Gig Guide
It's a big one, Invercargill! Waxy's goes all out for Sir Arthur Guinness Day on Saturday with pint pouring comps, trivia, Irish outfit prizes and All Night Long from 9:30pm, while the Stags take on Canterbury at 5:05pm with the game on screens right across town. Live music kicks off Thursday with Midnight Cruise at Waxy's, then Friday brings The Diagonals to Live in the Lobby at Two Doors Down, Lara Kerr at Emberz and Bonnie at Speight's, with Pulse closing out Saturday at the Ale House. And don't miss the final $1k Great Pub Cash Giveaway draw at Editor's Cut on Sunday. Save the date too: DJ Phil makes his long-awaited debut at The Shack on Saturday 3 October, and tickets are on sale now for Dirtease South's Halloween Nightmare at The Riff on Friday 31 October. Here's everything on this weekend 👇
Thursday, September 24
City Centre
Waxy's Irish Pub 🎸🍰 Got plans Thursday? Cancel them! Midnight Cruise live from 8pm, plus half-price desserts and beer tasting, all in one stop. 📞 Book a table: 03 214 0313 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 90 Dee Street, Invercargill.
Brew'd 🍺🍔 Pull up a stool at Brew'd for a cold one and a good feed. Easy midweek catch-ups sorted. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 Don Street, The Langlands Hotel.
Niche Laneway Bar 🍸✨ Social Hour 4pm–6pm — crafted cocktails, tasty bites, relaxed vibes. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 7 Don Street, Ground Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Two Doors Down 🍹🛋️ Social Hour 5pm–6pm with discounted drinks. Settle into the lobby for an easy Thursday night. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
Meld 🍽️✨ Dinner at Meld. Seasonal plates in a relaxed setting, perfect for a night off from the kitchen. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 Ground Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
360 Bar 🍸🌆 Head up to the 7th floor for cocktails and the best views in town, from 4pm till late. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 Don Street, 7th Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Level One Craft Cocktails & Dining 🍸🍽️ Craft cocktails and dining in the heart of the city. Happy Hour on. 📍 Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar 🍽️✨ Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 📞 03 217 1234 | Book a table 📍 Ground Floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Suburbs
RIFF – Live Entertainment Venue 🎤🎸 Open Mic Night hosted by the Southland Musicians Club from 7pm. $5 entry. 📍 33 Preston Street, Invercargill.
The Ave Sports Bar 🃏❤️ Chase the Ace, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Will you flip the ace this week? Ask the staff for details. 🏉 NPC Rugby live: Tasman vs Bay of Plenty, 7:10pm. 📍 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.
Waikiwi Tavern 🎟️🐂 Raffles at 6pm, then Bruno the Bull from 9pm. Who's staying on longest? 📍 181 North Road, Invercargill.
Friday, September 25
City Centre
Niche Laneway Bar 🍸✨ Friday Social Hour 4pm–6pm. Start the weekend with crafted cocktails and tasty bites in the laneway. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 7 Don Street, Ground Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
360 Bar 🍺💜 Head upstairs for drinks and views from 4pm till late. The perfect spot to watch the city light up. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 Don Street, 7th Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Two Doors Down 🎶✨ The Diagonals play Live in the Lobby from 5:30pm! Start your weekend with great music, good food and handcrafted drinks. Social Hour 5pm–6pm with discounted drinks 🍹 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
Brew'd 🍻🔥 Friday feels at Brew'd. Grab the crew, a jug and something tasty to share. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 Don Street, The Langlands Hotel.
Meld 🍽️🍷 Make it a Friday dinner date at Meld. Book ahead or walk in. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 Ground Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Speight's Ale House 🎶🍺 Bonnie live from 7pm to 10pm! Round up the crew, grab a feed and settle in with a cold one. 📍 38 Dee Street, Invercargill.
Waxy's Irish Pub 🍀🍻 Open 11am till late. Pints, pub grub and a proper Friday atmosphere. 📞 03 214 0313 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 90 Dee Street, Invercargill.
Level One Craft Cocktails & Dining 🍸✨ Friday drinks sorted. Happy Hour, craft cocktails and great food to share. 📍 Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar 🍷🍽️ Treat yourself to a relaxed Friday dinner at Retreat. 📞 03 217 1234 | Book a table 📍 Ground Floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Suburbs
Emberz Restaurant & Bar 🎸🔥 Lara Kerr live from 6pm! One of Southland's rising country voices, playing acoustic while you settle in for dinner and drinks. 📍 Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill.
