Prices and availablity subject to suppliers variations E&OE, Prices include GST.
We have a comprehensive host responsibility policy and will not serve alcohol to minors or alcohol-impaired persons.
Proof of age may be required. We have available a certified breath alcohol tester free of charge for your safety.
We will call you a taxi or dial a driver when required.
Our licence requires that no alcohol can be served after 11.30pm.
All alcohol must be removed from the tables by midnight. Alcohol purchased in the restaurant is for consumption on the premises only.
Please show consideration to our neighbours when leaving the restaurant late at night

Welcome to Gumdiggers Licensed Restaurant • A la Carte Dining • Functions • Weddings Phone 480 5445 [or book online] 130 Hinemoa Street Birkenhead North Shore City 6:30pm – Midnight Tuesday to Saturday

Gumdiggers Restaurant is one of Birkenhead's historic buildings.

Originally the building was a drapers shop on a very busy road that was just a clay and gravel strip leading down to the Birkenhead Wharf.
The original builders must have had an eye for appearance and wanted to give the right impression about their business. In those days although the upstairs part of the building was virtually just a shell, it had windows with curtains and blinds.

Gumdiggers has been well maintained in as close to its original appearance as the practicalities of running a modern restaurant allow.This is reflected in the theme for our decor. Gumdiggers is tastefully decorated in traditional colours. Dark green walls set off the extensive use of oiled Kauri panels lined with photographs of old gum diggings and early Birkenhead. Our stained glass window is an absolute stunner.

Gumdiggers traditionally used old fashioned oil lanterns to illuminate the restaurant. Unfortunately modern thinking prevents us from using these lamps on a daily basis now [how can we have oil lamps going but ban smoking we were continually asked] but we can light them when you book for that special occasion providing yours is the only party in the restaurant that day or night

Gumdiggers caters for a la carte dining although we take bookings for many weddings and other groups.A fixed menu can be provided by agreement.

We alter our seating arrangements to get the best for you and your group on the night and set tables for individuals and groups of almost any size.

The premises are maintained in meticulous condition and is continually being upgraded. We have three times been awarded by the North Shore City as a top five restaurant for observance and application of food and hygiene laws

We have always been a NON SMOKING restaurant.

Gumdiggers ongoing popularity has been due to a down to earth attitude and determination to offer value for money. A fact that is reflected in the high proportion of return bookings made. We have a style that has a strong following and do not chase 'trends' particularly those insisted upon by part-time restaurant critics from the media who seldom demonstrate any understanding of food in the real world. We won a Diner's Club award in 1995, that's a while ago now but we continue to follow the standards this prestigious award deemed to be right for our customers.

Your chef and host

James Archibald your host and Chef has been the owner continuously since he founded the restaurant in 1977. Back then, a booking for a Friday or Saturday had to be made months ahead. Of course there are more restaurants now and social habits have changed but Gumdiggers retains a loyal clientel many of whom eat nowhere else.

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