LOUD MOUTH - Welcome to Loudmouth, New Zealands definitive online Gig Guide. This is the place where you will find up to date information on a huge range of music gigs throughout NZ – from tours of international artists through to local pub gigs - we've got it all.
(NZ) Loud Mouth - New Zealand's Gig Guide
Northland
DANGER! DANGER - The biggest Party Bar north of Auckland... In 2003, much to the amazement of some Whangarei citizens, the venue recieved a gold medal award from the New Zealand Signwriter's for the frontage of the building. We hope you enjoy our hospitality!
(Whangarei, NZ) phone: +64 9 459 7461 Danger! Danger Website
Auckland
FU BAR - Fu is widely regarded as an underground
club and our music policy has always been deliberately cutting edge, although Hip Hop has come more to the front in recent years.Fu and Fu Bar regular clientele have always regarded the club as a safe haven, where they can be treated to something different every night of the week, and often two different sounds in each room on weekends.
(Auckland, NZ) Fu Bar Website
GLOBE BAR - Globe is not the "coolest" bar in town, nor are we the most "sophisticated" or on the Viaduct. But one thing I will say is that we are hands-down the MOST FUN! And these are the people that strive night and day to make sure we stay that way...
(Auckland, NZ) phone: +64 9 357 3980 Globe Bar Website
MO'S - The friendliest little bar in town. This classic corner bar is strategically located in the lower west side of downtown Auckland. It is a perfect place to chill after work, smooze late at night, or celebrate birthdays and special occasions. The city's best bartenders will provide you with a fine selection of cocktails, wines and cigars. Mo's has become an institution, whilst remaining one of Auckland's best kept secrets.
(Auckland, NZ) Phone: +64 9 366 6066 Mo's Website
MARGARITAS BAR - Margaritas Auckland City Bar is Auckland's busiest venue offering theme nights and a party atmosphere with a chill out lounge upstairs. Enjoy D.J. sounds, chill in the Chili Lounge at Margaritas Bar located in inner city Auckland.
(Auckland, NZ) Phone: +64 9 302 2764 Margaritas Bar Website
MULDOON'S IRISH BAR & BRASSERIE - Welcome to our cheeky little Irish Bar & Restaurant. "Muldoons" was opened in October 1997. In November 2005 Rowan Allen bought Muldoons and together with Jodie will assure that the wonderful "Family" atmosphere on both sides of the bar will continue for a long time to come.. Famous for fantastic meals and the best entertainment in town, we hope you enjoy being part of the "Muldoons Family".
(Orewa, Auckland, NZ) Phone: +64 9 427 8000 Muldoons Irish Bar & Brasserie Website
SAFARI LOUNGE - Aotearoa has celebrated local and international Hip Hop here since 1997 with Auckland's most well known hip hop club night “ESCAPISM”. Manchoo,Slave, Manuel Bundy, Pari and a whole posse of their mates have made Safari Lounge their Hip hop home on Ponsonby Road for many years. RnB night is celebrated with Old School King Ned Roy and Thursdays are hosted by Dick Magik Johnson playing his famous brand of house music.
The refurbishments and extension of the premises have made Safari Lounge a unique and special venue.
(Auckland, NZ) Phone: +64 9 378 7707 Safari lounge Website
SPYBAR - The careful selection of all the right ingredients and characters combine to make an eclectic crowd mix. This has Spy setting the standard of Auckland's nightlife scene today. Spy is a haven for mature individuals seeking intelligent nightlife in a unique atmosphere. It is known for its class, style, music and explosive parties that give most visitors an experience they will never forget.
(Auckland, NZ) Phone: +64 9 377 7811 Spybar Website
GUADA FIESTA BAR - Guada the first Corona bar in Australasia specilising in Mexican food, you may have noticed the Spanish bell tower being erected on the site part of Manukau's first Mexican/Spanish influenced Fiesta Bar.
(Manaku, Auckland, NZ) Phone: +64 9 262 0898 Guada Fiesta Bar Website
OTTO'S - Otto’s, a fine dining restaurant, cocktail bar and nightclub, resides in the resplendent Old Magistrates Court House building. Now under the ownership and management of Mark and Pauline Walynetz, they have introduced the new modern European influenced menu. Dinner served Monday- Saturday
(Auckland, NZ) Phone: +64 9 300 9595 Otto's Website
DIABLO BAR & RESTAURANT - Open from Tuesday to Sunday 11am till late, Diablo Bar & Restaurant aims to
provide a relaxed environment for friends to meet, dine, enjoy a Corona or cocktail
or two, dance the night away with DJ Tainer on Friday’s and Saturdays till 3am, or
make useof our two function rooms upstairs.
