This all-day, coffee until cocktails venue is perched beautifully adjacent to the water's edge. You can’t actually get closer...
Christmas is a time to spend with others and the city centre has all the top spots to make new memories. So get the family together, call the office crew or round up your friends to wrap up the year at one of these spots:
For lunch
Lunch at Dr Rudi’s | Level 2/204 Quay St
Famous for their pizza served by the foot, Dr Rudi’s generous plates and sharing platters are no stranger to Christmas catch-ups. Sip on an ice-cold tap beer made at the onsite brewery while overlooking the gorgeous Viaduct Harbour. While you wait for your meal, hit the free bowling lanes out the back and kick off some friendly competition.
Lunch at Williams Eatery | G03/85 Daldy Street
Award-winning Williams Eatery is a Wynyard Quarter favourite for people who love good food and drink with great company. With a menu specialising in Italian and Lebanese dishes and using only the best seasonal produce from local suppliers, it's a great place to meet loved ones for a fantastic dining experience this festive season.
Lunch at Queen's | Commercial Bay
Perched atop One Queen Street, Queens Rooftop and Wineshop boasts stunning 270-degree views, a seafood bar featuring the freshest kaimoana, live DJ sets and so much more.
Lunch at Cafe Hanoi | Galway Street, Britomart
A local institution, Cafe Hanoi serves up unmatched Asian-French-inspired cuisine. With a large dining space, an open kitchen with chef's table counter seating, a conservatory with windows looking out onto Galway Street, a separate bar, and a large private dining room that can accommodate 44 guests, Cafe Hanoi has something to suit any group this season.
Conceived and meticulously crafted by the team at Honest, Norma Taps champions a new kind of sustainable drinking and dining...
SOUL is in the heart of Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, with a focus on the finest, freshest local ingredients and an emphasis on...
For a taste of Eastern-Mediterranean delights in the city centre.
A brand-new wineshop and rooftop bar has opened at the top of Commercial Bay... and it is fabulous!
Ortolana is a contemporary bistro set within an elegant, sun-filled conservatory in the Pavilions at Britomart.
The Occidental Belgian Beer Cafe offers traditional Belgian fare at its very best, conveniently located in Vulcan Lane.
Serving fresh corn tortillas, quality ingredients and tasty salsa, Tacoteca is the place to go for authentic Mexican fare.
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Ghost Donkey is a high-energy, electric Mexican-influenced tequila and mezcal bar with a food and beverage programme that’s...
Perch (previously known as Xuxu Dumpling Bar) is a beguiling corner bar serving boutique drinks and handcrafted dumplings
Amano is one of Britomart’s most prominent restaurants with a seasonal menu that is sure to tempt your palate.
La Zeppa promises a relaxed ambiance and great Mediterranean dining on a stunning deck overlooking Victoria Park.
Odettes brings a slice of Eastern Mediterranean chic to City Works Depot
Restaurant La Marée has opened at the new-look Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour.
This century-old establishment on Albert Street will make you feel like you have settled in a proper English pub.
For dinner
Dinner at White + Wongs | 149 Quay Street
White + Wong’s ‘east meets west’ cuisine takes classic street foods from China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand – the noodles, soups, curries and delicious dumplings – and creates an eclectic menu to pick and choose from. Perfect for casual group dining with world-class views of The Viaduct. What's also great about this eatery is that it boasts a hidden gem in Sardine, a great little bar which creates delicious cocktails and craft beers.
Dinner at Origine | Commercial Bay, level 2
Arguably one of the best parts of a summer Christmas is the warm, sun-soaked evenings. If you're looking to make the most of them, we highly recommend a visit to Origine. Enjoy their relaxed atmosphere, and classic French cuisine with a modern twist as the sun pours through their floor-to-ceiling windows.
Dinner at Huami | 87 Federal St
Experience dinner in true Chinese fashion at Huami, either in the main dining area or in one of their 3 private dining rooms. The private dining rooms seat 6-12 guests and are an intimate way to share plates of traditional food. The chef’s menus showcase an exquisite range of dishes from all corners of China, whilst the drinks menu features an extensive wine list curated by New Zealand’s only Master Sommelier, Cameron Douglas.
Dinner at Ahi | Commercial Bay
If you're after wonderful views and delicious food, Ahi is a great choice. Overlooking the Ferry Building and Waitemata Harbour, Ahi's menu celebrates New Zealand food and ingredients, with dishes including Te Matuku oysters, Wallaby Tartare, Japanese quail and more.
Dinner at Bivacco | 115 Customs Street
A bold restaurant serving simple unfussy Italian food built from locally sourced ingredients. A place for slow lunches, memorable dinners, after work drinks and weekend feasts, located in the jewel of Auckland’s Harbour.
Dinner at Metita | 90 Federal Street
If you've been on the hunt for a new spot to try, we highly recommend booking a spot at Metita. The brain child of Michael Meredith, this new spot showcases traditional Pacific flavours reimagined for contemporary tastes.
Authentic South American eatery in the historical Victoria Park Markets.
Gilt Brasserie is a bustling, vibrant restaurant serving simple, unfussy European fare.
Trivet celebrate people, culture and heritage. Each dish tells a story blending flavours and techniques from around the world...
A bold restaurant serving simple unfussy Italian food built from locally sourced ingredients.
Vivace has been a successful inner city restaurant for over 20 years with a lively, warm ambience, excellent table service, a...
The Grill serves exceptional New Zealand steak and seafood with a classic, modern approach.
Hazy Tiger is Auckland’s premier Korean restaurant and bar, offering a unique Korean food experience with a contemporary...
Savor, connect, and celebrate under the sky at Darling on Drake, Auckland's hottest new spot in town. Open from 3pm til late...
Iconic Melbourne restaurant MoVida has opened in the heart of Britomart.
Come for a morning coffee and freshly baked Spanish pastry, breakfast, lunch or dinner, and those slower moments in between...
Sunset is a contemporary bar where design, rinks, food, music and breathtaking views come together impeccably.
Amano is one of Britomart’s most prominent restaurants with a seasonal menu that is sure to tempt your palate.
Ebisu offers something new, a sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese izakaya style of informal drinking and dining. ...
With Chef Nic Watt at the helm, head to MASU for world class Japanese cuisine in the style of a robata restaurant and bar.
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As Auckland’s oldest restaurant, The Original Tony’s in Wellesley Street has been serving great steaks for over 58 years.
The Grove is Auckland fine dining at its best. Marrying exquisite modern New Zealand cuisine with a relaxed and sophisticated...
This century-old establishment on Albert Street will make you feel like you have settled in a proper English pub.