Malones Irish Pub is an Irish pub at 6 Miami Avenue in Surfdale on Waiheke Island. It holds a Google rating of 3.3 from 180 reviews, and its earlier listing mentions hearty Irish meals and live music. Reviewers describe it as a central, lively spot, with mixed views on service and prices.
A good Irish pub is built around the pour and the company: a properly settled pint of stout, a short but honest menu of pies, stews or fish and chips, and a room where conversation matters more than the screens. Live music, whether a local act or a session night, is part of the tradition, so it is worth checking what is on before you go. On an island like Waiheke, a pub often doubles as the local meeting place, so visits range from a quiet afternoon drink to a noisy weekend evening. Regulars usually pick their time of day to suit the mood they want.
For anyone staying in or passing through Surfdale, Malones is a central place to stop for a drink and a meal.