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The Terrace

Located at the Aotea Centre
Opening hours
Currently closed
Monday: 7:30 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am-8:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am-8:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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The Terrace is situated in the heart of Auckland Tamaki Makaurau's arts precinct in the city centre.

Located at the main entrance of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading performing arts venue the Aotea Centre, The Terrace overlooks the Aotea Square - one of the central city’s largest green spaces,and known for its civic and cultural events.

The Terrace is a relaxing and spacious space where you can enjoy a leisurely catch-up over a delicious meal or snack with friends and whānau; connect at business meetings with colleagues; or kick back at the end of the day while being part of the creative energy and buzz.

Serving fresh and delicious meals as well as tasty share plates, L’affare coffee, and a great selection of local craft beers; The Terrace prides itself on the consistency and diversity of its menu offering, as well as the warmth and manaakitanga (hospitality) offered to all.

$30 for a Two Course Lunch or Dinner

Options include mushroom arancini with truffle aioli, traditional shepherd's pie with lamb, golden mash & salad, cauliflower cheese bake with rich cheddar, mustard cheese sauce & side salad.

$30 Two Course Lunch or Dinner
Starter
Polenta chips & mushroom arancini, truffle aioli
Main (choice of)
Traditional shepherd's pie, lamb, golden mash with side salad
British classic cottage pie, local beef mince, creamy mash with side salad
Cauliflower cheese bake, rich cheddar, mustard cheese with side salad
Drink included
Glass of house wine or house beer

T&C's: Menu available for Lunch and Dinner. Not available on Saturday and Sunday. Host Responsibility applies. *Please see café operating hours.

$2.50 per hour to a max of $12.50 on weekends and a $12 flat rate for weekday evenings at The Civic car park. Find out more

Last updated: 25 July 2025

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