Parrotdog bar licence suspended after serving minor in police sting

Tuesday 13 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 13 Oct, 2:04pm

In this story Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority

Parrotdog's Lyall Bay bar has been ordered to close for three days after being caught serving a minor during a police sting. The Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority has also suspended the bar manager's certificate for 28 days.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 13 Oct, 12:55pm

   Parrotdog caught serving minor in sting, Lyall Bay bar licence suspended (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 13 Oct, 2:04pm

   Parrotdog Bar suspended for three days after selling alcohol to a minor (opens in new tab)