Wellington and the Wairarapa Nightlife

For a bit of Tex-Mex—New Zealand style—plus plenty of great beers, head downtown and make an early start at this bar and grill adjoining...

This restaurant and bar has a pleasant nautical theme with antique boats hanging from the ceiling. It's a popular watering hole with...

Although it's right on bustling Cuba Street, Good Luck is a little hard to find. Stairs take you below street level to a club done in...

In the heart of Wellington's central business district, this pub is a little bit Kiwi and a little bit Irish. The atmosphere is warm...

A good-size crowd gathers nightly on Kitty O'Shea's outside veranda; traditional live music is regularly played. ...

Modern with polished wood and plate glass aplenty, Malthouse's long bar with illuminated lettering is an attractive place to drink a...

The centrally located Matterhorn, which also has a good restaurant, draws a mix of urban hipsters and after-work corporate types with...

Wellington's hipsters gravitate toward Motel, with its dimly lighted booths. There's an array of cocktails and finger food, plus a DJ...