Racket Bar

It’s hard to find spots where one can both drink & smoke and listen to dope music all in one place. Racket delivers this with it’s Melbourne-issssh feel….

Live music; rustic, candle-lit interior; open fireplace; comfy chairs; and expertly-made cocktails - what’s not to love? Racket claims to be home to NZ’s finest collection of premium rum and I don’t doubt it! This cozy little hot spot is the perfect place to sit chatting and drinking after work - and into the wee hours.

Cosy, good music

The best Gin and Tonics and great music. Cosy atmosphere in front of the fire in the alleyway.

Nice intimate setting. Great food & good location to start the night.

Great bar to be at after midnight on Saturday night. Packed out by 2am. Has an outdoor and indoor bar. Recommended for a casual catch up during the week or a big one Saturday after midnight

I really like this bar. No, I mean I really like it. There aren't any socialite wannabes with caked on make-up and napkin-sized dresses on a chilly night;  or aggressively homophobic stand-over guys suffocating the atmosphere with their insecurities. It's pretty cruise-y really... Kind of like a nice day out at the beach with your mates/family just kicking back with a BBQ and a few beers. 

I love this place, great music, awesome style, well priced drinks - I highly recomend if you're after a little bar that's a bit different.

Great drink selection and the best looking bar staff around. Love sitting outside in summer with the fairy lights and plants.

Been here twice, both great visits! What an atmosphere and couldn’t help but notice the concierge (not bouncer) on the door!! He settled us down in a booth, showed us ladies to the bathroom(making way for us thru the crowd) and great music! had a great night, couldn’t get through the cocktail list yet…will try the ginger one soon!