In Auckland for a good time, but not an expensive time? It’s already Friday, you want to enjoy your drinks at a decent price and you’ve realised how expensive it can be in Auckland. Let me tell you the best places you should go to if you really want to enjoy your weekend nights, whilst you’re on a budget.
Everybody’s
Hidden place within the CBD, located between Queen Street and Imperial Lane, take the lift and discover Everybody’s. In summer, live artists make the place even more attractive.
Happy Hours: 5-7pm every day.
The Deals: beers and wine for $5.
7 Fort Ln, Auckland
Fort Street Union
Ford Street Union is well known for its pizzas and its great rooftop, for sure, but people always forget the great deals this place has to offer.
Happy Hours: 4-7pm every day.
The Deals: Heineken, Soho Rosé or Sauvignon Blanc for $5.
16 Fort St, Auckland
Mexican Café
For those who love Mexican music and food, come to Mexican Café, one of the best places to drink tequila shots and margaritas.
Happy Hours: 5-7pm every day.
The Deals: house wine for $4.50, beers for $5, margaritas for $8.50 and tequila shot for $5.
67 Victoria St W, Auckland
Spitting Feathers
If you are one of those who do enjoy drinking and eating at the same time, Spitting Feathers is the place for you, with great deals for food and drinks on a Thursday. Classic English ales and Heinekens for little money!
Happy Hours: From 5pm every Thursday.
The Deals: Heineken for $3 and house wine for $5 on Thursday.
16 Wyndham St, Auckland
The Bluestone Room
If you want to enjoy cheap beer in the city’s oldest commercial building, come to the Bluestone Room, and taste their large choice of beers. The cheapest one, Heineken, is only $4 during their happy hours.
Happy Hours: 5-6pm every day (extended until 7pm on Friday).
The Deals: Heineken for $4, wine from $6 and pints from $6.50. Two-for-one lunch option on Friday.
9-11 Durham Ln, Auckland
The Culpeper
Located in the harbour close to the Viaduct, sit right by the water with your colleagues and celebrate the beginning of the weekend with a good beer or a glass of wine.
Happy Hours: 4-7pm every day.
The Deals: $5 wines and beers, $2 oysters.
143-147 Princes Wharf, Auckland
If you’ve heard of any other ridiculously cheap happy hours in Auckland CBD, please let us know and help us to add other options to our list!