Wellington Nightlife

Bohemian Cuba Street is a good spot for drinking with laid-back and funky bars while the action centres on Courtenay Place for late-night bars and clubs. The free listings papers Capital Times (www.captimes.co.nz) and City Voice are a good place to turn for up-to-date information on nightlife in Wellington. You can hear gig guides for the best live music on Radio Active 89 FM.

Bars

Courtenay Arms
Beer aficionados should head for the Courtenay Arms, a pub with good English and Irish beers, as well as pool tables, dart boards, open fire, big sports screen and gaming lounge.

26 Allen Street
Tel: (04) 385 6908.

Jet Bar
With its two separate bar areas, Jet Bar can offer everyone a fun, relaxing or crazy night, depending on your mood, and is the hip locale du jour where the trendy crowd goes to be seen.

36 Courtenay Place
Tel: (04) 803 3324.
Website: www.jetbar.co.nz

Malthouse
Beer lovers should head to Malthouse. This bar serves great beer from around the world and a good selection of Kiwi brews.

48 Courtenay Place
Tel: (04) 802 5484.
Website: www.themalthouse.co.nz

Clubs

Courtenay Establishment
This is one of Wellington's most popular nightclubs, with constantly changing entertainment and great food.

Corner of Blair Street and Courtenay Place
Tel: (04) 382 8654.
Website: www.theestablishment.co.nz

The Fringe Bar
The Fringe Bar is a popular comedy club, with improv every Wednesday night.

191 Cuba Street
Tel: (04) 801 5007.
Website: www.thefringebar.org

Live Music

Blue Note
In the Cuba Street district, the Blue Note is the place to check out for R&B, reggae and funk (and the odd karaoke night too).

191-195 Cuba Street
Tel: (04) 801 5007.

Bodega
Bodega has loud music and beer on tap and is popular with students.

101 Ghuznee Street
Tel: (04) 384 8212.
Website: www.bodega.co.nz

Molly Malones
As well as being the biggest and busiest Irish pub in town, Molly Malones has bands most nights.

Taranaki Street and Courtenay Place
Tel: (04) 384 2896.
Website: www.mollymalones.co.nz

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