Fantail & Turtle

Fantail & Turtle Fiercely independent, award winning bar, eatery & functions venue. This must be the place. Welcome to Fantail & Turtle.
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We’re a whānau owned, fiercely independent, award winning bar, eatery & functions venue, driven by core values of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, & whanaungatanga. Located in the heart of Takapuna, Fantail & Turtle is the place for everyone, a destination suitable for all occasions, and able to host unforgettable events for up to 600 guests. Architecturally designed by award winning studio Izzard, fe

aturing extensive gardens, all weather outdoor spaces, and flooded with afternoon sun. Whether you need a table for a few quiet ones or a private area to turn the music up & let your hair down, there are multiple spaces to choose from, and a dedicated Functions & Events Manager to work alongside you to ensure a flawless and stress-free experience. Our team are industry leading & regularly recognised amongst the best, and we can’t wait to show you why. Just like our venue, our menu is designed to be shared with friends. Expect fresh & local craft beer, real ale & cider flowing from 15 taps, an on-site microbrewery, a wine list covering near and distant regions synonymous with varietal excellence, an extensive gin list enhanced with botanics fresh from our on site gardens, bespoke cocktails to sip late into the evening, and a modern seasonal menu, designed to share with a focus on showcasing sustainable & locally sourced produce. Dishes will arrive as they’re ready, perfect for all day grazing. We operate a waste-free kitchen, repurposing everything that doesn’t make it to the plate into stocks & sauces. proteins are free range & house-butchered where possible. fish are sustainably line caught, processed whole and dry-cured on site. herbs & greens are foraged or picked fresh from our gardens. food scraps are returned to the earth through on-site composting. we are proud to partner with small local producers who share our values and commitment to sustainability. We’re fiercely independent, which means we stock only what we’re proud to serve. Every bottle and every keg is hand selected, mostly from small & independent producers, made by people that we love, and chosen for you, our manuhiri (guests), to enjoy, with us.

Winter called. Mulled Wine answered. 🍷Spiced with brandy, orange, vanilla, star anise, cloves, & Smales Farm honey 🔥
03/06/2026

Winter called. Mulled Wine answered. 🍷

Spiced with brandy, orange, vanilla, star anise, cloves, & Smales Farm honey 🔥

Opening a little later today while we host some very good people for a very good cause 🥰
12/05/2026

Opening a little later today while we host some very good people for a very good cause 🥰

Sunday’s lineup: A little live music & a spot to send the little ones to play. 🍻
26/04/2026

Sunday’s lineup: A little live music & a spot to send the little ones to play. 🍻

Lest we forget 🌺
24/04/2026

Lest we forget 🌺

24/04/2026

These beers won’t wait. Neither should you.⁠
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🍻 Pouring from 12PM Saturday⁠
🏏 Tasting Paddles available all long weekend⁠
🍴Kitchen open as usual⁠
🚫 No surcharge⁠
🌺 We invite you to consider supporting the Birkenhead RSA with a donation on the day.⁠
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📅 April 25 | ⏰ 1PM-Late | 📍 Fantail & Turtle

These beers won’t wait. Neither should you.🍻 Pouring from 12PM Saturday🏏 Tasting Paddles available all long weekend🍴Kitc...
24/04/2026

These beers won’t wait. Neither should you.

🍻 Pouring from 12PM Saturday
🏏 Tasting Paddles available all long weekend
🍴Kitchen open as usual
🚫 No surcharge
🌺 We invite you to consider supporting the Birkenhead RSA with a donation on the day.

📅 April 25 | ⏰ 1PM-Late | 📍 Fantail & Turtle

In the news today.On our taps for years.Cute 😘
23/04/2026

In the news today.
On our taps for years.

