Best Cocktail Bars in Wellington City

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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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 dare esigned for sharing.

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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 successful with a One Hat recommendation in Cuisine's Good Food Guide.

Flamingo Joe's

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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.

Bin 44 Restaurant and Bar

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

Hippopotamus Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

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Exquisite fine dining opposite Wellington Harbour in this third floor restaurant inside the Museum Art Hotel. Stunning, ornate decor, five-star service and food that look...

One80

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One80 combines the best views with the finest ingredients for the perfect meal...

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The Library

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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 popula...

The Arborist

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The Arborist is perched high above Wellington city. Blocked from the prevailing northerly wind, the bar is decked out with recycled pallet furniture, plenty of lush cushions and blankets for when the sun goes down.

Concrete Bar & Restaurant

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Head into the heart of Wellington's business and shopping district, and you can find a touch of New York with the Concrete Bar & Restaurant................

Honey Badger Saloon

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The Honey Badger Saloon is cheeky, curious and fearless. Along with mouth watering cocktails, beers and great music they serve up amazing burgers. Gorilla Burger gives you the juiciest, most delicious free range burgers with lots of vegetarian options and tasty sides.

Mishmosh Bar

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Situated in Courtney Place and the heart of Wellington’s main strip of bars, The Mishmosh is easy to find with its lit up sign at night. The bar is great for cocktails, beers and burger deals, and offers a real city vibe.

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