Your local bar & eatery — Kiwi ingredients, global flavour.
Little Jimmy is a casual, down-to-earth bar and eatery where you can kick back and relax. It's a genuine local hangout where good food and drink shared with friends are what it's all about. There's nothing pretentious or flashy about what we do, just some great tasting food and drinks on offer.
While you can enjoy all this with a few mates, we also have a tidy function space if there’s a few more of you. So, if you’re after an affordable line-up of fresh Kiwi food and drinks served in a relaxed environment, pull up a chair at Little Jimmy. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Choice bites and brews to share
There isn't a million of everything on our sharing menu, just a short list of uncomplicated dishes where fresh ingredients, rather than cuisine style, are the hero. The same goes for our drinks too. We don't try to baffle you with choice, but focus on a selected range of choice Kiwi-owned drops.
Save your spot
Walk-ins are welcome. Reservations recommended. For groups of 10 or more, please call us.
If the booking calendar doesn't show the time you are after, give us a call as we sometimes know more than the computer!
Open Everyday 11:30am until late
Open Public Holidays
What’s on at Little Jimmy this month?
There’s a constant buzz of events and specials happening at Little Jimmy, so be sure to drop in often to get amongst.
Tuesday Trivia
Tuesday Nights 7:00 PM - 10:00PM
An evening tasting of premium malts paired with delicious small bites, and swinging local tunes
Family Roast
Sundays 12pm - 4pm
Food and Cocktail specials all night long
Whiskey & Bites
Friday 12 December, 7:30pm
An evening tasting of premium malts paired with delicious small bites, and swinging local tunes
Mr Beak Night
Tuesday 10 December, 7:30pm
An evening tasting of premium malts paired with delicious small bites, and swinging local tunes
Art Club
Sunday 14 December, 5:30pm - Late
An evening tasting of premium malts paired with delicious small bites, and swinging local tunes
For the not-so-little
Little Jimmy is the perfect place for your next do.
Whatever your occasion, Little Jimmy has a function space that will accommodate up to 32 people. Located upstairs, it offers you privacy from the rest of the building to celebrate together.
To learn more or ask about a set menu to suit your event, please contact us at:
info@littlejimmy.co.nz or 09 630 7116.
How we do
The little guys are a big deal to us
One of the things that makes us a bit different is that we support the little guy. That means we feed and water you with NZ products sourced from smaller kiwi businesses trying to make their mark. You won’t find any dominant market players here, just an array of food and beverages from a collection of top quality little guys who produce some damn good stuff.
Duncan NZ Venison
At Little Jimmy, we work with suppliers who bring more than just great products — they bring reliability, sustainability, and care for the craft. That’s why we’ve partnered with Duncan NZ Venison.
Based right here in Aotearoa, Duncan NZ are leaders in premium venison — sourced with integrity and raised on open pastures. Their commitment to sustainability doesn’t just make them good people — it makes for consistently exceptional meat. And when you’re preparing raw dishes like our venison tartare, that consistency is everything.
Melt-in-your-mouth texture. Clean flavour. A supply chain we trust.
Based right here in Aotearoa, Duncan NZ are leaders in premium venison — sourced with integrity and raised on open pastures. Their commitment to sustainability doesn’t just make them good people — it makes for consistently exceptional meat. And when you’re preparing raw dishes like our venison tartare, that consistency is everything.
Melt-in-your-mouth texture. Clean flavour. A supply chain we trust.
Liberty Brewing Co.
At Little Jimmy, we like to work with the good ones. People who give a damn about quality, about craft, about doing things properly. Liberty Brewing Co. fits that bill to a tee.
Started by a crew of ex-bartenders and master brewers who got tired of pouring pints they weren’t proud of, Liberty was born out of rebellion — and refined through consistency, creativity, and loads of care.
From humble homebrew kits to one of NZ’s most awarded craft breweries, Liberty's journey is pure grit and passion. Their beers don’t blend into the background — they stand tall with distinct characters, bold flavours, and Can Art that tells its own story. Whether it’s the crisp Liberty Pilsner or the juicy Hazy Onset, each beer fills its own space on the tap list — and in our guests’ hearts.
We’ve backed Liberty since day one. Not just because their beer’s damn good (it is), but because they’re built on values we respect: authenticity, integrity, hospitality, and quality.
Try Liberty Brewing Co. on tap at Little Jimmy.
Started by a crew of ex-bartenders and master brewers who got tired of pouring pints they weren’t proud of, Liberty was born out of rebellion — and refined through consistency, creativity, and loads of care.
