Kork n Barrel is a wine bar and restaurant at 58 West Quay in Ahuriri, Napier, on the harbour. The deck has views over the Ahuriri Harbour, working wharf, yachts and fishing boats, with the mountain range in the distance. The website describes an extensive list of specialist cocktails, wines, beers, ciders and non-alcoholic drinks, and local and international wines. Food is served for lunch and dinner, and there is a kids' menu.
Customers praise the service, especially the staff who greet and suggest wines, and the outdoor beanbags. Dishes mentioned include a Yorkshire pudding tapas special, a whitebait fritter, loaded fries, bao buns, pizza, and a ceviche. One reviewer calls the Yorkshire puddings a favourite worth returning for. Drinks are served from 11.30am until late. Open Locally lists six other restaurants within a kilometre. Winifreds, 0.5 km away, is rated 4.7 from 127 reviews. Our pick in Ahuriri for a drink on the harbour deck.