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
Private dining max capacity: 12
Full buyout: 83
East meets West at White and Wong’s - a stunning Asian Fusion restaurant serving classic street foods in a sleek and modern setting beside the waterfront. Offering six private rooms seating from 6 up to 26 guests.
Location: Viaduct Harbour
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Private dining max capacity: 26
A laid back and sophisticated food and wine experience, encapsulating the essence of New Zealand hospitality. Ahi’s menu has been devised as a culinary representation of what it means to be home, celebrating the diversity of the New Zealanders who bring produce to our tables.
Location: Commercial Bay
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Chef: Ben Bayly
Full buyout: 75
Located in the historic Ferry Building on Quay Street, Botswana Butchery Auckland brings a taste of the deep South to the heart of Auckland city. With the emphasis on fun, innovative dining, Botswana Butchery is plush and wonderfully distinctive but also welcoming. The diverse menu is all about flavour and has a strong focus on fine cut meats and locally sourced foods.
Location: Waterfront
Cuisine: Meat
Full buyout: 112
Café Hanoi is a modern Vietnamese restaurant housed within a heritage warehouse space in Britomart, the city’s oldest commercial district. Reflecting their passion and respect for Vietnamese food and culture, Café Hanoi offers authentic Hanoian street food as well as other more modern dishes that pair traditional Northern Vietnamese cooking techniques with the best of New Zealand produce.
Location: Britomart
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Private dining max capacity: 44
While handmade pasta haven Cotto caters well to groups in its Karangahape Road space thanks to a plethora of large tables, those after a more private experience can book the restaurant’s upstairs dining room. With light streaming onto its cosy red walls and central city location, it’s the perfect space for a special event.
Location: K Road
Cuisine: Italian
Private dining max capacity: 52
Located in Britomart the restaurant occupies a historic building & serves up contemporary Japanese cuisine. The Nikko Courtyard is a private light filled space with huge warehouse windows which overlook the Waitemata Harbour.
Location: Britomart
Cuisine: Japanese
Private dining max capacity: 30
Full buyout: 120
Set on trendy Federal Street, Gusto is a top spot for rustic Italian shared dishes with focus on classic flavours and fresh seasonal ingredients. A beautiful private dining room accommodates 28 or for smaller gatherings try the exclusive Chef’s table experience for four to six people.
Location: SkyCity
Cuisine: Italian
Private dining max capacity: 28
Full buyout: 80
A premium seafood restaurant set within Auckland’s historic ferry building. The private dining Harbour Room has views out across the water and accommodates 36 seated, the Harbour deck can also be hired and seats up to 80.
Location: Waterfront
Cuisine: Seafood
Private dining max capacity: 36
Full buyout: 150
This art deco inspired boutique hotel is conveniently located on Auckland’s fashionable high street. Renowned for excellent service and interesting décor, Kitchen restaurant serves contemporary New Zealand cuisine in a stylish setting.
Location: High Street
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Private dining max capacity: 38
Kick back and relax at The Good Luck Coconut and enjoy some of best cocktails this side of the Blue Lagoon at the tiki bar. If the drinks aren’t enough to get you back on island time, then enjoy a tasty sharing menu packed full of dishes influenced by Pacific and Asian ingredients.
Location: Wynyard Quarter
Cuisine: Pasific & Asian
Full buyout: 120
Discover a true taste of Asia, at Auckland’s premier Chinese restaurant and bar. Huami (meaning nectar) is the allure of something beautiful and precious. Explore traditional signature dishes alongside modern takes on Asian fusion cuisine.
Location: SkyCity
Cuisine: Chinese
Private dining max capacity: 24
Full buyout: 130
Pilkingtons is an award-winning space to eat, drink and enjoy. The hand-tooled joinery pieces sit alongside bespoke fabrics, natural stones and an abundance of greenery, creating a sophisticated atmosphere of celebration bathed in natural light. An oasis in the middle of Auckland’s inner city.
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Full buyout: 100
There are very few views in the world that 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 the last three decades, Sails has forged its reputation as one of New Zealand’s top restaurants through an uncompromising belief in using only the freshest ingredients, the most talented chefs and professional waiting staff.
Location: St Marys Bay
Cuisine: Seafood
Full buyout: 160
Award wining fine dining restaurant located in Eden Terrace. The French Kitchen private dining space can cater for 32 and guests can experience an intimate table experience with the chef. There is also a second private dining space, Our Cellar, which can accommodate up to 12 people.
