The Auckland Cocktail Passport with HI-SO
Thursday, June 28 - Saturday, July 25th
HI-SO Rooftop Bar, 67 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Become a tourist in your own city with the Auckland Cocktail Passport! First, pick up your Passport from HI-SO, then enjoy unique cocktails (each highlighting an international destination) throughout the city at participating venues, adding stickers to your passport along the way. Return to HI-SO with a fully-filled out passport to claim your prize!

Participating bars: HI-SO, Bedford Soda & Liquor, The Churchill, Lime Bar, The Nightcar, Panacea, Parasol & Swing 

Archipelago @ Parasol & Swing
Tuesday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 28th
Parasol & Swing, 7/204 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

In collaboration with Kiwi Success, Parasol & Swing invites you on a tiki adventure unlike any other. Traverse the islands and landscapes of Japan through a tropical lens, exploring a menu of tiki inspired cocktails that celebrate the depth and diversity of Japanese sake, liqueurs, fruits and teas.

Appletons Estate x Ao Cacao: Bean, Bottle & Bar
Thursday, June 25 - Sunday, June 28
Bar Mea, 7/204 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Join us for a menu of 5 paired offerings, expertly curated by Pietro Lepore at Bar Mea! An exquisite pairing of Appleton Estate rum cocktails and Ao Cacao chocolates, bringing together two brands united by a passion for craftsmanship and authenticity. Through their respective bean-to-bar and cane-to-cup philosophies, both are committed to sustainable practices that celebrate origin, tradition, and the people that shape every ingredient.

Hospo Workout and Nutrition Session @ KnoxFit
Monday, June 22
11am - 1pm
KnoxFit, 562 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021

Knox Fit and Healthy Hospo are hosting a free coached workout and nutrition workshop designed to get people moving, learning, and feeling good. Also, learn about your opportunity to join in a 12 week hospo membership for just $100. All experience levels are welcome! RSVP is required via the this link.

Anyone interested in the 12 Week Membership should follow this link to sign up. 

Breath-Powered Gaming for Mental Fitness Presented by Healthy Hospo
Monday, June 22
2pm - 4pm
ACS, 198 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011

Manana Interactive and Healthy Hospo invite attendees to an interactive wellbeing workshop centered around playing a breath-controlled video game! The workshop is designed to help hospitality learn about managing the day-to-day demands of the industry and practice relaxation skills in real time. RSVP is required via this link, space is limited.

Lion Presents: Battle of the Bars!
Monday, June 22
6pm - 12am
The Broken Lantern, 198 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011

The Broken Lantern are partnering with Lion for the kickoff event of Auckland Cocktail Week! Teams of 4 bartenders from all around the city will compete in a cocktail competition for the ages! Festivities will start promptly at 7pm, with hospo drinks deals and entertainment into the evening.

Gather your team and RSVP at this link to be considered for participation (space is limited).

Hospitality Bouldering Meetup
Tuesday, June 23
10am - 11:30am
Boulder Co., 33-47 Northside Drive, Westgate, Auckland 0814

Whether you're a bouldering aficionado or just curious what those people are doing up on that wall, come meet fellow hospo folks who are interested in the sport of bouldering! This meetup is for beginner to experienced climbers alike, bring your own equipment or rent some at the gym. Boulder Co. are generously offering a discounted rate of $16 for the session. Carpool(s) will leave from The Broken Lantern at 9:30am.

Please fill out this form to get involved.

CHI CHI: Hyper Mold Showcase
Tuesday, June 23
12pm - 2pm
Rocketman, 40 Customs Street, Downstairs/8 Roukai Lane, Britomart, Auckland 1010

Come along to an in-depth deep dive into all that is Koji with our Head Distiller, Mikey Ball & Brand Ambassador Cal Ross. We will dig into the science, the history, the culture and why it’s at the core of CHI CHI Vodka. This hands-on workshop gives examples of what Koji does to flavour, how it converts raw ingredients into deliciousness and why we see the introduction of Koji changing the narrative around the Vodka Category. There will be Rice, coconuts and spinning things!

RSVP is required, space is limited, please RSVP to: Mikey@woodward-distillery.com 

Waiheke Whiskey “Altered Carbon” Tasting @ Kemuri
Tuesday, June 23
2pm - 4pm
Kemuri Hi-Fi, 1 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Kemuri Hi-Fi are stoked to invite Auckland trade to join us for the launch of Waiheke Whisky's latest release "Altered Carbon". A Single Malt Whisky made with New Zealand Peat, designed exclusively for pouring in New Zealand Bars. 

Hosted by Brand Founder Mark Izzard & Master Distiller Pat Newton. We'll be tasting a range of award winning locally made whiskies, plus cocktails and bites.

