Gig Guide
Saturday's the big night — Battle of the Bands at Speight's Ale House with Triple Shot going head-to-head with Euphoria. One night, two bands, you decide. Out at Eastern Suburbs it's Wood Sawing Day from 4pm followed by Night Cru live from 7pm — proper Southland winter chaos. Friday is Daffodil Day — throw on your brightest yellow and back the Cancer Society. Waxy's is leading the charge with Jet Set live from 9pm, and Emma Gilmour takes the stage at Ascot Park Hotel for the ETC series — from equestrian to rally driver, one of NZ's most compelling motorsport stories. And Sunday? The Great Pub Cash Giveaway hits Eastern Suburbs for the $1K draw. Grab your mates. Here's your weekend. 🎶
🎸 Saturday Night: Battle of the Bands at Speight's
Speight's Ale House presents Battle of the Bands 🎸⚡ One night. Two bands. You decide. Triple Shot VS Euphoria — live music, great beer, good times. Come down, get loud, and support your favourites! 📅 Saturday 29 August 📍 38 Dee Street, Invercargill.
💰 Sunday: $1K Cash Draw at Eastern Suburbs
Eastern Suburbs Tavern 💰🎉 The Great Pub Cash Giveaway rolls into Eastern Suburbs this Sunday — $1,000 cash draw at 4pm. Get your cards stamped now. 📅 Sunday 30 August | 🕓 Draw 4pm 📍 61 Glengarry Crescent, Invercargill.
Thursday, 27 August
City Centre
Brew'd 🥐☕ Take five at Brew'd — great coffee, house-baked goodness, and the Stir Tea New Zealand range. Ground-floor comfort at The Langlands. 📞 03 928 5851 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Ground Floor, The Langlands, Don Street, Invercargill.
Niche Laneway Bar 🌿🍸 Zero-alcohol, full flavour — try the Ecology & Co London Dry Botanical Blend. All the crisp, refreshing taste of a classic gin, none of the alcohol. Served with premium tonic, fresh citrus and your favourite garnish. Perfect for a mindful night out without compromising on flavour. 🕓 Social Hours 4–6pm | Open till late. 📍 Ground Floor, The Langlands, 7 Don Street, Invercargill.
Two Doors Down 🥩🔥 The Rib Eye experience — expertly grilled over an open flame, perfectly plated. Discover it at Two Doors Down. 📞 Reserve: 0800 84 86 88 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
Meld 🥂✨ Celebrate life's special moments at Meld's Mezzanine. Planning a birthday, engagement dinner or corporate gathering? Their elegant private dining space seats 20–24 guests — warm, stylish, exceptional food and service. 📞 Book: 0800 84 86 88 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Level 1, The Langlands, Don Street, Invercargill.
360 Bar 🍸✨ Head upstairs for drinks and views from 4pm till late. Cocktails, city lights and the best seat in the house. 📍 7th Floor, The Langlands, Don Street, Invercargill.
Salt Invercargill 🍽️✨ A premium dining experience in the heart of Invercargill — Euro-Asian cuisine with Mediterranean influence. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am till late. 📞 03 214 0857 📍 142 Dee Street, Invercargill.
Level One Craft, Cocktails & Dining 🍸✨ Happy Hour every Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 5–7pm. Unwind after work — cocktails, small plates and that Level One vibe. 📍 Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street, Invercargill.
Waxy's Irish Pub 🍮🍀 Half Price Desserts every Thursday — because midweek deserves a treat. Book a table or drop in. 📅 Thursday 27 August 📍 90 Dee Street, Invercargill.
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
Waikiwi Tavern 🥩🏉🐂 Big Thursday at Waikiwi! 🥩 Meat Raffles — 6pm 🏉 Stags v Hawke's Bay live on the big screen — 7:10pm 🐂 Bruno the Bull — 9pm till late 📅 Thursday 27 August 📍 181 North Road, Invercargill.