Location: Eden Terrace
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Chef: Sid Sahrawat
Private dining max capacity: 32
Mekong Baby is a cool and bustling restaurant and bar in the heart of Ponsonby. Three uniquely designed private rooms are available - The Opium Den seats up to 8, the Ms M’s space seats up to 12 and the upstairs space, the Mekong Room, can seat up to 40.
Location: Ponsonby
Cuisine: South East Asian
Private dining max capacity: 40
MASU brings atmosphere, passion and a contemporary twist to the traditional robata style of cooking over an open charcoal grill. Chef Nic Watt’s philosophy is simple - use fresh local ingredients, enhance the natural flavours of each dish and let the food speak for itself.
Location: SkyCity
Cuisine: Chinese
Chef: Nic Watt
Private dining max capacity: 18
Full buyout: 130
Located in Britomart the private dining space features an open kitchen and private chef experience. Using local, ethical, sustainable and seasonal produce with a devotion to flavour no matter its origin, to create a modern Pacific and New Zealand experience.
Location: Britomart
Cuisine: Pacific Rim
Chef: Michael Meredith
Private dining max capacity: 20
The Park Hyatt Auckland’s flagship restaurant isn’t just the place for an exceptional meal, it also plays host to private groups with options of the private room adjacent to the restaurant or seating up to 10 at the kitchen counter for an immersive experience.
Location: Wynyard Quarter
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Private dining max capacity: 10
Onslow is the culmination of Josh Emett's culinary journey from London to New York and back to Aotearoa. Referencing the Old World but decidedly modern; a sophisticated yet relaxed restaurant where mpeccable service, delicious food and timeless style are the order of the day.
Location: Wynyard Quarter
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Chef: Josh Emett
Full buyout: 90
Owner and executive chef Lesley Chandra and his team use the seasons and availability of fresh produce to inspire the ever-changing menu. Lesley has embraced his Fijian Indian roots, embedding them into the menu with the interplay of colours and textures that bring Lesley’s cuisine to life.
Location: Ponsonby
Cuisine: Fijian Indian
Chef: Lesley Chandra
Private dining max capacity: 20
Full buyout: 60
SOUL knows going out these days is much more than just good food and drinks. Boasting spectacular sunset views looking out over Auckland’s thriving Viaduct Harbour SOUL has established itself as a destination for good times for nearly two decades of operation. Fresh and unpretentious food and irresistible hand-crafted cocktails deliver elegance and fun in equal measures.
Location: Viaduct Harbour
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Private dining max capacity: 30
Full buyout: 85
Sat on the historic Princes Wharf in downtown Auckland this playful kiwi inspired Eatery offers seven different hideaways to choose, or combine for a cocktail function up to 500 guests, Lula’s is the perfect location to ensure the good times keep-on-keeping on, no matter your event style or occasion.
Location: Viaduct Harbour
Full buyout: 240
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: Seafood
Chef: Josh Emett
Private dining max capacity: 30
Full buyout: 90
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
Private dining max capacity: 20
Full buyout: 160
This sun-drenched locale breathes in seaside living via its floor to ceiling glass walls, framed by the native Pohutukawa and tropical palms against the picturesque Rangitoto Island and the beautifully blue Waitemata harbour. Complemented by an upmarket seafood menu with a focus on sustainable produce and fresh flavours, Regatta offers a truly unforgettable experience.
Location: Takapuna
Cuisine: Seafood
Full buyout: 180
Elevate your dining experience with a private meal in Bracu Restaurant's luxurious Wine Library. Admire the privacy and prestige of their carefully stocked Wine Library while you enjoy a thoughtfully crafted meal of local and globally inspired dishes.
Location: Bombay
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Private dining max capacity: 12
Full buyout: 40
The Grounds is a modern eatery nestled amongst five acres of lush urban park in the beautiful Waitakere’s. People come from all over Auckland to discover premium Kiwi cuisine, gorgeous wine and down-to-earth service. It’s an experience worth traveling for.
Location: Henderson
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Chef: Ben Bayley
Private dining max capacity: 60
Set on the idyllic Onetangi Beach, Ki Māha offers a unique casual dining experience that can cater to a variety of occasions. A menu filled with sustainably harvested seafood and ethically farmed meats, with locally sourced seasonal fruit and vegetables expresses the very essence of distinctly Aotearoa cuisine.
Location: Waiheke
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Full buyout: 110
Mudbrick Restaurant sits on the ridge overlooking the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf and back to Auckland city. Several options are available for private dining, all with their own unique features, creating a memorable and engaging event.
Location: Waiheke
Cuisine: Contemporary NZ
Private dining max capacity: 50
Full buyout: 140
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