Auckland Nightlife

Nightlife in New Zealand is of the laid back variety. Kiwis often entertain at home or at the beach with barbecues in the summer and bring-a-dish type affairs in the winter. But that’s not to say there aren’t plenty of bars and clubs in Auckland. The Viaduct Harbour, also referred to as “the Waterfront” is packed full of restaurants, bars and clubs. Occasionally they may have a dress code, but in general it’s a pretty relaxed atmosphere. K’ Road (Karangahape Road), at the top of Queen Street is considered the alternative area and there are bars and clubs in every nook and cranny both on and off the main thoroughfare. Other areas to consider are Ponsonby and Parnell. These areas have more of a focus on bar-restaurants rather than clubs, but both are compact and walkable once you get there. From the city centre you just hop on a Link bus. You will see posters up all over the place announcing gigs and performances. Because venues are spread far and wide, just pick the thing that interests you and ask around for how to get there. In the city centre you can find the Vector Arena, The Edge, and The Civic which host larger concerts and events, plays and special film screenings.

Café Cezanne Night Cafe

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296 Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby

Ponsonby archetype...
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Mecca Cafe Viaduct Harbour Night Cafe

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85 Customs Street West

Cafe on the Viaduct...
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Northern Steamship Co Macs Brewbar

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122 Quay Street

Quirky pub behind Britomart...
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Brew on Quay

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102 Quay Street

Brewpub near Britomart...
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Galbraith's Alehouse

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2 Mt. Eden Road
Kumeu

Great brewpub...
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Alleluya Bar & Cafe

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183 Karangahape Road

Hideaway with a view...
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Leftfield

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Prince's Wharf

Cool sports bar and restaurant...
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Danny Doolans

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204 Quay

Hidden Irish Pub...
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O'Hagan's

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101-103 Customs Street West

Great outdoor seating on the waterfront...
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The Right Track Sports Bar & Cafe

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4 Fort Street

Sports anytime of day or night...
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Margarita's

18 Elliot Street

Backpacker and language student hangout...
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MLC Cafe and Bar

380 Queens Street

Scenic Hotel cafe and bar in a central location...
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Tasca Mt Eden

338 Dominion Rd

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Roasted Addiqtion

487 New North Road

The quintessential coffee lover's cafe...
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Tasca

Upper Vulcan Lane

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Tasca

25 Nuffield Street

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Circus, Circus Night Cafe

447 Mt. Eden Road

Lively cafe in Mt. Eden Village...
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Frasers Cafe & Espresso Bar

434 Mount Eden Road

Street-Side Delights...
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Fox's Alehouse

(Under the Sebel Hotel) Unit 15R/85-87 Customs Street West

Sport and drink at the Viaduct...
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Verona Cafe

169 Karangahape Road

Organic produce and interesting clientele...
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