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Takanini Sports Bar & Eatery

The Thoroubred Sports Bar

Where good kai, cold drinks, & great times come together

Whether you’re after a good feed or a chilled drink with mates, The Thoroughbred Sports Bar is where Takanini locals come to kick back and unwind. From classic pub grub and authentic Indian dishes to TAB and a gaming lounge, there’s something for everyone.

The most laid back spot in South Auckland. Good times on tap every day.

Dine In or Takeaway

Authentic Indian

Fresh Indian food packed with rich, bold flavours that hit the spot every time.

Dine In or Takeaway

Kiwi Classics

Solid Kiwi pub grub, made to order and served fresh, straight to your plate.

What's on at The Thoroughbred

What's Happening

Happy Hour

Monday - Friday

5pm - 7pm

Happy Hour

Monday - Friday

5pm - 7pm

Happy Hour

Monday - Friday

5pm - 7pm

Happy Hour

Monday - Friday

5pm - 7pm

Every Week

Happy Hour

Monday to Friday from 5pm - 7pm

Lucky Draw Fridays

Simply be here at 5pm on a Friday to go into the draw to WIN a Thoroughbred food & drinks voucher. 1st prize $30 and 2nd prize $20. Winner is drawn 6pm. Vouchers must be redeemed within 2 weeks of draw.

Customer Reviews

What our customers say

4.2

based on 393 Google Reviews

We had our daughters 21st here, the staff were cooperative with everything we wanted to plan. The venue is big and spacious for what we did and more, highly recommend for family events. The food was also amazing, prepared well and presentation was top notch. I recommend this place for any events, we had a blast. We will definitely come back even for just the meals. Thank you to Archana Choudhary and team aswell as her awsome Cheff.

Moui Fifita via Google - Oct 2025

🎉 Celebrated my 40th Birthday and had an amazing time with family and friends! A special thanks to Archana, Akshay, Lavish, and Poonam for making the evening so memorable with their warm gesture and wonderful hospitality. 🌟 The food was absolutely mouth-watering, the aroma unforgettable, and the ambience perfect. Highly recommend this place for parties and family functions! 🍽✨

Mayank Sachdeva via Google - Sep 2025

This is a great place - service great. Food fresh and yummy. Great value for money. - highly recommend.

Andrew & Mel Frost via Google - Aug 2025

The food is amazing and staff is amazing. Recommended to visit and enjoy

Amrinder Singh via Google - Aug 2025

Awesome customer service & good food highly recommend

Teuira Pirangi via Google, Aug 2025

Excellent service and taste in food is very good

Archana Choudhary via Google, Aug 2025

The food is very delicious and fresh also, service is mind blowing and i am prepared to every one come and try it.

Kunal Singh via Google - Aug 2025