Being from the states and working in Auckland it took several days to find a bar that has a…read morespeakeasy vibe and amazing drinks. The Pineapple Bar is the full package. These guys make the most amazing drinks you've ever had. The whiskey sour is the best I've ever had. Kieran and Dario manned the bar like a US Marine preparing for battle. Turning out drink and drink. If you want a great drink with top notch atmosphere, this is your place. I will make this my regular spot every time I'm in Auckland. I gave it two thumbs up and two feet up because I've drank a few too many:)

Honestly, seven or eight stars. I am an American visiting NZ. My buddy and I were in search of a…read morebar...you know, an actual bar. We went on a quest and our reward was Pineapple on Parnell. I'm wiping tears away as I type, sipping my cocktail. If you have a checklist that defines a proper bar, let this place check all of the boxes for you. The drinks are the absolute best you've ever had. Stop wasting time reading on Yelp and grab an Uber. Your evening is planned. Trust the bartenders (Kieran and Dario) to serve you the best cocktails of your lives. The atmosphere will speak for itself when you walk through the door. This is the exact place you're looking for.

A wonderful bar at the first floor, at bit difficult to spot the entrance, but once you are there…read moreit's gin heaven. The selection of the gins they have here is rather impressive, including quite a lot that I already know and even more that I don't know. There is a lot of expertise here, so if in doubt, just ask. They are more than willing to help you out. In case you don't like gin, they also have cocktails based on other alcohols.

This place was great when we went in Dec 2018 but we could Lok s not find it last night. I think…read morethey are closed.

Disappointing Experience:…read more Aren't speakeasies supposed to be hidden or require a secret code? This was just like any regular bar --just located on a lower level. Nothing unique or intriguing about it. Very underwhelming and disappointing.

We saw Caretaker had made the world's best bars list, so we had to check it out when we visited…read moreAuckland. Caretaker is a bar where they don't give you a cocktail list. They ask you what type of cocktail you would like (liquors, flavors, etc.) and use that information to craft a cocktail for you. Because of this, there can be a huge variability in the quality of the drinks you get. When you get a good server, the drinks will be incredible. Our second visit there, we got someone on her first day, and the drink we ordered wasn't great so we left after one drink. Another complaint is that it does take them a while to get drinks out. All of that said, I'm still giving this place 4 stars, because when it's good, it's really good and I think it's spot on the best bars list is mostly deserved. I don't remember the qualities that I gave to get the following drinks, but on my first trip I ended up getting the Gordon's Breakfast and the New Mexico and both of them were amazing.

A beautiful glass of wine, when I ordered the woman serving was very obviously unhappy but she did…read moreprovide great advice on my choice of drink. We then sat down and we were one of two groups at the bar. Two more staff then started their shift and all there members of stay then began to speak loudly about their personal lives. This ruined the atmosphere. The staff continued to eat, serve drinks to the one staff member who I hope had finished work. No one asked us if were ok or if we needed anything instead they all continued to look at themselves in the mirror and gossip.

Absolutely love what they done with place!…read more We came here for the first time for an engagement party on Saturday and were impressed. From the chic decor to the smart uniforms and exemplary service, 46 & York is a welcome addition to the Auckland bar scene! Housed in a brick and weatherboard style villa with wooden floors and TWO outdoor areas, it was perfect for the wide range of ages at the party. What's more, they even let us bring in our own decks and said we could stay until 3am! I'm excited to go back and try this place on normal night out. Their street side seating gets a tonne of afternoon sun so it'd be a great spot for after work drinks on a hot summers night.

Farside is no more. It's not called the Pineapple Bar. Search for it, it's outstanding…read more Meow

I came to Farside one Saturday night in April with my older sister and my cousin who had just…read moreturned 18. My sister and I wanted to take our cousin somewhere nice and different for celebratory drinks. My sister suggested that we try Farside as she had been once before and had met the owner Eddy through friends. Farside is a small bar located down Parnell Road between Renkon and Burgerfuel. If you are looking at a map, it is quite hard to spot and most of the time, you will walk straight past it! We only went for drinks, but they were all delicious! Farside has an extensive cocktail list, which my cousin and I happily chose from! All the cocktails had cool names and interesting flavours, which is something you would not find in a bar/club in town! Overall, the best drinks we had were a Margarita with a salt rim and a Cosmopolitan with a sugar rim (see pictures) - both were yummy! The décor was nice and the music interesting, which we all liked. Farside plays all sorts of music, so it is great for everybody! It had a cool vibe to it all night - we even had a boogie in the corner when Queen came on! Farside also serves a range of bar snacks including cheese and cold meat platters with vegetarian options as well, which would be great to share with a group of friends - and a few of their amazing cocktails as well!

