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Hello Sailor OPEN NOW... We are your new local venue by the Marina. Drop in for a bite to eat or a drink at the bar. See the 'Menu Tab' for our full menu.

East Auckland’s newest Restaurant, Bar & Live Music Venue — on the water at Half Moon Bay Marina.

🦪 Fresh seafood & Oyster Bar
🍸 Signature cocktails & fine wines
🍺 Cold beer on tap
🎧 Live DJs every Friday & Saturday
🌞 Sunday Sessions on the Marina Craft beers on tap, hand selected wine list - everyone will find a favourite. Please note all guests must be over the age of 18, unless accompanied by

their parent or legal guardian. Proof of ID may be required, accepted forms of ID are: NZ Drivers License, Passport or HANZ 18+ card. For any queries please give us a call.

04/06/2026

Can't wait for our first Ladies Night this Saturday! 💞 FREE entry and the party starts from 6pm 🕕 Book your spot here - bkme.in/HSLadiesNight 🔗

Auckland’s best female DJs - Kirsty Sutherland and Venetia - right on the waterfront of Half Moon Bay 🎧

$100 Hello Sailor voucher to the best dressed! 🎟️ The theme is PINK 🩷

We’ll also be launching our brand new drinks menu, with:
🥂 $18 Cocktails
🍾 $45 Prosecco bottles
🍸 $15 Signature Fever-Tree G&Ts
🍷 $50 Saint Max Rosé bottles
🥂 $15 Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosé glasses

02/06/2026

Very busy weekend ahead in Half Moon Bay 🥳 We've got a new drinks menu launching Friday 🍹

Saturday is our first Ladies Night 💃 Featuring DJs Kirsty Sutherland and Venetia 🎧 Starts from 6pm - FREE entry 🫶 Loads of great drink specials 🥂 Book your spot here - bkme.in/HSLadiesNight 🔗

DJ Dmark and Lauren Collins playing Friday, and Jason Smith for your Sailor Sunday sessions 🎸

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

31/05/2026

Whether you're settled inside or out on the deck catching the sun, every table has a fab view out over the marina ⛵

Burrata pictured 📸 Deliciously fresh with monocultivar extra virgin olive oil and cracked pepper 🍅

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

28/05/2026

Some of our favourite fish dishes on the menu right now 🥰 Perfect with a waterside seat and the marina views to match! 🌊

John Dory, pan-seared, parsley oil, leek, potato, chorizo and crème fraîche 🎣

Monkfish Skewers with bok choy, oxtail bolognaise, light soy, singed spring onion and ginger 🐟

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

26/05/2026

It's going to be a very busy long weekend down by Half Moon Bay Marina! 🎸 Here's our line up for the weekend below 👇 We're open our usual hours on King's Birthday 🍻

Friday
🎧 DJ Dmark from 4-7pm
🎸 The Mollymawks from 7pm to late

Saturday
🎧 Murry Sweetpants from 7pm to late

Sunday
🎤 Mark Day from 1-4pm
🎸 Josh Leys from 4-7pm

Happy Hour runs daily from 4-6pm and 9-11pm 🥂

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

22/05/2026

Saturday 6th June, we’re turning Hello Sailor pink for a one-off Ladies Night! 💞 Entry is completely FREE and the party starts from 6pm 🕕 Book your spot here - bkme.in/HSLadiesNight 🔗

We've got Auckland’s best female DJs take over the decks, featuring Kirsty Sutherland and Venetia - bringing the energy from some of the city’s best bars straight to the waterfront of Half Moon Bay 🎧

The theme is pink, so lean into it 🌸 Dress up because our best dressed on the night will take home a $100 Hello Sailor voucher! 🎟️

We’ll also be launching our brand new drinks menu, with:
🥂 $18 Cocktails
🍾 $45 Prosecco bottles
🍸 $15 Signature Fever-Tree G&Ts
🍷 $50 Saint Max Rosé bottles
🥂 $15 Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosé glasses

