Split Bar & Restaurant is a restaurant and cocktail bar at 15 Rathbone Street in central Whangārei, with a contemporary dining room and a dog-friendly garden bar with a big screen for sport. The menu features local seafood and New Zealand beef and lamb, with tapas, mains, desserts, a kids’ menu and set menus for functions. It’s open Tuesday to Saturday from midday until late.

Why people go to Split

Local produce – seafood, beef and lamb from NZ suppliers.
Cocktails – a handcrafted cocktail list.
Garden bar – dog friendly, with sport on the big screen.
Tapas and mains – share or settle in for dinner.
Functions – set menus for groups.

On the menu

All-day menu

Tapas and entrées for sharing or a lighter meal.

Mains

Dishes such as rib eye steak, braised lamb and fish, using suppliers like Omak Quality Meats.

Dessert and kids

A dessert list and a kids’ menu.

Drinks

Cocktails, New Zealand wines and draught beer.

Who it’s for

Couples and friends out for dinner
Dog owners wanting a drink in the garden bar
Sports fans
Birthday and work functions

In the city centre

Rathbone Street is in the middle of Whangārei’s CBD. Dogs need to use the back entrance from the Farmers car park side.

Tips for visiting

Book online – especially Friday and Saturday.
Bring the dog – to the garden bar.
Closed Sunday and Monday – plus public holidays.
Functions – ask about set menus.

Hours and location

15 Rathbone Street, Whangārei. Phone 09 438 0999. Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm until late. Closed Sunday, Monday and public holidays.

Frequently asked questions

Is the garden bar dog friendly?

Yes, use the back entrance with dogs.

What days are they open?

Tuesday to Saturday.

Can I book online?

Yes.

Is there a kids’ menu?