Something & Social Albany is built around the idea that a meal can move easily into drinks, a quiz or a larger celebration. Located at Westfield Albany on Don McKinnon Drive, the restaurant and bar combines indoor seating with outdoor areas and a rooftop terrace. The atmosphere is casual enough for a shopping-centre lunch but arranged for much longer visits as well. Table bookings, group enquiries and event packages all sit alongside ordinary walk-in dining, making the branch a flexible meeting place rather than a narrowly defined bar or pizzeria.
Italian-inspired food anchors the menu, particularly pizza and pasta, while brunch and broader pub-style meals extend the choice. Margherita pizza features in the venue's regular social offers, and the branch serves weekend brunch from the morning. A daily children's menu makes it practical for families, while shared pizza menus, canapes and platters provide a different rhythm for groups. The overall format encourages a table to mix dishes instead of ordering through a rigid sequence, which suits the venue's emphasis on conversation and sociable dining.
Drinks are given equal prominence without replacing the food. Craft beer, Guinness, spritzes and a changing cocktail selection cover straightforward rounds and more celebratory orders. Cocktail trees built around Aperol Spritz, martinis or margaritas turn drinks into something the table can share, while alcohol-free choices allow mixed groups to stay within the same format. The rooftop terrace is the natural setting for this side of the venue, especially when a casual dinner develops into an evening gathering or an after-work catch-up.
Regular quiz nights and function packages make the Albany branch especially occasion-oriented. The weekly family quiz is designed to be played over pizza and crowd-pleasing plates, while private events can use set menus, shared pizza, canapes, platters or walk-and-fork food. Indoor and terrace layouts cater to both seated and standing groups. Something & Social works best for diners who want several options in one place: brunch with family, pizza before a quiz, drinks after shopping or a structured event without leaving the same Westfield Albany venue.
Address: 219 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany, Auckland 0632, New Zealand
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Something & Social Albany Menu
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Roast Garlic Pizza Bread
Labneh, spiced hazelnuts, thyme honey nado, n, v, v+o
Cheese and Caramelised Onion Pizza Bread
Rocket nado, nado, v, v+, v+o
Arancini
Porcini, black truffle mayo, romesco | nag, v, n
Garlic and Chorizo Prawns
Chilli, coriander, pizza bread | nago
Classic Meatballs
Arrabbiata sauce, parmesan, garlic bread
Insalata Caprese
Trio of tomato, bocconcini, basil, olive oil, aged balsamic dressing | nag, v, v+o, nado
Fried Calamari
Sundried tomato aioli, parsley | nag
Social Fried Chicken
Pickles, ranch mayo, chives | nag
Beef Carpaccio
Dijon mustard, capers, pickled onion, Wakame, anchovy mayo, chilli oil | nag
Let's Get Social
Social Platter
Meatballs, calamari, arancini, fried chicken, prawn and chorizzo, polenta chips, cheese and caramelised onion pizza bread
Pasta
Gluten Free Option for $2.5. Buy any drink and we’ll sling you a pasta for $20 on Mondays.
Chicken and Bacon Fettuccine
Mushroom, confit onion, cream sauce | nago
Chilli Prawn Spaghetti
Garlic, roasted cherry tomato, basil, pomodoro sauce | nago, v
Harissa Bolognese Rigatoni
Parmesan, basil | nago, nado
Pea, Spinach, Goat Cheese Penne
Add smoked salmon $7.5 | nago, v+o
Broccoli and Anchovy Orecchiette
Garlic, parmesan | Add Chicken $7 | nago
Butternut Squash, Crème Fraîche and Sage Risotto
Add Chicken $7 | nag, v+o
Pizza
All pizzas can be done on gluten-free bases and cheese can be replaced for dairy-free option (+$2.5 each). $40 2 x Margherita Pizza on Wednesdays, dine in only.
Margherita
Basil, marinara sauce | nago, v
Pepperoni
Salami milano, mozzarella, parmesan, marinara sauce | nago
Pulled Lamb
Olives, red onion, feta, baby spinach, sundried tomato, tzatziki | nado, nago
Spicy Chicken
Fried potato, roasted capsicum, baby spinach, mozzarella, marinara sauce | nago, v+o
Prawn and Chorizzo
Shallot rings, roasted capsicum, marinara sauce | nago
Hawaiian
Charred pineapple, mozzarella | nago
Field Mushroom
Confit onion, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, herb butter | nago, v
Sides
Fries
Heinz Ketchup or house aioli | v, nag
Truffle Fries
Truffle oil, parmesan, truffle aioli | v, nag, n
Sweetcorn and Baby Gem Salad
Shallot rings, sesame dressing, white sesame, rocket | v
Sauteed Broccoli
Goat cheese, almonds, green oil | v, nag, n/o
Roasted Baby Potatoes
Confit garlic oil, herb butter | v, nag
Polenta Chips
Truffle mayo | v, nag
Onion Rings
House aioli | v
Something Brunchie
Available everyday till 3 PM.
