BBC TASTING STUDIO

Since 2015 and open daily, our classic 100 year old Kauri Villa is a treat to visit and make your local. With a tavern atmosphere where our regulars are revered and new visitors are welcomed into our family environment with true kiwi hospitality.

DINE

Our menu is made fresh daily. Dishes to suit everyone

DRINK

Top craft beer, fine wine and everything in between

PLAY

Relax and play a selection of card or board games
Tasty food to share, a cosy atmosphere, delicious drinks - including a full range of over 60 craft beers - and a bunch of board & card games to play. What more do you need? We have 10 continuously rotating set of beer taps showcasing New Zealand's finest craft brews.

We’re “furry friendly” for well behaved dogs. We provide fresh water bowls & dog-snacks for your precious pup. Bring the dogs (or kids) and take a break with us before or after those long walks.

GIFT VOUCHERS

Gift Beer Baron Dollar vouchers - choose any number of $50 or $100 vouchers. We'll send them to you or alternatively, you can stop by and pick them up! Grab them here...

LOCATION

Winter Opening Hours (Guaranteed!)
Mon to Thur :  4pm - 10pm
Fri & Sat : 12pm - midnight
Sunday :    12pm - 10pm
BBC Tasting Studio
17 Birkenhead Avenue
Birkenhead, Auckland
Opposite the BNZ in Birkenhead Village
Call Us 09 320 5055

BOOK YOUR BUBBLE NOW

We're a popular venue in Birkenhead and recommend bookings except for Friday evenings where we operate first in, best table.

Full service will be offered to you at the table and you can pay as you go or commence a table tab to settle at the end of your visit.
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Book now - we can't wait to see you at your local!

DINE

Sharing / Starters

Calamari (our signature dish)

Our #1 dish. Hand cut and cleverly marinated. Gluten-free crumb, flash fried to perfection & served with our house made lime aioli. So tender you can cut it with a fork.

Chicken Bites

Cajun spiced crispy chicken thigh pieces tossed in a gluten-free crumb with your choice of hand cut skin-on potato -OR- kumara fries.

Crayfish Meatballs 

House made Chatham Island Crayfish & Blue Cod meatballs served on mixed lettuce, savoury beurre blanc sauce, pickled sliced carrots and a light balsamic drizzle.

Nachos (Beef or non GF Lentil) 

A lightly spiced NZ beef mix with red kidney beans, house salsa, sour cream & sweet chili sauce. Great option for the kids or for sharing.

Crispy Fried Halloumi 

Panko coated halloumi & chunky kumara chip jenga stack with mixed lettuce and drizzled with balsamic reduction and served with a side of house made marinara sauce.

Spring Rolls

Crispy, crunchy, comforting vegetable filled filo sticks served with sweet chilli sauce.

Beef Meatballs

Juicy meatballs with house made tomato marinara sauce, mixed green leaves, parmesan cheese, drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Kumara or Potato Fries

Our double fried hand cut skin-on potato and kumara fries. At the BBC we only use fresh vegetables for our fries and they are cut daily on site. Served with house made garlic aioli (Potato) or Sriracha Aioli.(kumara)

Platters

Hot Platter Feast

Everything you need… A feast including slow cooked beef with BBQ chipotle sauce, our signature gluten-free calamari & gluten-free crispy chicken thigh bites, fresh beer-battered Blue Cod bites, spring rolls, crispy pork belly bites with apple sauce & crackling. Served with warm pita & fresh slaw.

 Antipasto Platter

NZ charcuterie meats made by Hannah from ‘A Lady Butcher’, two NZ cheeses, pickled onion, olives, grapes, hummus, apricots pita & crackers.
Platters are served for two or four people

The Main Show

'The Best' Fish & Chips

Chatham Island Blue Cod freshly beer-battered and served with hand cut skin-on potato fries, fresh salad, vinaigrette & house made aioli.

Twice Cooked Crispy Baby Ribs

Slow cooked baby ribs, coated w/ maple & chipotle sauce, sprinkled with dukkah and served with hand-cut fries, fresh house made slaw & aioli.

Braised Lamb Shank

A staff favourite. NZ slow cooked lamb shank, served on creamy mashed potato, steamed seasonal vegetables and covered in our house made gluten-free pan gravy.

House Made Kumara & Potato Gnocchi

Our house made kumara & potato gnocchi that’s lovingly prepared in a creamy herb sauce with spinach, white mushrooms, grated parmesan & basil. (Add chicken thigh for $4)

Gourmet Burgers

Burgers served with cos lettuce, tomato, red onion, gherkins, house made aioli and house made tomato relish on a sesame butter bun. Gluten-free lettuce cup option available. ​

BBC Burger

House made NZ beef pattie, smoked bacon, tasty cheese & mustard.

Beer Battered Fish

NZ Chatham Island Blue Cod in fresh beer batter and fried just right.

Crispy Chicken

Marinated NZ chicken thigh with gluten-free crumb, NZ brie, smoked bacon & mango chutney.

The Veggie

House made mushroom & veggie patty served with beetroot, kimchi & house made tomato relish.

Slow Cooked Pork Belly

Slow cooked pork belly slices with smoked bacon, house slaw & smoked bbq sauce.

Sweets

House Made Horseshoe Churros

Our house made horseshoe shaped churros, dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with whipped cream & chocolate sauce.

House Made GF Chocolate Brownie

A delicious gluten-free brownie made with love by our chefs. Served with whipped cream & vanilla ice cream.

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