City directory · New Zealand · 2026
Best bars in Auckland
Explore 7 current listings in our 2026 awards-led global corpus. Panacea ranks #1 in Auckland and #433 globally.
- Current
- 7
- Best global rank
- 433
- Closed
- 0
2026 city ranking
Auckland ranking
City rank is each venue's position among the 7 current listings shown here. Global rank is its position in the worldwide Kinda Decent ranking. Profiles with unverified operating status are labeled.
How to read the signal scores
Signal charts show scores out of 100 before weighting. Open a venue for sources.
Est. = proxy estimate · None = checked, none found · Out = outside the scoring window · — = unavailable.
- 1City
Global #433
A discreet O'Connell Street cocktail kitchen with no standing bar, small-batch drinks and the 2025 New Zealand Cocktail Bar of the Year title.
Cocktail kitchen · site · IG
40.4
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 44 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 4 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 90 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
- 2City
Global #749
Auckland, New ZealandNamed Blanc Outstanding New Establishment at the Lewisham Awards 2026, Ground pours wine in an Auckland basement, with recommendations tailored to each guest.
Wine bar · site · IG
35.2
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 25 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
- 3City
Global #859
Auckland, New ZealandA walk-in wine bar and bottle shop in Auckland, named the West's Outstanding Local Establishment at the 2026 Lewisham Awards.
Neighbourhood wine bar and bottle shop · site · IG
34.1
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
- 4City
Global #960
Auckland, New ZealandAn experimental cocktail bar on Auckland's Snickel Lane, named Outstanding Cocktail Experience at the 2026 Lewisham Awards.
Experimental cocktail bar · site · IG
33.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 13 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
- 5City
Global #1035
Auckland, New ZealandA no-menu basement bar in Auckland mixing classic-minded cocktails to each guest's taste, with live music and a 2024 Lewisham Awards win.
Basement classic-cocktail bar with live music · IG
32.3
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
- 6City
Global #1191
Auckland, New ZealandA central Auckland tavern that won the OneMusic Outstanding Local Establishment award at the 2024 Lewisham Awards, with good beer and custom cocktails.
Auckland tavern · site · IG
30.6
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
- 7City
Global #1330
Auckland, New ZealandNamed Best Bar at the Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence 2021, QT Auckland's open-air rooftop pairs harbour views with cocktails.
Hotel rooftop bar · site
27.8
/ 100
Signal score / 100- Guest ratings
- 54 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- World's 50 Best
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 13 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Serious press
- 13 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
- Social Vibes
- 77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
Seven signal scores
Evidence key: — unavailable · Est. proxy estimate · None checked with no qualifying signal · Out outside the scoring window. Unavailable, none and outside-window signals contribute zero; estimates use their disclosed proxy score. The published weights stay fixed.
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