The Prospect of Howick is a cozy, homely pub that has been up and running in Howick village for generations. Recently redesigned as the Good Home Howick, it is a favorite hang out spot for locals and visitors to the area. It also welcomes travelers with open arms with great hospitality. Diners can enjoy lunches and dinners here that are tasty and well priced considering their quality. There is also a bar with a variety of drinks to be had. The eatery is ideal for groups, couples and families too. If you want a comfortable yet quiet spot to enjoy your evening, there is a den and a library too just to add a little of a different atmosphere.

Eating, Drinking, Things to Do & The Pokies

The hotel has an open plan design where the interior spills over right into the sunny and shaded courtyard. Located at the Corner of Picton Street and Uxbridge Road in Howick, this restaurant is ideal for functions and catching up with friends after work. Here is more about this iconic spot in Howick Village.

Dining at this restaurant

At this hotel, you can find three types of menus. They are the Brunch, Bar Snacks and Dinner menus.

The Brunch menu contains a variety of dishes such as bacon or eggs served with toasted Ciabatta bread, the vegetarian breakfast and Eggs Benedict. It also contains pulled pork, Moroccan spiced chicken breast and a Greek salad.

The Bar Snacks menu contains dishes such as wedges served with sour cream, popcorn chicken, onion bhaji and spicy lamb koftas. Last but not least, the Dinner menu contains dishes such as chicken and ham terrine, smoked fish pie, beef eye fillet, duck breast and the Good Home pie which is just terrific.

Drinks and refreshments

The Prospect of Howick provides drinks at two spots. They include Bosun’s Bar and the Garden Bar too. The ambiance is relaxed, entertaining and welcoming in both bars. There is a wide variety of drinks and exciting events such as karaoke, live music, betting, DJ mixes and sports on the big screen. To add a cherry on the pie, Bosun’s Bar hosts events too.

The Pokies at The Prospect of Howick 

The pub has about 18 super exciting pokies games for all the punters to enjoy in complete comfort.

The Good Home Deals

Guests and revelers in this eatery can enjoy Good Home discount deals. There is a special deal every day. On Mondays, guests can enjoy pizza and a pint at $25 while there is free dessert with any main dish of your choice on Tuesdays. On Wednesdays, you can enjoy deals on Ribs while the Good Home provides affordable cider cocktails on Saturdays. On Sundays, families can enjoy the Sunday Roast deal.

Origins of The Prospect of Howick

This dining and drinking spot in Howick Village started out as the Marine Hotel in 1906. Over the years, it survived many calamities such as a fire in 1925 and management changes as well. Due to its steadfast persistence and good quality service, the hotel survived through the 1940s and 1950s. In 1953, it was covered in the Howick Post newspaper and its popularity grew. In 1977, the name was changed from the Marine Hotel to the Prospect of Howick. In 2006, it was refurbished to fit in with modern times. Today, it provides a warm, welcoming, urban environment for its clientele while maintaining its history too.

Summary

One of the most attractive features of The Prospect of Howick is that you can reserve and check availability of dining tables online. Moreover, they host events and functions at the Good Home Bar. The facility has a capacity to hold between 30 and 40 guests. In addition to this, the restaurant section provides function facilities for between 2 and 80 people. Bosun’s bar has the largest capacity at 300 guests. More information can be found in their official website. If you need clarification or have a unique inquiry just get in touch with them.

Contacts

Phone 09 534 3199

Website www.theprospect.co.nz/

Map & Address

The Prospect “Good Home” of Howick

Cnr Picton Street & Uxbridge Road, Howick,

Auckland 2014, New Zealand

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