Play Pokies at Ate Fortyone in New Plymouth

Great experience with a large group?(12 people) on a busy Friday night. We pre-ordered as we had to get to another event after dinner. Communication to book and order was efficient. We arrived on time and less than 5 minutes after we arrived we all had hot, fresh meals on the table.

We booked for a 5.30 sitting prior to a rugby game at Yarrow stadium. Sadly when we arrived, we were not advised there was a huge delay in meals. Our waitress as lovely as she was, completely forgot our drinks order, and came back to us 30 minutes later. Drinks finally received and we waited for the meals we ordered shortly after arriving at 5.30. We left at 6.35 having had no meals, o communication. Never to return here again.

We booked with First Table. Our main course were ok, pulled pork burger and a Cajun chicken burger. As starter we ordered a Charcuterie board (on the menu for $ 16.50). It was disappointing.. they do not know what Charcuterie is we got some bread ,some olives,butter and some sundried tomatoes.. but no meat,or pate or cheese...The decor is boring, has no decorations or flair.
Part of the lights were turned off and the only TV on the wall was off too. No complaints about the service.

Afternoon tea on a Sunday.
Good coffee, stale scone, needed to ask for butter and to heat. Scone tasteless even though was supposed to be cheese.

Went with a group (7) for a drink and a meal; service was great, from both the bar staff and the manager(?) who was bringing the food. My Cajun burger + fries was delicious, and I didn't hear any negative comments from the rest of my group.