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    The Ginger Minx

    3.9 (9 reviews)
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    Neighbourhood Brewbar - Interesting bathroom decorating here.

    Neighbourhood Brewbar

    3.6(10 reviews)
    0.8 km
    $$

    Great vibes and beautiful decor, I thought this was one of the nicest bars I've been in…read more It feels like a quaint, old school library inside, with bookcases and large armchairs. The outside area is speckled with fairy lights, making for a very attractive invitation to any passersby. The live music was just amazing, as those who were performing had oodles of talent! I had some potato cubes with dips, which were pricey, but nice. It reminded me a lot of Northern Steamship on Quay St, but with loads more space to breathe. Definitely recommended! :)

    When this place first opened a few years back it was immediately super-cool. Part of the Macs Brew…read moreBar stable, the designers have again done a sterling job on the now-familiar upside down retro lamp and chair combo. I don't know where they find their cool stuff but I wish I did. We had one of the nippers in tow on our last visit on a Saturday afternoon but truth be told, like most bars funnily enough, it's not really for the kids. The bloke had a beer and I had a cocktail because it sounded delicious and involved mint (Nuevo Colada - most excellent and I'll have another thanks very much). On other occasions I've been here in big groups and I think that's where the Neighbourhood comes into its own. It is loud and raucous and sadly (or not, depending on your POV) something of a pick-up joint as the night rolls on. There is a DJ, even on Saturday afternoon but the sound selection on this latest visit seemed a bit random with no real mood or theme. I guess for me the Neighbourhood sums up the best and worst elements of Auckland bars. Looks good, slick service, nice products but really just a bit too cool for its own self. The patrons range greatly in age and urban tribal affiliation but be prepared to have every pair of eyes size you up as you walk in through the front courtyard. Why people? Are your companions that boring? I'm not really into the see and be-seen scene but I do like the feel of this place in summertime - it is literally cool which is of course a good thing. I'm just not that keen on the other patrons.

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    The Thirsty Dog

    The Thirsty Dog

    4.1(7 reviews)
    2.0 km
    $$

    This is my partner's fail-safe go-to-after-work pub. He loves it because it is exactly what K' Road…read moreis all about: unique, friendly and just the right amount of grimy. He says it's because it reminds him of the pubs in our hometown in the UK and I don't think he's wrong. I've only met up with him a few times in here but I too think it's a great little place. The staff are always really friendly, there's a great selection of beer (including their home brewed lager) at a reasonable price and there's always been ample seating during after work hours. They've also got a really varied selection of live music and events on every week so there's enough to keep you entertained (the pub quiz in particular is usually a winner). I've not eaten in here but the food on the menu always looks really intriguing. They've got a really wide selection of vegetarian and vegan food and things that are just a little out of the ordinary.

    Stopped here for a quick hello with a friend who knows Simon. Very welcoming, friendly person he…read moreis. You can tell right away he cares for his customers and his bar. It was early in the day so definitively not ready for a full on session but a cold cider was perfect. The bar is massive with prime corner real estate! Plenty of seating at the bar, tables just behind along with benches running along the windows. If it were my local, I would be there on Sundays just to people watch and pass a few pints. There is also a chef in the kitchen, with a menu broadcast on chalkboard above the bar. Live music and other fun activities await weekly. Another plus to this bar is that there is a genuine Italian espresso machine. The brand escapes me, but it is one of only two in all of New Zealand! He said it makes a mean espresso and for someone who loves coffee this is an invitation to return.

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    Claddagh - Inside the best pub in Newmarket!

    Claddagh

    3.9(9 reviews)
    2.3 kmNewmarket
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    Claddagh's in a nice Irish pub that's off the main road and out of the way, so you can enjoy an…read moreafternoon pint without the garrulous office types. It's as dark and calming as any Irish pub should be, about the colour of Guinness inside the bar. Or escape into the airy courtyard, enclosed with brushwork fence. This area looks better at night with it's dainty little fairy lights and minus the moving trucks in the background. The relaxed but respectful service is by far the bars best feature. The staff go beyond the standard salutations and engage in friendly conversation with customers, without interrogating them or becoming unprofessional. Platters coming out of the kitchen look enticing and are handled with skill by the waiters. A couple of days later, there wasn't a trace of the St. Patrick's Day carnage and the sunny courtyard only held the sound of an Irish fiddler. Fantastic.

    I have to say most of the Irish bars in Auckland are pretty decent when it comes to evoking pubs…read moreback home in Ireland. The Claddagh is quite dark inside but this gives it a bit of atmosphere and you can feel your blood pressure lowering when you sip a Guinness in this mellow environment. If it wasn't for a friend who took me there one night I might have never noticed this place as it's down a lane off Broadway in Newmarket. I suppose having it as more of a cult bar is better than something more mainstream like Father Teds. An Irishman judges a pub on the quality of the Guinness and I have to say it's pretty darn good in here. The staff are really nice which makes you feel at home in every sense of the word. I actually often forget this place is here until someone mentions it and then I am happy to return.

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    The Powerstation - An example of the kind of bands and musicians that play at The Powerstation

    The Powerstation

    3.9(10 reviews)
    1.4 kmEden Terrace, Grafton, Mt Eden
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    I always get really excited when a band I love announces they are playing at The Powerstation. It's…read morethe perfect mid-sized venue. Not too big that it feels empty, or the sound is too tinny, and not so small that you're spending the whole time frustrated at people's hair in your face. I've seen a number of great bands here ranging from pretty mellow music to raging nights. There is a seated circle around the top, which numerous musicians see as a challenge. By this I mean they scale the stage and clamber their way around the whole of the top of the venue while belting out a tune. Awesome. There is a pretty large bar at the back of the venue so you can float in and out of the crowd for drinks before, during and after the show. There is also a little area to the side which they use for merchandise sales. Great venue, good times

    I've been to a few smaller gigs at this venue and I must say I quite like it. It has an upstairs…read morebalcony part where there are seats to chill out and watch the stage from above, or you can hang out down the bottom closer to the action (and the bar). That's the beauty of a small place like this; the bar is never too far away. I saw Shihad play here and the sound inside the Powerstation was deafening. I could barely hear for the rest of the night. The venue is located on the outskirts of the city centre, but it's all good because Galbraith's ale house is directly opposite. Not a bad idea to pop in there for a few quality beers before the show (because you'll be drinking crappy beers for the rest of the night).

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