Meet the nominees for Aotearoa’s best bar, voted by you.
Bardeaux – Queenstown
A popular bar located in the heart of the adventure capital of the world Queenstown with a top notch atmosphere, a great selection of drinks (especially whiskey) and there is no need to make reservations so you can simply walk in and enjoy yourself.
Danny Doolans – Auckland
Located on the Auckland Viaduct, Danny Doolans is an incredibly popular spot for both locals and tourists alike with a wide variety of drinks and often live music throughout the week and on weekends.
Ding Dong Lounge – Auckland
A vibrant bar offering good drinks, cozy booths and late night rock DJs, Ding Dong Lounge prides itself on being Aotearoa’s premier rock bar and has origins going back to punk rock dive bars in both New York and Melbourne.
El Barrio – Wellington
An award-winning bar in downtown Wellington, here you can soak up the flavour from this iconic latino bar with authentic Latin American cuisine and tantalising cocktails, a fun and funky spot with live music and heaps of dancing.
Mr Murdochs – Auckland
Maybe not as well known as the others on this list, Mr Murdoch’s is a quaint rooftop bar situated on Fort Lane (which comes off Queen Street) and boasts a chill but fun atmosphere, a real kicker for this bar is it’s $6 beer of the week.
Provedor – Auckland
Located very close to Princes Wharf is a great place to go to if you are looking for a casual drink during the day or a club vibe at night, with a great selection of cocktails and affordable beers, this is a spot you can’t miss.
Sundeck – Queenstown
Another spot in the adventure capital, known as “Queenstown’s favourite rooftop bar” with fantastic lake views and cocktails, this cool and vibrant bar boasts exceptional hospitality and even better Mediterranean inspired food.
Sweatshop – Auckland
Perfect for a casual lunch vibe during the day, after work drinks and late night partying, this bar located close to Victoria Park, this spot serves great cocktails and happy hour food and is also a great place to host your next function.
The Church – Christchurch
Known as Christchurch’s best city centre pub and restaurant, this place boasts woodfire pizzas, a beautiful sun soaked courtyard and live music at the forefront. Open from 11am til late there is something for everyone at this spot, even your pup as it is a dog friendly establishment.
The Fox, A London Pub – Auckland
Also located on Auckland’s Viaduct, this bar pays homage to those in the United Kingdom providing an iconic pub fare and the best of British tipples, with nine big screens this spot is more than just a pub but is committed to being one of the best sports bars in the area.
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