The Best Wine Bars in Auckland for Long Nights & Longer Pours

French chic meets industrial interiors at Atelier on K’Road, where natural wines, European drops and indulgent French-inspired snacks take centre stage. First and foremost, Atelier sticks to its roots. After all, only a French place would offer four different types of butter on its menu. Alongside wines from France and Spain, visitors will also find locally sourced pours and a dedicated Champagne bar for more refined occasions. 

Perched right on the edge of the wharf at the Hilton Auckland, Bellini Bar offers an all-day luxury experience. By day, they offer services like high tea with a glass of bubbles, and by night, they transform into a sultry bar. From cocktails and whisky to wines from all around the world, there’s no shortage of options. Their wine list also evolves alongside the food menu, so there’s always something new to discover. 

If you’ve always wanted to experience being in a wine den, Ground Wine Bar takes that aspiration to heart. Hidden beneath Cahn’s Wines and Spirits, this intimate Auckland CBD wine bar pairs minimalist interiors with an exquisite wine list and a team deeply passionate about what they pour. On occasion, patrons may even receive a walkthrough of their order from the knowledgeable owners, making every visit feel a little more personal. 

Inspired by various regions across Europe, Paname Social is a wine bar and bistro planted right in the centre of Auckland CBD. Largely inspired by Paris, few things feel more French than settling in with tapas and a glass of wine in the afternoon. A modern yet moody interior sets the tone for a menu of elegant sharing plates, best enjoyed with something from the extensive wine or cocktail selection.  

One of Auckland’s most beloved natural wine bars, Apero pairs an ever-changing bottle selection with French-inspired small plates in a cosy K’Road setting. Owner Mo works closely with small producers and importers across New Zealand to curate a wine list filled with interesting finds and small-batch gems, so regulars will find something different on pour. Expect low-intervention drops, candlelit tables and the kind of ambience that makes it hard to stop at just one glass.

Tucked along Ponsonby Road, Annabel’s Wine Bar blends neighbourhood charm with an impressive wine selection and polished sharing plates. Designed as the kind of place where it’s easy to lose track of time, the atmosphere is warm, relaxed and completely without pretence. Whether you’re settling in with a familiar favourite or discovering something unexpected by the glass, Annabel’s feels like home every time.

There’s more than fine wine to discover at Queens Rooftop & Wineshop. Past the shelves of hand-selected local and international drops, a private elevator whisks guests 21 floors above the city to one of Auckland CBD’s most impressive rooftop wine bars, complete with sweeping 270-degree harbour views. And for those nights when one glass turns into a few more, there’s a late-night menu designed to keep the evening going.