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Hamilton

Entertainment in Hamilton

  1. A

    Shine

    It’s a measure of Hamilton’s increasing sophistication that its main gay-and-lesbian club is now visible to Victoria St’s passing parade. There’s a dance floor at the back and an intimate beer garden in front.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Diggers Bar

    This funky good-time bar has outlasted plenty of come-and-go Hood St bars, with a wealth of liquid bread on tap and nightly live music in a huge room out the back. Buy four beers on a Wednesday night and score yourself a gourmet pizza.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Cook

    Rambling through a noble, burgundy-coloured timber hall (1874), this buzzy cafe-bar dishes up good pub grub (mains $13 to $24), plus live music, poker, comedy and quiz nights.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Bank

    Inside this snappily renovated 1878 heritage building are plenty of beers on tap, a good wine selection and lots of screens to catch the big games.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Cubbyhole

    Watch the parade on the street below with a cocktail in hand from the 1st-floor balcony. It attracts an older party crowd with its classic grooves.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Founders Theatre

    For live theatre and concerts (anything from Bee Gees tributes to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra), try Founders Theatre.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Rodeo Rodeo

    This cheesy bar goes off on the weekend, with its free pink cowboy hats and Neil Diamond/Glen Campbell soundtrack.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Meteor Theatre

    Live theatre and concerts can be enjoyed at the Meteor Theatre .

    reviewed

  9. I

    Skycity Cinemas

    A seven-screen mainstream multiplex. Adults pay $10 on Tuesdays.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Victoria Cinema

    Watch art-house and international films while sipping on a fine wine or cold beer at 'Hamilton's home of fine movies'. Very bohemian. Tickets are $2 cheaper on weekdays.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Limestone

    Inside Hamilton's oldest stone buliding – a former habardashery – moody Limestone offers respite from Hood St's otherwise raucous boozy nocturnal parade. An excellent range of bottled beers, a dazzling selection of spirits, and cigars to puff street-side.

    reviewed

  13. L

    Lido Cinema

    Sassy Lido – all black carpet, chandeliers and gold fleurs-de-lis – offers an upmarket art-house movie experience in three 100-seat cinemas with comfy chairs and drinks to smooth the mood.

    reviewed

  14. M

    House on Hood

    A crafty place for a craft beer or four, House on Hood is a 1915 barn with lots of drops to slake your thirst. Beer specials, tasting sessions and meal deals abound, plus Saturday night bands and Sunday afternoon DJs. Beer nirvana.

    reviewed