What's On

It’s time, Auckland.

To feel the atmosphere you can’t get at home.
To taste the delight of a meal shared with friends.
To see a spark in the eyes of a newfound flame.
To hear the buzz of conversation spoken over a drink.
To live the celebrations of occasions missed.

To experience joy, again.

After a very long 15 weeks, we’re stoked to be able to welcome you back at your local Joylab establishment from Friday 3 December.
At red we’re operating with limited capacities, so we recommend you book your spot now.

We reckon this summer is one well worthy of a cold beer or two, but before we pour, we’ll need to check your vaccination passport and ensure we all adhere to the Covid-19 Protection Framework guidelines.

Our network of local drinkeries, eateries and meeteries are buzzing to see you again.

Welcome back, Auckland.

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Click here to learn more regarding Joylab Rewards, Gift of Joy gift cards and voucher extensions.

After a very long 15 weeks, we’re stoked to once again welcome you back at your local Joylab establishment.

Please see below regarding extensions to Joylab Rewards, Gift Of Joy gift cards and Joylab and establishment vouchers.

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Joylab Rewards

If you didn't already know, any Joylab Rewards balance you may have had expiring while we're closed has been automatically extended. This means;

Any balance due to expire between 8th September and 31st October 2021, will now have a new expiry date of 23rd January 2022.
Any balance due to expire between 1 November and 31 December 2021 will now have a new expiry date of 1 March 2022.

Gift Cards + Vouchers

Any gift card due to expire between 18 August 2021 and 31 January 2022 has a new expiry date of 1 March 2022. This extension has automatically been applied.
Please contact ask@joylab.co.nz to arrange an extension for paper gift vouchers.

Whoever you're backing, catch it live and loud on the big screens at the below establishments with a cold one in hand.

• Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
• Zookeepers Son
• The Flying Moa
• The Postman's Leg
• Basalt
• The Elephant Wrestler

The event is sure to bring in a full house so make sure to book your spot now and secure a seat front and centre!

Upcoming matches

Sunday 23 January 4pm - Ngannou vs Gane

Champ vs Champ for the heavyweight throne!

Sunday 13 February 4pm - Adesanya vs Whittakker 2

NZ favourite defending his title

Come dine with the most fabulous divas in Auckland, Trinity Ice and Elektra Shock while enjoying bottomless beer, mimosas and brunch.

With hilarious banter, glorious games and glamorous queens, dust off your tiaras on Sunday 30 January from 11.30am for a brunch to remember (or forget, as appropriate)

$65 tickets includes 2 hours of:
BOTTOMLESS BEER & MIMOSAS
YOUR CHOICE OF BRUNCH
DRAG QUEEN CABARET SHOWS
DJ ENTERTAINMENT

Doors open 11.30am. Show begins 12pm.

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R18 event. Bookings essential and payment required at time of booking.
If you would like to be seated with other guests who are booking separately, please make a note in the comments or email manager@elephantwrestler.co.nz.

Please ensure you and all guests have read our full terms & conditions below before your booking.

Bavhu & George FM are back and presenting the all new NIGHTSIDE - A new all day, all night RAVE experience happening across 3 diverse stages across Sweat Shop on the new date of Sunday 30 January 2022.

Brightside Stage - Outside on the deck overlooking the CBD hosts a selection of our favourite house and techno selectors taking you through from 2pm until dark.

Nightside Stage - When the sun goes down our Nightside stage comes to life with all things Rave from breaks to garage to jungle and more.

Cozy Lounge - The back room stage will be hosted by Glass Half Full and will be rocking all night long.

Should this event not be able to take place all tickets will be transferred to the new date, and refunded if this date does not suit the ticketholder

Tickets are just $20 + Booking Fee. This event is sure to sell out, so get in quick.

Gather the crew and join us as Auckland's fabulously naughty queens host a one night only exclusive Drag Queen Bingo on Wednesday 26 January at Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen.

The extravaganza includes special cabaret performances and a whole bunch of social lubricant from 7 pm.

This isn't your standard, everyday bingo your nana dabbles in at home, this is Bingo with balls, the hilariously OTT event that'll have you in fits of laughter with your friends!

With prizes, epic bite menus and more, this is one not to miss!

Bookings from 6pm & Bingo kicks off at 7pm.

FREE | R18 event | Bookings recommended as spots will fill up fast!

Forget Taco Tuesday, we've gone and done what we do best, rocked the boat and created our very own, newer, more improved alliteration: Taco Thursday!

While you obviously don't need any excuse to smash back the goodness that is tacos, with the creation of Taco Thursday, we've just given you an even better reason to dig out those stretchy pants and take an extended lunch break.

Chow down on $3 pork, chicken OR jackfruit tacos, all day, every Thursday at Coops Corner Pub.

Taco & a Tipple
Feeling cheeky? Upgrade to a combo for only $10
Choose between a Monthieths range beer OR a shot of Tequila

Book your spot below now!

**Regatta's Boogie Nights will return in the new year if Auckland remains at orange**

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Join us at Takapuna's finest every Friday night at 6pm for a clash of the decades. Flashback with top hits from the 80s & 90s to groove you right into the weekend.

Whether you want to book a table for a sit-down, get down on the d-floor for some old fashioned moves or sip on some shaker cocktails while listening to the jams of the decades, Regatta's Boogie Nights are the place to be every Friday.

