An 100 Year History
With a rich and long history stretching over 100 years, and set in the most beautiful location on Cheltenham Beach, McHugh’s is known for being one of Auckland’s top event venues, with arguably the best views Auckland has to offer.
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1913
Cheltenham Tea-Rooms Opened
Initially designed as tearooms back in 1913, it offered entertainment such as dancing and jazz bands through the 1920s.
1920s - 1930s
The Cheltenham Kiosk
In the '20s, The Cheltenham Kiosk, began hosting weddings, balls, dances, silent movie projection and political meetings and continued into the 1930s as well.
1960s
Cheltenham Reception Lounge
By the 1960s, the rooms were used almost exclusively for weddings, balls and other functions, with afternoon tea served most Sundays.
1981
John McHugh opens McHugh's
John McHugh took over the lease of the building in 1981 and named it ‘McHugh’s of Cheltenham’. The building was fully refurbished with the southern corner opened up to take in the beautiful view of that end of Cheltenham Beach, and North Head. He continued the tradition of serving top-class food to locals and tourists and hosting wonderful weddings and social occasions.
2016
McHugh's Today
With over 30 years’ experience in a number of Auckland’s international hotels, McHugh’s current Owner/Chef, Gajraj Singh Yadav (Raj), took over the business in 2016 and maintains its fabulous reputation for being a top-quality venue for weddings, celebrations and corporate events.
