The Birdcage was originally known as the Rob Roy Hotel andwas constructed 1885. The building is now owned by NZTA, who in 2010, famously moved all 740 tonnes, 40 metres in a painstaking process to make way for the Victoria Park tunnel.
The tavern today is a designated heritage building and is beautifully restored to its former glory as a neighbourhood tavern.It is a popular functions venue with a large beer garden, serving excellent pub meals complemented by a great selection of craft beers and wines, located within walking distance from Aucklands Sky Tower, Wynyard Quarter and Ponsonby Rd.