Southland Tavern 🍺✨ Happy Hour 5–6pm. Good times, cold brews, great company. Live sport on the big screen. Ask about this week's Weekly Special. 📅 Thursday 27 August | 🕔 Happy Hour 5–6pm 📍 Cnr Elles Road & McQuarrie Street, Invercargill.
The Ave — chase for NPC Rugby Week Five broadcasts
RIFF – Live Entertainment Venue 🎤🎶 OPEN MIC / JAM NIGHT tonight! Get up and play, join a jam, try something new — or come along and enjoy the music. Originals, covers, solo performers, bands and first-timers all welcome. Hosted by the Southland Musicians Club. 📅 Thursday 27 August | 🕖 7pm | 🎟 $5 entry 📍 33 Preston Street, Invercargill.
The Saucy Chef — Social Club & Eatery 🍷🕯️ Where Windsor unwinds — the social lounge inside The Saucy Chef. Wines by the glass or bottle, premium spirits and signature serves, shared platters, luxe seating and outdoor lounge. Open from 4:30pm. 📞 03 217 1980 📍 Cnr St Andrew & Sydney Streets, Invercargill.
Friday, 28 August
City Centre
Brew'd 🥐☕ Kick off your Friday at Brew'd — great coffee, house-baked treats, and the Stir Tea New Zealand range if tea's more your thing. Ground-floor café done right. 📞 03 928 5851 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Ground Floor, The Langlands, Don Street, Invercargill.
Niche Laneway Bar 🍸💫 Laneway lounging — settle into Niche for handcrafted cocktails, small plates and that hidden-gem feel. Pre-dinner drinks or a slow evening in — either way, you'll find your seat. 🕓 Social Hours 4–6pm | Open till late. 📍 Ground Floor, The Langlands, 7 Don Street, Invercargill.
Two Doors Down 🎶💫 Live in the Lobby from 5:30pm — Fridays at Two Doors Down. Great live music, delicious food, and drinks that match. [Artist name TBC — chase from The Langlands] 📞 Reserve: 0800 84 86 88 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
Meld 🥂 Got a milestone coming up? Meld's Mezzanine private dining room seats 20–24 — an intimate Level 1 space for birthdays, engagements, or the send-off that deserves the good glassware. Book it in. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Level 1, The Langlands, Don Street, Invercargill.
360 Bar 🍸✨ Friday night plans? These cocktails are calling your name. Grab your favourite people and join us on the 7th floor for drinks, views, and Friday night vibes. Tuesday to Saturday, 4pm till late. 📍 7th Floor, The Langlands, Don Street, Invercargill.
Level One Craft, Cocktails & Dining 🍸🍽️ Happy Hour + $9 Sips & Bites — cocktails and small plates for $9 each, 5–7pm every Friday. Unwind after work at Level One Bar. 📍 Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street, Invercargill.
Salt Invercargill 🍽️🌏 Time for something different? Salt brings Euro-Asian cuisine with Mediterranean influence to the heart of Dee Street. Book your table and let the menu do the talking. 📞 03 214 0857 📍 142 Dee Street, Invercargill.
Waxy's Irish Pub 💛🌼 Wear yellow this Friday — it's Daffodil Day! Waxy's is behind it, so throw on your brightest yellow and come raise a glass in support of the Cancer Society. 🎸🍀 Plus Jet Set live from 9pm till late. 📅 Friday 28 August | 🕘 9pm 📍 90 Dee Street, Invercargill.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar 🍽️❄️ Come in from the cold — cosy dining, warm service, and a menu built for winter appetites. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 📞 03 217 1234 | Book a table 📍 Ground floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Suburbs
Newfield Friday — chase for this week's event
Southland Tavern 🥩🍺 Friday Meat Raffles from 5pm + Happy Hour 5–6pm. Live sport on the big screen all weekend. 📅 Friday 28 August 📍 Cnr Elles Road & McQuarrie Street, Invercargill.
