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Powerstation
Live music venue
Iconic live music venue for 30+ years hosting famous & emerging artists in an unassuming space.
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
(~1.65 km from centre)
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Father Ted's Original Irish Pub
Irish pub
👍 Home away from home in the heart of the city - the staff are SO lovely, the NZ cider is dry and tasty, the Guinness is good, and they have a pool table! The music is perfect. Sure it's a bit pokey but the people make up for it. I'm a big fan of the outdoor bench. Long live Father Ted's and don't for...
$ $$$
4.20 (1.1K reviews)
(~1.21 km from centre)
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Cassette Nine
Bar
Quirky, landmark bar known for shareable teapot cocktails & diverse live music events.
$$ $$
4.20 (791 reviews)
(~1.55 km from centre)
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Ding Dong Lounge
Bar
Happening watering hole featuring rock bands & DJs, craft brews & basic bar food.
$$ $$
4.40 (643 reviews)
(~1.42 km from centre)
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Gusto Italiano
Italian restaurant
👍👍 This is a spot that I cannot help but keep going back to. Perfect for an intimate date night to a family celebration. Warm cozy atmosphere inside and they offer blankets for outside for those cold days. The food is to die for! I’ve tried many pizzas, pastas and desserts at this restaurant and I cann...
$$ $$
4.50 (616 reviews)
(~0.81 km from centre)
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Andrew Andrew
Bar
😠 The worst experience!!! I usually never leave a negative review but Andrew Andrew has been a very unsafe place to me and my friends! I will never recommend this shady place to anyone especially my female friends! My guy friends were physically assaulted by the bouncers for ABSOLUTELY NO REASON not o...
$ $$$
4.20 (584 reviews)
(~1.78 km from centre)
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Sol’s Place
Cafe
👍👍 Awesome Caffee in the heart of Ponsonby. As you enter you get the feeling of relaxation and real coffee culture.
The food is spectacular and service always really helpful.
If you are looking for a place to meet with friends, do your online work or just chill, Sol's can offer it all.
Thank you for...
$$ $$
4.70 (527 reviews)
(~0.43 km from centre)
8
Basement Theatre
Performing arts theater
👍 Attended a comedy show here. Good venue, except it was a little hot in the theatre
4.70 (506 reviews)
(~1.05 km from centre)
9
Grand Central
Bar
Trendy, late-night watering hole with live music & an old-school, laid-back atmosphere.
$$ $$
4.40 (474 reviews)
(~0.47 km from centre)
10
Shadows Bar
Bar
😠 Cannot recommend. Staff aren’t well trained and the general attitude feels like they either don’t want to be there or don’t want you to be there. Actual bar layout is fine but pretty meh. Inexpensive but you get what you pay for. I miss old Shads.
$ $$$
4.10 (401 reviews)
(~1.64 km from centre)
11
The Thirsty Dog
Live music venue
Down-to-earth watering hole with a laid-back feel featuring live music & standard pub grub.
4.20 (390 reviews)
(~0.62 km from centre)
12
Neck Of The Woods
Live music venue
Underground style live music venue & bar showcasing eclectic independent acts.
4.30 (369 reviews)
(~0.96 km from centre)
13
Whammy Bar
Live music venue
🫤 Some of my fondest memories were at Whammy, lovely staff and atmosphere. Unfortunetly Whammy has taken it upon themselves to impose nonsensical and discriminatory vaccine passes which belong in the dustbin of history by now. I don't think I'll ever go back there again (it's not like a have a choice)...
4.50 (336 reviews)
(~0.92 km from centre)
14
Pointers
Disco club
👍👍 An amazing venue for all events!
Often hosting Drum & Bass this bar is notorious for being the hottest place on a Friday or Saturday night!
4.30 (313 reviews)
(~1.63 km from centre)
15
The Wine Cellar
Live music venue
A huge range of musical styles are represented on the stage of this chilled bar venue.
4.50 (266 reviews)
(~0.91 km from centre)
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Jervois Rd Wine Bar + Kitchen
Bar
👍👍 5/5 wine recommendations (had an Argentinian red and white was from Venice)
5/5 vibes. (live musician was present but we didn't get to hear him. We left around 6.45pm)
4/5 food. (Ricotta Gnudi was soft and pillowy)
Thank you lovely staff who recommended the exceptional wines 🤌🤌
$$ $$
4.60 (247 reviews)
(~1.56 km from centre)
17
Galatos
Live music venue
👍👍 Had SO much fun performing here 🤘 Great venue, good acoustics, generous downstairs area to prep - awesome staff and great choice of drinks. Loved it - thanks guys! 😅 ( #KillEnzo - @obeyus on TikTok )
$$ $$
4.50 (178 reviews)
(~0.8 km from centre)
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Studio The Venue
Live music venue
😠 After hearing what happened to one of the performing artists on Friday it's hard to see the hospitality at your venue. You expect us to believe you run "a highly skilled, professional events team" when that is obviously not true. One of the doormen on the night, NEEDS to learn how to do his job. If...
$$ $$
4.10 (154 reviews)
(~0.73 km from centre)
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Win-Win Bar
Cocktail bar
😠 Guy with the long hair has really bad customer service. Unfriendly and weird vibes from him
4.10 (100 reviews)
(~0.53 km from centre)
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Citizen Q
European restaurant
😐 Just a great place for a super value breakfast. Good staff.
4.00 (31 reviews)
(~1.08 km from centre)