• Feature

    Wellington Unplugged: Your Weekend Guide to Jim Beam Homegrown Festival, Feasting and Fun

    If you're heading to Kiwi's favourite live music party, this is one guide you should bookmark.

  • News

    Miss Lucy's Is Auckland's New Inner-City Bar with a Giant Shuffleboard and Espresso Martinis on Tap

    Whether you pick your haunts based on cost-effective cocktails or kidult-friendly fun, you won't be disappointed.

  • News

    Creative Powerhouses the Katayanagi Twins on Their Favourite Spots in Auckland

    From brews to views, the powerhouse creative duo share their favourite spots in the city.

  • News

    Where to Find the Best Late-Night Eats in Auckland

    Satisfy those late-night munchies with soul-warming ramen, Korean fried chicken and pelmeni dumplings.

  • News

    Six Ways You Can Still Celebrate New Year's Eve Around Auckland If You Haven't Made Plans Yet

    Dance the night away at the CBD's biggest rave, wine and dine on the waterfront, or nab a front-row seat to the fireworks on a hotel rooftop.

Latest Guides
  • News

    Six Spots to Kick Off a Sunday Session in Wellington

    Shake off the Sunday scaries and make Monday a distant worry at one of these iconic Wellington spots.

  • News

    The Best Bars in Auckland for a Weekend Boogie

    Forget about the week that was and cut some shapes on these tried and tested Auckland dance floors.

  • 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 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

    The Holey Moley Team Has Opened a Private Karaoke Room

    The plush new private space looks out across Viaduct Harbour. 

  • News

    Goodside Is the North Shore's New Foodie Hub

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

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.

  • Pub

    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

    A Look Inside Auckland's Insane New Two-Storey Mini-Golf Bar

    The venue features 27 pop culture-themed holes and a bar overlooking the waterfront.

  • News

    Twelve Cosy Auckland Bars to Hibernate in This Winter

    Whether you're after a midweek tipple or late-night rendezvous, these watering holes will see you right during the colder months.

  • News

    Australia's Insane Mini-Golf Bar Holey Moley Is Coming to Auckland

    The two-storey venue will feature two bars and 27 pop culture-themed holes.

  • News

    Wellington On a Plate Announces Huge Program for 2018

    The country's largest culinary festival is bringing the party with viking-style feasts, burger battles and a five-course recreation of The Last Supper.

  • News

    Much-Loved Garden Bar BCC Is Closing Permanently

    The watering hole will count down its final weeks with bottomless feasts and a cellar clear-out.

Latest Events
  • News

    Ponsonby's Golden Dawn: Tavern of Power Is Closing

    Living up to its temporary status, seven years later.

  • News

    You'll Need a Password to Enter This Pop-Up Piano Bar

    Unless you're willing to sing for a beverage.

  • News

    A Look Inside Kingsland's Revamped Neighbourhood Brewbar

    From subterranean chic to naked lumber, cloud lamps and a drinking marquee.

  • News

    Ponsonby's Vodka Room Welcomes a New Late Night Menu and Luxury Karaoke

    Go ahead, sing with your mouth full — everyone else will be too busy eating to care.

  • News

    The Eight Best Dive Bars in Auckland

    Fighting gentrification with dim lighting and cheap drinks.

  • News

    A Bar in Auckland For Every Occasion

    Whether you're looking for flashy cocktails, an intimate nightcap or somewhere to take the folks, we've got you covered.

  • News

    Win-Win is Ponsonby's New Retro Cocktail Bar

    The lively atmosphere of Las Vegas comes to the hard-luck locale.

  • News

    Smales Farm's Outdoor Film Series Returns for 2017

    Featuring an animated mammal comedy, a board game adventure and the first instalment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

  • Guide

    The Best Free Things to Do in Auckland This Week

    Dancing in the park, openair cinema and a belated Christmas shindig.

  • News

    The Best Ways to Ring In 2017 Across Auckland

    For those who have been shredding for the CBD.

  • GALLERY: Budweiser Presents High Council of the Cursed

    Auckland's cursed community were summoned to Hopetoun Alpha to celebrate Halloween.

  • News

    Win Tickets and Costume to High Council of the Cursed

    Strictly R18+ and not for the faint of heart.

  • News

    The Five Best Dates in Auckland This August

    Take a friend, take your S/O, take that person with who you have a thing but you're not putting any labels on it.

  • News

    Capturing Ten of the Most Intimate Bars in Auckland

    Discover and see some of Auckland's best restaurant, bars, food and people in a completely different light.

  • News

    You Can Now Drink on the Streets of Manhattan Without Fearing Arrest

    The New York City island has decriminalised drinking alcohol in public.

  • News

    Ponsonby's Golden Dawn is Being Transformed Into a Wyoming Log Cabin

    Celebrating the phenomenally violent eighth film from Quentin Tarantino.

  • News

    The Five Best Events in Auckland This Halloween

    Five excuses to dress like a weirdo and drink punch till the sun comes up.

  • News

    Six New Bars to Enjoy This Spring

    Time to come out of hibernation.

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