Auckland

Cave à Vin

146 Kitchener Road, Milford, North Shore

★ North Shore natural wine mecca, Zane Kelsall's curated selection, wine-fermented sourdough, pork cheek & prosciutto brown butter, 20-seat intimate space

Pici Wine Bar

Shop 22, St Kevin's Arcade, 183 Karangahape Road

★ Fresh pasta + natural wine institution, Aotearoa/Italian organic focus, cacio e pepe, bottle shop retail, K'Rd arcade energy, communal tables

Tappo

Shop 23, St Kevin's Arcade, 183 Karangahape Road

★ Biodynamic & organic specialist, wine bar + bottle shop, small producers from NZ & Italy, approachable no-stuffy-speak, Pici sibling venue

Lovebucket

309 Karangahape Road (K Rd Food Workshop)

Honky-tonk tavern, cocktails on tap, natural wine selection, prohibition-style hideaway, barrel-aged beers, local K'Rd community hub

Jervois Rd Wine Bar & Kitchen

170 Jervois Road, Herne Bay

Neighbourhood local with European flair, sharing plates & Italian influence, rustic patio, live music nights, 20+ years hospitality legacy

Apéro Food & Wine

280 Karangahape Road, CBD

French-inspired intimate spot, brick walls & dim lights, ever-changing short menu, Leslie Hottiaux & Mo Koski's labour of love, communal tables

Flor Wine Bar

Karangahape Road, CBD

Everyday Wine's Dan Gillet project, 150+ varieties, rotating by-the-glass, intimate atmospheric space, Pasture alumni kitchen team

Little Culprit

Corner Queen & Wyndham Streets, CBD

Cocktail bar & wine lounge, timeless yet eclectic list, Culprit's sibling aperitivo spot, CBD after-work haven, modern edge

Bon Pinard

134A Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead

★ Sleek suburban gem opened June 2024, orange wine focus, banquette seating, cheese & charcuterie, warm glowing atmosphere, 10 mins from CBD

Somm

Princes Wharf, CBD (Auckland Waterfront)

Urban cellar door & wine bar, Church Road & Martinborough Vineyard showcase, sophisticated chic gastronomy, harbour views

Blue

1/1 Franklin Road, Ponsonby

★ Cafe by day, wine bar by night, Scandi-inspired all-day dining, egg buns & terrine, Tuscany vibes courtyard, opened 2025, community-focused

Bare Wine

Queen Street, CBD

Relaxed confident wine bar & shop, curated NZ & international natural wines, French bar food influence, urban cellar door concept

Annabel's Wine Bar

Parnell or CBD locations

Intimate wine bar settings, curated wine lists, local Auckland charm, neighbourhood local atmosphere

Wine Loft

Auckland CBD

Elevated wine bar experience, extensive by-the-glass selection, sophisticated atmosphere, CBD location

Culprit

12 Wyndham Street, CBD

★ Nostalgic NZ cuisine with modern global edge, Kyle Street's playful dishes, natural wine pairings available, $99 tasting menu, bi-monthly changing menu

Forest

Dominion Road, Mt Eden

Plant-based natural wine restaurant, Plabita Florence's sustainable waste-conscious dining, "old wine butter", upside-down broccoli, seasonal focus

Osteria Uno

Birkenhead, North Shore

Elevated approachable Italian, Sarah & Jordan Macdonald, handcrafted pasta focus, Italian wine list, sophisticated yet relaxed, opened October 2023

Metita

SkyCity, 87 Federal Street, CBD

Michael Meredith's elevated Pacific cuisine, first of its kind in NZ, South Pacific rums, umu open fire cooking, immersive Samoan culture

Gilt Brasserie

1 Queen Street, CBD

Josh & Helen Emett's European brasserie, contemporary classics, world-class wine list, timeless cocktails, CBD power dining

Bonita

Ellerslie

Korean-Spanish fusion, Shanay & Isaac Yu, innovative tapas, unique cocktails & sangrias, bold savoury meets breezy share plates

Pici Dining Room

Shop 22, St Kevin's Arcade, 183 Karangahape Road

Hand-rolled pici pasta, natural wine pairings, extruded rigatoni, sourdough with natural wine culture, unpretentious Italian focus

Blue Dining

1/1 Franklin Road, Ponsonby

All-day Scandi-European menu, persimmon salads, lamb with burnt beetroot, refined comfort dishes, natural wine by night, community tables

Apéro Dining

280 Karangahape Road, CBD

French bistro influences, intimate dining room, seasonal wine pairings, chef's trust-the-menu approach, late-night suppers

Everyday Wine

13-15 Mackelvie Street, Grey Lynn

★ Organic & natural wine specialists, wild-fermented/unfiltered/vegan focus, $100 case deals, same-day Auckland delivery, Dan Gillet's foundation

Fine-O-Wine

196 Point Chevalier Road, Point Chevalier

Organic & natural wine focus, Point Chev local, curated selection of minimal intervention wines, knowledgeable staff

Pici Retail

St Kevin's Arcade, 183 Karangahape Road

Bottle shop sales until 9pm, Aotearoa/Italian natural wines, retail prices + corkage, takeaway available, K'Rd convenience

Tappo Wine Store

St Kevin's Arcade, Karangahape Road

Biodynamic & organic retail, Italian & NZ small producers, approachable pricing, knowledgeable staff, regular tastings

Queens Wineshop

CBD (Queen Street area)

Chic cosy central bottle shop, best selection in city centre, curated natural wines, contemporary retail experience

Great Little Vineyards

Orakei Bay Village, Orakei

Wine stories & conversations focus, tasting experiences, curated NZ wine selection, village location, educated staff

South Natural Wine Festival

Pocket Bar & Kitchen, Grey Lynn (Annual November Event)

★ NZ's premier natural wine showcase, Silver Wing Wines presents, 3rd edition Nov 15 2025, boutique winemaker access, tasting festival

Unkel Wines (Available at Cave à Vin)

Australian import, available throughout Auckland

Rob Burley's natural wines, Sangiovese & skin-contact specialties, distributed to best Auckland natty bars

Kindeli Wines (Nelson)

Available at Cave à Vin, Pici & top Auckland bars

Alex Craighead's natural winery, "Bend Sinister" skin contact, experimental NZ natty superstar, Nelson-based

Ashleigh Barrowman Wines

Available at select Auckland venues

Natural winemaker, featured at Roses Dining Room residencies, new releases sought after in Auckland

The Wine Room by David Nash

Auckland CBD

Wine & spirits home away from home, afternoon to evening service, curated selection, intimate wine bar atmosphere

Markovina Vineyard Estate

Kumeu, West Auckland (20 mins from CBD)

10-acre vineyard venue, wine district location, stunning gardens, natural wine events, corporate & private functions