Join the Auckland-wide battle between boozy classic cocktails and their non-alcoholic clones made with Lyres (the unbelievable 0% ATB spirit).

From 4 to 7 pm at every Joylab location this September, you can wrap your lips around any of these cocktails for only $8.

If you can taste the difference between them, we'll be impressed. If you can't taste the difference, then you might just discover your next favourite drink without the morning-after consequences.

7 Reasons to ditch home for the rugby

Home is a special place. Nothing compares to home. Except when it’s game time.

We’ve got what you can’t get at home this rugby season, including:

1. Be in to win $10,000 Joylab Rewards Dollars – learn more here
2. The opportunity to meet new people that aren’t in your lounge
3. 10% back as Joylab Rewards Dollars for every $10 spent
4. $5 Sake shots all round in honour of this year’s host
5. A thriving atmosphere of like-minded rugby fans
6. Big screen TVs and booming audio that won’t annoy the neighbours
7. An opportunity to post your social life to Instagram for peer validation

Check out the full games schedule below.

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Joylab. Official Heineken® Viewing Bars of Rugby World Cup 2019™

We’ve got what you can’t get at home this rugby season, including the chance to win a huge $10,000 Joylab Rewards Dollars.

Each day you visit a Joylab establishment during this rugby season (20 Sept and 02 Nov) gets you one entry into the draw – just make sure you swipe your registered Joylab Rewards Club card to be eligible. Learn more or sign up to Joylab Rewards below.

Check out our full schedule and 7 reasons to ditch home for the rugby here.

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Joylab. Official Heineken® Viewing Bars of Rugby World Cup 2019™

Looking to lock in your Christmas party this year?

Here’s a tip: do it quickly, because Aucklanders love a good spot to celebrate the end of their working year. Luckily for you, Auckland has some of the best xmas party venues for friends, family, offices, and work crews. No matter where you are, there’s a bloody good spot just around the corner—and we’ve got you covered!

Here's some extra Christmas joy...

Host your Christmas event on any Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday during the silly season and access:
+ $10 glass of Mumm on arrival
+ $5pp off any set menu

Last year, our bookings filled up fast - so make sure you get in before Jenny from across the road does.

Check out our schedule below to see who's playing at The Zoo every weekend.

SEPTEMBER

Friday 13th | Party Next Door

Saturday 14th | Tee and Carlos Duo Band

Friday 20th | Mackford

Saturday 21st | The Dobros

Friday 27th | Tee and Carlos Duo Band

Saturday 28th | Rumpus Room

At the zoo we believe Sundays are for families, so bring your little ones down and for every main meal purchased we'll make sure a kids menu item is made to match, on us!

You can keep them fed and entertained in our brand new kid's zone, an all in one entertainment area equipped with Netflix, picture books and activities for the whole family. So you can sit back and relax while the Zoo takes care of the rest!

This rides on us! Save on some transport costs this NRL season and get some extra pints in you instead. Beginning this weekend for the next 6 home games we will have a bus going to/from the venue.

The bus will be leaving 1 hour before kick-off and is free to Zookeeper's customers.

Yep, you read it right!

We're supporting our local Warriors with a deal that's out the cage, whenever the Warriors win a match, we'll be firing up the oven with half price off our entire pizza menu for in-house dining.

So get the crew together and come down to celebrate the win down at your favourite local.

Looking for the perfect spot to host your upcoming event?
Take a peak at the below to guarantee your next get-together goes down as well as a the first after-work drink on a Friday.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Celebrate becoming another year wiser in The Zookeepers Son Rooftop Garden Bar, complete with;

• No venue hire
• Private venue and personal garden style bar
• Retractable roof
• Your own music, including option to provide DJ
• Complimentary screens

GRADUATION DINNERS
Throw that cap in the air and let the beers flow cold and stories flow far while you enjoy a private dinner with family and friends to celebrate your graduation.

Best suited to our Rooftop Garden Bar (up to 80 pax seated) or Mezzanine (up to 50 pax seated), chose between options 2 or 3 of our Feasting Menus starting at only $35 per person for 30 or more guests.

FRIDAYS IN THE MEZZ
End of the week enough reason to celebrate? Book a group of 30 or more guests in our Mezzanine on a Friday night and enjoy;

• 3 hours of live music
  
• Complimentary bread and dip platter for every 10 guests
• No minimum spend

$15 pizza every Monday
$15 burgers every Tuesday
$20 steak every Wednesday
$19 Zoo curry night every Thursday
99c buffalo wings every Friday
$12 calamari every Saturday
$20 roast every Sunday

Your wedding is one of the most special days in your life, so let us make your dream wedding a reality.

The Zookeepers Son is an establishment that can play host to an intimate wedding, offering a unique private rooftop garden bar with a retractable roof for your special day. With mouth-watering catering, seating for a large number of guests & a fully licensed bar, our team will tailor your wedding to your way, so that your dream day becomes your reality!