Handpicked by a Auckland Local Expert, we bring you our guide to 'Best Auckland Cocktail Bars'.
As the largest city in New Zealand, there are some fantastic cocktail bars in Auckland to enjoy a classic cocktail after a hard day's fun. If you like your Mai Tai and Mojitas in a waterfront, rooftopor inner city location, you'll want to head to one of the cocktail bars on our list.
Rooftop at QT
Enjoy a cocktail and a bite to eat at the Rooftop at QT set against a backdrop of stunning city and harbour views. Mezze and match from a spread of Mediterranean snacks, classic and contemporary cocktails and a wine list to suit elevated tastes. With a light and airy bar inside and a second bar open to the sky, whether sun, moon or star. The Lenticular spectacular design cuts an elegan...
The Churchill
The Churchill is Auckland’s luxury rooftop gin and cocktail bar, located on the 20th floor of the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel with spectacular panoramic views of the city. Specialising in gin and cocktails, boasting nearly 200 gin styles, and presenting a specially curated, unique, and luxurious Sir Winston Churchill themed-cocktail menu, highlighting spirits and flavours from around the gl...
Bar Albert
Bar Albert offers a modern vintage interior of sunken leather lounges, a wide range of single batch spirits and uninterrupted views over the Auckland city skyline. Located on the 38th floor of voco Auckland, Bar Albert is the highest bar in New Zealand. Making it the perfect location to soak in breathtaking views as you sip on an expertly crafted cocktail or smooth single malt whisky. Drinks...
Saint Alice
Overlooking Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, this spacious bar and sun-soaked eatery is the perfect blend of sea views, beer, wine and of course, cocktails. The bar also offers live entertainment and a mouthwatering locally inspired menu. The food menu is made for sharing and focused around seasonal produce and the freshest kaimoana (seafood), alongside a delicious woodfired p...
Pineapple on Parnell
With a lavish interior amd prohibition vibe and piano tunes, Pineapple on Parnell is a rum and cocktail bar to enjoy an evening out. Cocktails, mocktails, shots, wines and plenty more....
Little Culprit
Little Culprit is a stylish bar and lounge on Wyndham Street over the road from big brother restaurant Culprit. Little Culprit is the perfect spot for a business meeting, late afternoon cocktail or a more intimate late night encounter. The delicious food is supplied by the acclaimed kitchen team of culprit dining room. The bar and lounge is separated into two spaces. The ...
Housebar
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. ...
The Sugar Club
The Sugar Club, sits majestically 53 floors above Auckland City and is the jewel in the crown at the top of the Sky Tower. With a Chef's menu that champions seasonality, combining the best in local sustainably sourced produce with the boldest flavours from around the world. The kitchen focuses on flavours and texture, whilst the dining room and bar are an experiential destination with breath...
Caretaker
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...
Bellini Cocktail Bar
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...