From humble homebrew kits to one of NZ’s most awarded craft breweries, Liberty's journey is pure grit and passion. Their beers don’t blend into the background — they stand tall with distinct characters, bold flavours, and Can Art that tells its own story. Whether it’s the crisp Liberty Pilsner or the juicy Hazy Onset, each beer fills its own space on the tap list — and in our guests’ hearts.
We’ve backed Liberty since day one. Not just because their beer’s damn good (it is), but because they’re built on values we respect: authenticity, integrity, hospitality, and quality.
Try Liberty Brewing Co. on tap at Little Jimmy.
Hallertau Brewery
For the last ten years there’s a beer being brewed out in Riverhead Auckland, that’s carved a name for itself as being among some of NZ’s finest craft beer. This family run brewery by Steve and Hayley Plowman has created a long list of exceptional craft beers, some which are part of the stable and others that are made seasonally just to keep things fresh. They’re not part of some big multi-national, just a small team of dedicated kiwis brewing the best beer right in our own backyard.
And while it’s easy to sing their praises, you’ve got to love that the kiwi tradition of understating things with the names of some of their beers. If you’ve ever wondered why some of their beers feature a number on them, there’s good reason. When Hallertau created their first four beers, they labelled them 1 to 4 and asked for some local feedback on what to name them. Some were unprintable and others embarrassing but votes were cast and real names were created. However a lot of folks still kept referring to them by their number and so it stuck. Makes life easy just having to remember a number!
And while it’s easy to sing their praises, you’ve got to love that the kiwi tradition of understating things with the names of some of their beers. If you’ve ever wondered why some of their beers feature a number on them, there’s good reason. When Hallertau created their first four beers, they labelled them 1 to 4 and asked for some local feedback on what to name them. Some were unprintable and others embarrassing but votes were cast and real names were created. However a lot of folks still kept referring to them by their number and so it stuck. Makes life easy just having to remember a number!
Lamont Wines
As the result of the passion of Craig and Angela Gasson, Lamont wines was established in Bendigo in Central Otago in 1999, creating 12.15 ha of vineyards. Despite it not being a huge vineyard by the areas standards, it produces some damn good wine. From their picturesque corner of the world they create some fantastic Pinot Gris, Riesling and Pinot Noir, giving the other dominant Central Otago wineries a run for their money. Better still they are certified organic and put a huge amount of effort in to getting the very best out of their crops. All the vines are cared for by hand which means no machines are used for pruning, thinning or harvesting. You just have to taste the wine to experience their commitment to soil and vine health.
Craig and Angela are a great example of that can-do kiwi attitude, carving out a niche and producing top quality stuff.
Craig and Angela are a great example of that can-do kiwi attitude, carving out a niche and producing top quality stuff.
Carve Meat Co.
Little Jimmy gets its meat from an awesome kiwi company called Carve Meat Co. Pioneered by a kiwi couple, Kate and Craig, they kickstarted their business off in 1997. Initially as a small home-based business, they were literally selling out of the boot of their car to start with! But as their reputation for quality grew, so did the business and they now supply top restaurants and hospitality outlets all over New Zealand
They are passionate about what they do and place effort into building strong relationships with their customers. Plus their ethically raised New Zealand meat really is top class. But don't take our word for it - just try something from our menu to experience it yourself.
They are passionate about what they do and place effort into building strong relationships with their customers. Plus their ethically raised New Zealand meat really is top class. But don't take our word for it - just try something from our menu to experience it yourself.
At Little Jimmy, we work with suppliers who bring more than just great products — they bring reliability, sustainability, and care for the craft. That’s why we’ve partnered with Duncan NZ Venison.
Based right here in Aotearoa, Duncan NZ are leaders in premium venison — sourced with integrity and raised on open pastures. Their commitment to sustainability doesn’t just make them good people — it makes for consistently exceptional meat. And when you’re preparing raw dishes like our venison tartare, that consistency is everything.
Melt-in-your-mouth texture. Clean flavour. A supply chain we trust.
Based right here in Aotearoa, Duncan NZ are leaders in premium venison — sourced with integrity and raised on open pastures. Their commitment to sustainability doesn’t just make them good people — it makes for consistently exceptional meat. And when you’re preparing raw dishes like our venison tartare, that consistency is everything.
Melt-in-your-mouth texture. Clean flavour. A supply chain we trust.
At Little Jimmy, we like to work with the good ones. People who give a damn about quality, about craft, about doing things properly. Liberty Brewing Co. fits that bill to a tee.
Started by a crew of ex-bartenders and master brewers who got tired of pouring pints they weren’t proud of, Liberty was born out of rebellion — and refined through consistency, creativity, and loads of care.