The Ave — chase for NPC Rugby Friday broadcast
The Saucy Chef — Social Club & Eatery 🍷✨ Kick off your Friday early — the social lounge doors open 3pm. Wines by the glass or bottle, premium spirits, small plates, and that luxe lounge feel. Where Windsor unwinds. 📞 03 217 1980 📍 Cnr St Andrew & Sydney Streets, Invercargill.
The Ave – Sports Bar 🥩🏉 Friday Meat Raffles at The Ave — grab your mates, grab a beer, grab a chop. Sport on the big screens all evening. 📅 Friday 28 August 📍 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.
Saturday, 29 August
City Centre
Brew'd 🍵☕ Morning tea? Brew'd is the place to be. Pair your break with the amazing Stir Tea New Zealand range. 📞 03 928 5851 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Ground Floor, The Langlands, Don Street, Invercargill.
Niche Laneway Bar 🍸✨ Social Hours are on 4–6pm — crafted cocktails, tasty bites and that laneway hideaway feel to kick off the evening. Book a table or walk in. 🌿 Trying to keep it soft? Ask for the Ecology & Co Zero — a botanical gin serve with none of the alcohol. 📍 Ground Floor, The Langlands, 7 Don Street, Invercargill.
Two Doors Down 🍽️🔥 Watch every detail come together — from the careful plating to the final finish, the Slow-Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek is a celebration of flavour, craftsmanship, and quality. Rich, tender, and cooked to perfection — comfort elevated. 📞 Reserve: 0800 84 86 88 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
Meld ✨🕯️ For the big nights that need a big table — Meld's Mezzanine is Level 1's private dining space at The Langlands. Warm, stylish, and yours for the evening. Ideal for parties of 20–24. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Level 1, The Langlands, Don Street, Invercargill.
360 Bar 🍷🔥 Feature Cocktail: Mulled Wine Sangria — $18. A winter sangria with Woodford Reserve, spice-infused red wine, orange and house-made mulled wine syrup. Warmth in a glass with a view. 🕓 Tuesday–Saturday, 4pm till late. 📍 7th Floor, The Langlands, Don Street, Invercargill.
Salt Invercargill ✨🍷 Saturday dinner sorted — Salt Invercargill for premium dining, Euro-Asian flavours, and a menu that rewards the curious. 📞 03 214 0857 📍 142 Dee Street, Invercargill.
Level One Craft, Cocktails & Dining 🍸✨ Happy Hour 5–7pm — cocktails and small plates to kick off the night at Level One Bar. 📍 Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street, Invercargill.
The Loney — chase for Saturday DJ night
Speight's Ale House 🎸⚡ BATTLE OF THE BANDS — Triple Shot VS Euphoria! One night. Two bands. You decide. Live music, great beer, good times. Come down, get loud, and support your favourites! 📅 Saturday 29 August 📍 38 Dee Street, Invercargill.
Waxy's Irish Pub 🎸🍀 Hitmen live from 9:30pm till late. 📅 Saturday 29 August | 🕤 9:30pm 📍 90 Dee Street, Invercargill.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar 🍽️🥂 Saturday night dinner, sorted — Retreat's got the atmosphere, the menu, and the wine list to match. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 📞 03 217 1234 | Book a table 📍 Ground floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Suburbs
Eastern Suburbs Tavern 🪵🎸 Wood Sawing Day + Night Cru live — old school band, old school party! 🪵 Wood Sawing Day — from 4pm 🎸 Night Cru (Southland's longest-serving band, formerly Midnight Cruise) live from 7pm 📅 Saturday 29 August 📍 61 Glengarry Crescent, Invercargill.
Southland Tavern 🧠🍻 Sip & Play Pictorial Quiz — starts 1pm, free entry. Then Happy Hour 5–6pm and live sport all afternoon and evening on the big screen. 📅 Saturday 29 August 📍 Cnr Elles Road & McQuarrie Street, Invercargill.
