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Wellington CBD · 73 Courtenay Place

Wellington Boys Night
Packages From $300

Reserved Booths · Bar Tabs Sorted · Stage Shows All Night

"The kind of night the mates still talk about a year later."

VIP Express Entry Reserved Booths Bar Tabs Included Open 7 Nights
$300
Packages From
3-30
Group Sizes
7
Nights a Week
VIP
Express Entry

Why Boys Nights Land Here

The Boys Night, Done Properly

Most boys nights end the same way. Three pubs, mediocre service, nothing memorable. A night at The Mermaid is a different category of evening. Here is why the mates keep coming back.

01

Destination, Not a Stop

The Mermaid is built for staying. Once the group walks in, the night unfolds. Stage shows running, drinks flowing, conversation in a booth instead of shouting over a crowded bar. Mates arrive at 8pm, somehow it's 2am.

02

The Group is Sorted

Book the package, the door team has it sorted. Reserved booth, drinks waiting, dedicated service, no fighting through a bar crowd. The whole night runs smoother when it's locked in ahead.

03

Right on Courtenay Place

Wellington's nightlife is one street, and we're on it. Hotels, pubs, restaurants and clubs all within 5 minutes walk. No Ubers needed. Roll out of pre-drinks, into a Mermaid booth.


Boys Night Packages

Six Packages, Every Group Size

Every package includes express entry, reserved VIP booth, dedicated service and your drinks sorted. All prices in NZD.

Booth Package
$300
For 4 guests · NZD

A simple, affordable option for smaller crews who want guaranteed seating and fast entry.

  • Booth for 1 hour
  • 1 round of house-made shots
  • 4 VIP express entries
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Standard Booth
$500
For 6 guests · NZD

A guaranteed booth, shots to kick things off, and $150 behind the bar. Ideal for a tight crew.

  • VIP Area booth for 1 hour
  • 1 round of house-made shots
  • 6 VIP express entries
  • $150 bar tab
  • Standard mixers
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Deluxe Drinks
$1,000
For 10 guests · NZD

Two hours in VIP with $350 to spend at the bar. Enough time and budget to properly settle in.

  • VIP Area booth for 2 hours
  • 1 round of house-made shots
  • 10 VIP express entries
  • $350 bar tab
  • Standard mixers
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The Baller
$2,500
For 15 guests · NZD

Same setup as Premium, but with a $1,200 bar tab. For crews who don't want to think about the tab.

  • VIP Area booth for 3 hours
  • 1 round of house-made shots
  • 15 VIP express entries
  • $1,200 bar tab
  • Mixers including Red Bull
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Big Baller
$3,000
For 20 guests · NZD

Two large booths, all night, no time limit. A $1,500 bar tab and room for 20. Own your corner of the club.

  • Two large booths all night
  • 1 round of house-made shots
  • 20 VIP express entries
  • $1,500 bar tab
  • Mixers including Red Bull
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All prices in NZD. Pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex). Booking a package guarantees a booth, the bar tab and express entry, well worth the spend.


Optional Add-Ons

Make It Unforgettable

Add any of these at checkout or arrange on the night.

1-Girl
On-Stage Show
$300
2-Girl
On-Stage Show
$600
Topless Waitress
30 Minutes
$300
Extra Booth
Per Hour
$200

Getting Here, Pre-Drinks

Boys Night Logistics

The boring stuff that matters when organising the crew. Where to start, how to get here, where the night goes after.

Getting to The Mermaid

  • On Courtenay PlaceThe Mermaid is at 73 Courtenay Place, in the heart of Wellington's nightlife strip. Most other bars are within a five minute walk.
  • From Cuba StreetFive minutes walk via Manners Street.
  • From the WaterfrontTen minutes walk via Cable Street, or a $10 Uber.
  • Taxi or Uber73 Courtenay Place, Wellington. Every driver in the city knows it.
  • From the Airport15 minutes by taxi or Uber, about $30 to $40 NZD. The Airport Express bus runs to Courtenay Place for around $14 NZD.
  • ParkingReading Cinema parking on Courtenay Place, Wilson parking on Tory Street. Plenty of street parking after 6pm.

Where to Pre-Drink Nearby

  • The Courtenay Place RunDirty Little Secret, The Tasting Room, The Library, El Horno, LuLu. All on the same strip, all walking distance.
  • Other Local FavouritesHawthorne Lounge, Southern Cross, Panhead, Hummingbird, The Welsh Dragon. Five minutes walk.
  • Local Dining FavouritesLogan Brown, Charley Noble, Dockside, Dragonfly, St Johns, Shed 22. Eat first, then walk over.
  • For Late Late DrinksMost Courtenay Place pubs close at 3am. We are open until 6am Friday and Saturday. Where the night keeps going.
  • Sister Venue Next DoorSplash Club is a 30 second walk if the group wants a different vibe later in the night.

Got an Occasion?

Stag Night or Bucks Weekend?

Same six packages whether it's a casual boys night, a stag, or a bucks weekend. If there's an occasion attached, the dedicated pages have the right info for it.

Stag or Bucks?

Organising a stag night? Check the Wellington Stag Party page. Flying in from Australia for a bucks weekend? The Wellington Bucks Party page has the travel info you need.

Same booths, same bar, same brilliant night out.


Find Us

In the Heart of Courtenay Place

Right on Wellington's nightlife strip. Walking distance from every CBD hotel. 15 minutes from the airport.

Address

73 Courtenay Place
Wellington CBD, 6011

Open

7 Nights
From 7pm


Questions

Frequently Asked

How many mates counts as a boys night out? +
Anything from 3 mates upwards. Whatever the size, booking a package is the smart move, the booth is held, the bar tab is sorted, and express entry skips the door queue. Cheapest starts at $300 NZD for 4.
Do I need to book ahead for a boys night? +
Booking ahead is always better. Even small crews get more out of the night with a reserved booth, drinks waiting and express entry. Cheapest package is $300 NZD for 4. Larger groups should book early to lock in the right booth size.
What is the dress code at The Mermaid? +
Smart casual. No sportswear, no work gear, no hi-vis. We are an upscale venue and the door team have final discretion.
Where is The Mermaid Wellington? +
73 Courtenay Place, Wellington CBD. Right on the Courtenay Place nightlife strip, walking distance from every hotel, 15 minutes from the airport. Every taxi and Uber driver in the city knows it.
What is the most booked boys night package? +
The Premium Party at $1,500 NZD for 15 guests is the most booked. Three hours of VIP booth time, a round of shots, and a $600 bar tab. Sized right for the typical boys night crew.
Can we add a stage show or other extras? +
Yes. Optional add-ons include 1-Girl On-Stage Show ($300), 2-Girl On-Stage Show ($600), Topless Waitress for 30 minutes ($300), and Extra Booth Hour ($200). Add at checkout or arrange on the night.
Where should we pre-drink before The Mermaid? +
Everything on Courtenay Place is within five minutes walk. Dirty Little Secret, The Tasting Room, The Library, El Horno and LuLu are right on the strip. Hawthorne Lounge, Southern Cross and The Welsh Dragon are popular spots nearby. For dinner first, Logan Brown, Charley Noble, Dragonfly and Shed 22 are all walking distance.

Book the Boys Night.
Lock In the Booth.

Six packages from $300 to $3,000 NZD. Open 7 nights a week from 7pm.

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