May is serving up something for everyone across Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, and Mount Maunganui — from a brand new honky-tonk opening in Takapuna to wild food challenges, Mother's Day feasts, and half-price pizza every Tuesday. Whatever you're in the mood for this month, Star Group's 50+ bars, pubs, restaurants, and event spaces have got you covered.
The wildest food competition in Aotearoa is back and our kitchens are ready. All month long, 16 of our venues are serving up limited-edition dishes packed with unexpected ingredients, each paired perfectly with a Monteith's brew. Order the Wild Food Challenge dish, scan the QR code on your table, and rate it 1–5. Your vote helps crown Aotearoa's wildest dish and could win you an instant prize on the spot. Find your local and go wild.
Make this Mother's Day more than just a meal. Whether you're spoiling her with bubbles on arrival, entering the draw for a luxury Queenstown escape, or picking up a Star Group gift card so she can choose her own good time, we've got plenty of ways to say thanks. Good food, great company, and a little extra sparkle. She's earned it.
Madame Kong Cha is Master Kong's Mother's Day spread, and it's a proper one. Shared starters land in the middle of the table: miso butter edamame, sriracha fried chicken, salt & pepper calamari. Then pick your main: sweet & sour pork, prawn pad kee mao, or tofu pad thai, before finishing with mango sticky rice or a chocolate lava bun with black sesame ice cream. $49 per person, and worth every cent.
This isn't just a drink, it's a whole month of chaos, spice, and energy, Rosie's style. $18 Espolòn margaritas are on all May long, with each Rosie's putting its own signature spin on the shake, plus $14 Canyon Brewing Taptails to keep the fiesta going. Limited time, longer nights, get in while it lasts.
Every Tuesday at Goode Brothers, all pizza and pasta is half price with any drink purchase. It's the midweek dinner plan that basically sorts itself. Grab a table, order generously, and let Tuesday do its thing.
One night, five wines, and the winemaker behind them — this is a tasting experience designed to slow you down and draw you in. Thoughtfully paired canapés come with every pour, and the winemaker leads you through the stories behind each glass. Whether you know your wine or just know what you like, you'll leave with something new. $69 per person.
Three courses and bottomless drinks, that's the Mother's Day plan at The Roaming Giant. Two sessions across the weekend at 12pm and 2:30pm, $69 per person. Book in before it fills up, because this one always does!
A modern honky-tonk has arrived in the heart of Takapuna, and it's exactly what the North Shore didn't know it needed. Start in the sun with drinks in The Yard, then head inside to The Bar for Southern-inspired eats, bold cocktails, live music, and a dance floor that doesn't stay quiet for long. Line dancing, cold beers, and nights that tend to run wild.
Monday evenings in St Heliers mean one thing, the Monday Mile. Meet at the flagpole opposite Moretons at 6pm and walk, run, jog, or scoot your way to Kohi or Mission Bay and back. Just $5 entry for adults gets you spot prizes from New Balance, a complimentary drink, and raffle entry. Go along five times and you'll score your very own Monday Mile running shirt. Kids eat free all day Monday too, so bring the whole crew.
There's plenty more happening across our venues all month long. Check out the full rundown of what's on and find something that works for you.
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