On our last day, it was just non-stop rain as we were killing some time before heading to the…read moreairport. We walked nearby our hotel to My Bar, a tiny place with more outdoor tables (although obviously not the best place to sit on a day like that). Heading inside, we were greeted with a cozy place; mood lighting, exposed brick, wood floors, and tiny table nooks along the wall. The bartender was friendly and got us some drinks. They have a full selection of hard drinks, but I was here for the beer. They have six tap handles, all from the larger breweries of the country. I chose a flight of three. We slowly sipped our drinks and listened to the rain. Prices were reasonable, it was definitely worth a few minutes for some drinks!

Great bar! Stopped here one night & sat outside. Relaxed, friendly service; beer was great. Had a…read moreramen dish from a restaurant next door. Liked it so much, went back the next night.

Wow....just unbelievably wow. If you are in Auckland, this is the restaurant to make reservations…read moreat. You will fall in love with this place and will want to come back again and again. First off, hats off to the owners for doing such an impeccable job on the decor and design. From the intricate restaurant design, the lush comfy chairs, the menu layout, the mocktails, and even the rustic bathrooms were all very impressive. Now let's get down to the food. We started off with the shumai dumplings with peanut sauce. The skin of the shumai was so soft and thin which I truly appreciate because you can taste the stuffing better. The peanut sauce was nutty and savory and extremely addicting! Next we had the salt and pepper tofu with a vinegar sauce. The flavors here were a bit flat and needed more of a peppery taste but the presentation of this dish made it worth it. The chicken satay was super tender and juicy. The creamy sauce with the savory clear vinegar sauce worked really well together. The ribs had a yummy flavor but the meat could have been a bit softer. I recommend doing a broil for the ribs at the end so the sauce gets a nice caramel. To top it off we ended the night with the mango pudding. It was a hard decision but we liked the refreshing flavors. There was a lot of stuff going on in this dessert, but was still impressed with the details in textures. We hope to be back here one day!

Very nice! I loved the interior design, the bar looks full and inviting, the tables are not too…read moreclose, great chairs at the bar where you can watch the chefs cook in real time real food, the booths look comfy for a group, nice accessories around the room, really nice clean bathrooms with awesome music in there:) Food is real, fresh and nicely cooked , great presentation to it, and very tasty. I like it how the portions are designed to share and they come out the kitchen when done without seating on a counter to wait for other meal to be ready. Nice timing in serving: extra fresh!!! We went twice and definitely would go back.

What a gorgeous spot for a drink in the heart of Devonport!…read more As I am not a local, "Tiny Triumphs" was an unknown bar to me - until now. The bar is unassuming and set back from the street. Great seating outside, either bar stools around small and/or communal table, or comfortable European-style chairs: Al fresco drinking in style! They have beers on tap (not sure what as not a beer drinker), great cocktails, wine list or chilled water for teetotallers:) Fab service too. Not a lot of room inside by the bar, so you can network, while ordering your drink!

If you live in Devonport, Tiny Triumphs should be your new local hangout. As the name promises,…read moreit's tiny. So, it's best for a beautiful day when you can take advantage of the lovely porch. The ambiance is like an auckland villa porch with lovely rugs and vintage furniture. Cozy place with friendly faces and nice nibbles. They do NZ beers (saw mill), cocktails, and have some nice organic soda options for the teetotalers. Nice addition to the neighborhood, and a little hard to find - tucked in next to the stone bakery. Totally worth it!!

Cute little spot with speakeasy vibes down the street from my hotel. I stopped in one night after a…read morecomedy show and had a good time hanging out with the bartender and drinking ciders. The space is small and snug, but opulent. It's bigger than it seems though, with seating past a curtain. Little Culprit is the perfect spot for a nightcap. Check it out.

A small bar opposite Culprit (the restaurant). Due to it being a small place I'd recommend booking…read moreahead especially for a larger group. Little culprit has comfy booths in which you can try their cocktail range. As usual, I went for an espresso martini. Food wise, they do offer grazing platters but they also have a couple of different types of fries - my favourite of them was the truffle fries but everything was honestly so tasty!

Best bar in Auckland, hands down. Between the whiskey infusions and the creme de menthe…read moreGrasshopper, you will need no other drinks in your social life. Cool bartenders own the place and Tabac over the road. They know their stuff and they're passionate about the business. They all make an excellently executed stirred martini and have great taste in music to suit the people in the bar. I love this place for after work drinks and early Saturday evenings. Great snuggled up date venue. Also the perfect bar to take your older (cooler than you) parents.

Small cocktail focused bar that seats about twenty. Friendly staff and customers. Both of our…read morecocktails were well prepared. If this bar was in our neighborhood we'd be regulars.