(Auckland, NZ) Phone: +64 9 360 9530 Diablo Bar & Restaurant Website
KHUJA LOUNGE - Khuja Lounge, located at the top of Auckland’s Queen St , has been the hub of fresh emerging musical talent since 1997. Voted first runner-up in Metro magazine’s Readers Poll Best Auckland Bars (2003) Khuja is known as the home of 100% Aotearoa Soul.
(Auckland, NZ) Phone: +64 9 377 3711 Khuja Lounge Website
CALUZZI BAR & CABARET - Welcome to the Caluzzi Bar and Cabaret website, the award winning restaurant on Auckland’s flamboyant K road. Caluzzi is quite simply a fantastic night out, perfect for any occasion! For a fun night out with great food, and an interactive show by our award winning drag artistes, with DJ and Disco, you can’t go past Caluzzi. This is unique, there is nothing like this in Auckland!
(Auckland, NZ) Phone: +64 9 357 0778 Caluzzi Bar and Cabaret Website
HUSHLOUNGEBAR - Open 5pm every Friday happy hour till 10pm.
Djs visiting hush in near future, Roger Perry, Mickey Havoc, Timmy Schumacher, Dick Johnson, Random Play, Greg Churchill, Angela Fisken, Tim Richards, Cuffy, Phat as Phuk ( Jason Mirams & Dan Michell, Luke Walker, Loki.)
(Auckland, NZ) Phone: +(021) 588 442 Hushloungbar Website
ALHAMBRA - Open 5pm every Friday happy hour till 10pm.
Established 1982 - situated in the former "Britannia" Movie Theatre Today old Classics and Contemporary Films on the movie screen keep the theatre alive.
Alhambra has superb views. At night the lights of the city are spectacular.
Live music featuring Jazz, Rhythm 'n' Blues and Latin Rhythm is a special attraction at Alhambra.
(Auckland, NZ) Phone: +(021) 588 442 Alhambra Website
THE EMPIRE TAVERN -
Welcome to the Empire Tavern Website. The Empire Tavern is one of Auckland's leading entertainment venues, and outside, the Garden Bar is a great lunch time location. Whether you're a tourist visiting Auckland, or a local, there's plenty of attractions the Empire can offer you:
* Live music, * Great food, * Garden Bar in the heart of the city
(Auckland, NZ) Phone: +(09) 373 4389 The Empire Tavern Website
AUCKLANDPUBS.COM - Every Pub, Bar and Club. They're all in here – an incredible 400+ Auckland Pubs, Bars and Nightclubs! The easy search facility will find what you need fast. Or browse and discover places, such as hidden Auckland Bars.
(Auckland, NZ) Aucklandpubs.com Website
Waikato
Hamilton City Tourism
Hamilton City, New Zealand's 4th largest city is located in the heart of some of the top scenic spots in New Zealand. With so much to see and do in our central North Island region, basing your stay in Hamilton ensures easy access to the total "Kiwi Experience."
The modern city has all the amenities without the hussle and bussle of larger cities. We look forward to being of service to you on your visit to our beautiful country. Come and enjoy our warm hospitality and enjoy your time visiting Hamilton. (Hamilton, NZ) Hamilton City Tourism Website
THE OUTBACK INN - The Outback Inn was founded by Richard Bate in 1995. Aimed at the Student market, it quickly gained popularity with high standards of service and successful promotions. A year later The Outback extended and doubled the floor size firmly establishing itself as Waikato's number one student party bar. In November 2004 the bar was further expanded and now includes 4 bar areas, a gaming room, function area, 8 pool tables and a new kitchen. (Hamilton, NZ) Phone: +64 7 839 6354 The Outback Inn Website
ALTITUDE - Altitude atges many events throughout the year and is a vibrant and exciting nightclub venue for those looking forward to a crazy enjoyable night out. (Hamilton, NZ) Phone: +64 7 838 2221 Altitude Website
Coromandel
EGGSENTRIC CAFE -
We have live music every night, national and international musicians, art exhibitions, films every Wed., poetry, afternoon concerts, art classes, an annual sculpture symposium etc.
And of course the FOOD which we are very proud of (we hav come a long way in 9 years!) (Flaxmill Bay, NZ) Phone: (07) 866 0307 Eggsentric Cafe Website
Bay of Plenty
Rotorua
Eastland
Hawkes Bay
SHED2 CAFE & BAR - Open to 3am Friday and Saturday night (Hawkes Bay is only licenced to 3am) The Shed always has the right blend of latest sounds. The beer menu has 13 beers on tap. The wine list is unashamedly parochial towards the local vino!! The Shed is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner or all three!!
