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Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday

  • Lunch Menu: 12pm – 3pm
  • Bar Menu: 3pm – 5pm
  • Dinner Menu: 5pm – late

Closed Sundays & Public Holidays

Delicious food,
Fantastic service,
Relaxed atmosphere

Quite simply, that's what you can expect at Split Bar & Restaurant.

Located in the centre of Whangarei's CBD, our restaurant and cocktail bar offers a cosy yet contemporary dining experience, while our garden bar provides a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

We use fresh local produce, seafood and succulent New Zealand beef & lamb, complemented by a selection of New Zealand and international wines, and a range of beers on tap.

Our friendly team pride themselves on their attentive service - but don't take our word for it, come in and experience it for yourself. We look forward to hosting you.

All in the family

Split was established in 2007 by two brothers, Dan & Karl Marsland, who have an ancestral connection to the Dalmatian coast of Croatia.

After 17 years embodying the values of outstanding hospitality & hard work that were passed down to them, in 2024 the boys handed over the reins to another set of siblings, Gemma and Olly.

Gemma and Olly have over 50 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry and share the same passion for the style of hospitality that you would expect to encounter in a small, Mediterranean village - warm, generous and celebratory!

Eat, drink & be merry for nothing else matters

That is the spirit that drives us at Split.

For us, hosting isn't just a job, it's engrained in our way of living - and we work hard on making sure that's reflected in the experience for anyone who visits Split.

Whether you are in for the full dining experience or just a drink and a nibble, the Split Team have got you!

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Whangarei’s best restaurant always guaranteed the best meal and service. A++ totally recommend!! We will be back.


My partner and I went to split while we were waiting for our teenagers. The atmosphere was great. The food was great. But the service was amazing. Split is definitely our new no1. Would recommend split to anyone and everyone.


Amazing to see Split has been passed into the hands of capable and amazing owners. Food was as fantastic as it always has been. Service was amazing, helpful and quick. The Atmosphere was perfect for dinner before a movie midweek.


Awesome little local bar and Eatery. Whether an after work drink, a catch-up up with friends, an intimate dinner for two, or a group gathering, this place has it all! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. A substantial drink selection and a delicious menu to choose from. What more could you want?


If I could give service a 10 star I would. Split bar has been lovingly brought back to life by a brother and sister duo and they are awesome. Giving me faith that there can be great hospitality in Whangarei. Keep up the amazing work. Food is just perfect. I had the porchetta and I highly recommend. Best service, great food, great drinks.