Our Licence Requires

• That we have a comprehensive host responsibility • We 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 requested. • Our licence requires that no alochol 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. • BYO supplies are not permitted to be brought into the restaurant. Website Caveat E&OE Given the diversity of the web and the existence of our webpages cached by some review websites defunct versions of website pages may be presented by search engines as current. The prices and products on this page were correct on the date shown. Prices are however subject to suppliers variations and the prices on on the menu which will be given to you by your host on the night you dine are the current prices. Website by Jasper Robertson jasper@meko.co.nz

Welcome to Gumdiggers Website Gumdiggers is located in one of Birkenhead's oldest and most historic buildings. Originally the building was Wallace the drapers. This shop was built 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 dummy 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 by David Sutherland 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. 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. 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 (New Zealand) that has a strong following and we do not follow trends, rather we support local produce and suppliers. I guess this August 2010 review on the DineOut website sums us up… 'Gumdiggers food was great, the veges that go with the main as stated in previous reviews are superb. The resturant is quite small and books out quickly so just turning up can be a dissapointment so its would pay to book in advance,the resturant is old fashion but keeping with its gum digging hertige. The desert was good and the chef is very knowledgeable on wine so the selection is good." The reviewer finishes with "I will be going back!"