New Zealand produces plenty of bands and
you should be able to find some quality local acts in a club
or venue. Auckland's arts scene is picking up, and on any
night of the week there should be a choice of a couple of
plays, comedy and maybe some dance or opera.
The distinction between eating and drinking places is blurred,
with cafés, restaurants and bars all supplying alcohol.
Some bars also serve food. Drinking hours are almost unlimited
and you will find places serving alcohol round the clock.
The exception is in Auckland's former dry
areas, mainly Grey Lynn, which borders Ponsonby, and Mount
Eden. Both gave up their dry status recently, but there are
no pubs, and even licensed restaurants are scarce. The area
around the junction of Vulcan Lane and High Street contains
some clubs but there is a greater number along Karangahape
Road. Few clubs charge admission.
There is a variety of cafes and restaurants in Auckland
to cater for all tastes. Fresh fish and shellfish, lamb, milk,
cheese and vegetables, combine for a simple and more sophisticated
cooking.
The Box / Cause Celebre
35 High Street, Auckland.
Telephone + 64 9 303 1336
Twin clubs, The Box currently noted for e-driven drum 'n' bass or Techno, while Celebre mixes acid jazz and smoother sounds.
Java Jive
2 Pompallier Terrace, Ponsonby, Auckland
Telephone + 64 9 376 5870
Tiny basement bar with nightly live music. Regular acoustic, jazz and blues sessions.
Papa Jack's Voodoo Lounge , 9 Vulcan Lane (Telephone 09/358 4847). Big bar with a party atmosphere that's bashing away at weekends when it stays open to the small hours. Mixed dance and alternative rock DJs and occasionally you will get top Kiwi touring bands when there'll be a small cover charge.
The Power Station
33 Mount Eden Rd, Mount Eden, Auckland
Telephone + 64 9 377 3488
Popular venue for alternative rock, rap and dance acts.
Temple
486 Queen St, Auckland
Telephone + 64 9 377 4866
Tiny bar offering acoustic and blues acts most nights.
The Café
Hyatt Regency Auckland, Cnr Princes St. & Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland
Telephone: + 64 9 355 1234 Fax: + 64 9 302 3269
Gantry's Restaurant
Crowne Plaza Auckland, 128 Albert St., Wellesley St,. Auckland
Telephone + 64 9 302 1111
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