We asked Ankit Gupta, the manager of Grey Lynn Tavern to tell us more about his favourite bar.
How long have you been the manager of the Grey Lynn Tavern?
I’ve been here for one year, but have been in the industry for more than a decade. The owners have had this bar for 10 years now.
What are the most popular drinks?
The majority of our customers are beer drinkers but even our spirits and wines are fairly priced. We are also happy to make the odd cocktail when required. Don’t forget to clip the coupon in the advertisement opposite to get $5 off your first drink - it’s valid until the end of March.
What sort of clientele do you have?
Most of our customers are regulars who enjoy a few drinks each day after work. But we keep getting new customers every now and then. People who enjoy a quiet drink in
a friendly relaxed atmosphere are most welcome.
What is special about GLT?
I visit many bars and analyse them as a manager. I think the personal touch and greeting that you experience at my bar is what people appreciate the most. Also we are good at suggesting drinks for our customers depending on their mood and the weather.
Do you hold special functions?
We hold regular rugby league evenings and also we often get groups of office colleagues, who want to enjoy a drink after work.
What changes have you made to the bar opening hours?
We have recently increased our opening hours to midnight from Wednesday through to Saturday. And to 9pm from Sunday to Tuesday.
Do you serve meals?
We don’t have a kitchen, but we encourage customers to bring their own food in. There is so much choice along the street - from fish and chips to pizza, Indian curries or Thai takeaways.
What would you like to say to PN readers?
We may not be as flashy as the bars in Ponsonby, but it’s definitely the best place around to just relax, have a few drinks and feel at home. Don’t forget to like us on our Facebook page and I look forward to seeing you soon.
GREY LYNN TAVERN, 521-523 Great North Road, T: 09 376 6521