The Wine Cellar is up there with the most intimate venues in Auckland and has been a staple establishment in the city's music scene. From comfy couch shows to hot and heavy raves the venue has given its patrons unforgettable memories.
Separate from the venue (next door) is The Wine Cellar bar itself, with ambient lighting and music in which to make the most of their brilliant wine, beer and spirit list.
Keep an eye on their eclectic and exciting gig guide, there really is something for everyone at The Wine Cellar.
Overview
Price Range | $$ – Reasonable: $8-$10 / $6-$7 |
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Ambience | Lively |
Accepts credit cards | Yes |
Noise level | Upbeat |
Licence | This venue is licenced |
Products and specialities
Music venue for hire and bar
Hours
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The wine cellar feels very homely. The dim red lighting and underground location contribute to a unique atmosphere for a bar in Auckland. It has an old worldy charm, and it sort of reminds me of pubs you see people go to in old European movies. The feijoa cider is delicious. They have a lot of live music, varying in style. I like to go on dates here and watch folk music sitting in comfortable couches and drinking tea.
The Wine Cellar in St Kevin's Arcade on K Road in Auckland has always been one of my favorite bars in the city for catching up with friends for a quiet drink or seeing some almost always great acoustic or not-too-loud bands from the comfort of their sofas! The atmosphere inside is dark and brooding. Which can be surprisingly enjoyable. You feel as if you're part of a secret world that only a lucky few have stumbled upon. Which is quite true considering how little signage indicates there is a bar down there, There are some great craft beers and cider on tap and the wine selection is very particular and probably won't be found elsewhere.
Great place to have a nibble and drink with a friend / watch a band / unwind. Nothing pretentious, does what it does well. I love it that it has a ton of areas you can mill between depending on your mood. A mile and a half better than most decor-ugh bars - good beverage selection. Music is quiet enough to talk - always friendly faces.
I really enjoy the Wine Cellar. I found the bar staff a little grumpy and unfriendly to begin with, but I persevered with it because I really like the beers and the music there. As I got to know the staff (and probably vice versa) a bit better I discovered they're usually up for a good natter. The tapas are great value too. The pickled onions are perfect with a Crouchers Pale Ale.
The Wine Cellar is a K Road Must Try. Not for all, perhaps. I would be unlikely to take my Nana. They have made a few changes lately and I think they are for the best. Unfortunately the giant wall-sized wine list has gone and been replaced by a paper version - one of my favourite things about the bar in the past. I usually head there for the music - Singer/Songwriter types as well as larger bands are the most likely acts to see there. The music venue itself is small which lends an intimacy to the act of being in the audience. Another one of my favourite things. The only thing that I think could make it better is adding more seating to the front bar. There is plenty of seating 'outside' in the smoking area - but not everyone smokes and and not everyone wants to stand all night while they enjoy their wines. Still - I'll continue to attend as often as I can.