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A boys night out
- 136De Post Belgian Beer Cafe Mt EdenMount EdenA great place to start a night out, in the afternoon with fries, mussels and more than a little bit of great beer.
- 248Galbraith's AlehouseGraftonShown in the photo Tuatara Black Light, a fine tipple if ever there was.
- 347Wildfire ChurrascariaAuckland CentralMeat, meat and more meat. What more could you ask for?
- 433Brew On QuayAuckland CentralExcellent selection of beer and a good size snugs.
- 514Nineteen Eighty OneManukauBeer from milk bottles, 80s memorabilia everywhere plus great gastro pub food what more could you ask for? How about 80s spacies games!
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Top coffee spots
- 13Butlers Chocolate CaféMt WellingtonReminds me of being back in Dublin. You certainly can't argue with the quality chocolate that you get with your coffee or hot chocolate.
- 238Hidden away in a little side street with its own plastic dog tied up out front can't hide what is great coffee.
- 39Mitre 10 Mega TakaniniTakaniniYes is it a DIY warehouse but it also houses a great little café that is pretty close to its claim of having the best coffee in Takanini.
- 470Zest CafeNewtonYes it is close to work, but you can't argue with the quality of the coffee you get, definitely work the trip down the stairs.
- 52BB's Cafe TakaniniTakaniniA nice little play area and a really good kid's menu make it a good quick lunch or brunch option.
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Family day out
- 152Auckland Botanic GardensManurewa, WiriWonderful walkways a great café as well as ducks to feed - what more could you ask for except a sunny day?
- 2113Auckland War Memorial MuseumParnellWonderful exhibits for all ages all housed in a true Auckland landmark.
- 3107MOTAT Museum of Transport and TechnologyWestern SpringsMake sure you go on the 3rd Sunday of every month so that you can ride the train at the Aircraft display, if you are lucky you can ride in a tank as well....
- 45Massey Park Aquatic CentrePapakuraLooks great after the refurbishment and they kept the river and the hydro slide, great for those kids of all ages with a love of water.
- 5293Auckland ZooWestern SpringsNot a zoo in the old fashioned sense, lots of up close animal experiences and the new NZ area is fantastic especially for those of us that love Keas.
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Family friendly dining
- 10Cobb & Co ManukauManukauClassic retro kiwi cuisine.
- 227The Library CafeOnehungaGreat food, a bouncy castle on weekends and a playpen what more could you ask for?
- 34Masala Restaurant - PapakuraPapakuraSurprisingly the kids that we were in loved the Bollywood movies on the screens and who doesn't love a good curry.
- 41Momoyama Sushi Manukau CityManukau CityMy little girl loves the chicken and carrot sushi as well as the udon noodle soup that is my personal favourite.
- 52BB's Cafe TakaniniTakaniniA nice little play area and a really good kid's menu make it a good quick lunch or brunch option.
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Cool places to get a drink
- 133Brew On QuayAuckland CentralExcellent selection of beer and a good size snugs.
- 222The Bluestone RoomAuckland CentralI love the well in the the bar, like a history lesson while you drink :)
- 348Galbraith's AlehouseGraftonShown in the photo Tuatara Black Light, a fine tipple if ever there was.
- 46The ShakespeareAuckland CentralAbout as old as bars get in Auckland and an integral part of the journalistic history of Auckland. Good beer as well :)
- 514Nineteen Eighty OneManukauBeer from milk bottles, 80s memorabilia everywhere plus great gastro pub food what more could you ask for? How about 80s spacies games!