Northern Steamship
122 quay st, (http://www.northernsteams...). a mac's brewbar with a unique eclectic decor, including hundreds of antique lampshades.
The Camel Bar
Fort street, (http://nomadsfatcamel.com). part of a hostel and has nightly activities including live music and quiz nights.
Cassette Number 9
Vulcan lane. a new bar and club featuring different music nights.
Shadows Bar
University of auckland campus. student bar with decent prices.
Cock & Bull English Pubs
(http://www.cockandbull.co.nz). various locations throughout auckland.
The Patriot
14 victoria st, devonport. british themed pub. has a great beer garden.
Deschlers
17 high st, city centre. cocktails and jazz.
Galbraiths Alehouse
2 mt eden rd, eden terrace, (http://www.alehouse.co.nz). a brewery and pub, with a great selection of traditional beer and wine.
Skycity
cnr federal & victoria streets, (http://www.skycityaucklan...). entertainment complex with a dozen bars & cafes including a spanish tapas bar bellota, (http://wwww.bellota.co.nz/).
Bar Tabac
6 mills lane, (http://www.tabac.co.nz). in a rustic heritage building in the back streets of downtown auckland. co-owned by musician neil finn of crowded house.
The Occidental Belgian Beer Cafe
6 vulcan lane, city centre. a popular place with the after-work crowd. serves traditional belgian beers alongside mussels and frites.