Whammy Bar

Name: Whammy Bar
Address: 183 Karangahape Road, Auckland, Auckland
Telephone: +64 9 377 3004
Rating: 4.50

Live music venue

🫤 Some of my fondest memories were at Whammy, lovely staff and atmosphere. Unfortunetly Whammy has taken it upon themselves to impose nonsensical and discriminatory vaccine passes which belong in the dustbin of history by now. I don't think I'll ever go back there again (it's not like a have a choice)... People often mention venue, great, staff, music, Great,

Address

183 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Website

whammy.co.nz

Contact

+64 9 377 3004

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (336 reviews)

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Working Hours

Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 8:30 pm to 4 am
Thursday: 8:30 pm to 4 am
Friday: 8:30 pm to 4 am
Saturday: 8:30 pm to 4 am
Sunday: Closed
Monday: (Auckland Anniversary Day), Closed, Hours might differ

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2/5 bebop 2 years ago on Google
Some of my fondest memories were at Whammy, lovely staff and atmosphere. Unfortunetly Whammy has taken it upon themselves to impose nonsensical and discriminatory vaccine passes which belong in the dustbin of history by now. I don't think I'll ever go back there again (it's not like a have a choice).
18 people found this review helpful 👍
5/5 R W. 2 years ago on Google
This venue is an icon in the Auckland non-mainstream scene. Long ago is was a nightclub called Calibre but is now a venue hosting all sorts of events from live rock bands to underground techno. Being below ground level is has that dark, secretive feel which all the best music venues have.
12 people found this review helpful 👍
5/5 Rob H. 2 years ago on Google
Brilliant venue that likes to keep people safe rather than acting like conspiracy theorists. Science denial is not punk rock or anti establishment, it's just hippy dippy trendy make believe for sheeple. Go Wammy Bar, you rock hard!
6 people found this review helpful 👍
5/5 David M. 2 years ago on Google
This place is great! There's nothing more punk than standing up for people who don't have a voice, like our immunocompromised and disabled community! One of my favourite spots for gigs. You know they're the real deal.
5 people found this review helpful 👍
5/5 katelyn 2 years ago on Google
my favourite place to listen to music and pass out from how hot it is but will always be my favourite place especially since i can go there while not being worried i will be standing near someone who hasn’t been vaccinated :)
5 people found this review helpful 👍
5/5 Rose 2 years ago on Google
Such a great bar- always has been. They have the best gigs and I’m so into the fact that they are still using vaccine passes- as an immunocompromised person this makes me feel a lot safer, so thank you.
4 people found this review helpful 👍
5/5 Michelle L. 2 years ago on Google
Best place... fabulous vibe and fa bulous bar people including my daughter Ella so I'm very glad the vaccine passes are still required to get into this often packed venue. It will mean she and everyone who works there will be safer.
3 people found this review helpful 👍
5/5 Luke B. 2 years ago on Google
Thanks for trying to keep us all safe - massive respect for listening to the science. Whammy is an asset to Auckland and an important part of our music scene. A shame about your silly landlord :)
2 people found this review helpful 👍
5/5 Daniel S. 2 years ago on Google
Best bar in Auckland. Friendly staff. Safe environment. Great place to see some of the best bands in NZ shred.
2 people found this review helpful 👍
5/5 Daryl S. 2 years ago on Google
Awesome venue. Great staff. Always have a range of gigs and support of local artists. Love the fact they are keeping us all safe with their COVID response. Great work team.
2 people found this review helpful 👍
5/5 ĠenżorA �. 5 years ago on Google
The best events are held here! Always check out what's on 😉 from d'nb to tech-house, this place has got it going on. I definitely recommend MORNING PEOPLE every Wed 6:30am - will give you the boost you need for a good day of work ahead. Also the crowd here are the best 👌🏽
1 person found this review helpful 👍
5/5 Becca S. 4 months ago on Google
One of my favourite places to see live music. It got such a nice, friendly atmosphere.
5/5 Shelley Te H. 4 months ago on Google
Great music venue. Awesome and helpful staff. I've never had a bad time at Whammy.
5/5 Valera E. 5 months ago on Google
Such an amazing place with live bands music!!!!
5/5 Neo D. 6 months ago on Google
Friendly staff and great small venue, pretty expensive bar but that's seemingly normal nowadays.
3/5 James K. 5 months ago on Google
Bit small but they put on decent gigs
1/5 John D. 5 months ago on Google
My girlfriend got insulted at the entrance by the bouncer and his mate, really inappropriate behaviour by them. That happened around 12:00am Friday night. Check cameras and take some action about this.
5/5 Margita R. 7 months ago on Google
I love it because it's right in K road central did not take pictures love it Yung rock music pinball machines just fun
5/5 Alicia m. 7 months ago on Google
Hosting the best fresh bands since ages ago, bartenders always look out for people too x
5/5 ELÆN 4 months ago on Google
Seen many a band at Whammy. Up close and Intimate. 🤙🏼
5/5 Regan B. 1 year ago on Google
What a great venue, hope to come back to NZ and see more shows here again!
5/5 Justin W. 1 year ago on Google
Great bar to come and listen to some great NZ bands. Bar staff are fantastic and a great atmosphere all round!
5/5 Monique S. 10 months ago on Google
LOVE this place. Intimate and lot's of fun. Very much a dive bar which is awesome.
5/5 Jessie S. 1 year ago on Google
Absolutely incredible venue, travelled over from Aus for a concert and decided to also check out the local bar. Got to experiance an awesome gig from Disentomb, Organectomy, Hysterectomy and Parasitic Infestation.
5/5 Bradley W. 1 year ago on Google
Gotta be the best gig venue in Auckland. Great location, great staff, great sound, great drink selection. A fan of the booths at the back too, great for hanging out with a drink before a show.

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