WhatABBQ!

Auckland

  • Commercial
  • Large
  • Industrial

WhatABBQ! is a smokehouse restaurant and function venue in New Lynn, Auckland, suited to large groups for weddings, birthdays, conferences, and memorial events. The venue's defining feature is a large on-site smoker that produces slow-cooked meats, with in-house catering covering the full event. A covered outdoor courtyard, full AV suite, bar, and both off-street and on-street parking are all available.

At a glance

Industrial dining space viewed from above with metal chairs, wooden tables, and mezzanine
Capacity
This venue accommodates large gatherings, roughly 100 to 200 seated guests depending on layout.
Price tier
Commercial. A guide to typical pricing, not a quote.
Catering
In-house catering
Alcohol
There is a bar on site. This is our best read of the venue's alcohol rules and can be out of date. Confirm with the venue.
Suited for
Birthday, Conference, Wedding
Facilities
Off-street parking, Windows, AV equipment, Tables and chairs, Crockery, Bar, Wi-Fi, Kitchen, Fridge, TV screen, Sound system, Projector, On-street parking

Where it is

34A Portage Road, New Lynn

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Bookable options

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