Jordan McCraeUnwinding and relaxing after a tough day at work doesn’t have to break the bank! At least, not when you find a restaurant or pub offering great happy hour deals.
Luckily for those in Auckland, you don’t need to look for them that hard because we did the job for you! Check out these fantastic happy hour spots all around the city and have the best after-work party!
Atelier
Address: 292 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Website: https://www.atelierkrd.co.nz/
Contact details: +64 27 269 9306, [email protected]
Happy hour:
Wednesday and Friday: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday: All night
Bringing a slice of French Riviera all the way to Karanghape Road, Atelier offers delicious French foods, wines, and cocktails at a reduced price every Wednesday and Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and all night every Thursday.
Atelier’s happy hour is designed to give its patrons the perfect posh French dinner and drink after work. At just $10, you can enjoy charcuterie and cheese, wines and tap beer for another 10 bucks, and a cocktail for $17 if you’re feeling generous.
Other meals you can enjoy at the restaurant include roaster rosemary camembert, prime Angus rib eye, NZ Angus beef tartare, chicken cordon bleu, and a lot more. The menu also changes seasonally, so you can expect something new when you visit.
| Pro Tip: If you’re planning a date here, make sure to book a table in advance. The place can get pretty busy, and you wouldn’t want your date waiting with you outside while others dine inside. |
Coco’s Cantina
Address: 374 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Website: http://www.cocoscantina.co.nz/
Contact details: +64 9 300 7582, [email protected]
Happy hour: Monday to Saturday: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
If you’re looking for a cosy restaurant with homestyle-cooked Mediterranean food, few restaurants can beat Coco’s Cantina, especially during its happy hour.
The restaurant’s happy hour runs from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM daily, and each booking can last for an hour. During this time, house prosecco, Sawmill Pilsner, house vino, and pink grapefruit spritz are offered for only $8.
But the fun doesn’t end there because drinks aren’t the only thing offered at a reduced price. Pasta is served for only $15, while pizzas are available from Wednesday to Saturday for only $15!
| Pro Tip: Coco’s Cantina is pretty famous in the area, so it gets hectic during happy hour. Although you won’t need to book a table, be prepared to wait for a bit. |
Provedor
Address: 131 Quay Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Website: https://provedor.co.nz/
Contact details: +64 9 374 1114, [email protected]
Happy hour: Monday to Sunday: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Loved for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, Provedor is one of the top hangout spaces of many Auckland locals. The retro-style pub is especially packed between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM because of its happy hour offerings.
For just $5, you can enjoy house wines, such as Sauvignon Blanc, chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and more. Bottled and tap beers, like Heineken, Provedor Lager, Tui Pale Ale, and more, are also offered for only $6 to $8, almost half the regular price.
Food is pretty limited, with mostly just pub classics, like pizzas, beef nachos, ham and cheese toasties, and copper kettle crisps. They are, however, offered at a cheap price, making Provedor one of the top spots to spend the night after a hearty dinner.
| Pro Tip: Provedor turns into a party bar late at night, so stay if you’re looking for a place to dance and party. Depending on the customers, the place can remain open until 2 or 4 AM. |
Somm
Address: Shed 22 Princes Wharf, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Website: https://sommcellardoor.co.nz/
Contact details: +64 9 972 1598, [email protected]
Happy hour: Monday to Sunday: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
If you’re looking for the best place to drink wine over a fancy dinner in the CBD, head over to Somm in Princes Wharf and get ready for a tantalizing experience. From New Zealand’s best wines to some delectable dishes, Somm surely won’t disappoint you.
Somm’s version of happy hour runs from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM every day. Drinks like Little Creatures Catalina Lager, Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc, Russian Jack Pinot Gris, and more are offered for only $7 each, cheaper than a bag of chips!
Pair up their delectable drinks with equally delicious food, like pizza, local oysters, prosciutto & pecorino croquettes, and duck liver toast, you’re in for a good time! Order a Somm charcuterie platter; it’s a party for your taste buds!
| Pro Tip: Somm regularly hosts local artists to play a piece for its customers. Check out the restaurant’s live music lineup to see if an artist is playing for a more enjoyable happy hour! |
The Portland Public House
Address: 463 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
Website: http://www.theportlandpublichouse.co.nz/
Contact details: 0211 086 367, [email protected]
Happy hour:
Monday to Saturday: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: All day
Another retro-style house in Central Auckland, The Portland Public House, can be your next go-to friendly hangout spot! Offering Western-style cuisine, drinks, and live music to its patrons, the restaurant has everything you’re looking for!
The Portland Public House offers $9.5 per glass of white and red wine and $13 per glass spritzer from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM from Monday to Saturday and all day every Sunday. Selected beers are also offered for only $9.5 per pint.
