Auckland's hidden bars cluster in the CBD and Britomart. The 10 below show NZ's drinking depth.
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The 10 best hidden gem bars in Auckland
01 · Auckland
CBD
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Speakeasy · Asia 50
CBD speakeasy. Asia 50 Best Bars fixture.
Order: A drink built around their house feijoa-infused gin
02 · Auckland
Ponsonby
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Speakeasy · Cocktails
Through an unmarked entrance.
Order: Bartender's choice with their reserve gin
03 · Auckland
Britomart
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Hidden · Cocktails
Down an unmarked Britomart laneway.
Order: A perfect Manhattan
04 · Auckland
CBD
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Speakeasy · Modern
Modern CBD speakeasy.
Order: A drink built around NZ-distilled gin
05 · Auckland
CBD
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Whiskey bar · 800+ bottles
CBD whiskey bar with 800+ bottles.
Order: A Hibiki 17 + a smoked old fashioned
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06 · Auckland
Ponsonby
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Latin-leaning · Casual
Latin American-leaning Ponsonby cocktail bar.
Order: A tequila-based seasonal
07 · Auckland
CBD
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Hotel bar · Heritage
Inside Hotel DeBrett.
Order: A Manhattan at the wood-paneled bar
08 · Auckland
CBD
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Modern · Hidden
Hidden CBD cocktail bar.
Order: Whatever's the bartender's pick
09 · Auckland
Ponsonby
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Wine bar · Counter
Ponsonby wine bar focused on natural NZ producers.
Order: A glass of pinot noir from Central Otago
10 · Auckland
Mount Eden
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English-style brewpub
New Zealand's first serious brewpub.
Order: Their flagship cask ale
More Auckland hidden gemsThe full Auckland hidden-gem-bar index by neighbourhood.
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How Auckland hides its best
Caretaker is the technical reference. Most peak between 8 and 10 PM.
