There’s nothing quite like Paihia’s Bad Habits

We all have bad habits, but this one is a true Bay of Islands icon. You arguably won’t find a bar as cool as this anywhere else in New Zealand. You can pick up a bottle of your favourite tiple, choose some nice juicy steaks to cook at home from the butcher’s counter, sample local cheeses from the deli, or stay for a spectacular meal and perfectly prepared drinks at Bad Habits.

Although there’s a butchery onsite and the perfectly cooked steaks and burgers are the heroes, Bad Habits on Marsden Road in Paihia is vegetarian friendly and has vegan options too. There’s an impressive list of cocktails, a unique gin room, and you can get Guinness and Heineken from the tap.

Sports games and UFC fights are aired on the big screen, events and tastings are hosted often and, on the weekends, there are usually musicians on stage who love nothing more than playing live music for you to enjoy. Honestly, what’s not to love about Bad Habits?