Cute 😘

Get ready for a weekend of great music, impeccable vibes, and plenty of pints 🍻
18/04/2026

Get ready for a weekend of great music, impeccable vibes, and plenty of pints 🍻

02/04/2026

Easter just got so much easier 🥳

Discover Pupukemoana is a free family event by Pupuke Birdsong Project to raise awareness of the ecology and threats to ...
17/03/2026

Discover Pupukemoana is a free family event by Pupuke Birdsong Project to raise awareness of the ecology and threats to Lake Pupuke - and we'll be there with coffee & a fundraising sausage sizzle! ☕🌭

Bring the family to learn through experience and play:
- Guided kayaking and snorkeling tours.
- Pumphouse Theatre guided tours.
- Killarney Park guided tours.
- Workshops such as Raranga (weaving).
- Noughty Boxes by Noughty Wasters - build large scale creations using the humble cardboard box.
- Mahi tākaro with Harko Brown - enjoy weaving, learning, and playing the traditional games connected to natural resources from the park, with plenty of low‑impact participation and cultural sharing for everyone.
- Seed sowing activity - pot your own plants and herbs.

& be in to win an amazing Kayak Package thanks to Environmental Services at Auckland Council!

Event Details:
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 21st March 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (opening ceremony 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
📌 Location: Killarney Park, 38b Killarney Street, Takapuna, Auckland

If you missed the press release, we've officially adopted Killarney Park, and are working to restore the public whenua through our partnership with Pupuke Birdsong Project & our tree planting program 🌱

This isn't just a Quiz Night, it’s a full-blown league 🏆️
17/03/2026

This isn't just a Quiz Night, it’s a full-blown league 🏆️

Good craic & a proper pint for Paddy’s 🍀
16/03/2026

Good craic & a proper pint for Paddy’s 🍀

Love at first sip. Maybe. 😏
08/03/2026

Love at first sip. Maybe. 😏

Here if you're in need of manaaki all long weekend! 🎉- No Surcharge 🚫- Free Parking 🅿️- Markets on Sunday ☀️Toitū Te Tir...
05/02/2026

Here if you're in need of manaaki all long weekend! 🎉

- No Surcharge 🚫
- Free Parking 🅿️
- Markets on Sunday ☀️

Toitū Te Tiriti ❤️🤍🖤

QUIZ RETURNS FOR 2026!Think you're a bit of a clever clogs? Prove it at our weekly Quiz Night! 🧠⁠⁠Grab the crew for the ...
03/02/2026

QUIZ RETURNS FOR 2026!

Think you're a bit of a clever clogs? Prove it at our weekly Quiz Night! 🧠⁠
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Grab the crew for the first night of Quiz Night for 2026⁠
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Kicking off from Tuesday 10th Feb
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There's $250+ in vouchers & merch to be won every week (& additional bragging rights, of course)⁠, and this year we're bringing in a season-long championship, with a grand prize worth fighting for..🤐
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Hosted alongside our friends The Good Host Co.⁠
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Bookings essential for teams of 4px+⁠, secure your spot now - https://tinyurl.com/firstquiz26
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If you’re a smaller bunch (or technology isn’t your love language), flick us an email 😘

new year, new boo? 💘
02/02/2026

new year, new boo? 💘

Margs doing the lord's work today ☀️🥵
30/01/2026

Margs doing the lord's work today ☀️🥵

Newest team member starting this July 🥰(cutest little lemon that ever did exist for scale)
14/01/2026

Newest team member starting this July 🥰

(cutest little lemon that ever did exist for scale)

Out of office with the team for a couple of days 🥳Back from Wednesday!
04/01/2026

Out of office with the team for a couple of days 🥳

Back from Wednesday!

Happy New Year, legends 🥂We’re officially open for 2026 & your first round’s calling.Swing by and tell us how much "fun"...
03/01/2026

Happy New Year, legends 🥂

We’re officially open for 2026 & your first round’s calling.

Swing by and tell us how much "fun" you had camping ⛈️

That's a wrap for '25, & another silly season in the bag 🥳⁠⁠Massive love to our unreal team for bringing the manaaki day...
31/12/2025

That's a wrap for '25, & another silly season in the bag 🥳⁠
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Massive love to our unreal team for bringing the manaaki day in, day out, and to you lot for backing us again and again. You've kept the lights on & the vibes high 🥂⁠
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Thanks for being part of it - same time next year? 🍻⁠
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p.s we're back at it from the 3rd!

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Smales Farm, Takapuna
Auckland

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 1am
Saturday 11am - 1am
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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