Guidebook for Island Bay
Shopping
Friendly mid-size Supermarket with most things that most people will need. We are there on average once a day because it is close (10mins walk), they have great variety of fresh food (deli counter, fruit and veg etc), and we always seem to forget something.
49 locals recommend
New World Island Bay
6 Medway StFriendly mid-size Supermarket with most things that most people will need. We are there on average once a day because it is close (10mins walk), they have great variety of fresh food (deli counter, fruit and veg etc), and we always seem to forget something.
Island Bay Video
140 The ParadePost Office and Video Shop
Food Scene
Very Good Thai Restaurant with lots of fresh ingredients.
The original Thai is our favourite restaurant in Island Bay. They are not licensed but you can bring your own bottle of wine; if you mention that you are staying in Jo and Christian's AirBnB you don't have to pay the corkage fee because they like us too!
16 locals recommend
The Original Thai Restaurant
155 The ParadeVery Good Thai Restaurant with lots of fresh ingredients.
The original Thai is our favourite restaurant in Island Bay. They are not licensed but you can bring your own bottle of wine; if you mention that you are staying in Jo and Christian's AirBnB you don't have to pay the corkage fee because they like us too!
Great Cafe with great food. Very popular with locals. Free fluffys for kids!
26 locals recommend
The Blue Belle Cafe
142 The ParadeGreat Cafe with great food. Very popular with locals. Free fluffys for kids!
Great local bar/eatery with tasty pizza, burgers (and other great options) and NZ craft beer. Very popular with Island Bay families and pretty much everybody else aswell.
27 locals recommend
Brew'd Island Bay
163 The ParadeGreat local bar/eatery with tasty pizza, burgers (and other great options) and NZ craft beer. Very popular with Island Bay families and pretty much everybody else aswell.
HELL Pizza Island Bay
129 The ParadeTakeaway Pizza
Burger Wisconsin
65 The ParadeGreat gourmet Takeaway Burgers
Great place to go after a walk along the dramatic and beautiful coast line. Very good coffee and Maori-fusion food.
Unfortunately closed for change of ownership October to mid-November 2016.
7 locals recommend
The Bach
410 The EsplanadeGreat place to go after a walk along the dramatic and beautiful coast line. Very good coffee and Maori-fusion food.
Unfortunately closed for change of ownership October to mid-November 2016.
Great pies have been made in this little shop for many many years - and it is only just around the corner.
Patrisha's Pies
298 The ParadeGreat pies have been made in this little shop for many many years - and it is only just around the corner.
Bay's Takeaway
138 The ParadeGreat fish and chips
Everything Else
Island Bay Medical Centre
159 The ParadeGreat Medical Centre close by
Unichem Pharmacy
58 Miramar AveLocal Pharmacy and Chemist
Island Bay Divers
353 The ParadeOne of two local dive shops
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly local bar with reasonable prices and pool table. Not that popular with families.
6 locals recommend
Island Bay Video
140 The ParadeFriendly local bar with reasonable prices and pool table. Not that popular with families.
Essentials
Hairloom Hair Design
210 The ParadeA local hairdresser
Hy-Grade Dairy
217 The ParadeOne of several small convenience/ corner stores
A small convenience store about 4 minutes walk away - another convenience store is even closer (opposite Trisha's pies) but unfortunately not registered on Google maps.
Bay Foodmarket
349 The ParadeA small convenience store about 4 minutes walk away - another convenience store is even closer (opposite Trisha's pies) but unfortunately not registered on Google maps.
Entertainment & Activities
Our local village cinema with a great eatery/cafe - it has just reopened after some renovation work. It only takes 8mins to walk to the Empire from our house.
54 locals recommend
Empire Cinema & Eatery
214 The ParadeOur local village cinema with a great eatery/cafe - it has just reopened after some renovation work. It only takes 8mins to walk to the Empire from our house.
Great activity for the whole family, but very small.
22 locals recommend
Island Bay Marine Education Centre-Bait House Aquarium
213 The EsplanadeGreat activity for the whole family, but very small.
Arts & Culture
One of several local galleries - this one specialises in paintings for local artist
McCormack Studio Gallery
355 The ParadeOne of several local galleries - this one specialises in paintings for local artist
Koru Gallery & Gifts
118 The ParadeOne of several local galleries