(Napier, NZ) Phone: +64 6 835 2202 Shed 2 Cafe & Bar Website
Taupo
THE PLATEAU RESTAURANT & BAR -
Plateau is a classic New Zealand meeting place for locals and visitors alike, serving the finest New Zealand Craft Beers & Kiwi inspired food. Whether you prefer catching up with friends at the bar or dining in a stylish restaurant, Plateau offers you a warm, friendly experience of New Zealand excellence surrounded by classic Godzone’s tunes. (Taupo, NZ) Phone: +64 7 3772425 The Plateau Restaurant & Bar Website
Taranaki
THE CROWDED HOUSE BAR - The Crowded House Bar is open 7 days 10:00am till late and offers a fully licenced bar with great atmosphere to enjoy everything from a quiet drink through to large late night parties. (New Plymouth, NZ) Phone: +64 6 759 4921 The Crowded House Bar Website
Manawatu
Wairarapa
Wellington
BODEGA - Bodega has been a music venue for 15 years supporting original New Zealand music. Home of Tuatara Brewery, Bodega are Kiwi ale specialists serving Wellingtons only hand drawn ales. As well as offering 17 different tap beers Bodega have an impressive imported beer selection.
(Wellington, NZ) Phone: +64 4 384 8212 Bodega Website -
JET BAR - 15 years deep in the DJ game, Liam brings all that experience and more than 4,000 records to his residence at Jet Bar and Lounge every Friday and Saturday night. Expect to hear plenty of James Brown and his side contemporaries. The Temptations, Tina, Aretha and Marvin Gaye also form a basis of that brown sound on party nights. But its not all old music. Breakz and hip hop play their part as do disco, jazz fusion, stompin soul, balearic, retro, no wave, house, interesting surprises and good old on-the-one funk whenever you get down to Jet Bar and Lounge for some "JUMP UP FUNK" as the nights are called.
(Wellington, NZ) Phone: +64 4 803 3324 Jet Bar Website -
THEO'S GREEK TAVERNA - Enjoy a truly memorable Greek experience…the total Greek experience…great food, wine, music, entertainment, atmosphere, and the happy, fun nature of a typical taverna you would find in any Greek Island or in Plaka – the heart of Athens itself.
(Wellington, NZ) Phone: +64 4 801- 8806 Theo's Greek Taverna Website -
THE SAN FRANSICO BATH HOUSE - We have live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday nights and feature an eclectic mix of local, national and international acts cutting across many genres, subgenres, scenes and micro-scenes.
2006 saw a mulititude of talent play at the Bath House. Some of the high lights were…Bernard Fanning, The Misfits, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Dresden Dolls, Cornerstone Roots, Kora, Ratatat, The Living End, Guitar Wolf, The Mint Chicks, Evermore, Pluto, Chicks on Speed, O.E Brazil, Open Souls, The Feelers and Katchafire. 2007 looks to be another action packed year with a steady line up of quality shows.
(Wellington, NZ) Phone: +64 4 801 6797 The San Francisco Bath House Website -
SHOOTERS BAR WELLINGTON - Friday and Saturday nights Shooters Hosts a DJ starting from 9pm Till late.
There are drink specials dependant upon the night and these can be viewed on our bars page. Shooters has a large gaming room with 16 Pokies and a $1000.00 jackpot. Give it a go and try your luck.
(Wellington, NZ) Phone: (04) 801 7800 Shooters Bar Wellington Website -
THE MATTERHORN -
Matterhorn has been working with a core collective of musicians and DJ's.
Thursdays is the night for obsessive-compulsives with all the hand wringing and rumpus room soul-jazz muttering that you would expect from the likes of The Riff and Topknot, while Barney Ferrari, Tony Chang, Duke Willis pull the wig back tight and scratch it where it itches.
Fridays and Saturdays see every great musical style from the dry and heavy sounds of reggae, rocksteady, dub and dancehall, rubbed, rinsed and hung out to dry by the founding fathers Goosebump and Mu to the low-down dirty funk, gutter jazz, hip hop, 40 oz soul and electro scuffed, scrubbed and scoured by the Godfather Rhys B or that bad man humpin the space bass, Recloose.
(Wellington, NZ) Phone: +64 4 384 8918 The Matterhorn Website -
BLUE NOTE BAR & VENUE -
How it works.... Just ask one of the people running the night to hook you up. We try to give everyone a go but occassionally time runs out, please dont take it personally. We dont care what style of music you play as long as you can share and comunicate. . Hope to hear and play with you some time.
