I want to open a bar in Napier

**canarlee** · 10th February 2007, 04:52

but i dont think many people will see it there, so sorry and delete this one if you want lol

i need a little info on Napier, i have google searched it and it doesnt really give too much info.

my plan is to move over that area and buy/set up a bar, am i going to a good sort of place for this or can you recomend anywhere better?

cheers, lee

**paturoa** · 10th February 2007, 07:33

Been there a couple of times recently to visit my brother, and was very impressed with the cafe / bar growth on the northern side of the hill.

**yungatart** · 10th February 2007, 08:47

Hi
There are lots of cafe/bars here but if you were going in to one that provided a live music venue as well, it would be great!!
The climate here lends itself to an outdoor lifestyle.
Good luck with your new venture - make sure it is a biker friendly place and we will be sure to support you!

**Macktheknife** · 10th February 2007, 11:39

Give this lot a go and if you don't find what you need let us know.
Good luck with it.

http://www.google.co.nz/search?hl=en...cr%3DcountryNZ

**McJim** · 10th February 2007, 12:45

Just make sure you pay attention to the numbers - Kiwis tend to drink at home not in pubs or bars like europeans. You certainly won't get the throughput that you would from a bar in Puerto del Carmen!

Being self employed in New zealand looks tough too (mind you being employed here is tough!) come over with your eyes open and it'll be fine - if you expect it to be some sort of paradise and an easy life forget it.

Banks charge like wounded bulls over here too - they still haven't abolished an annual fee for credit cards yet

so hunt around before you open an account here (recommend Kiwibank or Taranaki Savings Bank)

Other than that - the weather is very mild - never below 0 never above 30. Had to get used to no more -15 frosts or 37 degree heatwaves. Oh - and the Kiwis ALWAYS complain about the weather (it's too hot/cold/windy/still/dry/humid...delete as appropriate)

It's a good place for motorbikes though.

**fozz rock** · 10th February 2007, 13:29

ive lived in napier for 3 years now and its a kool place(wellington for 27 years)

but i no longer drink so know shit all about the bars here

**Motu** · 10th February 2007, 13:30

Originally Posted by McJim

Oh - and the Kiwis ALWAYS complain .

Sad,but it's become a national pastime - just follow KB for a couple of weeks,every day there are half a dozen threads with Kiwi's complaining about something.And to think we used to be such a laid back people....

**Ixion** · 10th February 2007, 13:38

Including those complaining about people complaining.

And those complaining that people complain too much about people complaining too much .

**MSTRS:Me** · 10th February 2007, 13:47

Stop it Ixion. Or I'll have to complain

**The Pastor** · 10th February 2007, 14:20

if u set up a pub make sure you have awesome biker deals like come here on a bike and get a free beer.

And undercut everyone hard out (10% at least) err you can afford it.

**Ixion** · 10th February 2007, 15:09

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Stop it Ixion. Or I'll have to complain

I'm going to complain about you complaining that I'm complaining.

**MSTRS:Me** · 10th February 2007, 15:14

But I haven't. Yet.

**Motu** · 10th February 2007, 15:33

Originally Posted by Ixion

Including those complaining about people complaining.

And those complaining that people complain too much about people complaining too much .

When we overthrow the government I will become minister of complaints - my office will have a revolving door....that doesn't enter my office.

**imdying** · 10th February 2007, 15:38

Kiwis can't hold their liquor, and as such like to get drunk and fight, factor that into your costs. The further north you go, the darker the problem, the bigger the problem. Open a bar in Queenstown instead, you can charge like a wounded bull there as an added bonus.