Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Auckland's nightlife is quiet during the week - for some vital signs, head to Ponsonby
Rd, Britomart or the Viaduct. K Rd wakes up late on Friday and Saturday; don't even
bother staggering this way before 11pm.
City Centre
Brothers Beer
BEER HALL
(
www.brothersbeer.co.nz
;
90 Wellesley St, City Works Depot; noon-10pm Wed-Sat, noon-8pm Tue
& Sun, closed Mon)
Our favourite Auckland bar combines industrial decor with 18 taps
crammed with Brothers' own brews and guest beers from NZ and further afield. Hun-
dreds more bottled beers await chilling in the fridges, and bar food includes top-notch
pizza. Check the website for occasional tap takeovers.
Mo's
BAR
(
www.mosbar.co.nz
; cnr Wolfe & Federal Sts; 4pm-3am Mon-Fri, 6pm-3am Sat)
There's
something about this tiny corner bar that makes you want to invent problems just so the
barperson can solve them with soothing words and an expertly poured martini.
Hotel de Brett
BAR
(
www.hoteldebrett.com
;
2 High St; noon-late)
Grab a beer in the corner bar, a cocktail in
the chic art-deco house bar, or nab a spot by the fire in the atrium, which is an interesting
covered space fashioned from the alleyway between the old buildings.
Cassette Nine
CLUB
(
www.cassettenine.com
;
9 Vulcan Lane; noon-late Tue-Sat)
Hipsters gravitate to this eccent-
ric bar/club for music ranging from live indie to international DJ sets.
Ding Dong Lounge
CLUB
(
www.facebook.com/dingdongloungenz
;
26 Wyndham St; admission varies;
8pm-4am Wed-Sat)
Rock, indie and alternative sounds from live bands and DJs.
