Recommended Cocktail Bars in Wellington

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Cocktail Bars in Wellington

Whilst many bars offer cocktails the best cocktail bars are a definite cut above average. Many of the best cocktail bars in Wellington are now famous purely for their exquisite cocktails. Famed for being the first to experiment with new and exotic ingredients, where the best cocktail bars in Wellington lead, the rest of the country follows. Check out ViewWellington.co.nz's recommended cocktail bars in Wellington.
Alice
Alice - the host of an English party, based on the tale of "Alice In Wonderland". The decor and themed cocktails also help to bring the story to life.
Forresters Lane,
Wellington,
6011
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Bettys
Bettys is making it's name as the world's first integrated digital art-space and exclusive entertainment venue. A fusion of technology, innovation and sophistication for the discerning New Zealander.
32 Blair St,
Wellington,
6011
Concrete Restaurant & Bar
(New Zealand)
Relax in the sumptuous armchairs, booth seating or at the bar. Concrete has all the culinary and liquid delights to allow you to relax and enjoy a corporate lunch, after work drink or dinner and later evening unwind.
Cable Car Lane,
Wellington,
6011
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Good Luck
(Japanese)
Good Luck - the basement bar on Cuba Street that has got Wellingtonians talking. Indulge in one of the many exotic cocktails offer and soak in the effortless cool of the bar.
126 Cuba St,
Wellington,
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Hawthorn Lounge
(New Zealand)
Hawthorn Lounge is one of the best regarded bars that Wellington has to offer. The gentleman's club decor gives the joint a classy vibe. And as a point of difference, there is a large open fire where patrons can roast marshmallows.
82 Tory St,
Wellington,
6011
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Hooch Bar
Hooch on Courtenay Place is a stylish burlesque themed cocktail bar that brings a touch of class to the capital. The cocktail list is not to be missed and the service is excellent.
1/46 Courtenay Pl,
Wellington,
6011
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Hummingbird Cafe & Bar
(Tapas)
Hummingbird Cafe, Bar and Club. Seven days of continuous food and beverage service, plus late coffee and suppers. Hummingbird like it’s name sake is unique, the full spectrum of colour is seen in the diversity of it’s food.
20 Courtenay Pl,
Wellington,
6011
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Matterhorn
(Modern European, New Zealand)
Setting the benchmark for the finest and freshest of New Zealand’s music, dining, drink design and culture, Matterhorn, on Wellington's Cuba Mall, gives it to you seven ways in seven days, indoors, outdoors, fireside; it is a regular's restaurant, cocktail bar and day café, where attitude is most certainly valued over attire.
106 Cuba Mall,
Wellington,
6011
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Motel
(Modern European, New Zealand)
Motel can be descripbed quite simply as a stylish and exclusive bar hidden away down Forresters Lane. 1950s decor and knowledgeable staff make this a classy establishment.
45 Tory St,
Wellington,
6011
Ponderosa
Ponderosa is a sleek little joint on Blair Street offering an extensing range of cocktails to enjoy while lounging at log tables.
28 Blair St,
Wellington,
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The Watusi
(American)
The Watusi, On Wellington's Edward St, takes its name from a 60's dance style that originated from tribal Rwanda. Predominantly an uber-cool bar, The Watusi also serves up 50's style American diner cuisine.
6 Edward St,
Wellington,
6011
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