The party season is officially open and if you’re looking for a fun but decidedly grown-up vibe for late-night drinks in the Mount, Alpino is at your service. On Friday and Saturday nights, once the dining crowd has dwindled, Alpino kicks off the night shift, keeping patrons entertained until 1am. Expect Italian wines, spot-on cocktails (limoncello margarita is pictured), and sophisticated snacks, such as oysters with shallot mignonette, crumbed olives, platters of Italian cured meats with pickles and flatbread, and a lush salad of tomato, basil and fresh mozzarella.
16 Pacific Ave, Mt Maunganui
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