Bay of Islands & Northland
Originally a pop-up, now a vibrant cafe with wood bars and serious 'third wave' coffee with tasting notes and cold-brew options for summer. Super-healthy…
Must-see nightlife in Bay of Islands & Northland
Bay of Islands & Northland
One of the country's oldest pubs – established in 1865, but twice burnt down since then – the tavern's harbourside location is a top spot for an afternoon…
Bay of Islands
This Mexican-style bar is about as energetic and raffish as buttoned-down Kerikeri gets, with a decent selection of tequila, Mexican beers and, just maybe…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This cool basement restaurant-bar hosts lots of live gigs from touring Kiwi bands along with the occasional spoken word night, or gay mixer. As the hours…
Bay of Islands & Northland
A magical spot (10km out of town), especially on a summer’s day, this friendly pub overlooks the water with a sole pohutukawa blazing red against the…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Craft beer has arrived in Mangawhai at this buzzing bar-cafe, including a good selection from Northland brewers. Excellent food includes burgers, gourmet…
Bay of Islands
Not to be confused with the historic hotel of the same name on the waterfront, this cosy locals' tavern dates only from 1976. There are pool tables, a…
Bay of Islands
Slink into this low-lit bar for a cosy beverage on one of the couches or a crack at the free pool table.
Bay of Islands & Northland
The rustic Horeke Hotel is reputedly NZ's oldest pub – the first cold one was poured back in 1826 – and the garden bar rocks with live music on occasional…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Try to score an outside table at this laid-back local pub (mains $13 to $36) so you can take in the improbable views of Opononi's massive sand dunes just…
Bay of Islands
The party hostel has the party bar: a popular spot with large video screens and a decent terrace. You’ll be shuffled inside at midnight to keep the…
Bay of Islands
Design-your-own pizzas (pizza $12 to $22) plus the added attraction of excellent craft beer on tap from Hamilton's Good George Brewery, and a few well…
Bay of Islands
Great views, cold beer and tall tales abound at this brightly lit club bar where creatures from the deep protrude from every available surface. Decent…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This testosterone-fuelled pub brews its own beers, and has a terrace, wood-fired pizzas and live music, including Thursday jam nights. You can't miss the…
Bay of Islands & Northland
A classic Kiwi pub with harbour views, good-value bistro meals and a friendly welcome from the occasional wisecracking local.
