Empire TavernVictoria Quarter, Auckland
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Pub · Victoria Quarter

Empire Tavern

137 Victoria Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010 Closed Sundays

Opening hours

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Closed Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Empire Tavern
Monday11 am – 10 pm
Tuesday11 am – 10 pm
Wednesday11 am – 10 pm
Thursday11 am – noon
Friday11 am – 1 pm
Saturday5 pm – 1 am
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

137 Victoria Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010

About

About Empire Tavern

If you are looking for a pub in Victoria Quarter, Auckland, Empire Tavern at 137 Victoria Street West in Victoria Quarter is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Auckland, within walking distance of the centre.

Diners come here for pub food and drinks. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as beer-battered fish. We currently list 344 places in Auckland in the pub & bar dining category, and Empire Tavern is among them.

Empire Tavern opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 1 am on Saturdays. Night owls should note the late closing on Saturday. In total it trades for about 44 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a pub like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of pub with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Pub ClassicsBeer-battered fish and chips

With salad and tartare

$26–32

Pub ClassicsBangers and mash

Pork sausages with onion gravy

$24–29

Sunday RoastYorkshire pudding

With gravy

$4–6

KidsFish and chips (kids)

With tomato sauce

$12–15

Bar SnacksChicken wings

Buffalo hot sauce

$15–20

On TapLocal craft beer

Pint

$12–15

Plan your visit

When is Empire Tavern busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at pubs in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around noon on Fridays.

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Questions about Empire Tavern

Where is Empire Tavern?

Empire Tavern is at 137 Victoria Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010, about 600 m from central Auckland. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Empire Tavern's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 10 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 10 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 10 pm; Thursday 11 am – noon; Friday 11 am – 1 pm; Saturday 5 pm – 1 am; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Empire Tavern closed?

It is normally closed on Sundays.

What kind of food does Empire Tavern serve?

Pub food and drinks. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of pub.

How much does it cost to eat at Empire Tavern?

As an estimate, a meal at a pub like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Empire Tavern?

The closest is Filipino Home Cooked BBQ (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Empire Tavern

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Victoria Quarter
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SEVENPOKE

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Times of India 90 m
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Brew'd Hawt Chicken 100 m
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Akbar Durbar – Indian food 110 m
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Akbar Durbar

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Bal Ganga – Indian food 110 m
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Bal Ganga

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