Win A Table For Four At Soul’s Exclusive Summer Catch Lunch

For nearly twenty years, Soul Bar & Bistro has treated the Bluff oyster season as a civic responsibility. Their annual lunch dedicated to the beloved southern gem is less a meal and more a ritual, a gathering of the city’s well-heeled and well-fed, united by brine, Champagne and enthusiasm.

This year, Soul has resisted the temptation to simply repeat itself. With its legendary oyster shuckers taking a well-earned pause, the team has chosen evolution over nostalgia. The result is The SOUL Summer Catch, a five-course seafood celebration that feels more considered, more composed and, somehow, even more indulgent.

The lunch order begins as it should, with two dozen Bluff oysters, served both natural and battered. A seasonal crudo follows, showcasing the freshest catch of the day with brightness and precision. Then comes crayfish, handled simply, allowing its sweetness to take centre stage without unnecessary fuss. A rich seafood risotto anchors the afternoon, luxurious and unapologetic, before a final sweet course ushers guests gently back to shore.

Each guest is welcomed with a flute of G.H. Mumm Champagne, because at Sou Bar & Bistro, this is how it’s done.

The event takes place on Thursday, 19th March from 12 pm to 3 pm, and is priced at $265 per person. With tickets selling fast, we suggest you gather your favourites for an afternoon to remember.

Denizen is giving one lucky reader the chance to win a table for four at this exclusive lunch, valued at over $1000. This is your chance to win one of Auckland’s most coveted tables.

To enter, head to Denizen’s Instagram post below and follow the instructions on our Summer Catch giveaway post. Choose your dining companions wisely. The best long lunches are built on sharp wit, generous pours and friends who understand that a Thursday can, occasionally, be gloriously unproductive.

In a city that prides itself on knowing where to dine, Soul Bar & Bistro remains one of our surest bets. This time, you might not even have to pick up the bill.