Think pink, bring your besties, and settle in for a big night by the water 🌊

18/05/2026

Our 300g Bone in Ribeye looking mighty fine 😍 Charcoal rested with merlot jus and whipped nduja butter 🥩

Happy Hour runs from 4-6pm and 9-11pm 🥂 Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

17/05/2026

Warriors vs Broncos kicking off at 6pm today! 🏉 And we've got Lana Fia playing live until 4pm 🎸 Great way to spend a sunny Sunday arvo 🍹

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

15/05/2026

Looking forward to Sai Funkin playing tonight in Half Moon Bay! 🎧 DJ set live from 7-11pm 🎶

The new menu is live with some dishes you'll love 😚 Plus, a quick reminder that Happy Hour here is longer than just an hour 🍹 Catch it from 4-6pm and again from 9-11pm 🥂

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

14/05/2026

Quiz Night is officially on at Half Moon Bay Marina! 🧠 Starting 7pm every Wednesday at Hello Sailor ⚓

Grab your crew, lock in a table and settle in for a night of brains, banter and beers 🍻 It's FREE entry, full menu available all night and drinks flowing - with $75 on the line for first place, $50 for second, and even last place walks away with something sweet 🍨

Limited Spaces 🤓 Get in early for our daily Happy Hour from 4-6pm before the trivia kicks off 🍹

Book your team in here 👉 bkme.in/HSQuizNight 🔗

12/05/2026

A couple of VERY popular smaller dishes, which can be shared - or not 🤭

Hummus at the top, with roasted sweet potato, confit garlic, hazelnut dukkah and crumbled feta 🧀 To make this dish even better, we highly recommend pairing it with our Fresh Baked Artisan Breads, with garlic, smoked sea salt and horopito butter 🥖

The colourful dish below is our King Salmon Aguachile with dragon-fruit, cassava, jalapeño and lime 🐟

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

07/05/2026

The Chowder doesn't need much of an introduction! 😍 Most people already know this as a fan favourite 🦐

Thick, creamy, made with the daily catch in a fennel and garlic velouté and served inside a warm sourdough boule, it's been on our menu since day one 🍞

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

03/05/2026

You're going to want to save room for this one 😘 The new Crème Brûlée Tart - raspberries, burnt sugar, crème fraîche and citrus vanilla brose 🍮

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

01/05/2026

Weekend Entertainment 🎶

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

30/04/2026

Pre-book for Mother's Day and there's a free gift in store for her on the day! 🥂 Treat her to a delicious lunch or dinner right on the water at Half Moon Bay Marina - from our signature Lobster Roll to our rich Chowder, fresh Te Matuku Bay Oysters, our pink-seared Rack of Lamb and refreshing cocktails, she'll be spoilt for choice ⛵

We've also got live entertainment to set the mood 🎶 Matt Parkinson Music plays from 2-5pm, with Lauren Collins picking things up from 5:30-8:30pm into the evening 🎤

Sunday 10th May 🗓️ Bookings are essential and spaces are limited 👉 reserve your table at bkme.in/MothersDayHS 🔗

28/04/2026

Mum deserves a day where someone else does the looking after - this Mother's Day, that's us! 🌸 If you pre-book, there's also a little gift in store for every mum on the day 🥂

We've lined up a wonderful afternoon and evening right on the water at Half Moon Bay Marina ⛵ Good food, great company, and live music to set the mood - it's a pretty special way to spend the day together 🥰

Sunday 10th May 🗓️ LIVE MUSIC 🎤 Matt Parkinson Music sets the tone from 2-5pm, with Lauren Collins picking things up from 5:30-8:30pm into the evening 🎶

Bookings are essential and spaces are limited 👉 reserve your table at bkme.in/MothersDayHS 🔗

26/04/2026

We've got the perfect spot to wrap up your long weekend 😉 Open as usual with no surcharges 🍽️ Find us overlooking Half Moon Bay Marina 🛥️

