San Fran

Bars & Nightlife

Courtenay Place is known as Wellington’s 24-hour zone, and is the main area to head to on a weekend. Alternatively, head down to the waterfront at Queens Wharf, where you’ll find upmarket and boutique bars with an emphasis on food as well as drink. Alternatively, while away an evening in one of Cuba quarter’s trendy bars and music venues.

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The Tasting Room

The Tasting Room is a modern interpretation of the traditional public house — a gastropub, offering the best in creative beer and food matching along with providing a premium drinking …

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San Fran

San Fran is one of the top venues in New Zealand for international acts as well as local bands, DJs, and …

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Hawthorn Lounge

Hawthorn Lounge is a cosy relaxed bar with big leather couches in front of the open fire where you can also roast marshmallows. It used to be a gentleman's club and lounge bar in the …

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Havana Bar

The spirit of Cuba is alive and kicking at Havana Bar – visible through their passion for live music, rum and coffee. This is a great place where you can have fresh exotic drinks such as raspberry and cucumber Gin …

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The Library

One of Wellington's most stylish cocktail bars, this venue offers reading rooms along with lounge and bar areas. Pick one of the many books from the endless shelves lining the bar, and if you're lucky you might even find a cocktail voucher hidden between the …

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Dakota Bar

When entering in Dakota you will be transported to a time when cowboys and Dakota natives wandered the grasslands. Hosting different activities on different nights of the week, including line dancing, poker and mechanical bull riding, you will never find this vibrant place …

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The Arborist Rooftop Bar

The Arborist Rooftop Bar offers a relaxed, garden-like atmosphere with eclectic furniture and greenery. Enjoy delicious cocktails, frozen specials, and a variety of share plates. Perfect for a laid-back drink while watching the …

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Golding's Free Dive

Golding's Free Dive features eclectic decor with multicoloured fairy lights and Star Wars elements. Enjoy fresh local beer, unique wines, and authentic Neapolitan pizza from Pizza Pomodoro. A cosy spot perfect for laid-back drinks and a …

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