Auckland’s best happy hours.

Tried and tested by me! Especially for you! (ok, mainly for my benefit!)

K’Road

  • Coco’s Cantina (K’ Road)
    Mate’s Rates Tuesday is iconic. $6 prosecco, beer, house wine, and spritzes all day. $17 pizza too.
    Happy Hour (daily): 4pm–6pm
    Daily Specials:

    • Mon: $9 prosecco, red/white, pilsner & kombucha

    • Tue: $15 pizza/pasta of the day

    • Wed: $14 negroni

    • Thurs: $8 limoncello spritz

    • Sat: $10 sangria
      There’s a different offer every day, always worth checking.

  • Jacuzzi (Ponsonby)
    Laidback vibes and great tunes, especially on the terrace.
    House wine or tap beer $8, classic cocktails $15.

  • Gigi (In the former Ponsonby Bistro site)
    Batch-made and always smooth. A good reason to turn Thursdays into the new Fridays.

Ponsonby

  • Somm (Viaduct)
    Great happy hour lineup with premium local pours.
    Choose from $8 wines, Little Creatures lager, or $11 well-balanced cocktails.
    Ideal for the wine lovers who want quality without the splurge.

  • Cāntīng by Nic Watt (Commercial Bay)
    Batch-made cocktails with big flavour. My pick? The Spicy Lychee Margarita.
    Perfect for a post-work wind-down or pre-Spark Arena concert sip.

    $12 House cocktails

    $12 House wine (inc. Prosecco)

    $12 Hour Beer

  • HQ (Viaduct)
    The Sunset Special runs from 2pm until 8:30pm (or whenever the sun sets — whichever is later).

    • $50 Mumm Marlborough (Rosé or Brut)

    • $10 per glass (iconic)

    • House wine bottles $30

    • Other drinks from $5
      Big energy, big value.

  • Oyster & Chop (Viaduct)
    Freshly shucked oysters for $2 a pop, paired with a rotating list of wines, beers, and a cocktail or two.
    Sit out on the terrace. Walk-ins only. No bookings — grab a spot early.

Auckland CBD

Morningside

  • Sidehustle (Morningside)
    All-day deals:

    • Mon: $6 hospo night menu

    • Tues: Any tasting paddle $16

    • Wed: $30 wine bottles

    • Thurs: $25 jugs

    • Fri: $10 bubbles

    • Sat: $4 margarita shots

    • Sun: All of the above!

    Happy Hours: 4–6pm & 8:30–9:30pm every day

    • $8 house beer, cider or wine

    • $12 house cocktails (try the pineapple coconut marg!)

A cocktail glass with a salted rim, filled with Margarita and ice, placed on a wooden surface with warm, blurry lights in the background.

A “Quick” Note

These aren’t all the happy hours in Auckland, just my current go-to’s. I keep this list small with intention: it’s all about sharing what I genuinely rate right now. That means up-to-date info on pricing, timing, and offers, and no filler, no paid content. If it’s here, it’s worth your time (and your thirst). I’ll keep refreshing this as things change.

Have a hidden gem? a fave, that you think needs to feature? Send me a message, I’ll head there and check it out.

A wood-fired pizza topped with cheese and chopped herbs on a white plate, with a glass of red wine in the foreground. Salt and pepper shakers are in the background on a red table.
A hand holding a glass of white wine above a platter of fresh oysters on ice, with lemon wedge and small container of cocktail sauce on a speckled table.
A cocktail in a margarita glass with a salted rim and a small skewer of fruit inside, held by a hand. In the background, a bamboo steamer is placed on a plate on a wooden table.