Don Kavanagh wonders why we're paying gold-plated prices for domestic beer.

It's always nice to see a bar being rescued from an ignominious end and the turnabout in the Riverhead is nothing short of spectacular.

It's been a while since I've been in this particular Cock & Bull and I was interested to see if it had changed much.

This has been something of an institution since its opening seven or so years ago and it's easy to see why.

I was really looking forward to coming in here. The beer selection is fantastic, I'd heard the food was good and it's in a handy spot in town.

The thought of spending a day in dense crowds of shoppers at Sylvia Park fills me with horror. Save for a bright ray of hope, that is Garrison.

I had been invited to the opening of this brand-new bar in Takapuna, but I couldn't make it.

Steep drink prices at gigs leave a sour taste in Don Kavanagh's mouth.

There is something about the Gypsy Tea Room that makes me appreciate how much thought has gone into it.

Walking into the Northcote Tavern is like walking back in time.

A rough guide to some likely spots that will be fizzing like a well-shaken beer bottle come Rugby World Cup final time tonight.

Taking to the stands leaves with a taste for more rugby hysteria.

I was looking forward to the opening of this pub: one that offers good beer at a fair price and honest pub food. We need more bars like that.

Don't be shy to buy a round, lest your mates don't forget it, warns Don Kavanagh.

Someone asked me recently if I reviewed only good bars and I said no, I review whatever bars take my fancy and I'm very lucky that most of the time there is something to like about the places I pop into.

The business spin-off from the Rugby World Cup is turning into a game where the bounce of the ball is crucial.

Feeling parched? Auckland's North Shore offers up some atmospheric places for a cold one and a bite to eat.

The Longroom has been a Ponsonby fixture for years and it's still a popular hangout.