Nightlife in Auckland

From cinemas, clubs and pubs, to casinos, cocktail bars and theatres.....there is something to suit all tastes in Auckland. Nightlife in Auckland will please the young, young at heart and those in search of something different or upmarket. Find out where to enjoy nightlife in Auckland...with the help of Dreamguides.

Auckland Travel Guide | Restaurants in Auckland

373 Karangahape Road (K Rd),
Auckland

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4:20 and Rising Sun are a twin club and one of the hippest places to celebrate your weekend. 4:20 presents a range of live acts. You can expect indie, rock, new rave, ska and most things with guitars and names like The Hot Grits.

Rising sun is the place to go for Auckland dance music. With an underground feel and lots of dubstep, drum and bass, reggae and dancehall, this is the place to dance the night away.

On the corner of Galway and Queen St.
Auckland city centre

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Head back to the 80s at this retro bar in Auckland.

Relive your bad hair days at this funky theme-bar. Expect all the disco favourites like mirror balls, light-up flooring and a friendly DJ, happy to take requests.

You can book ahead for parties of 25 or more and expect offers such as two-for-one cocktail nights, and special evenings like their 90s revival night.

26 Wyndham Street,
Auckland

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Crowbar is a comfy and sophisticated place to escape to for a romantic drink, or with a group of close friends to go dancing.

The crowd in this bar is generally young and smart. The atmosphere is relaxed, with its low lighting and luxuriant seating. Expect to have to dress up a little to get in. The crisply-presented barman mix equally well-presented cocktails, and if you take your drink upstairs, you will find the pool table and dance floor. Music varies from night to night, with classics and pop dominating the turntables.

Crowbar is open until 5 a.m. at the weekends.

17 Albert Street,
Central Auckland

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Fu bar is the home of underground hip hop and dance in Auckland.

If pop and rock leaves you cold, head here from Wednesdays through to Saturdays to find something to dance to.

The tempo on Wednesdays and Fridays is usually urban, with hip hop. Techno and drum and bass turn up the beats on Thursdays and Saturdays respectively. It is open on these nights, from 10 p.m. until late. There might be a door fee for special events. Dress is casual and if you would like to hire a place for your party, there are separate rooms for a more personal venue.

50 Mayoral Drive,
Auckland

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Discover world class opera in Auckland.

The experts of the New Zealand Opera company have worked hard to bring you soloists, musicians and drama to remember.
They hold two or three large seasons each year. This year they are presenting a warm, Italian romance and a magnificent, Russian drama full of hope, love and despair.

There are cheaper tickets available, on performance day, for the under-25s. Proof of age will be required. There are also reduced prices for senior citizens and students.

134 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Beach
North Shore City

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R'toto, a beach-themed bar, is the home of variety amongst the Auckland nightlife.

R'toto has built up a reputation based on great pub-style food and special theme-nights. 2-for-1 burger nights on Thursday evenings, 2 on 2 "street ball" and live bands keep pulling the crowds in.

The food and drink are fairly general, with beer, wine and cocktails from the bar, and mixed grills, pizzas, salads and pasta from the kitchen.

R'totos is open every day from 11.30am until late.

Skycity,
Auckland

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Make the most of your poker face or spin the roulette wheel at Skycity Casino.

There are, of course, other favourites like blackjack, jackpot machines and Baccarat. If you fancy something more exotic, try your hand at Tai Sai: an ancient Chinese game.

You have to be at least 20 years of age to enter, drink and play at the casino. There are bars - Atrium Bar and Bar 3 - for the over 18s within the Skycity premises.

If you need some help getting started, it is possible to hire a table and get some group classes in various games.

Skycasino is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

274-278 Dominion Road,
Mt. Eden,
Auckland

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The Claire Inn brings together all the elements that make up a successful Irish bar: cosy, good live music and the patiently-poured pint of Guinness.

There is hearty home-cooked food available and your children will be welcome to enjoy the pub until 7pm.

There is also a smaller upstairs bar, which can be used to hold private functions and a sunny terrace to enjoy your pint on during the summer months.

It is a short walk to Eden Park for your warm-up drinks before the rugby and your post-match chats too.

490 Karangahape Road (K Rd),
Auckland

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Receive a warm welcome at the longest-running gay bar in Auckland.

Urge is aimed at a slightly older and more rugged end of the scene than some venues in Auckland. It used to be a leather bar, but this has relaxed a little in the last 2 years under the new ownership of Paul and Alan. They run special nights such as underwear and leather nights and are open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until about 5a.m.

Drinks are reasonably priced and individual or small groups of women are welcome if accompanied by gay friends. However, women should be aware that this is predominantly, a masculine venue.

67 Shortland Street
Auckland Business District

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Enjoy anything from a glass of a local New World wine to a bottle of vintage French wine at this favourite Auckland wine bar.

This bar has been designed to be a place for friends to meet, relax and chat over a glass of wine or two. You have an award-winning choice of wines to choose from. Whether you want something light to wash down some gourmet pizza or something more sophisticated, there will be something here to tempt your palate.

Some examples of the more prestigious wines available - some by the glass - are: Sancerre de Ladoucette, Vouvray, Marc Bredif Chenin Blanc and E & E Black Pepper Shiraz.
Parties and special catering are available, as are wine-tasting, wine purchases, and jazz. Wine Loft is open every day except Sundays; from midday on Tuesday to Friday; 4pm on Mondays and 6pm on Saturdays.