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SOMETHING AND SOCIAL ALBANY

📍 Wellington Central

GOOD HOME MOUNT EDEN

📍 Mount Eden

The Good Home offers a versatile private function area perfect for any occasion, equipped with a private bar, outside deck, lounge area, big screen, projector, and a state-of-the-art audio-visual system. Whether it's a birthday, christening, engagement, or team-building workshop, this venue provides everything needed for a memorable event. Guests can enjoy personalized entertainment with the option to display videos, play music, or even request live band and DJ services. Catering is handled by an award-winning chef, offering everything from finger food to a full buffet. 

THE GLASS GOOSE

📍 Auckland City

The Glass Goose Bar & Eatery is a prime venue for events like corporate functions, product launches, and celebrations, offering a vibrant atmosphere paired with delicious bites, grazing platters, and an impressive drinks selection. With flexible options, the venue allows for exclusive hires, partial hires with roped-off spaces, or large tables in the restaurant or on the deck. Accommodating up to 350 guests, The Glass Goose ensures a standout experience with no hire fees, requiring only a minimum spend for full venue exclusivity. 

THE OLIVE KITCHEN AND BAR

📍 Titirangi

ELEGANT MOUNT EDEN VENUE

📍 Mount Eden

This elegant venue offers a stunning blend of Chinese elegance and modern luxury, with 120 square meters of indoor and outdoor space, seating up to 100 guests. Ideal for both intimate and large gatherings, the venue provides flexible dining options, including buffet and à la carte menus tailored to your event. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of drinks from the full bar, featuring both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Experience a perfect fusion of tradition and modernity in this sophisticated setting. 

WAPITI BAR

📍 Point Chevalier 

BREW ON QUAY

📍 Auckland City

Brew on Quay, located in Britomart by the wharf, offers a vibrant atmosphere with fine food and top brews from around the world. Perfect for any occasion, they take bookings for everything from birthday celebrations to corporate functions. Their exclusive heated rooftop bar, complete with a private bartender and retractable roof, provides the ideal space for a stress-free, private gathering, no matter the season. Whether it’s for a party or pre-Spark Arena drinks, Brew on Quay offers a standout venue.

BAXTERS

📍 Auckland City

Located beneath Auckland's iconic Sky Tower, Baxter's is an exclusive cocktail lounge perfect for private events, accommodating 20 to 75 guests. With its own fully stocked bar and a range of delectable bites and grazing platters, Baxter's offers a stylish and intimate setting for any occasion. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a sound system, ideal for bringing in a DJ or playing their own music. Whether it’s a cocktail affair, birthday celebration, or corporate event, Baxter's guarantees a memorable experience in the heart of the city.

SOURCE CAFE

📍 Whenuapai

Source Café in Westgate offers free venue hire with fully accessible, wheelchair-friendly spaces and plenty of convenient parking. Guests can choose between the indoor area, which accommodates up to 50 people, or the deck, perfect for outdoor gatherings of up to 30. With a wide selection of food and drinks, the café caters to events of all kinds, ensuring a memorable experience tailored to your needs.  

SOMETHING AND SOCIAL NEWMARKET

📍 Newmarket

Something & Social offers free venue hire for events and celebrations at their stunning rooftop location in Newmarket. Whether you're planning a Christmas function, birthday, engagement party, or corporate event, the venue provides flexible options, including full or partial hires. Choose from a standing style or seated set menu, with options ranging from brunch to dinner or a sharing menu for both indoor and courtyard settings. 

CONCRETE BAR

📍 Wellington City

Concrete Bar, Wellington’s hidden gem for cocktails and functions, offers free venue hire on weekends. Located centrally on Lambton Quay, it’s the perfect spot for birthday parties, office events, or special functions. The venue features various spaces, including the Quarter Bar for smaller gatherings, the Half Bar for larger groups with direct bar access, and the entire venue for exclusive use, accommodating up to 150 guests. With a range of food and beverage packages available from their dedicated on-site kitchen, Concrete Bar ensures a memorable event without any hireage fee.

CAFFE L'AFFARE

📍 Te Aro

L’affare’s iconic College Street café offers a unique and spacious venue for your next event, available for free hire. Perfect for Christmas parties, birthdays, gigs, launches, and special occasions, the café is designed to accommodate various hosting needs. From sit-down dinners and canapés to live music and awards presentations, L’affare can tailor a customized event package to fit your requirements and budget, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience for all.

ENGINEERS BAR

📍 Christchurch City

At Engineers, the focus is on crafting exceptional experiences with great food and drinks in an innovative, unpretentious setting. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor spaces, including a rooftop area perfect for a range of events. From product launches and birthday parties to weddings, live gigs, and corporate functions, Engineers provides a versatile blank canvas with customizable menus and drink lists to suit any occasion. Discover a unique venue where creativity and celebration come together seamlessly.

RAMEN RIA

📍 Christchurch City

Located above Ramen Ria at Riverside Market, this moody Japanese-style cocktail and karaoke bar is perfect for intimate events. With space for up to 30 guests seated or 50 for a cocktail-style gathering, the venue offers a complete experience with catering, drinks, and entertainment options like karaoke, live music, and DJ services. Enjoy a hassle-free event where everything you need for a great time is provided.

KONG BAR

📍 Christchurch City

Kong, Christchurch’s premier cocktail lounge, offers a sophisticated 1930s glamour in the heart of The Terrace. As a stylish venue in the city’s entertainment precinct, Kong provides VIP access to nearby hotspots like Fat Eddies and Sin After Dark. Available until 3am with no venue hire fee, the space features bar leaners and tables both inside and outside, ideal for smaller gatherings, with a minimum spend requirement. Enjoy an elegant setting and exceptional nightlife without the worry of a venue hire fee.

SMITH & MCKENZIE

📍 Chartwell

Smith & McKenzie Steak House caters to a wide range of events with its diverse menu, including platters and steak specials. The Garden Bar is ideal for a relaxed, informal gathering, featuring high tables, stools, and a space that can be fully enclosed or opened to enjoy the late afternoon sun. With two large TVs and a nearby pool table, it's perfect for a casual event, and a pop-up bar is available. To book this space, a minimum of 20 guests is required; otherwise, it’s available for seated restaurant dining.

ROXIE'S

📍 Mount Maunganui

Roxie’s offers a fantastic venue for both milestone celebrations and corporate events. The entire upstairs space, overlooking Mount Maunganui’s lively town center, features a private bar, food and drink packages, and a 65” TV, accommodating 60 seated and 80 standing guests. Available for hire with minimum spend requirements, Roxie’s is ready to host your next event with style and flair. For more details, check out the function pack or contact the team directly.

HERITAGE COFFEE

📍 Dunedin City

Located in the heart of the Warehouse Precinct, Heritage is a charming venue housed in a historic Harbour Masters building, beautifully refurbished in 2017. The space features a spacious café and a private courtyard, perfect for private events and special celebrations. Accommodating up to 70 guests, Heritage offers full use of both the café, which seats 50, and the courtyard, which seats 20. Additional seating can be arranged upon request, with the venue available for hire Monday to Saturday from 5 pm to 11:30 pm and Sunday from 5 pm to 11:00 pm.

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