Live Music

Nicolini's

Green building exterior of Nicolini's and blue awning.
Place Wellington
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Serving a slice of Naples since '97, Nicolini's on Blair Street is Wellington's answer to the classic Italian trattoria.

Abandoned Taproom Petone

Crowd inside the bar at Abandoned Taproom Petone.
Place Hutt Valley
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A real community hub where anyone can bring their dogs and kids, chill out, and have a yarn without feeling like they have to be a craft beer nerd.

The Raumati Social Club

The exterior of Raumati Social Club.
Place Kāpiti Coast Paraparaumu
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Everything from an early risers' coffee stop to a late-night live music venue.

Parrotdog Bar

The outside of Parrotdog Bar.
Place Wellington Editor's Pick
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A brilliant retro-fit bar that welcomes tradies, business folk, families, children and even dogs.

Meow

An outdoor sign.
Place Wellington
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Live music, slam poetry readings, stand-up comedy and a thumping happy hour make Meow a versatile venue.

Rogue & Vagabond

People in the bar.
Place Wellington
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A great spot for meeting friends, socialising or just watching the Wellington crowd do their thing.

Moon 1

Record player.
Place Wellington
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True to name, things gets pretty cosmic inside Moon 1.