• News

    Five Hop-Filled Picks for Auckland Beer Week 2019

    Featuring beer-fuelled karaoke, tap takeovers and a festival to discover new and interesting concoctions.

  • Guide

    Ten Mouthwatering Picks for Visa Wellington On a Plate 2019

    The capital's month-long food fiesta returns with late-night tea parties, choose-your-own-adventure feasts and gourmet hot dog pop-ups.

  • News

    Tommy's Is Auckland CBD's New Dedicated Champagne Lounge

    Where you can sip all your favourite French tipples or a ginormous bottle fit for 12.

  • News

    A Huge Program Has Been Announced for Matariki Festival 2019

    Mark the arrival of Māori New Year with a massive street party, gourmet hāngi and an illuminated parade.

  • News

    A Jam-Packed Program Has Been Announced for Aotea Square's New Winter Hub

    Including an ice skating rink, transparent 'igloos' and the iconic Auckland Night Markets.

  • News

    Where to Find First-Rate Coffee in Auckland CBD

    Central Auckland has an enviable concentration of world-class cafes where you can get your caffeine fix — here are five of the best.

Latest Guides
  • News

    Auckland Beer Week Has Dropped Its Full 2019 Program

    It features cocktail evenings, a festival to discover new and interesting concoctions and an opportunity to get some new beer-inspired ink.

  • News

    The Holey Moley Team Has Opened a Private Karaoke Room

    The plush new private space looks out across Viaduct Harbour. 

  • News

    Eight Ways to Impress Your Mum This Mother's Day

    Treat mum to dumpling making lessons, a fast-paced comedy showcase or a hoon on the slopes.

  • News

    Behemoth Brewing Company Is Opening a New Brew Pub and Nose-to-Tail Eatery

    A well-deserved expansive step for the brewery built on dedication and passion.

  • News

    More Eateries Have Been Announced for Auckland's New Two-Level Food Hall

    Commercial Bay is set to be one of the biggest dining hubs in Auckland central.

  • News

    The Tinted Rose Is Ponsonby's New Tapas Bar

    This rose-themed tapas bar can be found in the former home of Bonita.

Latest Places
  • Bar

    Nanny's Eatery

    492 New North Road, Auckland

    With one of the largest rum selections in the city and only 400 metres from Eden Park, this dog-friendly spot is bringing a little spice to Kingsland.

  • Restaurant

    The Fox

    85/87 Customs Street West , Auckland CBD

    Be transported overseas at this venue which pays homage to the Queen's England.

  • Restaurant

    Donnie Taco

    Hannah's Laneway, Wellington

    A spicy new venture from the team who brought you Golding's and Leeds Street Bakery.

  • Restaurant

    kingi

    29 Galway Street, Auckland

    This new all-day eatery is the latest opening from the team behind Orphans Kitchen and Daily Bread.

  • Restaurant

    Mr. Morris

    Corner Of Galway And Commerce Streets, Auckland

    This newcomer arrives three years after chef Michael Meredith closed his much-loved Mount Eden restaurant.

  • Restaurant

    Huami

    87 Federal Street, Auckland City

    You're truly spoiled for choice at this contemporary Chinese restaurant on Federal Street.

  • Restaurant

    Ghost Street

    27 Galway Street, Auckland

    You'll find this new Chinese restaurant down two flights of stairs in the Britomart precinct.

  • Bar

    Our Land Is Alive

    83 Symonds Street, Auckland

    At this opening inside Cordis Auckland you can sip on blue agave from Golden Bay, spiced rum from the Bay of Islands and vodka from Cardrona.

  • Restaurant

    Parade

    250 Ponsonby Road, Auckland

    The project from the team behind Newmarket's Mutual Friends specialises in stuffed pretzels and smash burgers.

  • Restaurant

    East

    63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland

    Find this Asian-inspired vegetarian restaurant on the ground floor of Auckland's new Sudima Hotel.

  • News

    Six Auckland Bars Where You Can Drink Alone with a Book

    Get cosy with a paperback and good plonk at these comfy (and relatively quiet) bars.

  • News

    Auckland's Huge French Festival Is Back for 2019

    Four days of Champagne, cheese, croissants and pétanque.

  • News

    Meet Grafton's New 80s-Inspired Craft Beer Bar and Arcade Parlour

    More than 30 vintage gaming machines fill the barcade.

  • News

    Two New Bars Have Been Announced for Auckland's Commercial Bay Development

    Joining a New York-born equestrian-themed restaurant.

  • News

    Auckland CBD Will Soon Be Home to a Rooftop Gin Bar

    The crown jewel of Marriott International's first New Zealand hotel.

  • News

    You Can Take an All-You-Can-Drink Tequila Train Tour Through Mexico

    The train travels from Guadalajara to Tequila and stops off at tequila distilleries and agave fields.

  • Guide

    Where to Find Bottomless Coffee in Auckland

    Sometimes one cup of joe won't cut it — here's where to find unlimited mugs of sweet nectar in Auckland.

  • News

    Five Scenic Spots to Watch the Sun Go Down in Christchurch

    Where to watch the sun go down with a cold one.

  • News

    The Best Rooftop Bars in Auckland

    Where to head when you want to enjoy a cocktail skyward.

  • News

    The Beer Spot Opens a Second Freehouse in Huapai

    The owners hope to have 200 hundred taps dotted around five Auckland venues by 2020.

  • News

    This Wine-Themed Cruise Will Visit Vineyards Around the Country

    Including vino-filled shore excursions and onboard masterclasses.

  • News

    The Opening Date Has Been Announced for Auckland's First Little Creatures Brewery

    The multimillion-dollar development will take over the vintage Sunderland seaplane hangar from early February.

  • News

    This New Website Aims to Support Independent Eateries

    The initiative aims to link more diners with real owner-operator eateries.

  • News

    Parnell Welcomes a New Members-Only Wine Lounge and Cellar Door

    Membership includes private tastings, masterclasses and 12 bottles of wine per year.

  • News

    Hamilton Craft Brewery Good George Has Opened a Pub in Mission Bay

    You'll find the new beer spot in the old Rickshaw Eddy's venue on the corner.

  • Guide

    Auckland's Best New Bars of 2018

    The city's very best boozy additions of the year.

  • News

    BrewDog Has Just Launched a (Very Fitting) Craft Brew for Dogs

    The alcohol-free brew for pooches is called Subwoofer IPA.

  • News

    Dice & Fork Is Victoria Park's New Dedicated Boardgame Bar and Eatery

    This new eatery combines booze, bites and over 140 boardgames.

  • News

    Grey Lynn Welcomes New Zealand's First Pure Kombucha Taproom

    The booch at this new opening is made with just four ingredients.

  • News

    Five Wineries to Visit Near Wellington

    Top notch vineyards in your own backyard.

  • News

    Kumeu Winery The Hunting Lodge Opens a New Garden Bar 

    The converted container bar and crate beer garden arrives in time for summer.

  • News

    Grey Lynn's New Tasting Room and Bottle Shop Aims to Lift the Lid on Craft Beer

    More than 300 frothy options line the shelves at this new opening.

  • News

    A Beer Advent Calendar Is the Frothy Delight Your Festive Season Needs

    24 days of crafternoon delight for your favourite beer lover.

  • News

    A Week-Long Celebration of Italian Cuisine Is Coming to New Zealand

    The week-long series is built around eating food the Italian way: together.

  • News

    Goodside Is the North Shore's New Foodie Hub

    From cow paddock to one of the North Shore's leading dining districts.

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