Harissa Bolognese on Toast
Soft poached eggs, parmesan
Breakfast Pizza
Smoked bacon, sausage, caramelised onion, mushroom, labneh, crispy potato, tomato, egg | nago
Shakshuka
Poached eggs, roast capsicum, confit onion tomatoes, olive oil, spiced coriander, cumin, parsley, slice bread | v, nago, v+
Truffle Onion and Mushrooms on Brioche
Gorgonzola crème fraiche, chives | v
Steak and Eggs
Chimichurri sauce, fried potatoes | nag
Social Staples
$25 200gr Steak, Salad, Fries on Tuesdays.
Italian Chicken Salad
Bocconcini, rocket, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, toasted almonds | nag, v, v+, n
Spiced Beef Salad
Greens, carrots, hummus, dukkah, pomegranate | nago, nad, n, n/o
Roasted Pumpkin Salad
Roast chickpeas, shallots, feta, baby spinach, balsamic vinaigrette. Add grilled chicken $7 or smoked salmon $7.5 | v+o, nago, nado
Chicken Parmigiana
Coleslaw salad, fries
350gr Ribeye
Fries, your choice of truffle mushroom sauce or Café de Paris butter. Add 2 fried eggs $5 | nag, n/o
Deli Sandwich
Smoked ham, spianatta, mortadella picante, salami, tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise, hummus. Add fries $4
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger
Slaw, smoked bacon, pickles, ranch mayo, fries
Mushroom Burger
Truffle aioli, pickles, rocket, cheddar cheese, caramelised onion, mushrooms, fries | nago, n
Social Cheese Burger
Crispy bacon, smoked Gouda cheese, lettuce, tomato, mustard aioli, pickles, fries. Add extra patty +$7 | nago
Grilled Lamb Chops
Roasted baby carrots, crispy potatoes, romesco sauce, chimichurri | nag, nado, n
Italian Chicken Sandwich
Crumbed chicken breast, Napolitana sauce, smoked ham, wild rocket, mozzarella, toasted ciabatta, sundried tomato aioli, fries
Atlantic Salmon
Baby potato, green pea sauce, sundried tomato tapenade, chilli oil | nag
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Lemon wedge, anchovy tartar sauce | nago, a
Happy Endings
Tiramisu
Rich espresso-soaked layers, mascarpone, Kahlua, luscious cocoa finish | a
Chocolate Fondant
Honeycomb, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Lemon Ricotta Cake
Macerated strawberries, Limoncello shot | a
Italian Crème Caramel
Freeze dried raspberry, hokeypokey
Affogato
Vanilla ice cream with Underground Coffee. Add a Baileys, Kahlua, or Amaretto for $9 | a
Kids Menu
Kids under 12 eat free on Sundays. T&Cs apply.
Spaghetti
Tomato sauce, cheese | nago, nado, v
Chicken and Bacon Penne
Ham, Cheese and Tomato Pizza
Fish Fingers
Chips, Ketchup
Chicken
Chips or vegetables
Little Socialites Happy Meal
A choice of dish + kids drink + ice cream
Tap Beers
400ml | 1L | 1.8L
Asahi
Peroni
Pure Blonde
Hard Rated
Bottled Beers
Corona
Heineken
Heineken Silver
Steinlager Classic
Social Cocktails
Passionfruit Mojito
Havana White Rum, Triple Sec, passionfruit syrup, lime cordial, soda water
Watermelon Highball
Absolut Watermelon, Malibu Watermelon, watermelon syrup, lemon juice, soda water
Pretty Peach
Seager’s gin, Peach Schnapps, pineapple juice, elderflower syrup
Lychee Bellini
Vodka, sparkling rose, lychee syrup, elderflower syrup
Mocktails
Social Ice Tea
Black Tea, lime juice, lime and lemon wedge
Mango Royale
Mango puree, apple juice, soda water
Passion Ginger Cooler
Passion fruit puree, ginger beer, soda water
Raspberry Mojito
Raspberry Cordial, mint, lime, Lime Cordial, soda water
Social Spritz
Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello, prosecco, lime, soda water
Vodka Spritz
Peach vodka, prosecco, peach syrup, soda water
Rum Spritz
Malibu Rum, prosecco, pineapple juice, coconut milk, soda water
Tequila Spritz
Altos Tequila, prosecco, grapefruit juice, lime juice, soda water
The Classics
Mimosa, Aperol Spritz
Bloody Mary, Espresso Martini, French Martini, Negroni, Classic Margarita
Sangria (Red or White), Pimms 1L
Cold Drinks
Ice Coffee
Iced Mocha
Ice Chocolate
Strawberry Matcha Latte
Coffees & Teas
Espresso
Macchiato
Long Black
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Against typical prices in Auckland
- Fish and chips Typical in Auckland: $28.45 $28.00
- Long black Typical in Auckland: $5.00 $4.50
- Margherita pizza Typical in Auckland: $26.00 $26.00
- Chicken burger Typical in Auckland: $27.00 $29.90
- Short black Typical in Auckland: $5.00 $4.50
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