Live Music in Wellington

As New Zealand's 'Capital of Cool', Wellington has a vibrant nightlife which a thriving music scene. Wellington live music is easy to find every day of the week with a colourful choice of bars, clubs and cocktail lounges on offer.

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Dockside Restaurant and Bar

Dockside Restaurant & Bar offers a unique contrast of old and new in a historic building with a contemporary feel. As one might expect with a prime waterfront location, in the heart of Queens W

The Green Man Pub

A favourite venue of the Wellington Hurricanes and Lions rugby teams and the Central Pulse netballers, The Green Man pub in central Wellington promises good food, a good atmosphere and the chance of m

Kennedy's Bar

Kennedy’s is an authentic Irish bar located in the heart of the city on Allen Street. As with any true Irish bar, Kennedy’s gets its name from the owner's family - Dermot’s 'Ma' Ann the ep

The Library

The Library is tucked away in the centre of Wellington's lively Courtenay Place. The name gives the style of the decor away. It's a cosy, atmospheric bar that is a popular spot to let your hair

Pop

Here for a good time, not a long time. POP is a premium cocktail bar located in the heart of Wellington with drink deals and cocktails on tap. Its always a good time in POP with DJs

The Rogue & Vagabond

The Rogue & Vagabond specialises in craft beer and live music. Situated in Glover Park, just off the popular Cuba Street, the bar showcases live Blues, Jazz, Rock and Roll and many more music

The Garden Hotel

An oasis among the hustle and bustle of Courtenay Place, The garden Hotel is a green house of plants and colour with great indoor and outdoor layout. With a wide variety of dishes with fresh h

Leroy's

Enjoy a classic diner style restaurant and bar in the heart of Wellington's CBD. Enjoy a truly memorable experience from the dive bar decor to the delicious food. Whether you’re craving a m

Honey Badger Saloon

The Honey Badger Saloon is cheeky, curious and fearless. Along with mouth watering cocktails, beers and great music they serve up amazing burgers. Gorilla Burger gives you the juiciest, most

San Francisco Bathhouse

World famous in Wellington, the San Francisco Bathhouse is a bar and music venue offering liver entertainment Wednesday through Saturday. From humble beginnings as a shoe factory, followed by stint

El Barrio

Situated in the heart of Wellington, between Cuba Street and Courtenay Place, El Barrio is Wellington’s funky little Latino Restaurant and Bar. Come and meet the friendly Spanish and Portuguese-s

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Bars (75 places) You won't struggle for Bars in Wellington. A cosmopolitan city, you can chill out anywhere, from a swanky Waterfront cocktail palace, to a friendly, neighbourhood pub. Prices vary, even from street to Explore

Cocktail Bars (29 places) The 'Capital of Cool' is not short on cocktail bars to visit. From funky backstreet dens, to chic hotel bars overlooking the twinkling lights of the harbour, Wellington does not disappoint when it com Explore

Late Night Bars (29 places) Wellington enjoys its reputation as the 'Capital of Cool' with a huge variety of venues to party long into the night. Late night craft beer pubs, hip cocktail bars, backstreet edgy joints all offer ni Explore

Craft Beer Bars (26 places) Wellington is the self proclaimed 'Craft Beer Capital' of New Zealand and on the evidence of the abundance of craft beer pubs and micro-breweries, it's hard to disagree. Wellington takes its craft bee Explore

Sport Bars (12 places) Don't miss out on big sporting events by seeking out one of Wellington's sports bars. Big screen TV's, lively atmosphere and casual pub fare, combine to make watching the game the next best thing to b Explore

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