San Fran
A Cuba Street live institution hosting rock, indie, jazz and touring bands in one of Wellington's busiest late-night strips.
Neighbourhood
Wellington
Energy
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Capacity
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Price
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Age
18+ (local law)
Opened
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Indoor / outdoor
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Dress
No stated code
The vibe system
A controlled vocabulary, so two rooms tagged the same actually feel the same.
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