The Sugar Club sits majestically 53 floors above Auckland City and is the jewel in the crown at the top of the Sky Tower. The kitchen focuses on flavours and texture, whilst the dining room and bar are an experiential destination with breath-taking views of Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf.
Location: SkyCity
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Buyout capacity: 83 pax
Seated: 83 pax
Standing: 120 pax
A laid back and sophisticated food and wine experience, encapsulating the essence of New Zealand hospitality. Acclaimed chef Ben Bayly offers up a menu boasting New Zealand’s finest ingredients, organic vegetables from Ahi’s kitchen garden and a drinks list championing the best local wines and spirits.
Location: Commercial Bay
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Buyout capacity: 120 pax
Seated: 75 pax
Standing: 120 pax
Few views capture the essence of a city better than the one from Sails Restaurant. Enjoy the view over thousands of yachts while tucking into their famed crayfish and seafood dishes. Over three decades, Sails has forged its top reputation through using only the freshest ingredients, the most talented chefs and professional waiting staff.
Location: St Mary's Bay
Cuisine: Seafood
Buyout capacity: 200 pax
Seated: 150 pax
Standing: 200 pax
A place to be served, nourished and indulged. Helmed by acclaimed chef Michael Meredith, the menu at Mr Morris offers local, ethical, sustainable and seasonal produce with a devotion to flavour, to create a modern Pacific and New Zealand experience in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Location: Britomart
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Buyout capacity: 71 pax
Seated: 59 pax
Standing: 71 pax
Culprit serves nostalgic New Zealand cuisine with a modern global edge. Owner and chef Kyle Street creates playful dishes that hero local suppliers, are innovative and big on flavour, often with a nod to his uniquely Kiwi upbringing.
Location: Wyndham Street
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Buyout capacity: 86 pax
Seated: 40 pax
Standing: 86 pax
Nestled in an old chocolate factory and private courtyard is one of Auckland dining’s best-kept secrets. For over 20 years, Cibo has been creating an atmosphere of splendour, from the unobtrusive professionalism of waiting staff to a delicious menu based on the taste of the ingredients not the whims of current trends.
Location: Parnell
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Buyout capacity: 150 pax
Seated: 120 pax (including outdoor area)
Standing: 150 pax
Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill is a premium seafood restaurant set within Auckland’s historic ferry building. Boasting an all-weather covered deck right on the water with harbour views, it offers the freshest, sustainable and most local seafood New Zealand has to offer, from the ocean to the plate.
Location: Britomart
Cuisine: Seafood and Contemporary NZ
Buyout capacity: 500 pax
Seated: 150 to 250 pax (including deck)
Standing: 500 pax
Homeland serves up the best of New Zealand and the Pacific. Award-winning chef Peter Gordon offers a menu that celebrates the incredible producers of Aotearoa, New Zealand whether that’s over a long lunch in the marquee garden, or cocktails and shared plates while watching the sunset over the harbour bridge.
Location: Westhaven
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Buyout capacity: 220 pax
Seated: 110 pax
Standing: 220 pax
Onslow is the culmination of chef Josh Emett’s culinary journey from London to New York and back to Aotearoa, New Zealand. A landmark Auckland address steeped in history, Onslow references the Old World but is decidedly modern; a sophisticated yet relaxed restaurant that celebrates New Zealand’s exceptional provenance.
Location: Princes Street
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Buyout capacity: 200 pax
Seated: 90
Standing: 200 pax
Kingi celebrates seafood - local, sustainably caught seafood that tastes like the ocean it came from. Savour the terroir of New Zealand’s oceans, dunes, river mouths and reefs, and enjoy a good glass of wine in this sophisticated space next to the Hotel Britomart.
Location: Britomart
Cuisine: Seafood
Buyout capacity: 150 pax
Seated: 80 pax (includes bar area)
Standing: 150 pax
The only venue with an outlook over Hobson Bay and Auckland’s city skyline, Copia is dedicated to sustainability, ethical dining and combining old-world techniques with modern cooking. Inspired by modern New Zealand seasonal cuisine and wine, with a commitment to supporting local producers.
Location: Orakei Basin
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Buyout capacity: 100 pax
Seated: 50 pax
Standing: 100 pax
Award-winning chef and owner Josh Emett has created a relaxed and classic coastal-inspired bistro menu. Oysters are delivered daily and shucked to order, harvested from the island’s very own Te Matuku farm. All served with incredible views across Oneroa bay.
Location: Waiheke
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Buyout capacity: 90 pax
Seated: 90 pax
Mudbrick Restaurant sits on a ridge overlooking the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf and back to Auckland city, offering a stunning spot to enjoy delicious food, and to try Mudbrick's famous wines. Several options are available for restaurant buyout, all with their own unique features, creating a memorable and engaging event.
Location: Waiheke
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Buyout capacity: 200 pax
Seated: 140 pax
Standing: 200 pax
Elegant yet relaxed, this multi award-winning bistro offers stunning views of the island, with outdoor dining available on the patio under the pergola. A menu of fresh, vibrant dishes takes inspiration from the venue’s own wines and Waiheke Island’s terroir, incorporating the organic gardens, beehives, olive trees, and orchards onsite.
Location: Waiheke
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Buyout capacity: 200 pax
Seated: 120 pax
Standing: 200 pax
Discover relaxed, island-style eating with a menu made from fresh, healthy and local ingredients. Meat lovers will enjoy a dish from the unique Josper charcoal grill. Combined with the winery’s outstanding wines, the menu is an exquisite culinary experience, with great views to match.
Location: Waiheke
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Buyout capacity: 110 pax
Seated: 110 pax
Situated amongst the vines, indoor and outdoor dining areas flow through to the Cellar Door, providing comfortable and diverse experiences for guests. Located in the Onetangi Valley the estate includes 5.3 hectares of vineyards, a winery, a craft brewery and an expansive, light-filled restaurant with a seasonal menu built around fresh, local produce.
Location: Waiheke
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Buyout capacity: 200 pax (March to Nov only)
Seated: 160 pax
Standing: 200 pax
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