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
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
Reviews

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Hidden away with no signage… Truly local secret spot, and they love craft beer too.

Constantly new acts coming through here. Always an active dancefloor and often they have live music being performed on the weekends. Lots of atmosphere!

In my opinion, this bar is best during the week these days. They have a lot of very talented cocktail bartenders. Rita has made me some beautiful drinks there. Lovely big covered outdoor seating area with tiki bar, a lot of great live music acts if you’re in the mood and it actually has a fantastic menu too. The bar snacks are amazing.

The Golden Dawn is one of my favourite places to catch up with friends for a casual meal and a drink. The food is delicious and are shared plates and there is a great selection of beer and cider on tap. Inside the atmosphere is warm and intimate for smaller groups and outside there are large tables for more substantial gatherings. The staff are friendly and there is always good music playing.

Golden Dawn is one of my favourite places to grab a drink. The outside seating has a great ambiance and is perfect for a sunny afternoon, and the inside is similarly charming and much nicer during the winter. They have a different blackboard punch daily, which is always my first stop on the menu. It’s almost always delicious, and if it’s not delicious, it’s at least interesting. Their cocktail menu has some pretty unique stuff, and the food is ridiculously good.

Always busy, great wine list

Great, chill place for a first date. Lots of noise and distraction but you can still cosy up! Try the pulled pork sandwiches or the Welsh Rarebit. Much better, ambiance wise, than getting a curry down the road.

Best for drinks with friends through the week.

The Tavern of Power serves a mean non alcoholic cocktail and they do it with a smile. Smashed up fruit, syrup and soda-y assortments, it's more tasty than most of the more boozy options.

Since arriving in Auckland in late January, Golden Dawn has established itself as one of my firm favourites for discovering the fresh new sound sounds of the vibrant Auckland music scene. Really cool & friendly staff too - always knowledgeable & helpful... Friday nights? GD is where I'll be!