Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kings Arms Tavern
LIVE MUSIC, PUB
(
www.kingsarms.co.nz
;
59 France St; varies by event)
Auckland's leading small venue for
local and up-and-coming international bands.
Ink & Coherent
CLUB
(
www.inkcoherent.co.nz
; 262 & 268 Karangahape Rd)
Neighbouring venues for serious dance
aficionados, sometimes hosting big-name DJs.
Thirsty Dog
LIVE MUSIC, PUB
(
www.thirstydog.co.nz
;
469 Karangahape Rd)
Pub with comedy, folk, reggae and poetry slams.
Mt Eden
Liquid Molten
WINE BAR, TAPAS
(
www.molten.co.nz
;
42 Mt Eden Rd; 4pm-late Mon-Sat)
Grab a spot in the cosy leather ban-
quettes or venture out the back to the al fresco garden. Either way enjoy a grown up but
relaxed ambience, a great wine and beer list, and innovative bar food.
Ginger Minx
BAR
(
www.facebook.com/GingerMinxNZ
;
117 Valley Rd; 4pm-3am Wed-Sun)
Quirky decor, retro
furniture, and a serious attitude to cocktails feature at this hipsterish neighbourhood bar.
Kingsland
Neighbourhood
BAR
(
www.neighbourhood.co.nz
;
498 New North Rd; 11am-late; )
With picture windows over-
looking Eden Park and a front terrace that's pick-up central after dark, this upmarket pub
is the place to be either side of rugby fixtures. DJs play on weekends.
Portland Public House
BAR, LIVE MUSIC