Pre & Post Show Drinks

During May, when you’re heading into the city centre to catch a gig during the NZ International Comedy Festival, check out these bars that have great $15 Cheap & Cheerful offers to make the most of pre or post show.

Heading to a show in the Aotea Arts Quarter? Stop in at Housebar or Cornerbar at Hotel DeBrett. On the first floor, Housebar is the perfect spot for a cosy, candlelit drink. It's got a great wine list and even better Cheap and Cheerful deal for May: $15 for hand cut fries + glass of wine.

Cornerbar serves an enviable list of locally sourced craft beers and New Zealand wines with a vibrant fit out and great location on the corner of High Street. Grab a pizza + beer for just $15 in May

Down on the waterfront, Esther Bar, Coops Corner Pub and Wynyard Pavilion are great places to go with a group before or after a gig.

Esther is one of the Viaduct’s newest restaurant and bars and has already become a favourite amongst many city-goers. This month, purchase any of their $15 or under beverages and enjoy a spread of Mediterranean tapas and bellissimo bites.

Coops Corner Pub has all your classics. If you're hungry but not sure what you feel like, their Cheap and Cheerful offer features a selection of dishes at $15 each - think crispy onion rings and a frozen margarita, mac and cheese bites and more!

Further down in Wynyard Quarter, all-day coffee to cocktail bar Wynyard Pavilion is always buzzing with a fun atmosphere, and their Cheap & Cheerful offer includes a fried fish taco and a drink of either beer, wine or soft drink for $15 all May.

In the Victoria Park area, make Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen your go-to in May. For scrummy pizzas that are only $10, Sweat Shop will satisfy the cravings.

Just up the road from Sweat Shop, in City Works Depot, Brothers Beer are your authentic Southern BBQ masters. They make seriously good meat (and veggie alternatives), and have a special platter available as their Cheap & Cheerful Eats offer this May – your choice of protein (chicken wings, pork ribs or smoked tofu), Juke Slaw, a sauce of your choice and a glass of Brothers Beer Leisuretime Lager.

For more Cheap and Cheerful offers in May, see www.heartofthecity.co.nz/cheap-and-cheerful-eats