Golden Dawn is a bar and music venue located in Ponsonby Central, New Zealand. It opened in December 2010 and gained popularity through word of mouth. The bar is known for its commitment to the music industry and provides a platform for both establishe...
Overview
Ambience | Lively |
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Accepts credit cards | Yes |
Noise level | Bustling |
Licence | This venue is licenced |
Food Options | Vegetarian |
Products and specialities
Beer
Wine
Cocktails
Platters
Puddings - Blackboard
Hours
- MonClosed
- Tues -
- Wed -
- Thurs -
- Fri -
- Sat -
- Sun -
- HolidaysClosed
The crew at Golden Dawn have really nailed perfect bar ambience, making it an institutional waterhole for many Aucklanders. When there aren't local and international live bands coming in and out, the warm and intimate courtyard is still a lovely place to catch up with a mate or meet some of the regulars. I particularly look forward to their occasional night market, next one coming up August 20th - worth checking out.
Just as much of an Auckland institution in winter as its courtyard is in summer, Golden Dawn is a great place to secret away for a drink or three when the winter wind whistles through Ponsonby. I love that one of my favourite neighbourhood bars serves up some of the most spice-infused mulled wine during the cold months of June and July. The mulled wine is so good here they often run out so no better excuse to hit the bar early!
Golden Dawn has personality to spare. The front bar is a bit of a shoebox with conversations, laughter and chilled music blending together to create a vibrant atmosphere. The outside area is a different story with rustic benches and wine barrels scattered across an expansive courtyard adorned with fairy lights and vines. The beer selection is respectable while not overly daring, featuring local stalwarts such as Hallertau and Liberty (try the Hallertau breakfast pale ale). The food on offer is interesting, delicious and a little bizarre but definitely worth a try. This place is great for a rowdy Friday night, a casual catch up with a mate or even as a venue to impress that special someone with a bit of boozy romancing.