Somewhere off the beaten track?

• Puffin Wine Bar at The Intrepid serves up super cool ‘in the know’ vibes, it’s intimate, it’s sexy and it serves up a fine selection of natural wines and carefully curated snack plates. Tucked away off Ghuznee Street it’s well worth seeking out, and best get there early on the weekend as it fills up fast!

A lover of the classics?

•  The Lobby Lounge at the InterContinental is your quintessential hotel bar. Enter through the glass revolving door, order yourself a whiskey and bar snacks while pretending you’re there on very important business.

Looking to spice things up?

• Hot Sauce at QT evokes hot steamy nights in Asia locales. Think Tiger on tap, yummy yakitori, szechuan fries and kung pao cauliflower served up in an ultra chic setting.

Love modern retro? 

• Lola Rouge at Naumi - this bar was made for the gram! Luxuriate in the beautiful, bright decor while sipping cocktails at their circular bar, and they do a super cute high tea too!

All about the sports? 

• The Cambridge Hotel is one of Wellington’s longest running bars having opened in 1883, and is definitely your pace if you enjoy catching the game. Just moments away from the Basin Reserve, this stalwart venue gives pub vibes and has ample screens, chat and beer on tap!

Bonjour! Comment ça va?

• La Serre at Sofitel - while the Jardin Grill is well known for its culinary prowess, there’s something to be said for its cocktail bar La Serre. Pop in for a French Martini, close your eyes and imagine you’re in Paris!

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