Best Bars in Auckland

Bellini Cocktail Bar is on the ground floor of Auckland's Hilton Hotel with panoramic views of the city's harbour.  The establishment offers a wide selection of mixed drinks, both traditional and experimental, along with dedicated cocktail makers behind the bar. A variety of cuisines, from light meals such as Spanish tapas, to main courses of pizzas, burgers and mussels are also served through...

The Riverhead is believed to be New Zealand's oldest riverside tavern and, while the venue has been modernised it retains much of the charm it has held for the past 150 years. Connected to an airy outside deck surrounded by 100-year old oak trees, The Landing Restaurant provides a fantastic relaxed dining setting.  This is premium pub fare with a sophisticated edge, served with the down-to...

Dr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co enjoys one of the best locations in the city. Situated on the third floor, the rooftop restaurant and bar offers glorious views of Viaduct Harbour. The bar comes equipped with their own 1000L on-site brewery to pump fresh beer directly from tank to tap. For something a bit different, there's even two free bowling lanes! The menu includes a great selection of...

Located in the Viaduct in central Auckland the bar offers great food from local sources including Bluff oysters backed by a wine list that includes local and international varieties and beers that include international and craft selections. A great selection of pizzas, steak and fish dishes are also served. DJs play on several nights (typically Wednesday to Sunday) during the week and the ba...

Located in Quay Street in central Auckland, Harbourside Ocean bar and grill boasts an outside dining deck with retractable roof allowing diners to eat alfresco whatever the weather. Situated in the historic Ferry Building, the restaurant offers upmarket dining on Auckland's stunning waterfront.  The deck area has two bars, one serving vodka and then other Moet and Chandon champagne, where ...

Try some of the best of New Zealand craft beers, or choose an international favourite, from the extensive beer list at Brew on Quay. Topping the list of reasons that Brew on Quay is so popular as an after-work or before-the-show destination (Brew on Quay is just a few steps away from Vector Arena), is the extensive list of craft beer on offer.  Between the 130 New Zealand and international...

Housebar is located on level 1 of Hotel DeBrett, just minutes from the bustle of the Britomart, lower Queen Street and Auckland’s iconic waterfront.   In keeping with the mid-century furnishings and Art Deco glam of the hotel it resides within, Housebar is an atmospheric hideaway intimate enough for a cosy date-night and lively enough for larger social gatherings.  ...

Located on the corner of Shortland & High St, Cornerbar is an Aucklander’s favourite. Serving an enviable list of locally sourced craft beers and New Zealand wines coupled with warm, friendly service.  The large bar provides a handsome centrepiece, a temple to beer, you can swill or sip on some of the finest from New Zealands leading craft brewers, and the mainly local...

Caretaker is a New York style cocktail lounge situated in the Britomart precinct and inspired by the golden era of bartending.   With a belief that the cocktail is a simple thing and what matters most is that it's made right, every detail has been considered, from the fresh pressed juice right down to the ice in your glass. There's plenty of cocktails on offer from the ever-changing menu...