The fun doesn’t end there because a couple of its food menus are also sold for a cheaper price! You can enjoy any of the restaurant’s burgers with any drink for only $8 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM every day!
| Pro Tip: Look out for other deals you might also like outside of its happy hour. Some deals you might be interested in are their $20 steak night every Tuesday and $18 chicken and chips dish every Wednesday. |
Parasol and Swing Company
Address: 7/204 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Website: http://www.parasolandswing.co.nz/
Contact details: +64 9 366 3948, [email protected] for bookings and events
Happy hour:
Monday to Sunday: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Offering stunning Viaduct views and mouth-watering cocktails, Parasol and Swing Company is easily one of the best bars in Auckland. Pair all of these with a happy hour that runs every day; it’s not surprising how busy the bar is always!
From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM from Monday to Sunday and 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM every Friday and Saturday, all of the cocktails in the Light & Bright section of the bar are offered for only $15, This includes Go Shawty, W.P.S, Venetian Velvet and more!
Snag some burgers and fried chicken along with your cocktails, and you’re set for the day! Or if you’re not up for a heavy meal, the bar’s light dishes, such as tostada and grilled broccoli, can be the perfect side for your lovely cocktails.
| Pro Tip: Take a couple of photos while in the bar and tag @parasolandswing when you post them on Instagram! This will earn you the chance to win the bar’s weekly $100 voucher giveaways! |
The Chamberlain
Address: Britomart, 120 Quay Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Website: https://www.thechamberlain.co.nz/
Contact details: +64 9 218 9251, [email protected]
Happy hour: Monday to Saturday: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Chamberlain is the perfect place to relax after a long day of shopping and roaming around Britomart. Offering 15 different tap beers that change regularly, the bar-slash-pub has cemented itself as one of the best havens in CBD for beer lovers.
During Tappy Hour, the pub’s own take on happy hour, all of the tap beers and selected wines are offered at almost half the price! At a starting price of $7 and only $35 for a whole bottle, it’s hard to find a better deal than The Chamberlain can offer!
If that isn’t convincing enough, The Chamberlain’s food menu is also packed, perfect for those who want to enjoy a hearty meal with their drinks. From burgers and pizzas to snacks and sides, The Chamberlain has something for everyone!
| Pro Tip: The Chamberlain offers an eat-all-you-can chicken wings menu for only $20 per person on Fridays from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. This is another awesome deal that you might want to try! |
Andiamo
Address: 194 Jervois Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
Website: https://www.andiamoeatery.co.nz/
Contact details: +64 9 378 7811, [email protected]
Happy hour: Tuesday to Sunday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Andiamo puts its own spin on various Italian dishes. The restaurant offers an extensive menu of modern Italian-inspired meals to its loyal customer base, and they do so at a pretty affordable price (at least during happy hour).
The restaurant hosts Otto Hour, its version of happy hour, daily from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Around this time, various drinks, like Otto spritz, prosecco, pinot gris, rosé, chardonnay, and more, are sold for only $8 each.
It’s not only drinks that are offered at a discount during Otto Hour; Andiamo’s delicious snacks, too! You can feast on selected snacks, such as crumbled mozzarella, focaccia, and chilli fried calamari, for as low as $7 and as high as $23!
| Pro Tip: The restaurant is pretty well-known around Ponsonby, so expect it to be very busy, especially on Fridays. Get there a bit early to secure a spot and enjoy the whole Otto Hour. |
ELMO’s
Address: 151 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
Website: https://www.elmos.co.nz/
Contact details: +64 9 360 9138, [email protected]
Happy hour:
Tuesday to Saturday: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: All day
Italian dishes aren’t the only thing ELMO’s has perfected; it has also perfected hosting fun happy hours! ElMO’s happy hour, or Aperitivo hour as they call it, runs from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM daily and all day on Sundays!
You can indulge in various tap beers, like Hawke Bay Pilsner and Peach Bomb Hawkes Bay Brewery, for as low as $9! Selected red and white wines (wineries auckland) are offered for only $10, while some spritzes are only $14.
Certain dishes on their menu are also offered at a much cheaper price point, such as focaccia, Green olives al forno, burrata, and slow-cooked pork meatballs. The full food menu is still available if you want heavier dishes for your meal.
| Pro Tip: Every Thursday and Saturday, all cocktails are offered at only $14 from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. ELMO’s also invites DJs for a more exhilarating disco experience, so don’t miss out! |
Brothers Brewery and Juke Joint BBQ
Address: 5 Akiraho Street, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand
Website: http://www.jukejoint.co.nz/
Contact details: +64 9 638 7592
Happy hour: Tuesday to Friday: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sitting pretty in Mount Eden, Brothers Beer and Juke Joint BBQ is one of Auckland’s best suburban juke joints. Its huge menu, comfy couches, and serene courtyard offer a perfect place to relax and unwind after a long, tough day at work.
The best part? It hosts a happy hour every weekday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM! Indulge $2 chicken wings if you order three, and quench your thirst with $8 beers and house wines!
If you aren’t feeling chicken wings, Brothers Brewery and Juke Joint BBQ has a wide menu you can choose from! Various barbecue meals, pork ribs, burgers, salads and desserts are all available!
| Pro Tip: Brothers Brewery and Juke Joint BBQ hosts a quiz night every Wednesday from 7:00 PM. Don’t be shy about staying longer and participating to win the top prize of a $100 bar tab! |
