Olivia Marsden, Author at Concrete Playground

News
The Ten Best Craft Beer Bars in Wellington

Breweries housed within old petrol stations, pilsner served with a side of live music and resident English bulldogs patrolling the bar - these are just some of the things which make Wellington's local craft beer bar scene interesting.

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Bar
Spruce Goose

Cnr Moa Point Rd & Cochrane St, Lyall Bay

An ex-WWII aircraft hangar-turned-cafe.

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Restaurant
Maranui Cafe

71 Lyall Parade, Lyall Bay

Breakfast with a front row seat to the ocean.

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Event
Passenger

Sat, 31 Jan, 2015
Michael Fowler Centre, Te Aro

Although his shows are growing and venues enlarging, Passenger refreshingly still busks from time to time.

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Event
Once Upon a Time in Wellington

Thu, 16 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct 2014
Bats Theatre, Te Aro

There is no such thing as a perfect plan.

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Event
Hearts, Stars and Ukuleles

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014
Carter Observatory, Kelburn

The title's pretty self-explanatory really.

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Event
Beginners Stand-Up Paddle Board Yoga

Tue, 17 Feb, 2015
Fergs Kayaks Wellington, Wellington

Downward dog on water.

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Event
Louis Baker Album Release

Sat, 20 Sep, 2014
San Fran, Wellington

Soulful voice and a shy soul.

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Restaurant
Queen Sally’s Diamond Deli

200 Queens Drive , Lyall Bay

All beachside communities could do with a deli like this.

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