Quench your stress and thirst at the Best Bars in Auckland
Whenever you want to taste a beer or get some food while enjoying an escaping atmosphere, the pub is where you should go. Here are our top picks for the best pubs in Auckland that you can visit and have fun with your friends or partners:
1. Father Ted’s
Father Ted’s is an original Irish pub offering great drinks, foods, and live entertainment. They have a range of spirits and wines while the live performances run 7 nights a week. Father Ted’s is situated at 1 Wellesly Street and be reached on 09 377 3142. The pub opens until late every single day.
2. Ohagans
Ohagans is another of the traditional Irish pub serving food and drinks with gigs and events on the schedules. You can enjoy pints of Guinness and Irish dishes accompanied by the waterfront atmosphere of Auckland. Their space is also available for hire. Ohagans is situated at 103 Custom Street West and can be reached on 09 363 2016.
3. Danny Doolans
Danny Doolans is a bar & eatery club serving delight foods and drinks with scheduled gigs. It’s highly suggested to join their community club to get more deals and specials. Danny Doolans is located in 2014 Quay Street West and you can contact them on 09 358 2554. Don’t forget to check the upcoming events for special offers.
4. The Claddagh
The Claddagh is another Irish pub serving warm foods and cold drinks. They have a beer garden, screens, quizzes, and live Kiwi-Irish music performance to enliven your nights. You can visit The Claddagh at 372 Broadway, Newmarket and you can call them on 09 522 4410 or visit their site to make a reservation and to book your event.
5. Brew On Quay
Brew On Quay is a local beer pub serving hundreds of country’s and the world’s best beer. They also have a range of selection of craft beer on their taps and serve a range of delight foods for lunch and dinner. Brew On Quay is situated at the corner of Britomart Place and 102 Quay Street. You can call them on 09 302 2085 and sign up for special offers.
6. The Occidental
The Occidental is a Belgian beer cafe serving both bottled and tap beers along with authentic Belgian dishes. It’s one of few places where you can tap a glass of real Belgian beer. The Occidental is situated at 6 – 8 Vulcan Lane and can be reached on 09 300 6226.
7. The Fox
The Fox is a sporting bar and restaurants serving a range of beers as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. Their taps flow their own brewed beers and other specialities you shouldn’t miss. The Fox is situated at 85/87 Customs Street West and you can call the pub on 09 358 2767.
8. The Bluestone Room
The Bluestone Room is a dining restaurant & bar serving beer, beverages, and food while also offer function venues to hire. The bar is the city centre’s hidden gem built in historic walls. The Bluestone Room is located at 9-11 Durham Lane and you can make a reservation by calling them on 09 302 0930.
9. Glass Goose
Glass Goose is a decent contemporary bar& eatery serving complete food menus & beverages. It offers indulging experience with atmospheric dining places and professionally crafted beverages. It’s also a decent venue for various private functions. Glass Goose opens every day at 78 Federal Street and you can contact them on (09) 379 9404 to book your table.
10. Housebar
Housebar is a great local cocktail bar with decent menus you can’t resist. With plus seats and art deco atmosphere, Housebar offers comprehensive cocktail experiences. You can find Housebar at Level 1, Hotel DeBrett, 2 High Street and you can contact them 09 925 9000 to book your table.
11. Freida Margolis
Freida Margolis is a wine bar known for extensive collections and live entertainments. It’s a little vibe bar with almost every day’s crowd so you need to book yourself access to the events you want to join. You can find Freida Margolis at 440 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn. It was a former butchery situated at the corner.
12. Bedford Soda & Liquor
Bedford Soda & Liquor is where you should for fresh food delights and refreshing beverages. You should never miss their special meatballs and snacks aside from your favourite sodas or liquors. Bedford Soda & Liquor is situated at Ponsonby Central, Shop 10, corner of Richmond Road and Richmond Lane. You can call them on 09 378 7362 to book your table.
13. Caretaker
Caretaker is a New York-style cocktail bar offering fresh ingredients and a comfy lounge. They open from 5 PM to 3 AM, so you can have an extensive cocktail experience to refresh your busy days. Their bartender’s crafts are exceptional. Caretaker bar is situated at 40 Roukai Lane and you can simply whip in whenever you want.
14. Dr. Rudi’s
Dr. Rudi’s is a super cozy brewery bar with award-winning beers flowed freshly from the taps. They also have irresistible food, breakfast, and late-night menus. It’s a great place for a night outing with friends and nice beers on pints. Dr. Rudi’s brewery bar is situated at level 2, 204 Quay Street Viaduct Harbour. You can even book for more than 25 people here.
15. The Jefferson
The Jefferson is a whiskey bar with extensive selections on its racks. From single malt collections to bourbons and other special blends, you’d find your favorite here. Don’t know where to start? Just take the whiskey tasting experience with your friends. You can visit The Jefferson at the Imperial Building, Fort Lane.