Wellington and the Wairarapa
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1. Night Flower
Wellington CentralThis hidden speakeasy offers special punches, crafted cocktails, and impeccable service. Look for the lion-head door knocker. ...
This hidden speakeasy offers special punches, crafted cocktails, and impeccable service. Look for the lion-head door knocker.
55 Ghuznee St., Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand04-385–4425 -
2. The Rogue and Vagabond
Wellington CentralWith its bean bag lawn, wood-fired pizzas, and craft beers on tap, Rogue is the focal point for the city's summertime hum. When the sun...
With its bean bag lawn, wood-fired pizzas, and craft beers on tap, Rogue is the focal point for the city's summertime hum. When the sun goes down, it's the brilliant live funk, jazz, and pop shows that keep the patrons around. Find their packed schedule on their website or on the chalkboards outside.
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3. CGR Merchant & Co.
Wellington CentralTrading in uniquely infused rums and gins, this modern and cozy pirate den serves delicious, and sometimes unexpected, tipple treasures....
Trading in uniquely infused rums and gins, this modern and cozy pirate den serves delicious, and sometimes unexpected, tipple treasures.
44 Courtenay Pl., Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand04-384–6737Nightlife Details
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4. Dockside
This restaurant and bar has a pleasant nautical theme with antique boats hanging from the ceiling. It's a popular watering hole with the locals. In...
This restaurant and bar has a pleasant nautical theme with antique boats hanging from the ceiling. It's a popular watering hole with the locals. In good weather, everyone spills outside for the best close-up harbor views in Wellington.
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5. Fortune Favours
Wellington CentralBeckoning passers-by to the celebrated Hannah's Laneway, Fortune "favours" their patrons with a welcoming atmosphere, great food, and a huge range of craft beer, some...
Beckoning passers-by to the celebrated Hannah's Laneway, Fortune "favours" their patrons with a welcoming atmosphere, great food, and a huge range of craft beer, some of which is specially brewed on site.
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6. Golding's Free Dive
With a comfortable but buzzing atmosphere and excellent beer selection, Golding's is a great place to spend an hour or two. There is geeky and...
With a comfortable but buzzing atmosphere and excellent beer selection, Golding's is a great place to spend an hour or two. There is geeky and Kiwi memorabilia on every wall. It's especially nice for solo travelers, whether you want to mingle or sit quietly and read. There's no food menu, but you can get some of the best pizza in town delivered from the pizza parlor next door.
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7. Green Man Pub
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 and...
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 and friendly, the service excellent. Expect it to be packed on weekends.
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8. Havana Bar
Wellington CentralFind Havana's two iconic colorful cottages just off Cuba Street, walk down between them, and you'll find two doors. The quieter cottage on the left...
Find Havana's two iconic colorful cottages just off Cuba Street, walk down between them, and you'll find two doors. The quieter cottage on the left is their brilliant tapas restaurant. On the right, there's a well-stocked bar extending the length of the wooden dance floor. This spot is regularly packed when the jazz, rhythm, and funk musicians come to visit. For quieter drinks, you can cozy into a nook of the sheltered street-styled courtyard.
32a-34 Wigan St., Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand04-384–7039Nightlife Details
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9. Malthouse
Modern with polished wood and plate glass aplenty, Malthouse's long bar with illuminated lettering is an attractive place to drink a pint. With 29 taps,...
Modern with polished wood and plate glass aplenty, Malthouse's long bar with illuminated lettering is an attractive place to drink a pint. With 29 taps, the only problem is deciding where to start.
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10. Mishmosh
Look for the bright cluster of lights on the overhead awning of this gastropub. It's a popular venue with a lively atmosphere....
Look for the bright cluster of lights on the overhead awning of this gastropub. It's a popular venue with a lively atmosphere.
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11. San Fran
Wellington CentralUpstairs from a small poster-plastered doorway is the capital's iconic chameleon cavern of a venue. This Cuba Street spot stages everything, including international metal bands,...
Upstairs from a small poster-plastered doorway is the capital's iconic chameleon cavern of a venue. This Cuba Street spot stages everything, including international metal bands, local comedians, sonic "experiences," and psychedelic blues groups. San Fran has perfected the essentials: a big bar, a vast dance floor, and great sound.
171 Cuba St., Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand04-801–6797Nightlife Details
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12. The Grand
This well-lived-in spot, once a brewery and then a distillery, has exposed brick walls, timber floors, and four levels with everything from a 400-person main...
This well-lived-in spot, once a brewery and then a distillery, has exposed brick walls, timber floors, and four levels with everything from a 400-person main bar to a garden bar, plus a couple of pool tables.
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13. Valhalla
One of the best places to catch live local rock, Valhalla is a classic hole-in-the-wall dive: small, dark, and a little seedy, with concrete floors...
One of the best places to catch live local rock, Valhalla is a classic hole-in-the-wall dive: small, dark, and a little seedy, with concrete floors and a surprisingly good beer selection.
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14. Whistling Sisters Brewery and Fermentery
Wellington CentralSkipping away from the "hoppy" trend, the sisters brew cleaner craft beer. Their fermenting talents also extend to their menu of elevated versions of bar...
Skipping away from the "hoppy" trend, the sisters brew cleaner craft beer. Their fermenting talents also extend to their menu of elevated versions of bar food.
100 Taranaki St., Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand04-381–3208Nightlife Details
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15. Arizona Bar
Closed PermanentlyFor 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 the...
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 the Hotel InterContinental.
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16. Bodega
Closed PermanentlyLocal music, couches at the front, and a dance floor by the stage help Bodega pull in a predominantly student crowd. On nights when cheap...
Local music, couches at the front, and a dance floor by the stage help Bodega pull in a predominantly student crowd. On nights when cheap drink specials are offered, it fills up fast.
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17. Chicago
Closed PermanentlyLate in the evening head to this spacious sports bar on Queens Wharf that hosts boisterous postgame parties, nightly events, and live music on Saturday....
Late in the evening head to this spacious sports bar on Queens Wharf that hosts boisterous postgame parties, nightly events, and live music on Saturday.
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18. Good Luck
Closed PermanentlyAlthough 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...
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 the style of a Shanghai opium den, glowing with candles in Chinese teapots.
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19. Kitty O'Shea's
Closed PermanentlyA good-size crowd gathers nightly on Kitty O'Shea's outside veranda; traditional live music is regularly played....
A good-size crowd gathers nightly on Kitty O'Shea's outside veranda; traditional live music is regularly played.
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20. Matterhorn
Closed PermanentlyThe centrally located Matterhorn, which also has a good restaurant, draws a mix of urban hipsters and after-work corporate types with its indoor-and-outdoor fireplaces, laid-back...
The centrally located Matterhorn, which also has a good restaurant, draws a mix of urban hipsters and after-work corporate types with its indoor-and-outdoor fireplaces, laid-back DJ, and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. It has a list of inventive cocktails, too.
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