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Lane bar meets wine cave.

Welcome to Morningside’s most chill bar – relax and enjoy pretty cocktails, an interesting drinks list and some diverse menu options.
16 McDonald St, Morningside, Auckland. Plenty of street parking available. 5 minutes walk to Eden Park. 1 minute walk from the Morningside train station. Spiritual home of Morningcider and Yeastie Boys.
Open Tues-Thurs 4pm-late / Fri & Sun 2pm-late / Sat 12pm-late / Closed Mondays / Happy hours 4-6pm and 8.30-9.30pm daily.

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Berry Marg! Always the fave down here at Side Hust Berry Marg! Always the fave down here at Side Hustle! Also on Happy Hour for only $14! What a treat 😘
Friday drinks down at Side Hustle! Pop down for a Friday drinks down at Side Hustle! Pop down for a couple before the BLUES!
Last few weeks to get the BEST fish tostadas in al Last few weeks to get the BEST fish tostadas in all of Auckland! They extend for an extra month because we loved them soooo much! So get down today while you still can ❤️❤️❤️
Friday drinks on a Thursday! We think that sounds Friday drinks on a Thursday! We think that sounds like a good time 😎
WE’RE HIRING @ SIDE HUSTLE We’re looking for WE’RE HIRING @ SIDE HUSTLE

We’re looking for a full-time Duty Manager / Bar Manager to help run the bar.

You’ll need to be social, confident, full of personality, and good at creating a great atmosphere. This is a hands-on role helping run the bar, lead shifts, and be one of the key faces of the venue.

Side Hustle is a small back-alley bar in Morningside, and this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow in hospitality and work closely with the owners.

Full-time
Must be available Fridays + Saturdays
Start end of April
Interviews week of 13 April
Pay depending on experience — good pay for the right person

Email Tim@morningcider.co

Tag someone who should apply — if they get the job, we’ll shout you a drink.
Tuesday just got better! Join us for Taco Tuesday Tuesday just got better! Join us for Taco Tuesday and Live Music - Get 1 Taco with any cider on tap for $18 🤩 down at your favourite local in Morningside!!!
Want to be as happy as Alan? Want to be as happy as Alan?
We are shaking things up before the Tattoo @edenpa We are shaking things up before the Tattoo @edenparknz tonight! Come say hi before the 🥁🥁🥁
Pre Drinks down here at Side Hustle before the @ed Pre Drinks down here at Side Hustle before the @edinburghtattoo ! Only 5 minutes walk 😘
Friday vibes @sidehustlebar.nz 😎 Friday vibes @sidehustlebar.nz 😎
Thursday's down at Side Hustle Bar! Perfect aftern Thursday's down at Side Hustle Bar! Perfect afternoon for a catch up 😍
Join the Side Hustle Team! We're looking for one p Join the Side Hustle Team! We're looking for one part time Duty manager to join us here at Side Hustle! Must have a DM cert & be a great person to have a drink with! Get in touch today!
Weekends vibes down the lane <3 Weekends vibes down the lane <3
Some Fridays things can get a bit hazzzzy Some Fridays things can get a bit hazzzzy
Thursday vibes down at Side Hustle 😎 Thursday vibes down at Side Hustle 😎
@azulejo_nz Baja Prawn Tacos are going down a trea @azulejo_nz Baja Prawn Tacos are going down a treat here at Side Hustle! Pop down this January for some of the best Mexican seafood tacos anywhere!
Open for 2026! Pop down today to say hi 👋 Open for 2026! Pop down today to say hi 👋
We’ve got something REALLY special for you to ki We’ve got something REALLY special for you to kick off the year! @azulejo_nz is here for 3 months only! Inspired by Mexicos North Pacific Coast, using the freshest seafood from Aotearoa! This is something not to be missed! Amazing food and even more amazing people behind it! Soft open on Wednesday & an opening celebration this Saturday! $7 Corona all January to celebrate!
Open this week Wednesday at 4PM 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 cant wait to see you all soon 😘
Merry Christmas from us all here at Side Hustle! W Merry Christmas from us all here at Side Hustle! What a year it has been!!! We've had sooooo much fun hosting you all at our little spcace! We're soooooo excited about everything we've got planned for next year! Special thanks to the two incredible pop-up kitchens that blessed us with their amazing food @passa.passanz @karaageboynz @hashnsmash_ !
We're back on the 7th of Jan! Can't wait to see you soon <3
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