Swashies is a brilliant place for an early evening Friday after work beer. They do cheap handles of draught beer, and the fish and chips are actually really good. If you can catch a seat in the sun, you’re in for good times!

My favourite neighbourhood Italian. Awesome spot for a boozy, cheap BYO Italian meal. The staff are bloody hilarious too. Get the carbonara.

Good deals on Vino! Nice staff also.

The Tavern of Power is my favourite bar in Ponsonby. Great music, awesome food, killer wine list and Hallertau on tap. The laptop DJ’s crack me up also. What happened to 2 turntables and a mixer?