The Ave — chase for Saturday NPC Rugby broadcasts
The Saucy Chef — Social Club & Eatery 🍷🕯️ Saturday at the social lounge — doors from 3pm. Luxe seating, outdoor lounge, shared platters and signature serves. The Windsor go-to for a relaxed drink and a proper catch-up. 📞 03 217 1980 📍 Cnr St Andrew & Sydney Streets, Invercargill.
Sunday, 30 August
City Centre
Brew'd 🥐☕ Sunday brunch, Brew'd style. Great coffee, house-baked goodness, and the Stir Tea New Zealand range for something warm and thoughtful. Slow-morning vibes — perfect way to close out the weekend. 📞 03 928 5851 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Ground Floor, The Langlands, Don Street, Invercargill.
Waxy's Irish Pub 👨👩👧🍀 Kids Dine Free every Sunday — family-friendly Sundays at Waxy's. Bring the whole crew. (T's & C's apply) 📅 Sunday 30 August 📍 90 Dee Street, Invercargill.
Two Doors Down 🍷🍽️ Sunday dining, done properly — modern menu, warm lobby vibes, and drinks that match. Book your Sunday table or drop in and see what's on the pass. Open from 4pm. 📞 Reserve: 0800 84 86 88 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
Salt Invercargill 🍽️✨ Sunday lunch, done differently — Salt's Euro-Asian menu with Mediterranean influence. Open till late. 📞 03 214 0857 📍 142 Dee Street, Invercargill.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar 🍳✨ Sunday breakfast, brunch, and beyond — Retreat's kitchen runs all day, from morning coffee and eggs to a proper Sunday sit-down. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. 📞 03 217 1234 | Book a table 📍 Ground floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Suburbs
Eastern Suburbs Tavern 💰🎱 $1,000 Cash Giveaway Draw at 4pm — part of The Great Pub Cash Giveaway rotation. Plus 9Ball Pool Comp + Killer Pool from 2pm. 📅 Sunday 30 August 📍 61 Glengarry Crescent, Invercargill.
Waikiwi Tavern 🏉📺 Warriors v Knights live on the big screen from 4pm. 📅 Sunday 30 August | 🕓 4pm 📍 181 North Road, Invercargill.
Southland Tavern 🎱🍻 Sunday Session — Happy Hour and FREE POOL from 1–3pm. The gentle way to close out the weekend. Live sport on the big screen too. 📅 Sunday 30 August 📍 Cnr Elles Road & McQuarrie Street, Invercargill.
The Saucy Chef — Social Club & Eatery 🍷🕯️ Sunday wind-down at the social lounge — doors from 4:30pm. A quiet drink, small plates, and that "close out the weekend properly" vibe. 📞 03 217 1980 📍 Cnr St Andrew & Sydney Streets, Invercargill.
The Ave – Sports Bar 🎯🏉 Big Bot Sunday — EVERY SUNDAY at The Ave! Sport on the big screens all afternoon. See ya there. 📅 Sunday 30 August 📍 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.
Coming Up 📅
Waxy's Irish Pub 🧠 Quiz Night — every Wednesday from 7pm. Free entry. Book via waxys.co.nz or 03 214 0313. 📍 90 Dee Street.
Invercargill Workingmen's Club presents Get Your Country On Tour 🤠🎸 Craig Adams headlines with band Denver and Beyond (Bevan Gardiner), plus support from The Rustlers (James Davy, Brendon Burgess, Andy Gilmour). Grab a ticket and see ya there! 📅 Saturday 5 September | 🕢 7:30pm 🎟 Tickets $25 — available at the Club 📍 Invercargill Workingmen's Club, 154 Esk Street, Invercargill.
Ascot Park Hotel Father's Day Breakfast Buffet 👔🍳 All you can eat breakfast buffet — Sunday 6 September, 6am – 10am. $34pp. 📞 Book: 0800 272 687 | 📧 [email protected]
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