📸 John Dory - pan seared, with parsley oil, leek, potato, chorizo and crème fraiche 🐟

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

22/04/2026

No surcharges this long weekend 🤗 A good excuse to get out and about and enjoy our latest menu update 🙂

A few popular new additions pictured:
▪️ Monkfish Skewers with bok choy, oxtail bolognaise, light soy, singed spring onion and ginger 🪝
▪️ Burrata with monocultivar extra virgin olive oil and cracked pepper 🍅
▪️ King Salmon Aguachile with dragon fruit, cassava, jalapeno and lime 🐟

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

20/04/2026

Open as normal with NO SURCHARGES this ANZAC Weekend 🇳🇿 Saturday night's got plenty going on ⤵️

🎧 DJ Dmark from 6-8pm
🏉 Warriors vs Dolphins at 8pm with sound on
🎧 DJ Brookie Beats and DJ Bubz from 10pm until close
🍻 $10 house beers and drink specials running all night

Normal hours across the whole weekend 🫶 Love to see you down at the Marina in Half Moon Bay! ⛵ If you're away, have a safe and happy break 🙂

We are expecting a busy night and highly recommend booking to secure your spot, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

17/04/2026

🚨 SOLD OUT! - SET TIMES BELOW 🚨

Saturday is going to be a big one on the marina! 🍾 We're sold out! Limited door sales will be available on the night.

🕧 SET TIMES 🕧

6-8pm 〰️ DMark, Brookie Beats and DJ Bubz
8pm-9pm 〰️ Murry Sweetpants
9pm-12pm 〰️ Peter Urlich and General Lee
12pm until close 〰️ DJ Sai Funkin

See you Saturday! 🍹

16/04/2026

East Auckland, we've got a HUGE weekend coming up! 🫶

Friday 〰️ Big Elastic playing live from 8pm until late 🎸

Saturday 〰️ Vibes at the Marina with Peter Urlich, General Lee, Murry Sweetpants, Brookie Beats, DMark, DJ Bubz and DJ Sai Funkin 🎧 Final release tickets are almost sold out, grab yours at tapthis.link/VibesAtTheMarina 🔗

Sunday 〰️ More live music with our Sailor Sessions from 1pm.

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

12/04/2026

🚨 THIS SATURDAY - FINAL RELEASE TICKETS! 🚨

Saturday 18 April down at Half Moon Bay - this one is going to be an amazing night on the Marina 🛥️

R21 event - first and second release are gone, final release $69 🎫 Grab yours at tapthis.link/VibesAtTheMarina 🔗

Godfather of NZ House Peter Urlich and the legendary General Lee are headlining, with Murry Sweetpants, DJ Bubz, Brookie Beats, and DMark in the lineup - and we've just added DJ Sai Funkin to close out the night 🎶

Dinner bookings between 5pm and 8pm include free entry and are almost full - lock in your table at bkme.in/HelloSailor 🥂

Please note no restaurant bookings will be taken after 8pm.

11/04/2026

Gotta love it 😍 The best sunset views in East Auckland 🥰 Find us overlooking Half Moon Bay Marina 🚤

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

09/04/2026

Madowzy is playing live for you this Friday night! 🎶 Find us on the water overlooking Half Moon Bay Marina ⛵

The new menu is live with some dishes you'll love 😚 Happy Hour runs from 4-6pm and 9-11pm 🥂

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

08/04/2026

Get your crispy fix with our new Twice Cooked Pork Belly 🤤 Served on top of parsnip purée with calvados and apple and fennel slaw 🍎

Bookings welcome, please visit 👉 bkme.in/HelloSailor ⚓

Address

1 Ara Tai
Auckland
2012

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 10pm
Tuesday	12pm - 10pm
Wednesday	12pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 1am
Friday	12pm - 1am
Saturday	12pm - 1am
Sunday	12pm - 1am

Website

https://www.hellosailor.nz/

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