi Salad and Roasted Pumpkin Salad.

Platters and Pizza for Groups

For groups, The Rusty Morris runs a tiered platter system — the Morris Minor Platter, the full Rusty Morris Platter, and the large Influencers Platter, which brings together an open steak sandwich, chicken burger, tacos, alfredo and buffalo wings in one order. A small pizza range covers Margherita, Chicken and Cranberry, Prosciutto, and Ham and Cheese.

A Full Bar

On the drinks side, the cocktail list runs from a rotating Cocktail of the Week through to house favourites like the Espresso Martini, Rusty Sour, Classic Margarita and Long Island. Rotating taps pour Juniors Lager alongside Speights, Panhead, Captains and cider, backed by a wine list from Man O'War, North Row, Mahi and Redmetal, plus Prosecco and bottled beer and RTDs.

Families and Events

A dedicated kids menu covers nuggets, a cheeseburger, fish and chips, spag bowl and an ice cream dessert, and The Rusty Morris also runs regular events including quiz nights, bottomless specials and rotating food and drink specials — all best kept up with via the venue's social channels.

Visiting

The Rusty Morris Bar & Eatery is located at 120 Onehunga Mall Road, Auckland, open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:30am until late. Reservations can be made directly through the website.

Signature items

• Rusty Morris Platter
• Smash Burger
• Rusty Chicken Stack Burger
• Birria Taco
• Sirloin Steak 250gr
• Espresso Martini

Menu

Sides

• Standard Fries — A classic side.
• Kumara Fries — A classic side.
• Truffle Fries — Topped with truffle and parmesan.
• Wedges — Bacon and cheese can be added.
• Mushroom Risotto — Served with two slices of oregano sourdough.
• Truffle Mash — A side option.
• Seasonal Salad — A side option.
• Chargrilled Broccolini — A side option.
• Fried Egg — Add-on side.
• Creamy Mushroom Sauce — Sauce option.
• Caper Sauce — Sauce option.

Burgers

• Smash Burger — Beef pattie, brioche bun, deep fried onion rings, pickles, mayo, american cheese, served with fries.
• Rusty Chicken Stack Burger — Fried chicken in the special rusty rub, brioche bun, bacon, avocado, tomato, cos salad, served with fries.
• Fish Burger — Fish of the day, brioche bun, salad, tartare sauce, served with fries.
• Pork Belly Burger — Pork belly, slaw, hoisin, scallots, served with fries.
• Portobello Burger — Grilled portobello mushroom, sriracha, slaw, vegan mayo, vegetable patties, kumara chips.

Dessert

• White Choc Cookie Dough — Served with berry and vanilla ice cream.
• Milk Choc Cookie Dough — Served with berry and vanilla ice cream.
• Biscoff Cheesecake — A house dessert.
• Chef's Special — A rotating dessert.

Cocktails

• Cocktail of the Week — Ask staff for details.
• Rusty Sour — Midori, lemon, sugar, egg whites.
• Classic Margarita — Tequila, triple sec, lime, sugar.
• Mojito — Bacardi, lime, sugar, soda.
• Long Island — Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, lemon squash, coke.
• Pornstar Martini — Vanilla vodka, passion liqueur and syrup, lime, egg whites.
• Froze (Blended) — Rose, vodka, strawberry syrup, lemon.
• Raspberry Gin Sour — Raspberry gin, lemon, sugar, egg whites.
• Espresso Martini — Vanilla vodka, Kahlua, espresso, sugar.
• Giving Delulu — Vodka, strawberry, sugar, lime, passion liqueur.
• Water Me Down — Vodka, mango, passionfruit, lemon.
• Ginny Choo — Gin, mango, watermelon, lemon.

Kid'S Meals

• Nuggets & Chips — A kids' classic.
• Cheeseburger & Chips — A kids' classic.
• Fish & Chips — A kids' classic.
• Spag Bowl — A kids' classic.
• Ice Cream Scoop & Sprinkles — A kids' dessert.

