Bay of Islands & Northland
Originally a pop-up, now a vibrant cafe with wood bars and serious 'third wave' coffee with tasting notes and cold-brew options for summer. Super-healthy…
Must-see nightlife in Bay of Islands & Northland
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Bay of Islands & Northland
One of the country's oldest pubs – established in 1865, but twice burnt down since then – the tavern's harbourside location is a top spot for an afternoon…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This cool basement restaurant-bar hosts lots of live gigs from touring Kiwi bands along with the occasional spoken word night, or gay mixer. As the hours…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
A magical spot (10km out of town), especially on a summer’s day, this friendly pub overlooks the water with a sole pohutukawa blazing red against the…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Craft beer has arrived in Mangawhai at this buzzing bar-cafe, including a good selection from Northland brewers. Excellent food includes burgers, gourmet…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
The rustic Horeke Hotel is reputedly NZ's oldest pub – the first cold one was poured back in 1826 – and the garden bar rocks with live music on occasional…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Try to score an outside table at this laid-back local pub (mains $13 to $36) so you can take in the improbable views of Opononi's massive sand dunes just…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This testosterone-fuelled pub brews its own beers, and has a terrace, wood-fired pizzas and live music, including Thursday jam nights. You can't miss the…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
A classic Kiwi pub with harbour views, good-value bistro meals and a friendly welcome from the occasional wisecracking local.