The Ave Sports Bar 🥩🎡 Meat Raffles from 5pm, multiple prizes to win! 🏉 NPC Rugby live: Auckland vs Manawatu, 7:10pm. 📍 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.
Waikiwi Tavern 🍻 Happy Hour 5pm to 7pm. Kick the weekend off right. 📍 181 North Road, Invercargill.
Saturday, September 26
City Centre
Waxy's Irish Pub 🍀🍺 Sir Arthur Guinness Day! Celebrate 267 years of the man behind the pint, from 11am till late. Perfect pint pouring competitions, Guinness-inspired food and drinks, games, trivia and more, then All Night Long live from 9:30pm. 👗 Dig out your best Irish outfit, there are prizes for the best lookin' lads and lassies! 📞 Book a table: 03 214 0313 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 90 Dee Street, Invercargill.
Meld 🍽️✨ Saturday night dining at Meld. Settle in for something special before a night out. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 Ground Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Two Doors Down 🍹🎶 Good drinks, good food and a buzzing lobby. The easy Saturday meet-up spot. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
360 Bar 🌃🍸 Saturday night, seven floors up. Cocktails with a view from 4pm till late. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 Don Street, 7th Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Niche Laneway Bar 🍸🌙 Tucked away in the laneway. Cocktails, bites and Saturday night vibes. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 7 Don Street, Ground Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Brew'd 🍺🏉 Catch the Stags vs Canterbury over a cold one and a good feed. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 Don Street, The Langlands Hotel.
Speight's Ale House 🎸🍻 Pulse live from 8:30pm! Good tunes, good beer, good on ya mate. 📍 38 Dee Street, Invercargill.
The Loney 🎧🔥 DJ Awhe on the decks from 11pm till late! The perfect place to land after the rugby and Guinness Day. 📍 28 Leet Street, Invercargill.
Editor's Cut Sports Bar 🏉📺 Stags vs Canterbury live on the big screens from 5:05pm. Get in and back the maroon! 📍 Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street.
Level One Craft Cocktails & Dining 🍸🍽️ Pre-game dinner or post-match cocktails, Level One has your Saturday covered. 📍 Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar 🍽️✨ Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Book your Saturday table. 📞 03 217 1234 | Book a table 📍 Ground Floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Suburbs
The Ave Sports Bar 🏉🔥 Big NPC Saturday on the screens: Northland vs Counties Manukau 2:05pm, Canterbury vs Southland 5:05pm, North Harbour vs Otago 7:05pm. Get in and back the Stags! 📍 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.
Waikiwi Tavern 🏉💛❤️ Stags vs Canterbury live from 5:05pm. Grab a spot and cheer on the maroon! 📍 181 North Road, Invercargill.
Sunday, September 27
City Centre
Editor's Cut Sports Bar 💰🎉 The final $1k Great Pub Cash Giveaway draw! Last chance to be in to win. 📍 Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street.
Two Doors Down ☕🛋️ Slow Sunday in the lobby. Good coffee, good food and nowhere to be. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
Brew'd 🍺☀️ Sunday session at Brew'd. Kick back with a cold one and a hearty feed. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 Don Street, The Langlands Hotel.
Waxy's Irish Pub 🍀🍽️ Recover from Guinness Day with a Sunday feed at Waxy's. Open 11am to 9pm. 📞 03 214 0313 | 🍴 See the menu 📍 90 Dee Street, Invercargill.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar 🥂🍳 Sunday brunch or a relaxed dinner, Retreat is open all day. 📞 03 217 1234 | Book a table 📍 Ground Floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Suburbs
The Ave Sports Bar 🏉 NPC Rugby live: Wellington vs Waikato 1:05pm, Hawke's Bay vs Taranaki 4:05pm. 📍 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.
Coming Up
The Shack 🎧🪩 The long-awaited debut! Years in the making, hundreds of requests, one man and one seriously elite CD collection. DJ Phil finally makes his Shack debut, kicking off the silly season with 90s hits, old-school classics and all the tunes you forgot you loved. Plus live music from All Night Long. 📅 Saturday 3 October | 🕗 8pm till late 📍 77 Don Street, Invercargill.
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