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Chris Parker's Favourite Nighttime Spots in Auckland

The Nocturnalists series, in partnership with The Spinoff, shines a light on Auckland after dark. Chefs, comedians, performers and punters – Nocturnalists are spirited members of Auckland's nighttime scene. In this series, they take us on a tour of their favourite spots, and all this city has to offer after 5pm.

Basement Theatre

That venue is such an easy night out. I’ve had many a party night there, and then gone on to Family, partied until the early hours of the morning…You can sit out on Basement’s steps – it’s quite a fashionable little spot, and you can get a nice drink. And Waihorotiu [the buried stream] still runs underneath.

Sue's Dim Sum

If I’ve watched a show, I’m running to Sue’s Dim Sum on Lorne Street. When you perform, the trick is to find the hot pocket of the audience, and you breathe oxygen into them, and it ignites the audience around them – Lorne Street is that, it energises the city around it. Sue’s Dim Sum is really good. The spring onion noodle is great there

Chancery Square

If I need to eat, I love Chancery Lane for really good late-night eats. It’s got a real energy there. Pocha has that good fried chicken, you get that cheese corn thing, some beers.

Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre

I think what feels historic is whenever I’ve done a show at the Kiri Te Kanawa, that theatre is so big, and I can’t believe I get to perform there… you’re bringing, sometimes, like 2000 people into the city.

Mezze Bar

This is my major unlock. Mid-town, off High Street: Mezze Bar. It’s so good to have Mezze up your sleeve. Because you never know when you’ll need it, and the food is so good. And they’re so nice there. And it’s actually the perfect date spot.