Major Plates

• Open Steak Sandwich — Sirloin steak, pan fried onions, creamy mushrooms, salad on sourdough, shoestring fries.
• Alfredo — Fettuccine, creamy herb pasta sauce; choose chicken or steak, bacon and mushroom can be added.
• Sirloin Steak 250gr — Served with truffle mash and broccolini, or fries and side salad; choice of pepper sauce, garlic butter or creamy mushrooms.
• Pan Seared Salmon — Served with caper sauce, truffle mash and broccolini, or fries and side salad.
• Caesar Salad — Chicken breast, cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, parmesan, croutons and caesar dressing; anchovies optional.
• Halloumi Salad — Pan fried halloumi, mixed leaf salad, tomato, roasted pumpkin, pumpkin seeds.
• Roasted Pumpkin Salad — Roasted pumpkin, seeds, caramelised walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, maple balsamic, lemon tahini dressing.

Wine & Bubbles

• Sauvignon Blanc — Man O'War or North Row.
• Pinot Gris — Man O'War or North Row.
• Chardonnay — Man O'War or North Row.
• Rosé — Mahi or North Row.
• Pinot Noir — Mahi or North Row.
• Shiraz — Mojo.
• Merlot — Redmetal.
• Bubbles / Prosecco — Mumm Cordon Rouge, Makers Anonymous, or Paradise.

On Tap & Bottles

• Juniors Lager — On tap.
• Speights Summit Ultra 4.0% — On tap.
• Panhead APA 5.7% — On tap.
• Captains Pilsner 5.0% — On tap.
• Captains Hazy IPA 5.6% — On tap.
• Apple Cider 4.5% — On tap.
• Corona, Heineken, Steinlager Light, Peroni 0% — Bottled beer options.
• Hyoketsu, Kirin Hard Rated, CCs, Jim Beam, Gordons — Bottled RTDs.

Platters & Pizza

• Rusty Morris Platter — Garlic bread, rusty fried chicken, calamari, mac salad, pork belly, prawn twisters, dipping sauces.
• Morris Minor Platter — A smaller version of the Rusty Morris Platter.
• Influencers Platter — Open steak sandwich, rusty stack chicken burger, birria taco, fish taco, chicken alfredo, buffalo wings, fries.
• Margherita Pizza — A classic pizza.
• Chicken and Cranberry Pizza — A house pizza.
• Prosciutto Pizza — A house pizza.
• Ham and Cheese Pizza — A house pizza.

Minor Plates (Shared)

• Garlic Bread — A classic shared starter.
• Prawn Twisters — Served with sweet chilli sauce.
• Calamari — Served with chilli mayo.
• Bruschetta — Buffalo mozzarella, tomato, oregano, basil, olive oil on grilled sourdough.
• Rusty Fried Chicken — Marinated overnight with the special Rusty recipe.
• Buffalo Wings — Served with sweet chilli and sour cream.
• Cheese & Broccoli Bites — Served with ranch sauce.
• Fish & Chips — Battered fresh fish of the day, fries, side salad, tomato and tartare sauces.
• Birria Taco — 7-hour smoked beef, cheese, coriander, corn taco. Sold single or 3 for.
• Fish Taco — Fish bite, cheese, coriander, soft taco. Sold single or 3 for.
• Spaghetti Bolognese — Spaghetti, beef mince, napoli sauce, parmesan.
• Natural Oysters — Sold by the half dozen.
• Chicken Parmigiana — Served with fries and side salad, tomato and aioli sauce.

Non-Alcoholic & Mixers

• Fizzy Drinks — Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Lemon Lime & Bitters, Ginger Beer.
• Juice — Apple, pineapple, cranberry or orange.
• Tropical Spritz — Choice of mango, passionfruit or strawberry syrup, lemon, sprite.
• Freaky Feijoa — Feijoa, elderflower, sugar, lime, sprite.
• Cinderella — Cranberry, pineapple, orange, sprite, lime.

Frequently asked questions

What are The Rusty Morris's opening hours?

Tuesday to Sunday, 11:30am until late. Closed Mondays.

Where is The Rusty Morris located?

120 Onehunga Mall Road, Auckland, in a converted former post office.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, including nuggets, a cheeseburger, fish and chips, and an ice cream dessert.

Are there sharing platters for groups?

Yes, the Morris Minor Platter, Rusty Morris Platter and the larger Influencers Platter.

Does The Rusty Morris run events?

Yes, including quiz nights and bottomless specials — follow their socials for updates.

Is there a vegetarian burger option?

Yes, the Portobello Burger with vegan mayo and vegetable patties.

Can I book a table?

Yes, reservations can be made directly through the website.

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