The Dark HorseWindsor Park, Auckland
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Bar · Windsor Park

The Dark Horse

Windsor Park, Auckland Open 7 days

Opening hours

Right now in Auckland6:11 pm
Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for The Dark Horse
Monday11 am – 10 pm
Tuesday11 am – 10 pm
Wednesday11 am – 10:30 pm
Thursday11 am – 10 pm
Friday11 am – 11 pm
Saturday11 am – 10 pm
Sunday11 am – 10 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 9 478 4466 to check.

About

About The Dark Horse

The Dark Horse brings pub food and drinks to the Windsor Park area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Auckland. It is about 12 km from central Auckland.

The kitchen focuses on pub food and drinks. Dishes typical of this style include steak and chips and wedges, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 344 pub & bar dining venues we list in Auckland.

The Dark Horse is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 11 pm on Fridays. Late-night diners are catered for on Wednesday and Friday. In total it trades for about 79 hours each week.

For budgeting, bars of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of bar with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Bar SnacksSharing platter

Wings, fries, onion rings and dips

$35–48

Bar SnacksNachos

Beef or beans

$17–22

KidsChicken nuggets and fries

Kids size

$12–15

Bar SnacksWedges

With sour cream and sweet chilli

$12–16

Bar SnacksChicken wings

Buffalo hot sauce

$15–20

On TapCider

Pint

$11–14

Plan your visit

When is The Dark Horse busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at bars in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Dark Horse

Where is The Dark Horse?

The Dark Horse is at Windsor Park, Auckland, about 12 km from central Auckland. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Dark Horse's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 10 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 10 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 10:30 pm; Thursday 11 am – 10 pm; Friday 11 am – 11 pm; Saturday 11 am – 10 pm; Sunday 11 am – 10 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Dark Horse open on weekends?

Yes – The Dark Horse is open on both Saturday (11 am – 10 pm) and Sunday (11 am – 10 pm).

What kind of food does The Dark Horse serve?

Pub food and drinks. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of bar.

How much does it cost to eat at The Dark Horse?

As an estimate, a meal at a bar like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact The Dark Horse?

You can call +64 9 478 4466. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Dark Horse?

The closest is Constellation Cafe (70 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Dark Horse

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Windsor Park
On the Run – Takeaway food 120 m
Takeaway

On the Run

48 Constellation Drive, Windsor Park
Windsor Park, Auckland
Judy's Kitchen – Takeaway food 330 m
Takeaway

Judy's Kitchen

38 Parkway Drive, Windsor Park
Windsor Park, Auckland
Mexicali Fresh 420 m
Mexican

Mexicali Fresh

1/32 Constellation Drive, Windsor Park
Windsor Park, Auckland
Moroccoan – African food 420 m
African

Moroccoan

2/32 Constellation Drive, Windsor Park
Windsor Park, Auckland
Flight Coffee – Cafe food 420 m
Cafe

Flight Coffee

5/32 Constellation Drive, Windsor Park
Windsor Park, Auckland
Crazy Sushi – Japanese food 620 m
Japanese

Crazy Sushi

5 Ascension Place, Windsor Park
Windsor Park, Auckland

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Vino's BarAlbany South–2.9 km
The Merchant Pub Co.Albany–3.1 km