The Archer Bar & Bistro

03/11/2026

💛 What is Chatty Table? ☕

Sometimes all it takes is a friendly conversation to brighten someone’s day.

We’ve teamed up with The Chatty Cafe Scheme NZ to create a welcoming space at The Archer where people can come together, meet new faces and enjoy a good chat.

The idea is simple. We have a designated Chatty Table where anyone is welcome to pull up a chair and join the conversation, A friendly volunteer is there to help get things started and make everyone feel comfortable, Just look out for the yellow Chatty Table signs on the table!

Whether you’re new to the area, looking to meet people, or just fancy a bit of company, we’d love to see you.

Every Wednesday at 5:30pm
📍 The Archer Bar & Bistro, Stanmore Bay

You don’t need to know anyone, and there’s no need to book. Just come along, grab a drink if you fancy, and join us.

Everyone is welcome!

30/10/2026

MELBOURNE CUP AT THE ARCHER! 🏆

Join us this Tuesday 3rd November for a great afternoon of racing, food, drinks and a bit of Melbourne Cup excitement! 🥂

🏇 All races LIVE on our screens from 12.45pm

Whether you’re backing a winner or just coming along for the atmosphere, grab your mates and make an afternoon of it at The Archer!

Giddy up!

27/10/2026

🎶 LIVE MUSIC THIS SUNDAY AT THE ARCHER! 🎸

Join us this Sunday, 1st November, for an afternoon of live acoustic music with Sam Wilcox-Brown, playing from 3–6pm!

Enjoy one of our delicious Sunday Roasts Relax with a cold drink in the sunshine
Let the kids enjoy our brand-new sandpit while you sit back and unwind

Good music, great company and a relaxed Sunday afternoon at your local!

📍 The Archer Bar & Bistro, Stanmore Bay

23/10/2026

🚜 DO YOU LIKE BIG DIGGERS? 🚧

Well, have we got a treat for you!

Thanks to Penlink, we’ve now got some of the finest diggers, trucks and heavy machinery on the Hibiscus Coast working right on our doorstep!

And since they’re not going anywhere in a hurry, we figured we might as well make the most of it! 🍻

Grab yourself a cold drink, kick back in the sunshine and let the kids enjoy our brand-new sandpit while watching the professionals play in their slightly bigger one! 😂

Front-row seats to the action, cold drinks for the grown-ups and a sandpit for the little ones.

Who said roadworks couldn’t be entertaining? 😉

📍 The Archer Bar & Bistro, Stanmore Bay

20/10/2026

☀️🎶 LONG WEEKEND SUNDAY AT THE ARCHER! 🍻

Make the most of the Labour Day long weekend with us this Sunday!

🎶 Live music with John Blackburn 3pm - 6pm
🏖️ Brand-new sandpit for the little ones to enjoy!
Great food, cold drinks and a relaxed atmosphere for the whole family.

With no work on Monday, there’s no better excuse to settle in for a Sunday afternoon at your local!

Bring the kids, round up your mates and enjoy some great live music while the little ones have fun in our new sandpit.

Sunday 25 October
The Archer Bar & Bistro, Stanmore Bay

Book your table or just pop in.

15/10/2026

Fancy treating yourself to a lovely lunch or dinner? Come on down to The Archer 🍴

Fish of the Day
Skin-on fillets, green goddess risotto, pesto drizzle and lemon beurre blanc.

200g Eye Fillet
With kūmara mash, vegetables and red w**e jus.

Both gluten free and full of flavour.

The Archer, your family-friendly local bar & bistro in the heart of Stanmore Bay. Enjoy exceptional food, local b**rs & a relaxed atmosphere.

13/10/2026

🚧 ROADWORKS UPDATE – WE’RE OPEN AS USUAL! 🍻

With the Penlink roadworks underway, the usual entrance to The Archer from Whangaparāoa Road is temporarily closed.

But don’t worry, we’re still open and it’s business as usual!

🚗 Coming from Silverdale? Access The Archer via Beverley Road.

🚗 Coming from Gulf Harbour? Follow the diversion via Totara Road, Kauri Road and Brightside Road, then onto Beverley Road.

📍 We’ve put together a handy map showing you exactly how to find us from both directions.

Cheers,
The Archer team.

The Archer, your family-friendly local bar & bistro in the heart of Stanmore Bay. Enjoy exceptional food, local b**rs & a relaxed atmosphere.

26/09/2026

We’re looking for a chef!

If you have kitchen experience, take pride in your food and work well with a team, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re open to different levels of experience. Send an email with your CV to [email protected] or tag someone who might be interested.

📍 The Archer, Stanmore Bay

05/09/2026

Tag a great Dad or Father figure,
Then bring him for a pint.
Here’s to Dad 🍻

03/09/2026

Here’s to Dad 🍻

Treat Dad this Father’s Day with something he’ll actually enjoy — a great meal, a few pints and some quality time at The Archer.

The Archer gift vouchers are available online and can be sent straight to Dad.

https://giftcards.nowbookit.com/cards/card-selection?accountid=eac445ff-d2a5-4564-bb31-ed8982eb1b91&venueid=7334&theme=light&accent=75%2C174%2C79

Happy Father’s Day from The Archer 💚