Despite its well earned reputation for a lively night out, Auckland still has some stylish wine bars to relax and savour your favourite tipple. Here's our recommendations on the best bars to enjoy a glass of wine in Auckland.
One of top dining spots in Auckland, The Grove is an award winning restaurant that delivers modern New Zealand cuisine. The interior is designed to create a warm an intimate atmosphere. The Grove serves modern New Zealand food offering degustation dining that changes frequently with seasonality and market availability. The restaurant is situated right next to the renovated Saint Patric... Read More
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 ... Read More
Executive Chef Ian Shields and ‘partner in wine’ Harriet Shields have combined their extensive knowledge and experience, delivering delicious rustic Mediterranean fare and a curated wine offering which has gained an immediate following with both locals and diners from outside the waterfront suburb. The Vic Road Kitchen menu changes daily reflecting a commitment to showcasing fresh ingredien... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Elevating K Road’s sophisticated offerings and reinventing an old tattoo parlour, Apéro exudes an intimate, modern and refined ambience with a casual air. An inner city haven of food goodness, Apero on K' Road is all about sophisticated simplicity. The menu consists of daily specials and a standard menu that includes anything from a bag of bread and butter to rib eye beef to sweet... Read More
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... Read More
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. ... Read More
Located in the Britomart area in the heart of Auckland, Bar Non Solo is the perfect spot to meet friends for drinks after work, pre-dinner and after-dinner. The focus is on favourite Italian drops, including spritzes, digestifs, Italian wine and Negroni on Tap. Along with a list of classic cocktails the up-market bar serves some of the Non Solo classics along with a selection of salumi an... Read More
The Stafford Road Wine Bar was opened in 2009 and has become a popular venue in Auckland's Northcote Point. With inspiration from European wine bars which combined a bar and wine cellar on the same premises, the Stafford Road Wine Bar was opened when owners Simon and Jacquie Mackenzie bought the Point Wines cellar where the wine bar is now based. The continuously revised wine list provides a... Read More