What's On

All Joylab establishments remain temporarily closed throughout Auckland's Level 3 restrictions (including takeaway and delivery services).

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 that was due to expire between 17th August and 7th September, will now have a new expiry date of 30th November 2021.
- Any balance due to expire between 8 September and 31 October 2021, will now have a new expiry date of 23 January 2022.

Bookings & Events

We'll continue to stay in touch with any of you that had bookings or events due to take place while our doors are closed, and appreciate your patience while we work through this.

We feel extremely grateful to each and every one of you for the support which has been shown to us through every lockdown so far, and we can’t wait to enjoy a cold beer with you soon.

Please continue to check this page for updates over the coming weeks as we too learn more.

Stay safe and look out for one another.

Cheers,
Joylab

Silent Night...Yeah Right!

Eat, drink and throw your crew a much-needed Christmas party to remember (or forget, as appropriate).

• Choose the perfect Christmas party venue from our 20+ Auckland-wide establishments
• Christmas party packages from just $15pp
  
• Get $1 back for every $10 you spend with Joylab Rewards

Find your perfect Christmas party package right here:

• Basalt, Howick
• Coops Corner Pub, Viaduct Harbour
• Five Knots, Mission Bay
• Franc's Bar & Diner, Takapuna
• Garrison, Mt. Wellington
• Goode Brothers, Botany, New Lynn & NorthWest
• Mama Loco, Albany
• Moretons, St Heliers
• Regatta Bar & Eatery, Takapuna
• Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen, Freeman's Bay
• The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna
• The Flying Moa, Mt. Wellington
• The Lula Inn, Viaduct Harbour
• The Merchant Pub, Albany
• The Postman's Leg, Glenfield
• The Zookeeper's Son, Royal Oak

Not sure what you're after? No worries, enquire below and one of our joyful events team members will help you find the perfect spot this Christmas.

Due to Level 4 restrictions in Auckland, Drag Queen Bingo events are on hold until further notice. Please make sure you check back for updates.

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Bingo, but bigger, better and a lot ballsier!

Drag Queen Bingo is coming to you!

Gather the crew and join us at one of our epic shows happening right across Auckland. Hosted by House of Drag icons, Trinity Ice and Elektra Shock! Drag Queen Bingo is sure to be a fabulous night out.

This isn't your standard, everyday bingo your nana dabbles in at the home, this is Bingo with balls, the hilarious extravaganza that'll have you in fits of laughter.

With prizes, epic bite menus, queer DJs and special cabaret performances, join us once, twice or every night - book now and learn more about our upcoming events by clicking below;

• The Elephant Wrestler- Every fortnight
• The Flying Moa- 9 September
• Sweat Shop Brew - 29 September

FREE to register. 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 tacos, all day, every Thursday at Coops Corner Pub.

Take your pick of Pork, Chicken OR Jackfruit.


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!

Zoo's is turning up the tempo every Saturday from 9pm as four-piece band, Mischief brings you all the party anthem classics.

Gather the crew, grab a brew or two and let loose into the night as the best night in town hits the 'burbs.

Due to Level 4 restrictions in Auckland, Regatta's Boogie Nights is on hold until further notice. Please make sure you check back for updates.

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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

Ahhhh the classic margarita... one of our finest at Coops.

We've gone and quite literally turned it up a notch (on our slow cooker) just in time for the cooler months to create a deliciously warm and tasty Mulled Margarita.

Yep, you heard that right! Rock up to your favourite corner pub and give one (or a few) a try for only 10 bucks

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 from its original date of Saturday 18 September to the new date of Saturday 16 October.

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 16 October

Grab your tickets for only $25 through Eventfinda now!

At Coops, we like things to be super, so it's no surprise we're making our weekly quiz super too.

This is no average pub quiz. Expect a quiz that's bigger and bolder than the rest, with bonus games chucked in to shake things up and a lineup of epic comedians hosting the night. They're sure to bring you a night of comedy gold as they throw life's most important questions your way.

If the games and the laughs don't shake you, our epic frozen margaritas are sure to do the trick. Go easy, tiger!

Grab your crew and put them to the ultimate test.

Every Tuesday at 6 pm

Winter is officially here, and you know what that means? It's Sunday Roast season.

Chase away those winter blues and find your local Sunday Roast spot at one of our Joylab establishments below.

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 your 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

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. Then, 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!

Due to Level 4 restrictions in Auckland, Bottomless Beer, Bubbles & Fried Chicken is on hold until further notice. Please make sure you check back for updates.

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How much fried chicken can you devour? Find out for yourself at The Elephant Wrestler's Bottomless Beer, Bubbles & Fried Chicken night!

For just $45, 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, maximum group size of 10 people.
Please note this is an R18 event only. No children or guests under 18 are permitted to attend.

Please ensure you have read The Elephant Wrestler's 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!