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Hallertau Riverhead is one of Auckland’s most popular spots for great food, fresh craft beer, and relaxed family dining. Set on Coatesville–Riverhead Highway, the venue offers a spacious biergarten, an inviting restaurant, and a friendly atmosphere that suits everything from weekend lunches to group celebrations. With an on-site brewery, regular events, and a menu built around local produce, it’s an easy place to enjoy a casual meal while trying some of Auckland’s best small-batch beers.
Hallertau Brewery
The Hallertau brewery sits at the heart of the Riverhead site. This is where their well-known craft beers are brewed, poured, and served at peak freshness. Expect a rotating line-up of core brews and seasonal releases, all made on-site. Visitors can enjoy their drink in the airy biergarten or inside the restaurant.
The brewery hosts regular events, including live music, Sunday family sessions, bingo nights, and seasonal celebrations. It’s also a popular venue for functions, with flexible spaces that can accommodate everything from small gatherings to larger parties of up to 200 people. Work functions, birthdays, baby showers, pre-wedding events, and relaxed corporate dinners all fit comfortably into the setting.
Families are especially well catered for. The playground beside the biergarten keeps children happily occupied, while adults can relax nearby with food and drinks. Staff are used to hosting families and groups, and the spacious layout makes it easy to settle in.
Hallertau Brewery Menu
Hallertau’s menu focuses on fresh, local ingredients and dishes that work well for sharing. There are options for all appetites, including snacks, pizzas, mains, and desserts. Families will find plenty that appeals to both adults and children, and the kitchen accommodates a range of food preferences.
To Share:
Favourites include jalapeño poppers with hop salt, corn ribs with smoky BBQ sauce, wood-fired brie with honeycomb and rosemary, and house-smoked kahawai pâté served with sourdough. There are also Agria potato fries seasoned with Hallertau salt and served with smoked mayo.
Small Plates:
Options range from HFC free-range chicken with fermented chilli to beef brisket krokets, lamb and potato croquettes, market fish tartare, and roast cauliflower with curried granola. These are ideal for mixing and matching across the table.
Wood-Fired Pizza:
The pizza menu covers classics and creative combinations, such as mozzarella and tomato with basil, smoked bacon with jalapeño and pineapple relish, a mushroom and truffle cream option, and prosciutto with garlic cream and artichoke. Crust dips are available for extra flavour.
Mains:
Popular choices include the cheeseburger with fries, grilled sirloin with chimichurri, line-caught snapper with lemon herb butter, Agria gnocchi with broad beans and feta, and a beef and beer sausage coil with fennel and apple slaw. Families or groups can also order the braised lamb shoulder, available as a single serve or a larger portion for two.
Sweets:
Desserts include pavlova with seasonal fruit, a strawberry sundae, and a rich stout chocolate cake.
Kids’ Menu:
Children have several approachable options: spaghetti with ground beef, panko-crumbed fish and fries, a cheese and tomato pizza, or a crispy chicken burger. For dessert, they can build their own sundae or choose a simple ice-cream cone with sprinkles.
Hallertau also offers group sharing menus for larger tables, designed to keep service smooth for busy nights and events.
More Reasons to Visit Riverhead
Riverhead itself is a great place for a relaxed day out. Close to West Auckland, Kumeū, and the Coatesville countryside, it’s an easy drive for families looking for somewhere with good food and outdoor seating.