From humble homebrew kits to one of NZ’s most awarded craft breweries, Liberty's journey is pure grit and passion. Their beers don’t blend into the background — they stand tall with distinct characters, bold flavours, and Can Art that tells its own story. Whether it’s the crisp Liberty Pilsner or the juicy Hazy Onset, each beer fills its own space on the tap list — and in our guests’ hearts.
We’ve backed Liberty since day one. Not just because their beer’s damn good (it is), but because they’re built on values we respect: authenticity, integrity, hospitality, and quality.
Try Liberty Brewing Co. on tap at Little Jimmy.
Started by a crew of ex-bartenders and master brewers who got tired of pouring pints they weren’t proud of, Liberty was born out of rebellion — and refined through consistency, creativity, and loads of care.
From humble homebrew kits to one of NZ’s most awarded craft breweries, Liberty's journey is pure grit and passion. Their beers don’t blend into the background — they stand tall with distinct characters, bold flavours, and Can Art that tells its own story. Whether it’s the crisp Liberty Pilsner or the juicy Hazy Onset, each beer fills its own space on the tap list — and in our guests’ hearts.
We’ve backed Liberty since day one. Not just because their beer’s damn good (it is), but because they’re built on values we respect: authenticity, integrity, hospitality, and quality.
Try Liberty Brewing Co. on tap at Little Jimmy.
For the last ten years there’s a beer being brewed out in Riverhead Auckland, that’s carved a name for itself as being among some of NZ’s finest craft beer. This family run brewery by Steve and Hayley Plowman has created a long list of exceptional craft beers, some which are part of the stable and others that are made seasonally just to keep things fresh. They’re not part of some big multi-national, just a small team of dedicated kiwis brewing the best beer right in our own backyard.
And while it’s easy to sing their praises, you’ve got to love that the kiwi tradition of understating things with the names of some of their beers. If you’ve ever wondered why some of their beers feature a number on them, there’s good reason. When Hallertau created their first four beers, they labelled them 1 to 4 and asked for some local feedback on what to name them. Some were unprintable and others embarrassing but votes were cast and real names were created. However a lot of folks still kept referring to them by their number and so it stuck. Makes life easy just having to remember a number!
And while it’s easy to sing their praises, you’ve got to love that the kiwi tradition of understating things with the names of some of their beers. If you’ve ever wondered why some of their beers feature a number on them, there’s good reason. When Hallertau created their first four beers, they labelled them 1 to 4 and asked for some local feedback on what to name them. Some were unprintable and others embarrassing but votes were cast and real names were created. However a lot of folks still kept referring to them by their number and so it stuck. Makes life easy just having to remember a number!
As the result of the passion of Craig and Angela Gasson, Lamont wines was established in Bendigo in Central Otago in 1999, creating 12.15 ha of vineyards. Despite it not being a huge vineyard by the areas standards, it produces some damn good wine. From their picturesque corner of the world they create some fantastic Pinot Gris, Riesling and Pinot Noir, giving the other dominant Central Otago wineries a run for their money. Better still they are certified organic and put a huge amount of effort in to getting the very best out of their crops. All the vines are cared for by hand which means no machines are used for pruning, thinning or harvesting. You just have to taste the wine to experience their commitment to soil and vine health.
Craig and Angela are a great example of that can-do kiwi attitude, carving out a niche and producing top quality stuff.
Craig and Angela are a great example of that can-do kiwi attitude, carving out a niche and producing top quality stuff.
Little Jimmy gets its meat from an awesome kiwi company called Carve Meat Co. Pioneered by a kiwi couple, Kate and Craig, they kickstarted their business off in 1997. Initially as a small home-based business, they were literally selling out of the boot of their car to start with! But as their reputation for quality grew, so did the business and they now supply top restaurants and hospitality outlets all over New Zealand
They are passionate about what they do and place effort into building strong relationships with their customers. Plus their ethically raised New Zealand meat really is top class. But don't take our word for it - just try something from our menu to experience it yourself.
They are passionate about what they do and place effort into building strong relationships with their customers. Plus their ethically raised New Zealand meat really is top class. But don't take our word for it - just try something from our menu to experience it yourself.
Give a little, eat a little
Little Jimmy never disappoints! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, lively, and welcoming. The staff are genuinely friendly and attentive without being intrusive, making the whole experience feel personal and relaxed.
- Mavis S. on Google
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We’re just down the block
Free parking nearby on Pah Road and Empire Rd
Regular Hours
| Monday | 11:30am - Close |
| Tuesday | 11:30am - Close |
| Wednesday | 11:30am - Close |
| Thursday | 11:30am - Close |
| Friday | 11:30am - Close |
| Saturday | 11:30am - Close |
| Sunday | 11:30am - Close |
