This July, Bar Magda — one of the city’s most exciting kitchens, invites you to skip the booze but still dial up the indulgence, with a Dry July-inspired winter feast that is worth venturing out in the cold for.
Running Wednesday to Friday throughout the month, this month-long event is a celebration of seasonal generosity and culinary finesse — a $88pp shared menu for groups of two to six, paired with two beautifully crafted mocktails (though yes, wine and spirits are still available, if desired).
To start, smoky BBQ beef tacos set the tone — rich, tender, and full of Magda’s quinessential depth. From there, it’s a journey through land and sea: a crisp lumpia of crab and prawn, and a boldly inventive kikiam pairing pāua and squid — both delivering an abundance of flavour and texture in equal measure.
The main event is a show-stopping charcoal steak with soy butter — the very same dish crowned one of Auckland’s Top 100 Iconic Eats for 2025. It’s served alongside roasted artichokes with parsley sauce and winter truffle.
But this isn’t just a menu for Dry July devotees — it’s an experience that proves you don’t need a glass of red to feel celebratory. With thoughtfully composed mocktails leading the drinks list and three of the restaurant’s brand-new winter dishes making their debut, consider this your excuse to get out and about this month and enjoy a deliciously guilt-free evening that doesn’t scrimp on indulgence.
