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The World’s 100 Best Cocktail Bars

Caretaker

Auckland, New Zealand

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST COCKTAIL BARS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 41 2026

No. 1 in Oceania

Caretaker

A dimly lit speakeasy tucked below Auckland's CBD, Caretaker has live jazz on some nights. It has no drinks menu; bartenders ask about tastes, then make a bespoke cocktail.

Highlights

  • Bespoke cocktails without a menu
  • Live jazz in the corner
  • Hidden entrance down a lane

Good to know

  • Cocktails around NZ$24 each
  • Waiting list on busy weekend nights
  • Stairs to the entrance, not step-free

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