Bar Bodega, Live music venue in Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Bar Bodega was a live music venue with multiple performance spaces and outdoor areas on Ghuznee Street in Te Aro. The space featured different sections where people could watch shows and gather for drinks and food.
The venue was founded in 1991 and later relocated to a former factory building on Ghuznee Street. This move in 2001 allowed it to grow into a larger and more permanent home for live music.
The venue functioned as a launching pad for New Zealand bands to reach audiences and build followings. Local musicians viewed this spot as a key place to develop their careers and connect with listeners.
The venue sits on Ghuznee Street and offers both covered and open-air spaces for different preferences. Visitors should plan for evening visits when most shows happened and check ahead for what events were scheduled that night.
A now-famous international rock band performed one of their early shows here, connecting this local spot to global music history. Such early performances showed how smaller venues could become important stops for bands on the rise.
Location: Wellington Region
GPS coordinates: -41.29290,174.77500
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:10
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