The spot to land before the lights go down or unwind once they come back up. Grab a seat, order a bite, a brew or a cold beverage, and dissect that final scene with fellow festival-goers who get it.

This year, Mezze Bar is also hosting our local and international guests throughout the festival, so keep an eye out — you never know which director, actor or programmer might be perched at the next table.

And here's the bonus: NZIFF subscribers who present their ticket stub at the bar get 10% off their bill, so there's even more reason to make Mezze Bar your festival home base.

Mezze Bar

• 9 Durham Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010