About Happysouljourney
A private Auckland venue where social gaming, casino-style entertainment and genuine human connection meet in the same room.
Our Concept
Happysouljourney was created for people who want to spend an evening together, not in front of separate screens. We offer a physical venue for private game nights, casino parties and poker nights where every interaction is face-to-face.
Each event is hosted. Each table is set. Each detail — from the lighting to the background music — is designed to help guests relax, talk and play. The venue is private, the atmosphere is curated and the experience is unmistakably in person.
Company Story
Happysouljourney began when owner Elena Bennett noticed how rarely adults get to gather around a table without devices. After hosting small poker nights and casino-style evenings for friends, she opened a dedicated Auckland venue so other groups could share the same experience.
Starting with a single poker party and a borrowed roulette wheel, the concept grew through word of mouth into a private social gaming venue that now hosts corporate teams, birthday groups and friends looking for something different. The business remains independent, owner-operated and firmly focused on in-person entertainment.
Our Venue
Located in Ellerslie, Auckland, our space is designed to feel like a private members club rather than a public hall. The room seats up to 40 guests across multiple game stations, with soft lighting, quality tableware and comfortable seating that invites conversation.
Intimate Scale
Accommodates small gatherings and celebrations up to 40 guests.
Private Access
The venue is reserved exclusively for your group during the event.
Easy Location
Central Auckland address with nearby parking and transport.
Flexible Layout
Tables arranged for conversation, play and movement between games.
Who Hosts Your Evening
Elena Bennett
Owner & Lead Host
Designs the overall experience and hosts key tables.
Sam Rivera
Game Coordinator
Explains rules, rotates tables and keeps the pace.
Jade Morrison
Event Manager
Handles bookings, themes and venue preparation.
The Venue Team
Setup & Hospitality
Welcomes guests, manages the room and supports the host.
Why People Come Back
Guests return because the evening feels different. It is not a generic function room or a loud bar. It is a private space where the music, lighting and pace are tuned to the people in the room.
Our regulars mention the atmosphere, the easy conversation between rounds, the personal hosting and the fact that everything happens in person. Many book their next private game night before leaving the venue.
- A dedicated, themed atmosphere
- Real social interaction around the table
- Private setting with no outside guests
- Personal hosting from arrival to finish
- Memorable themed nights and celebrations
What Guides Us
Hospitality
Every guest is welcomed and looked after from the moment they arrive.
Connection
We design evenings that bring people together, not apart.
Attention to Detail
From the cards to the lighting, every detail supports the mood.
Responsible Entertainment
Our events are social gaming, never gambling or wagering of any kind.
Memorable Experiences
We want your evening to be talked about long after it ends.