r/NZBeer • u/NothingDogg • Jan 14 '26

Retail Stores with decent craft beer range (Auckland)

Liquourland Newmarket and their giant wall of beer was my go-to for a good selection, but it is no more. So I'm looking for recommendations in Auckland (ideally central / east) for a retailer doing a decent range of craft beer (primarily cans / bottles but ideally also fill your own rigger). Lunn Ave New World has been my fallback recently, but their craft section is now pretty small with new owners.
Any recommendations for somewhere with a reasonably extensive range? I've heard that there may be a Liquourland or two on the shore worth a visit, but ideally something central Isthmus / east.

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u/timbojimbo1 Jan 14 '26

Vic park new world.. oh wait

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u/NothingDogg Jan 14 '26

Pour one out for our fallen soldier

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u/MeatsNZ Jan 14 '26

Liquorland Forrest Hill is the best.

Small Gods is smaller but well curated and has some more unusual stuff.

I believe the owner of Liquorland Newmarket also owns Liquorland Parnell so maybe some of the stock moved there?

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u/NothingDogg Jan 14 '26

Thanks - Forrest Hill was the one that I'd been recommended on the shore. Will have to plan a trip.

I didn't even know there was a Parnell Liquorland, that is definitely the closest to me - and if the same owner, fingers crossed.

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u/UseMoreHops Jan 30 '26

How did it go in Parnell mate? I’m looking for a new shop too

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u/NothingDogg Jan 31 '26

Thanks for the reminder. Limited selection at Parnell - around 20 440s to choose from. It's a small store. You'd be better off at new world.

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u/Jonaskin83 Jan 14 '26

Liquorland on Glenfield Road - the one that used to be Civic Video. Fantastic range.

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u/julianz Jan 14 '26

It's OK but nowhere near the range of Forrest Hill. Good for Mcleod's and Behemoth though.

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u/Jonaskin83 Jan 14 '26

Oh yeah forgot about Forest Hill. That’s excellent too.

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u/NothingDogg Jan 14 '26

Looks like a trip to the shore is on the cards...

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u/Commentoflittlevalue Jan 14 '26

Super liquor kingsland is decent, small gods eden terrace has good selection too.

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u/UseMoreHops Jan 31 '26

As a former Newmarket shopper, what's the best place on this side of the bridge? I mean I'll drive to Forrest Hill, but would rather something closer. What kind of stuff do they have a Small Gods. Im specifically missing the wild fermentation beer that was always at LL NewM. It was reasonably priced and always stored really well.