The Flying Moa brings the easygoing character of a New Zealand local to Mount Wellington, with a pub at the front and a distinct restaurant area for a more settled meal. The dining room opens through large sliding doors in summer and gathers around a fireplace in winter, while two adjoining outdoor areas add covered and open-air choices with heaters. That flexibility makes the venue as comfortable for an unplanned drink and snack as it is for a booked family lunch, dinner or larger get-together.
The food keeps recognisable pub favourites at its centre but gives the opening round plenty of variety. A table can begin with Korean-fried cauliflower, salt and pepper squid, sticky pork belly bites, garlic chilli prawns or buttermilk fried chicken, with a mixed platter available for groups. Main courses then move through chicken schnitzel, beer-battered fish and chips, twice-cooked pork belly and a rotating New Zealand beef steak. Potato gnocchi with leek, peas and lemon ricotta offers a meat-free counterpoint to those hearty plates.
Burgers are built as proper meals rather than an afterthought. The brisket cheeseburger stays close to the classic formula, the fried chicken version layers cheese, chipotle mayo, ranch and pickles, and the vegetarian option combines grilled halloumi with a house-made plant-based patty. Lighter choices include a green tahini bowl and Caesar salad, while the separate children's menu covers fish, chicken, pasta and a small burger. Brownie sundae, sticky date pudding and cheesecake pop give the meal an uncomplicated pub-style finish.
The drinks list ranges from familiar tap beer and cider to New Zealand wine, cocktails and zero-alcohol mixes, so mixed groups are not forced into a single kind of visit. Sport is shown regularly, the Tuesday quiz gives the week a recurring social fixture, and changing food deals draw attention to schnitzel, burgers and other pub staples. Reservable sections span the lower and raised pub, the restaurant and its deck, allowing The Flying Moa to shift from neighbourhood catch-up to organised celebration without losing its relaxed character.
Address: 65 Lunn Avenue, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1072, New Zealand
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The Flying Moa Menu
Pub Snacks
Pull-Apart Garlic Loaf
garlic butter
Korean-Fried Cauliflower
Korean BBQ sauce, pickles
Salt & Pepper Squid
garlic aioli, fresh lemon
Sticky Pork Belly Bites
Gochujang BBQ glaze, chilli, sesame seeds
Loaded Fries
BBQ brisket, cheesy sauce, chipotle mayo, pickles, green onion
Garlic Chilli Prawns
blistered cherry tomatoes, green onion, chilli aioli on roti
Glazed Pork & Wagyu Brisket Meatballs
smoky herb butter jus, mustard cream, cheddar dust
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
honey sriracha, ranch, garden pickles
Onion Rings
chipotle mayo
Fries
confit garlic aioli
Tools Down Platter
sticky pork belly bites, buttermilk fried chicken, Korean fried cauliflower, salt & pepper squid, pork & wagyu brisket meatballs, grilled focaccia
Burgers
No gluten added bun +2.5 or lettuce bun available
Cheeseburger
150g brisket patty, American cheese, special sauce, ketchup, sweet & spicy pickles, milk bun, fries
The Cluckerson
crispy-fried chicken, American cheese, chipotle mayo, ranch, sweet & spicy pickles, lettuce, milk bun, fries
The Hallouminati
grilled halloumi, house-made vegan patty, American cheese, special sauce, sweet & spicy pickles, ranch, red onion, milk bun, fries
Sides
Cos Lettuce
pumpkin seed crunch, house dressing
Charred Winter Greens
garlic butter
Pub Mains
Chicken Schnitty
crumbed chicken breast, green herb slaw, gravy. CHOOSE fries OR mash
Fish & Chips
beer-battered daily catch, house fries, green herb slaw, tartare sauce
Potato Gnocchi
leek & peas, Italian tomato sauce, lemon ricotta verde, crispy kale
Twice Cooked Pork Belly
potato gratin, winter greens, pear & fig relish, jus
Fettuccine Carbonara
creamy carbonara sauce, chicken, bacon, Grana Padano
Classic Caesar
cos lettuce, bacon, herbed croutons, anchovy dressing, soft-boiled egg, parmesan snow
Green Tahini Bowl
roast carrots, lemon ricotta verde, winter leaves, toasted buckwheat, pumpkin seed crunch
Butcher's Cut Steak
Rotating Cut of Premium NZ Beef. Fries, café de Paris butter, red wine jus, charred winter greens
Desserts
American Chocolate Brownie Sundae
chocolate peanut butter granola, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce
Baked Cheesecake Pop
chocolate crackle, raspberry gel, sherbet
Sticky Date Pudding
butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean ice cream
Kids
15.5 Ea. Available to kids 12 years and under. We try our absolute best but our kitchen is not a gluten-free zone, so please chat to our team if you have any questions. +2.5% surcharge on credit card payments.
Mini Beast Burger
beef patty, cheese, ketchup, toasted bun, fries
Chook & Chips
crumbed chicken bites, fries, tomato sauce
Lil’ Fish & Flicks
crispy fish bites, fries, tartare sauce
Meatballs
Italian tomato sauce, fettuccine, cheese
Grilled Chicken & Mash
gravy, greens
Fettuccine
Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella
Cheese & Bacon Loaded Fries
cheese sauce, mozzarella, gravy
Kids’ Sundae
100s & 1000s, chocolate OR caramel OR strawberry sauce. FREE WITH ANY KIDS MEAL
Cocktails
Long Island Iced Tea
Finlandia vodka, City of London gin, El Jimador reposado Tequila, Havana Club añejo 3 rum, triple sec, sugar syrup, lemon juice, Coca-Cola
Espresso Martini
Finlandia vodka, Kahlúa, sugar syrup, espresso
Piña Colada
Havana Club añejo 3 rum, Malibu, lime juice, pineapple juice, coconut cream
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, soda water
Soft Drinks
Soft Drinks
Coca-Cola | Coca-Cola Zero Sugar | Sprite | Fanta
Schweppes
Ginger Ale | Soda Water | Tonic Water
Red Bull
Energy Drink | Sugarfree | Coconut Edition Sugarfree
Keri Juice
Apple | Pineapple | Orange | Cranberry | Spiced Tomato
Champagne & Sparkling
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut
France
Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé
France
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut
Marlborough
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosé
Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
Northrow
Marlborough
Kim Crawford
Marlborough
SOHO Peggy
Marlborough
Pinot Gris
Northrow
Gisborne
Kim Crawford
Hawke’s Bay
Soho Ziggy
Marlborough
Pinot Noir
Northrow
Marlborough
The Maker
Gisborne
Rabbit Ranch
Central Otago
Gibbston Valley Gold River
Central Otago
Other Reds
Terroir Project Merlot
South Australia
Katnook Cabernet Sauvignon
Australia
Grant Burge Ink Shiraz
Barossa Valley, Australia
Mojo Shiraz
McLaren Vale, Australia
Beer & Cider
Heineken
On Tap
Heineken Silver Low Carb
On Tap
Tiger
On Tap
Tiger Crystal Ultra Low Carb
On Tap
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Against typical prices in Auckland
- Fish and chips Typical in Auckland: $28.45 $29.50
- Carbonara Typical in Auckland: $29.50 $29.50
- Cheeseburger Typical in Auckland: $17.00 $27.00
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