Other entertainment in Auckland
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Eden Park
This is the stadium for top rugby (winter) and cricket (summer) matches, and at the time of research it was well in the throes of its Rugby World Cup 2011 makeover. The All Blacks, the Black Caps and the Auckland Blues all play here. To get there, take the train from Britomart to Kingsland station.
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Windsor Castle & Juice Bar
Established in 1847, this once grungy boozer was at the heart of Auckland’s pub-rock scene of the 1970s and ’80s. In 2009 it reopened its doors, completely zooshed up, but committed to re-establishing itself as the city’s pre-eminent live rock pub.
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Wine Cellar
Secreted down some stairs in an arcade, this is the kind of bar that Buffy the Vampire Slayer would have hung out in on Auckland-based assignments. It’s dark, grungy and very cool, with regular live music in the neighbouring Whammy Bar.
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Agents & Merchants/Racket
Tucked into their own covered laneway with an outdoor fireplace and sofas, this duo conjures an old-world yet thoroughly modern atmosphere. A&M serves excellent tapas and wine while Racket kicks off a little later with DJs on duty.
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Cassette Number Nine
Auckland’s most out-there hipsters gravitate to this eccentric bar/club where swishy nouvelle New Romantic clones rub shoulders with girls in very short dresses and the music ranges from live indie to international DJ sets.
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Rising Sun & 4:20
Downstairs is a straight-out nightclub hosting different nights (particularly hip-hop, but also electro, crunk, reggaetron etc), while upstairs is a large room with a view and another small dance floor.
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Neighbourhood Brewbar
With picture windows overlooking Eden Park and a front terrace that’s already pick-up central after dark, this upmarket pub is guaranteed to be the place-to-be during the Rugby World Cup.
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Mo’s
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.
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Ponsonby Social Club
Half-and-half alleyway and bar, the back end of this long, narrow space heaves on the weekends when the DJs crank out classic funk and hip-hop.
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Galbraith’s Alehouse
Brewing up real ales and lagers on-site, this English-style pub offers bliss on tap. The backdoor beer garden trumps the brightly lit bar.
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NZ Film Archives
A wonderful resource of more than 1000 Kiwi feature films and documentaries dating from 1905, which you can watch for free on a TV screen.
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Chambers Bar
Sneak down the stairs to a glamorous world of sparkling chandeliers, leather couches and artful cocktails.
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Thirsty Dog
This Dog’s both thirsty and noisy, with a decent sound system and a regular roster of local bands.
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Gypsy Tea Room
No one comes here for tea. This cute wine/cocktail bar has dishevelled charm in bucketloads.
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Ink & Coherent
Neighbouring clubs for serious dance aficionados, sometimes hosting big name DJs.
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Dida’s Wine Lounge & Tapas Bar
Great food and an even better wine list attract a grown-up crowd. Easy, cougar.
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Pasha
Awesome cocktails and Moorish exoticism combine in this impressive Viaduct bar.
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Shakespeare
An old-fashioned corner pub with a sunny terrace and an in-house microbrewery.
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North Shore Events Centre
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Mt Smart Stadium & Supertop
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Vector Arena
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SkyCity Theatre
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Mt Smart Stadium
Hosts soccer, rugby league (Warriors) and really big-name concerts.
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Maidment Theatre
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Civic Theatre
This restored grand dame of a theatre is used by major touring productions, including opera, musicals and live theatre, as well as by the Auckland International Film Festival.
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