Ponsonby

Hip, residential Ponsonby is known for shopping and dining, with high-end stylish boutiques, funky bookstores, and trendy cafes along Ponsonby Road.  Restaurants range from gourmet food trucks, to upscale gastropubs, and seafood bistros.  There are small galleries that showcase Kiwi crafts, modern art, while busy bars specialize in craft beer and cocktails.