Woodside Bay Chalets is a pub at Woodside Bay on Waiheke Island, carrying a 4.5 Google rating. Island pubs run to the rhythm of the ferry timetable: in summer the day-trippers arrive mid-morning and the good seats go early, so regulars either turn up before the crowds or drift in later once the afternoon boats have emptied. The best of them keep things simple — hearty food, a well-kept pour, and room to linger rather than a quick turnaround. On Waiheke it is always worth asking what is local behind the bar, since island vineyards are rarely far from a pub's drinks list. And when the weather is kind, expect the outdoor tables to fill first. Set at Woodside Bay on Waiheke Island, Woodside Bay Chalets makes an easy addition to a day spent exploring the island.