Discover New Zealand's Most Interesting Bars

Step into a refined speakeasy above Tory Street—Hawthorn Lounge serves up expertly crafted cocktails, rare spirits and a timeless 1920s-style ambiance where every drink feels like a ritual.

Descend into an underground gem on Cross Street where Filipino-fusion small plates meet expertly crafted cocktails—Bar Magda delivers bold flavours and a sultry vibe in Auckland’s Karangahape Road precinct.

Rooftop elegance meets Mumbai street-eat flair — cocktails, bites, DJs, and sweeping harbour views above Auckland’s skyline.

Alt-bar meets craft-taproom in Mount Victoria: Underworld Tavern serves up heavy riffs, killer burgers, rooftop views and dozens of local beers — Wellington’s favourite dive spot with a twist.

Auckland’s highest rooftop parlor — step through a velvet curtain into luxe leather lounges, skyline views, craft cocktails, and elevated small plates 38 floors above the city.

Discover Wellington’s cozy wine lounge tucked behind Ghuznee Street—Puffin offers organic and biodynamic wines, plush booths, and boutique charm for serious sippers and casual enthusiasts alike.

Ascend hidden behind wine shelves to a 21st-floor haven of 270° harbor views, seasonal sharing plates, craft cocktails & wine, in the heart of Auckland’s skyline.

Tucked above Courtenay Place, The Library feels like a secret literary hideaway—think book-lined walls, whimsical cocktails inspired by LOTR and Game of Thrones, invisible entrance charm, indulgent desserts, and a soundtrack of live jazz.

Tucked away in Wellington’s Hannah’s Courtyard, Hanging Ditch delivers expertly crafted cocktails beneath a ceiling of suspended bottles—relaxed, intimate and full of unexpected charm.

Hidden beneath Britomart’s bustling streets, Caretaker is a moody, speakeasy-style cocktail lounge in Auckland, where skilled bartenders craft bespoke drinks tailored to your tastes amid plush leather and live jazz ambiance.

Hidden beneath the stag-head on Cuba Street, Dee’s Place is Wellington’s underground whiskey sanctuary with killer cocktails, vintage blues and a true “locals-in-the-know” vibe.

A true slice of Wales in Wellington — The Welsh Dragon Bar offers big pints, hearty pub fare, live tunes and a friendly “dragon-den” vibe right in the heart of the city.