Best bars in New Zealand

"This place goes off on a Friday and Saturday night. Great for their delicious bar food, excellent beer and cocktail selection and live music. The dance floor is a great place to head as the tunes are epic!"

"A firm favourite for craft beer lovers, I love The Institution for their ever-changing taps, tasty pies and chatty bar staff. There’s room upstairs at the bar or downstairs in the more living room kind of setting. A joy to be in."

"A rad wee bar with delicious food and beautiful drinks. The all day menu is a favourite of mine because it includes roasted kumara and pumpkin sandwiches, eggs benedict and baked cheesecake - oh my! There’s live music and quiz nights there too!"

"Bootleg is a great place to spend a Friday night. After a long day at work, I find there is no better way to unwind than with freerange chicken wings and nice cold, locally brewed, beer."