Best Rooftop Bars & Restaurants in Auckland
With 16 curated rooftop venues, Auckland stands out as one of the top destinations for elevated dining and drinks in New Zealand. The rooftop scene here features rooftop bars, rooftop venues, giving you plenty of options whether you're looking for cocktails, a full meal, or a relaxed afternoon above the city. Including venues in Howick, this guide covers the wider Auckland metropolitan area.
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Basalt
Howick, New Zealand
Basalt is a neighbourhood-style rooftop bar and restaurant in Howick with a laid-back local feel. Its upper-level terrace brings water and village views rather than a dense city skyline, giving it a more relaxed suburban identity. The food and drinks offer is broad and easygoing, making it suitable for mixed groups and informal occasions. It is best for casual afternoons, sunset drinks, and low-pressure dining.
Rooftop at QT
Auckland, New Zealand
Rooftop at QT is a stylish harbour-facing rooftop above the QT hotel in the Viaduct area. The venue blends an open-air terrace with sheltered lounge sections, creating a flexible all-weather setting with a strong social feel. Drinks and Mediterranean-leaning bites define the experience, with the marina and city skyline adding to the appeal. It works well for long lunches, sunset drinks, and polished evening visits.
Slattery & Sons
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland’s premium Irish venueHome to NZ’s largest Irish whiskey collection Rooftop Bar and Function Space Traditional Sunday Roast * Live Sport
The Parasol & Swing Company
Auckland, New Zealand
The Parasol & Swing Company is a lively two-level waterfront venue with a sunny rooftop overlooking Auckland’s Viaduct. The rooftop has a relaxed but vibrant mood, shaped by cocktails, shared plates, and a steady stream of social energy. Harbour views and all-day usability make it appealing from lunch through late night. It is a reliable choice for groups, weekend drinks, and easygoing rooftop sessions by the water.
Bar Albert
Auckland, New Zealand
Bar Albert sits high above the city on the upper floors of voco Auckland City Centre and has a distinctly upscale cocktail-bar identity. The interior takes cues from vintage glamour while the outlook stretches across the skyline and harbour. Drinks are a central focus, backed by elevated small plates and a more refined atmosphere than most casual rooftops. It is especially suited to evening visits, celebrations, and guests looking for a more luxurious rooftop experience.
Dr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co.
Auckland, New Zealand
Dr Rudi’s is a fun, waterfront rooftop bar and brewery in the Viaduct with a more casual and playful personality. The terrace looks over the harbour and pairs beer-focused drinking with pizza, bar food, and social energy. It feels more approachable and eventful than a formal rooftop lounge, with entertainment helping shape the atmosphere. It is ideal for relaxed group visits, sunny afternoons, and easy late-night drinks.
HI-SO Rooftop Bar
Auckland, New Zealand
HI-SO Rooftop Bar is a glamorous rooftop setting above SO/ Auckland with sweeping views over the harbour and city. The venue mixes indoor sophistication with an outdoor terrace, giving it a sleek and contemporary feel. Cocktails are the main attraction, supported by small plates and a more upscale social rhythm. It is especially appealing for stylish after-work drinks, date nights, and late-evening visits with music.
La Zeppa
Auckland, New Zealand
La Zeppa is a long-running inner-city bar and rooftop known for its energetic atmosphere and broad terrace overlooking Victoria Park. The space feels urban and social, with a mix of dining, drinking, and event energy rather than a hotel-bar mood. Mediterranean-style sharing food and cocktails keep the venue approachable and group-friendly. It suits everything from casual dinners to livelier late-night gatherings.
Palmer Bar
Auckland, New Zealand
Palmer Bar is a contemporary urban terrace and bar in central Auckland with a warm, design-conscious setting. Its rooftop-style outdoor area adds a casual open-air element to a venue that is otherwise polished and city-focused. Drinks, sharing plates, and after-work energy shape the experience more than destination views. It is well suited to central meetups, business-adjacent drinks, and relaxed evening gatherings.
Queens Rooftop
Auckland, New Zealand
Queens Rooftop is an Auckland rooftop venue set high above the lower Queen Street area. The venue combines a wine-led bar concept with broad views over the harbour, city, and surrounding downtown streets. Its mood is polished but not overly formal, making it suitable for both casual drinks and longer evening visits. It stands out as a newer skyline-facing option with a strong central location.
Saint Alice
Auckland, New Zealand
Saint Alice is a bright rooftop eatery and bar above Viaduct Harbour with open views over the marina. The venue balances a relaxed daytime mood with a more animated evening character, making it versatile across lunch, drinks, and dinner. Food is built around local produce and seafood, with cocktails, beer, and wine all playing a visible role. It is a dependable rooftop for waterfront dining and easy social occasions.
Skycity Grand Hotel
Auckland, New Zealand
SkyCity Grand Hotel features elevated lounges within the SkyCity complex, offering views over Auckland’s skyline and vibrant entertainment district. The atmosphere is modern and lively, shaped by the surrounding city lights. It’s a central elevated venue ideal for evening drinks.
Sunset Bar
Auckland, New Zealand
Sunset Bar is a contemporary rooftop venue on top of Sudima Auckland City with a design-led indoor-outdoor setup. The atmosphere is modern and slightly playful, with cocktails, music, and city views shaping the overall experience. Food is geared toward shareable plates rather than formal dining, making it easy for casual evening visits. It is a strong option for sunset drinks and a more social rooftop night out in the CBD.
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen
Auckland, New Zealand
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen is a large, casual gastropub with a spacious upper deck and a stronger nightlife edge than many rooftops in the city. The venue blends industrial character with an easygoing open-air terrace that works for daytime drinks and much later sessions. Barbecue-style food, local brews, and live entertainment are central to its identity. It is a good fit for groups, casual parties, and lively nights out rather than a refined rooftop occasion.
The Churchill
Auckland, New Zealand
The Churchill is a high-floor rooftop cocktail bar above central Auckland with broad skyline views across the CBD. The venue has a polished lounge atmosphere built around a major gin selection, classic cocktails, and refined shared plates. Its setting feels smart and intimate rather than high-energy, making it well suited to after-work drinks and evening catchups. It is one of the city’s more elevated and design-led rooftop options.
The Glass Goose
Auckland, New Zealand
The Glass Goose is a hidden rooftop bar and eatery just off Federal Street, built around a garden-glasshouse concept. The space feels tucked away and intimate while still offering one of the city’s most recognizable outlooks toward the Sky Tower. Food is contemporary but relaxed, with cocktails, wine, and casual dining all integrated into the rooftop experience. It is a strong option for brunch, drinks, or dinner in a central but slightly secluded setting.