Auckland offers a variety of nightlife options for the adventurous traveller, with a multitude of pubs and bars to suit the fancy of any visitor. These range from avant-garde cutting edge, trendy bars to more traditional conventional establishments. Many nightlife highlights are located in the Viaduct Harbour and the suburbs of Parnell and Ponsonby.
The Viaduct is a delightful nightlife destination, particularly on warm summer nights, when the venues turn on their liveliest moods. The Bellini Bar is a distinctly upscale establishment, offering the finest in drinks, notably their signature Bellini cocktails with French champagne. Pasha draws on an Oriental exotic ambience with their Middle Eastern themed bar complete with shiraz-coloured sofas, Moroccan style lamps and a marble bar.
Meanwhile the Green Room features the classic music hits within its green coloured interior; it is the perfect place for a cool beer. The lively Soul Bar is a popular destination with its relaxed theme and panoramic views over the viaduct. The huge bar called The Loaded Hog is an ideal place to drink your troubles away with a beer of your choice.
The Parnell area is home to an array of bars and pubs, and is well known for affordably priced venues catering to a large student population among diverse clients. Denim Bar is a unique trendy boutique bar catering to sophisticated clients who appreciate its stylish interior and cool ambience. The Bog Irish Bar is popular among the locals as well as tourists and those desiring an informal night out. Metropole a chic contemporary bar is popular with corporate clients and attractive customers. Many clients are in their thirties and forties.
The VBG (Veranda Bar and Grill) is a well-established somewhat classically conservative bar that is located upstairs, popular with affluent older clients and socialites. On the other hand the Komodo Bar/ Club caters to the younger crowd and also hosts various events.
Make it a point to visit the Sky City Casino if you enjoy gambling; the establishment includes numerous bars and other establishments that assure a satisfying night out.
Auckland also offers many venues providing live music in a variety of popular genres. Cabaret performances are well represented in Auckland with numerous exciting options. If you would rather laugh your cares away at a comedy club Auckland will satisfy with several premier comedy venues.
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