Cocktail Bars in Wellington

The 'Capital of Cool' is not short on cocktail bars to visit. From funky backstreet dens, to chic hotel bars overlooking the twinkling lights of the harbour, Wellington does not disappoint when it comes to finding a hip cocktail bar.

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Master Kong

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Master Kong is a unique bar and restaurant serving up some seriously kick-ass Asian street food. The huge selection of delicious dishes are designed for sharing. With a limited-edition h

Charley Noble

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Charley Noble showcases local ingredients, natural wine and craft beer. Located in central Wellington, the restaurant was an instant hit, winning awards in its first year and continues to be successfu

One80

Discover one of Wellington’s finest restaurants with the award winning One80° Restaurant and Lounge Bar. Located on the seventh floor in the Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay, the resta

The Champagneria

The Champagneria is Wellington's only bar dedicated to sparkling wines champagnes and from around the world. The bar offers an extensive range of champagnes from France, Cava from Spain, Prosecco

Bin 44 Restaurant and Bar

Vibrant, contemporary bar-restaurant on Wellington's happening Queens Wharf. Casual dining with familiar menu favourites, all served with panache in a welcoming atmosphere. Cocktails and Craft Beers a

The Library

The Library is tucked away in the centre of Wellington's lively Courtenay Place. The name gives the style of the decor away. It's a cosy, atmospheric bar that is a popular spot to let your hair

Hippopotamus Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

Exquisite fine dining opposite Wellington Harbour in this third floor restaurant inside the QT Hotel (formally Museum Art Hotel). Stunning, ornate decor, five-star service and food that looks far too

Flamingo Joe's

Flamingo Joe’s is your go-to place for fresh, wholesome food and delicious tiki cocktails. Sitauted on Waterloo Quay, it's the ideal spot close to the railway station, Parliament and the waterfront.

Puffin Wine Bar

Puffin Wine Bar has a focus on natural, organic and minimal intervention wines. However, the bar is also partial to a few beers, spirits and cocktails too. Along with the drinks, the

Lulu Bar

Lulu Bar offers an epic journey tasting and drinking your way through the pacific, from Hawaii all the way to Aotearoa. They have taken inspiration from the islands to bring you a fresh new dini

Pop

Here for a good time, not a long time. POP is a premium cocktail bar located in the heart of Wellington with drink deals and cocktails on tap. Its always a good time in POP with DJs

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Cocktail Bars in Wellington

Master Kong

Charley Noble

One80

The Champagneria

Bin 44 Restaurant and Bar

The Library

Hippopotamus Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

Flamingo Joe's

Puffin Wine Bar

Lulu Bar

Pop

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