(Wellington, NZ) Phone: (04) 801 5007 Blue Note Bar & Venue Website -
RAIN BAR -
Established in 1992, Rain Bar is one of Wellington's premier night spots for those who want to have a great time.
Our resident DJ spins the latest and greatest hits.
(Wellington, NZ) Phone: +64 4 801 5060 Rain Bar Website -
WELLINGTON SPORTS CAFE -
The Wellington Sports cafe is renowned to be the best sports bar in town and hosts the largest audio visual screen in Wellington.
Situated right in the heart of Wellingtons Entertainment district, whether you’re a sports fan, or looking for a huge night out "The Sports Cafe is the place to be"
(Wellington, NZ) Phone: (04) 801 5115 Wellington Sports Cafe Website -
Nelson
THE NELSON ROCK BAR - One of the biggest Dance Floors in town Streetside seating and outside courtyard & bar 4 Massive screen projectors and large LCD screen Modern music video display system High roof for a fresh-air atmosphere. (Nelson, NZ) Phone: +64 3 546 8800 The Nelson Rock Bar Website
Marlborough
West Coast
Canterbury
DUX DE LUX - Home of New Zealand's finest live music and an institution in the scene, The Dux de Lux supports New Zealand's latest emerging live talent and the best of the local music community. You can come and check out live music in the Tavern Bar 4 nights every week!
(Christchurch, NZ) Phone: +64 3 366 6919 Dux de Lux Website -
CHRISTCHURCH CASINO - Christchurch Casino has been nominated for the People's Choice Awards. Just pick and click on a card. Answer the simple question that's written on the other side and you will instantly be in to win a meal for 4 at the Grand Café. Fun is always on the cards at The Christchurch Casino!
(Christchurch, NZ) Phone: +64 3 365 9999 Christchurch Casino Website -
COYOTE BAR -
And we will do what we can to enforce that right! Resident DJs will lead the charge with the biggest, baddest, sexiest beats as an almighty weapon against a dull night. Check out the What's On flyers, and drool over the cocktail menu, but then for God's sake, put on your dancing ass and get in to your local Coyote as soon as night falls...
(Christchurch, NZ) Coyote Bar Website -
THE TREEHOUSE -
The premises include a large bar area with karaoke stage, dance floor& pool table. We serve Beers, wines, spirits, liquors, awesome shakers & cocktails.
(Christchurch, NZ) The Treehouse Website -
WUNDERBAR -
The Wunderbar prides itself on oddity and is one of the most unique bars in New Zealand. People come from afar to see the infamous dolls heads and other strange items and antiques scattered throughout. Others just want to be part of the great atmosphere that the bar, staff and live entertainment provides. (Lyttleton, Christchurch, NZ) Phone: (03) 328 8818 Wunderbar Website -
Otago
DUNEDIN CASINO - Experience the grandeur, the excitement, the dream. Let us give you an exceptional entertainment experience in what is, New Zealand's Leading Boutique Casino The boutique casino is now stand-alone in New Zealand in its ability to offer the opulence and grandeur of yesteryear, combined with world-class gaming. This is highlighted in the Gainsborough Room, once one of the most elegant dining rooms in Australasia.
(Dunedin, NZ) Phone: 0800 477 4545
Dunedin Casino Website -
DUX DE LUX QUEENSTOWN - Queenstown's home of New Zealand’s finest live music and an icon institution in the music scene, The Dux de Lux supports New Zealand’s latest emerging live talent and the best of the local music community. Entertainment on in the Brew Bar 4 nights every week! (Queenstown, NZ) Phone: +64 3 442 9688 Dux de Lux Queenstown Website -
POG MAHONES IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT - The Kiwi/Irish owners originally had the pub designed and built in Ireland itself then had it shipped, lock stock and barrel, all the way to NZ. Pogs features Celtic music, the friendliest staff and inviting open fires, with an exciting mix of traditional and contemporary food and beverages – all this with some of the best views in NZ.
(Queenstown, NZ) Phone: +64 3 442 5382 Pog Mahones Irish Pub & Restaurant Website -
SKYCITY CASINO QUEENSTOWN - The excitement of gaming entertainment is alive at SKYCITY Queenstown Casino and because we’re open from 12 noon until 4am every day you don’t even need to wait for night to fall before you join in the fun!
(Queenstown, NZ) Phone: +64 03 441 0400 Skycity Casino Queenstown Website -
