Must-see nightlife in Hamilton

  • Craft

    Hamilton

    Fifteen rotating taps of amber goodness flow at Craft, plenty to keep the city’s craft-beer buffs coming back. Brews from around NZ make a regular…

  • Rocket Coffee Roasters

    Hamilton

    Worth seeking out in a warehouse tucked behind a central city retail precinct, Rocket lures loyal customers with a winning combo of beans roasted on-site…

  • Local Taphouse

    Hamilton

    Part of Hamilton’s Sky City eating and drinking precinct, the Local Taphouse features locally sourced beers from the nearby regions of Waikato, Bay of…

  • Brewraucracy

    Hamilton

    In the semi-industrial northern outskirts of Hamilton, Brewraucracy's functional brewhouse space includes a compact and welcoming taproom. Around 16 beers…

  • Good George Brewing

    Hamilton

    Channelling a cool industrial vibe, the former Church of St George is now a shrine to craft beer. Order a flight of five beers ($16), and partner the…

  • Wonderhorse

    Hamilton

    Tucked away around 20m off Victoria St, Wonderhorse regularly features craft beers from niche local brewers including Brewraucracy. Vintage vinyl is often…

  • SL28

    Hamilton

    Hamilton java-hounds and CBD desk jockeys in need of the city’s best coffee make tracks to this specialist coffee bar. If you know the difference between…

  • House on Hood

    Hamilton

    House on Hood is a 1915 barn with lots of frosty drops to slake your thirst. Beer specials and meal deals abound, plus on Friday and Saturday nights,…