Smash Palace — Restaurant in North Island

The best thing about returning home to Gisborne after 26 years of living elsewhere, has been ingraining myself back in to the Smash Palace culture. We are so fortunate to have Darryl Monteith at the helm who works tirelessly to provide a fantastic live music venue showcasing our incredible local live music scene, as well as getting top class acts in from across New Zealand and abroad. Personally, I believe the Smash Palace vibe rivals any live music venue I’ve frequented throughout...

Daryl and he crew are so welcoming. They remember a face and a name and your drink. Food is cheap and there are vegan/Vegetarian options. Prices reasonable for drinks and a huge range of beers on tap. My favorite gay-friendly bar in Gisborne. Handle night on Wednesdays to win a bar tab or a jackpot. Thursday nite Build-a-band is a chill-out way to have a few beers and listen to live sounds or get...

A really fun bar. Friday nights are 'Build a Band and there are clearly some seasoned musicians around town. Lots of great performances and a happy vibe. We came early and it was busy and only got busier in the night. Good prices on beer and such cool and tacky decor. I would...