10 Bars & Clubs in New Zealand That You Shouldn't Miss

Paint 'n' Sip Studio is Christchurch's one and only paint & sip destination! Start with a blank canvas and sip your way to a one of a kind masterpiece. A local artist will guide you step by step to complete the featured painting of the night while socialising with friends over a wine or beer! Fun, easy and no artistic ability or experience necessary! Scheduled sessions are Tues-Sat 7pm - 9pm. Painting calendar changes monthly.

Wellington speciality rum & gin infusion bar

Housebar, with its Art Deco setting reminiscent of the roaring Twenties, the seats are plush, the lighting is low and the cocktails are decadent. In keeping with the mid-century furnishings and Art Deco glam of the hotel it resides within, Housebar is an atmospheric hideaway intimate enough for a cosy date-night and lively enough for larger social gatherings. The drinks menu pays homage to the hotels historical past, with classically inspired cocktails mixed with precision and care.

"La La Land [lah-lah land] - noun - A fanciful state or dream world. " At LaLaLand, we make your dream world a reality with the tastiest cocktails, best DJ's, and breathtaking views over Lake Wanaka from our deck; an iconic hotspot for locals and a home away from home for visitors! Whatever your flavour, be it beer, wine, spirits or cocktails, our friendly, knowledgeable and award-winning bartenders have you covered. Grab a $15 jug of beer or $30 bottle of wine during our Daily Sharing Hour from 5-8, then switch it up with some cocktails and spirits during our Late Night Happy Hour from 8-10! Snacks and light meals from behind the bar. $2 Taco Fridays every Friday! Open from 5pm - 2:30am, 7 days a week. **DIRECTIONS** Our address is 99 Ardmore St level 1. If you are on Ardmore st, walk down the alley to the rear car park. Turn left, and you will see a set of stairs. We are located just up those stairs. Call us if you're lost!

Hashigo Zake is New Zealand's most single minded beer outlet - defiantly excluding the bland, the boring and the industrial and only serving beer, wine, sake and whisky that our staff and regular customers get excited about. If any of that is a problem, Wellington has plenty of other outlets willing to take your money. But if you want an ever-rotating range of great drinks, brutally frank advice from knowledgeable staff, free wifi and a warm, welcoming environment, step out of the chaos above ground into our basement bar.