Best Cocktail Bars in Te Aro

Local Recommendations from our My Guide Wellington team

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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Puffin Wine Bar

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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, there are a number of salty, smaller plates for sharing and demolishing.

The Champagneria

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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 from Italy and 'new world' bubbles, available by the glass and in an unpretentious and fun environment.

The Jaya's

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The Jaya’s is a friendly neighborhood bar situated in the heart of downtown Wellington. It’s a place to come and enjoy your favourite New Zealand wines along with modern Kiwi-Indian sharing plates.

Hawthorn Lounge

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The Hawthorn Lounge oozes style, taking visitors back in time to the sophisticated 1920s surroundings of a gentleman's club................

St John's Bar & Eatery

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St Johns Bar and Eatery is situated on the Wellington Waterfront bringing delicious food, drinks and good company all together.

Lulu Bar

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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 dining and cocktail experience with a modern take on traditional flavours.

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Crumpet Bar

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Crumpet is a cocktail Bar that serves crumpets with butter along with cocktails of course. Nestled inside the historic Opera House on Manners Street, Crumpet is perfectly located for a before or after show drink and a great spot for people-watching.

El Barrio

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Situated in the heart of Wellington, between Cuba Street and Courtenay Place, El Barrio is Wellington’s funky little Latino Restaurant and Bar.

ABV Rooftop Bar

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The ABV Rooftop Bar pays special attention to ingredients,sharing their creativity through food and cocktails. The rooftop bar offers a unique list of craft beer, whiskey, rum, tequila, and more obscure liquors.

The Garden Hotel

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An oasis among the hustle and bustle of Courtenay Place, The garden Hotel is a green house of plants and colour with great indoor and outdoor layout.

Los Banditos

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Los Banditos serves fresh, simple and delicious food based on sharing plates, alongside a careful selection of tequila, cervezas, wines and cocktails.

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