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Consider yourself a cocktail connoisseur? You simply can’t go wrong with one of these tasty tipples

Whether you speak fluent Martini or are proficient in Bloody Marys, think of Auckland city's nightlife scene as a cocktail smorgasbord of sorts.

Make your evening all the more memorable by ducking into a nearby bar before being awed by a live performance at The Civic. Or grab your better half and make it your mission to discover one of the city's many hidden gems – all proffering a glass of something worthy of a toast.

From Britomart to Federal Street and everywhere in between, we've sipped, swilled, and swallowed some of the central city's finest pours in our eager search for our Friday night go-to. Fancy garnishes included.

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