Sand Bar is a favourite on Waiheke Island. Photo / Supplied
Address: Ocean View Rd, Oneroa, Waiheke Island
Ph: (09) 372 9458
Website: sandbar.co.nz
Open: Seven days, midday until late.
This has been something of an institution since its opening seven or so years ago and it's easy to see why.
Situated down a narrow flight of stairs, it opens up into a dark and cool surfie bar with possibly the best deck area in Auckland out through the back
door, but we'll come back to that.
To be honest, I've never been all that impressed with the service when I've been in here, but the last time it was spot on. On previous visits it had been casual at best and occasionally downright surly.
The beer selection is unlikely to inspire anything but the most inexperienced palate, but then Waiheke is a place for kicking back in the sun and simply having a beer rather than a deep and meaningful relationship with its constituent parts.
