Smugglers Bar & Smokehouse

The Verdict

Smugglers is Waiheke's number one BBQ restaurant and sports bar and at the hub of Waiheke nightlife. Oceanside views with smashing food, music and sports TV make this one of on the island! It's the go-to for your island bar experience with great entertainment, karaoke and DJ's. A gastropub with a smokehouse influence, you'll find 12-hour smoked brisket with habanero mustard and housemade dill pickles with citrus slaw anyone. Get in my belly! Or,  opt for the pulled pork with jalapeno mayo, BBQ sauce and citrus slaw, or southern fried chicken thigh coated in cornflakes with citrus slaw, smoked cheddar and jalapeno mayo. You also can't go wrong with the  Then you have  maple glazed bacon with mascarpone, candied pecans and more smoked maple syrup—it's total food porn and a great dessert dish. 

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