The Party Starts Here
The Party Starts Here
Planning a celebration? Danny Doolan’s is the perfect place to bring your crew together for a night of live music, cold pints, and good times in the heart of Auckland’s Viaduct. Reserve an area for your group, settle in with hearty pub fare, and enjoy the atmosphere Danny’s is known for. Looking for a fully private function space? Our exclusive downstairs venue, The Cellar Bar, is available for private hire.
Planning a celebration? Danny Doolan’s is the perfect place to bring your crew together for a night of live music, cold pints, and good times in the heart of Auckland’s Viaduct. Reserve an area for your group, settle in with hearty pub fare, and enjoy the atmosphere Danny’s is known for. Looking for a fully private function space? Our exclusive downstairs venue, The Cellar Bar, is available for private hire.
"An excellent place for meetings & drinking beer. Great location & very friendly bar staff. A great place for engagement partys 🥳 🎉 👌 😀"
- Charles
"I would like to thank The Cav for providing such a great venue to celebrate my partners birthday. Everything was extremely done well without any problems or hassles on my part. I would definitely recommend The Cav for any function. Pricing of tasty platters were extremely of high quality" - Edwina
Why It’s Gotta Be Danny’s
Why It’s Gotta Be Danny’s
Why It’s Gotta Be Danny’s
Whether it’s birthday drinks, a hen or stag night, reunion, or after-work gathering, Danny Doolan’s brings the atmosphere every time.
Whether it’s birthday drinks, a hen or stag night, reunion, or after-work gathering, Danny Doolan’s brings the atmosphere every time.
Whether it’s birthday drinks, a hen or stag night, reunion, or after-work gathering, Danny Doolan’s brings the atmosphere every time.
Live music seven nights a week
Live music seven nights a week
Front-row stage bookings
Front-row stage bookings
Outdoor beer garden overlooking the Viaduct
Outdoor beer garden overlooking the Viaduct
Sharing menus and hearty pub classics
Sharing menus and hearty pub classics
Cocktails, cold pints, and Irish whiskey flowing all night
Cocktails, cold pints, and Irish whiskey flowing all night
Front Row (Stage)
Book a reserved area near the stage and enjoy front-row views of Danny’s famous live music. Perfect for groups wanting to stay close to the action and keep the energy high all night long.
Outdoor Beer Garden
With views across Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, our outdoor beer garden is ideal for group drinks and celebrations. Soak up the atmosphere, enjoy live music nearby, and settle in for a memorable night with your crew.
REVIEWS
Hear It From the Party People
"My favorite place on the Viaduct. Love the staff, love the deals. All in all always a good experience. Thanks y’all! :)"
Luca
"Awesome vibe here thanks for the great experience as im 35 years old it definitely felt good to get out n celebrate life. 🍾 I stayed till closing 4am so good thanks team danny doolans appreciate the service 🙏"
Rawiri
"Can’t recommend enough! Staff was so kind and the Sunday roast with a pint was a great deal. My partner loved it! Small front but huge inside."
Jessica
"Unbelievable place! Been looking for a cosy pub for a while now. The roast is up there with the best roasts I've ever had. Being an English bloke that's a big statement. Nice open fire too 👌"
Harry
"What a place, Nicely hidden away but so good , friendly staff , great food , thank you again,will be back"
Tim
"Fantastic Irish Bar, with amazing food and great atmosphere. Kate was so nice and made us feel welcome from the second we came in - it felt like being back home! Can't recommend this place enough"
David
"Great spot right in the heart of Wynyard quarter, bustling and vibey! Ordered the steak based on the recommendation from the barman… was not disappointed! Cooked just right and great portion size. Fine balance on enjoyable music and it being slightly too loud… but at least it was good music and old school! Would definitely recommend 👌"
Duncan
"I have only ever been here for a drink and some dancing, this was my first time eating there and wow! Firstly the service as you walk in, amazing! Staff are wonderful. Food was so so sooooo good we had the rump steak and cheeseburger and OMG was it just packed with flavour. There was awesome live music and overall just a lovely experience. Everything was reasonably priced! We will absolutely be back 🥰"
Levi
"The most delicious and affordable place in the viaduct! The brews are local and so is the food. A perfect Mac n cheese, Caesar salad, steaks cooked to perfection and portioned nicely. Very clean. I recommend always ordering at the bar but sometimes there’s a bartender floating around to check on people."
Adrianna
"Best and biggest Sunday pub roast you will ever have, possibly even better than your Mum's. Excellent supply of trimmings - massive Yorkshires even if you don't have beef, delicious stuffing even if you don't have chicken!"
Callia
"First time here today. It's nice and warm inside seating also has outside seating which is neat. Absolutely great food and really good meal selection too. The staff were welcoming and helpful. The place is really cool itself. Would recommend this place and I'll definitely be back in the near future to try more food etc."
Theo
"Loved this place! Beautiful space, loved the big deck!! Staff were so attentive. Large enough for functions. Would go back again."
Missie
"Nice to stand in the sun on the verandah with some city views. great looking old pub, very sports orientated and good vibe. lots of indoor space, with friendly team."
Brooke
"One of my fav locals. A lot of screens, great beer selection, comfy sitting and great outdoor area. Guinness on tap is a bonus. Great vibe every UFC Sunday as well."
Dusan
"Business lunch. Great atmosphere, superb food and drinks. Will do again next meeting."
Rob
"Great spot for a lunch and pint. I had the cheeseburger and fries—loved it, very filling and tasty. A+."
Gary
"We ordered the southern fried chicken dish, onion rings and BBQ chicken burger and honestly it was some of the best food we’ve ever had! Will definitely be coming back. The service was great and our food was delivered quickly."
Jesse
"So I booked the outside deck function area for my Mum’s birthday... It was a brilliant venue overlooking the city with all the amenities you could want for such an event. The food was great—the kitchen even baked whole salmon fillets as an extra request. All the guests were super impressed! Big thanks to Brittany and Stephen who were in constant contact prior to ensure all went to plan, and to Brittany and Emily who did an awesome job looking after us on the day. I can't recommend The Cav and the team enough! If you are planning a function it ticks all the boxes."
Andy
"Really enjoyed our afternoon Christmas function I was invited to. The service was great which I was not expecting as most pubs have crap service, in my experience. Food was amazing (sliders, chips, calamari) and we sold the place out of Veuve. Was very nice."
Adam
"A group of us booked a few days earlier for the NFL. The staff were extremely accommodating with getting us set up in a prime spot, along with having the commentary playing as well. Overall a great experience, tasty food and plenty of beer."
James
"I visited the bar today for a team lunch. I ordered the habanero chicken burger and enjoyed some laughs and drinks with my colleagues. The bar has a great selection of house wines and beers, plenty of space for meetings, and they offer some exciting sports events to watch."
Sterling
"I would like to thank The Cav for providing such a great venue to celebrate my partner’s birthday. Everything was extremely well done with no problems or hassles on my part. I would definitely recommend The Cav for any function. Pricing of tasty platters was extremely good and of high quality."
Edwina