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Auckland and Wellington have taken most of the honours at this year's New Zealand Bar Awards.
Wellington's Matterhorn picked up bar of the year for the second year in a row, as well as best drinks selection a second time around.
The capital's Hawthorn Lounge was named new bar of the year.
Auckland picked up a swag of awards, including pub of the year for Galbraith's Alehouse and new pub of the year with Living Room.
The city also boasts the nation's best bartender, Nick Ravenhall from Corner Bar.
Christchurch's Double Happy won nightclub of the year, in the sole South Island victory.
Full list of winners
Bar of the year Matterhorn, Wellington
Bar manager of the year Daniel Walker, Suite, Auckland
Wine Bar of the year Vivo Enoteca Cucina, Wellington
Pub of the year Galbraith's Alehouse, Auckland
New pub of the year Living Room, Auckland
New Bar of the year Hawthorn Lounge, Wellington
Nightclub of the year Double Happy, Christchurch
Best drinks selection Matterhorn, Wellington
Bar team of the year Clooney, Auckland
Operator of the year David Hawk, Suite & Crow Bar, Auckland
Cocktail bar of the year Mea Culpa, Auckland
Cocktail list of the year Hawthorn Lounge, Wellington
Best music offering Sandwiches, Wellington
Best bar food La Zeppa, Auckland
- NEWSTALK ZB, NZ HERALD STAFF
