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Tyler Street Garage

Tyler Street Garage (120 Quay St, Auckland 1010) – this one-time parking garage has been converted into a trendy waterfront bar and bistro. This venue’s modern fitout also gives more than a passing nod to the building’s workaday beginnings, with its solid industrial staircase, vast steel feature wall and cast aluminum bar. Given the top-notch […]

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Twentyone

Twentyone (Level 3, SKYCITY Auckland, corner of Federal and Victoria Streets, Auckland) — From Auckland’s hottest DJs to a range of delicious cocktails, twentyone has everything needed for an epic night out. With the luxurious interior, fancy flair bartenders and bathrooms nicer than one’s living room, patrons never want to leave. Wednesday night is ‘Industry […]

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Trench Bar

Trench Bar (Level 1, Corner Quay and Hobsons Streets, Auckland CBD, Auckland) – this is a stylish and modern club located in the heart of the Viaduct. With intimate leather booths, a large dance floor and huge list of cocktails, Trench Bar also plays host to some of New Zealand’s most talented musicians and DJs […]

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The Longroom

The Longroom (114 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn 1011, Auckland) – this bar (and restaurant) is located in Auckland’s fashionable Ponsonby district. It has a large open air courtyard space, a long open bar area, dining, leaner and lounge areas, and a rear north facing deck (covered), leaners and tables. There are also open gas fireplaces […]

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The Conservatory

The Conservatory (1-17Jellicoe Street, North Wharf, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland 1010) – this is another popular seaside restaurant & bar where groups of locals gather after work and on weekends – making this, in effect, a social spot during both daytime and evening hours. Given its location, a number of private VIP parties are held here.

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Spy Bar

Spy Bar (Viaduct Quay 204 Quay Street, Auckland 1010) — Nestled in the busy Viaduct region of Auckland, this glamorous bar boost the utmost surreal settings from decadent wall design, to chic neon lighting. Delivering all things best from its signature style glamorous party nightlife to house music in it’s highest quality, Spy Bar is […]

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Revelry

Revelry (106 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn 1011, Auckland) — a typical night at Revelry will denote exactly as its name sake suggests an experience of unrestrained boisterous merry-making. At the entrance you will be greeted by a sprawling lounge, furnished with ornate parlor chairs, chaises & regal yet comfortable velvet couches. Intimate nooks and candlelit […]

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Pony Club

Pony Club (55 Customs Street, Auckland Central, Auckland) – located at the heart of Auckland, there are several plush booths lining the mirror-covered walls; it’s cozy; the sort of place that can accommodate quiet conversation or a wild party. Great DJ’s playing various types of music that will get you on the dance floor. It’s […]

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No. 1 High Street

No. 1 High Street (1 High Street, Auckland CBD) – perhaps because of its location, this bar attracts a steady stream of “happy hour” bankers and office workers. The high-end décor (including couches and a turn-of-the-20th century style bar) is reflective of that crowd (which tends to be on the mature side – 30 and […]

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Mexico Food & Liquor

Mexico Food & Liquor (23 Britomart Place, Auckland CBD) – located at a once neglected, now revived part of Auckland, this Mexican-themed restaurant and bar is a popular gathering place for fans of tequila and other Mexican liquors (including Corona beer).