DJ KARN HALL AND FRIENDS

SPECIALTY SHAKER COCKTAILS & SHOOTERS

We go loco for Mama Loco's new weekday lunch deals.

From Monday - Friday, pop into Mama Loco to get your favourite Mexican fix from just $13.

Check out the menu below!

This event has been postponed to the new date of Saturday 7 May, 2022.

All tickets remain valid for this new date - if you are no longer able to attend, please contact Eventfinda to arrange a refund.

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Join us at your much loved Glenfield local to watch Motel California, New Zealand's premier Eagles Tribute Band.

Playing the best-loved Eagles hits, celebrating one of the great country-rock acts in music, this is an afternoon not to be missed!

Saturday 7 May, 2022.

Grab your tickets for only $25 through Eventfinda now!

There's nothing better than finishing off the weekend with a Sunday Roast.

We've got a location just around the corner so you can get your fix and feel all the warm fuzzies.

Moretons, St Heliers

The Zookeepers Son, Royal Oak

Coops Corner Pub, Auckland Viaduct

Looking for something to keep the kids entertained? No matter where you are in Auckland, you're never far from a top-notch local to host you and the kids. After all, joy is just around the corner.

Pizza Making Masterclasses

Whether it’s for a birthday party or a well needed celebration, Goode Brothers’ Pizza Making Classes are the best place for the kids to cook up a storm and have their ever-favourite dish – pizza.

• Pizza Making Classes - Goode Brothers, Botany, New Lynn & NorthWest

Cheap Eats For Fussy Eaters
From $1 hot dogs to 99c wings, we’ve got a great selection of crowd pleasers for even the fussiest of eaters.

• Dollar Dogs - Sweat Shop, Freemans Bay
• Naughty Sunday Roast – Coops Corner Pub, Viaduct Harbour
• 99c Wings – The Zookeeper’s Son, Royal Oak

Eat Free Out East
Come pop by the local’s favourites Basalt & Moretons and take advantage of our kids eat free offer. A great kids menu with no washing up – perfect!

• Basalt, Howick
• Moretons, St. Heliers

Family Friendly Activities
Let the competitive streak out in our range of family-friendly activities suitable for just about everyone, except sore losers.

• Monday Mile – Moretons, St Heliers
• Shuffle Board – Sweat Shop, Freemans Bay
• Pétanque – Regatta, Takapuna

Put Your Feet Up While The Kids Dance & Play
The Postman’s Leg has the good times guaranteed every weekend. With sport on the big screen, live music in the beer garden, and a large kids play area with a trampoline, we've got something for everyone.

• The Postman’s Leg, Glenfield

Let Us Host The Big Day
Whether it’s a birthday celebration, sports team awards or they’ve graduated another year of school – we’ve got private spaces right across Auckland and a dedicated events team to make sure you have a stress-free celebration which isn’t too tough on the pockets.

• Contact our events team today

No matter what sport you're following, if it’s a big moment - it deserves a fitting atmosphere. So whether you’re cheering on a match, fight or race - we’ve got all the action you need live and loud across Auckland. With big screens, buzzing atmosphere, plenty of beer and hearty bites to settle those nerves – we’ve got all you need to truly jump for joy.

Check out where you can catch all the action live & loud across Auckland:

• Basalt, Howick
• Coops Corner Pub, Viaduct Harbour
• Garrison Public House, Sylvia Park
• Moretons, St. Heliers
• Sweat Shop, Freeman's Bay
• The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna
• The Flying Moa, Mt. Wellington
• The Merchant Pub, Albany
• The Postman's Leg, Glenfield
• The Zookeeper's Son, Royal Oak

Our Petanque Club will return in January if Auckland remains at orange.

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Located on Takapuna's foreshore, Regatta boasts an exclusive Petanque pitch, the perfect spot to host your next social occasion with friends or colleagues.

Enjoy a glass of champs in hand in the garden bar while you work up an appetite. hen, pop inside to indulge in our delicious bites - from fresh and local seafood to hearty burgers, we've got something for everyone.

Booking for groups of 4-12 people.

$35.0pp - 2 hours of Petanque / one house beer or wine pp / sharing platter

$99.0pp - 2 hours of Petanque / bottomless Mumm Grand Cordon / sharing platter

Enquire by filling in the form below and we'll be in touch!

*RETURNING SAT 22 JAN*

How much fried chicken can you devour? Find out for yourself with our Bottomless Beer, Bubbles & Fried Chicken.

For just $50 you can eat as much fried chicken as your heart desires, along with bottomless Export Gold or prosecco for 2 hours. You might need your stretchy pants for this one.

Bookings essential, max group size of 10 people. Vegetarian and vegan options are available on request.
R18 event - no children or guests under 18 are permitted to attend.

Please ensure you have read our Bottomless Fried Chicken, Beer & Bubbles Terms & Conditions below before making your booking.

Introducing Sweat Shop Shuffle Club - Auckland's only floor-based shuffleboard!

So, what's Shuffleboard? Well, it's kinda like a mix of bowling and curling, but without the weird shoes.

Located on our covered outdoor deck, our shuffleboard lanes are perfect for get-togethers with mates or colleagues. Park up with some fresh Sweat Shop brews and street eats and make an afternoon of it. We guarantee you'll have a tang-tastic time.

Max of 6 people per lane. $20 deposit required for equipment.

Check out our rules on how to play below!