Deadshot — Restaurant in Waitematā

A Disappointing Experience – Not Recommended

I took some friends from overseas to this place, expecting a good time, but unfortunately, the experience was far from welcoming. The staff were not only unfriendly but also came across as overly authoritative.

One of my friends, unfamiliar with local customs, accidentally flicked his fingers to get a staff member’s attention. Instead of handling the situation with professionalism and courtesy, the staff member responded in a condescending and almost confrontational manner. Educating visitors about local etiquette is one thing, but there’s no need for an inflated sense of superiority. A simple, polite explanation would have sufficed.

This interaction left us uncomfortable, and we decided not to stay any longer. To top it off, the cocktails were unimpressive and overpriced, and the music was mediocre at best. Given the lackluster atmosphere and poor service, we took our business elsewhere.

We ended up at Jacuzzi, where the service was warm, the cocktails were significantly better, and the staff were genuinely attentive and polite. The contrast was night and day.

For us, this place is a hard no—we won’t be returning or spending our hard-earned...

Terrible service. Had to ask three times for the waitress to come over so we could order another round of drinks, she was very dismissive and it seemed like we were inconveniencing her, she still didn’t come over.

In the end we decided to leave and as we went to the bar to pay, this took over 5 minutes before someone came to take payment and all the while, the rude waitress was just having some good old chats with some customers (I’m all for friendliness and chats, but when you have multiple tables waiting to be served for next rounds, a bit of common sense should prevail, but unfortunately not in this case) they’re lucky we didn’t walk out, we should have.

Drinks were nice, only thing keeping this review from being a 1 star. Will never go back, used to love this place and...

When you step into Deadshot, you'll find yourself in a small, cosy area. The dimly lit space sets the mood.

Deadshot doesn't have a menu, so you won't find a list of standard drinks. Instead, the experience is personalized. Talk to your waiter about your flavor preferences, and they'll create the most delicious, custom-made cocktails just for you.

The service at Deadshot is top-notch. The waitstaff pays attention to your preferences and ensures you have a memorable time.

So, if you're up for an adventure and appreciate handcrafted cocktails, Deadshot is definitely worth a visit! Just remember to know what you like because there's no menu – it's all about...