Remodelled with one eye on Film Noir and the original Las Vegas Rat Pack, this is a lovely little relaxed joint for cool cats after a drink or bite to eat in pleasant surroundings. So achingly hip, you can leave your hat on in this jazz and cocktail joint.
Head here for a great pub with an alternative vibe. You’re welcome to try your artistry on the chalkboard tables at this freehouse, proudly independent of any brewery, that boasts one of the largest craft beer and bourbon lists in town. But it’s not purist: Ciders and wines are also to be spotted on the menu.
If you’re more into speakeasy than pubs, this discreet bar offers crafted cocktails in splendour and bygone style; heavy drapes, jingling chandeliers, flamboyant mixology and the pineapple Art Deco motif of its name reign supreme. You’ll find beer and wine here too, but note that dressing smartly is not optional.
A sports bar, but not as you know it. The Paddington strives to be an upmarket option to take in the big match in a social environment. This welcoming joint has all the domestic drinks brands, trendier options and good pub grub you'd want, and you’ll even find stand-up comedy here during the week.
The mission to find the Glass Goose is not one without reward. A hidden staircase leads you to an oasis of green and calm in the centre of the city and one of Auckland’s most fashionable nightspots. Stylish cocktails, all the usual beverages and some rather unusual ones can be found at this unique venue.
Head to Auckland's trendiest night haunt to cut loose on the dance floor to regular line-ups of DJs and live bands, or arrive early for a social drink in a setting somewhere between a pub and a Victorian music hall that also offers comfort food to fuel a night out.