Space is limited, RSVP to: hello@kemurihifi.co.nz 

Pineapple on Parnell Presents: Jim Beam Pineapple
Tuesday, June 23
4pm - 8pm
Pineapple on Parnell, 207 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052

To celebrate the launch of the brand new Jim Beam Pineapple, Pineapple on Parnell is putting their twist on a menu of specialty pineapple-inspired cocktails! Known for their drinks expertise, live music, and old world charm, Pineapple on Parnell is an exclusive cocktail bar in the heart of Parnell. Come for the drinks and stay for some live funk & house tunes into the evening!

JAM Record Bar @ Kemuri Hi-FI
Tuesday, June 23
6pm - Late
Kemuri Hi-Fi, 1 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Kemuri Hi‑Fi & JAM Record Bar are excited to announce their Trans‑Tasman Bar & Soundsystem takeover exchange to be hosted in Auckland & Sydney. The collaboration brings together two of Australasia’s most distinctive bar concepts for two nights of delicious drinks and great music. Tuesday, the 23rd Sydney's JAM Record Bar team (James Irvine & Erin Griffin) will fly in to take over Kemuri Hi‑Fi and host a rare, one‑night‑only cultural exchange, serving up a bespoke cocktail menu showcasing 4 of their greatest hits with support from the Kemuri Hi-Fi team. Plus, live vinyl performance curated by JAM’s selector Nick Van Tiel.  

Open to the public, so we recommend booking early to reserve spots. 

This event is sponsored by Ketel One Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Johnnie Walker Whisky & Commercial Bay.

Kelmarna Community Farm Experience with Healthy Hospo
Wednesday, June 24
10am - 1pm

Kelmarna Community Farm, 12 Hukanui Crescent, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021

Healthy Hospo and Kelmarna Community Farm present a hands-on farm experience for people who work with food produce! Participate in garden mahi alongside our team, explore how we grow organically in the heart of the city, and build a more grounded relationship with the kai that ends up on your plates in your cocktails. The day includes a guided garden tour, a farm lunch, and plenty of space to learn about the systems - composting, organic growing, community education and more - to connect the farm to your kitchen. Space is limited so be sure to book your ticket here in advance!

Kelmarna is a 4.5-acre organic community farm and charity in Ponsonby, Tāmaki Makaurau. They grow kai, run composting systems, and connect people with the land and each other - because they believe a healthy food system starts with community.

Above Board Masterclass @ Truth or Dare
Wednesday, June 24
2pm - 4pm
Truth or Dare Bar, Snickel Lane 9/23 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Join bartenders from one of Melbourne's top-rated bars for a in-depth masterclass. Walkins welcome but RSVP via Instagam is recommended.

Champagne Body! Presented by Veranda Drinks
Wednesday, June 24
4pm - 6pm
Panacea, 23 O'Connell Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Join us for a chat around the art and science of carbonation. A masterclass designed to elevate your carbonation game. Whether you are looking to perfect your in-house cocktail serves or understand the science behind the perfect bubbles, mastering a few simple rules could radically transform the quality of your fizz into refined “Champagne-like” drinks. From the history of effervescence to advanced cocktail techniques, Mikey Ball from Veranda Drinks will provide an inside look at commercial-level carbonation, natural carbonation and explain how you can harness these industrial principles to better your drinks. Pull-up for some “Champagne body” drinks.

Please RSVP to: Mikey@woodward-distillery.com 

Battle of the Backbones - Espolòn Quiz
Wednesday, June 24
6pm - 8pm
Rocketman, 8 Roukai Lane, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Move over stuffy, elitist, knowledge-fuelled tequila training and get ready to Ride The Rooster into a shot of chaos. Imagine the rowdiest quiz night at your favorite bar - with your favorite people and your favorite tequilas (spoiler: they’re all Espolòn.) Complimentary food will be provided by Sunday Burrito during the quiz.

Grab your team of 5 and fill out this form to get involved!

CHI CHI Presents: The Regional Slingers Disco
Wednesday, June 24
8pm - Late
ACS, 198 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011 (above The Broken Lantern)

Is there life south of the Bombay Hills? This Auckland Cocktail Week, we're finding out. Welcome to the inaugural Regional Slingers Disco 2026. We’ve invited the best bartenders from New Zealand’s deepest, darkest corners to show the big-city folk how to actually have fun.

The Specs:

The Drinks: Legit Auckland-quality cocktails (minus the road cones).

The Fuel: CHI CHI Vodka.

The Vibe: Full-tilt, ankle-twitching, booty-dropping, chest poppin' boogie. (Bumper to Bumper Baby!)

There will be tunes, there will be drinks, and hopefully, we’ll even see some locals brave the night. See you at ACS. The passcode is “CHI-CHI."

Campari Academy - Trans Tasman Exchange
Thursday, June 25
2pm - 4pm
ACS, 198 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011 (above The Broken Lantern)

Campari Academy is bringing its world-class education platform to Auckland, with Australian Brand Ambassador Alex Zanarini leading an immersive Campari Academy training session. Blending hands-on learning, storytelling, and practical application, with a strong focus on Campari, Espolòn and Appleton Estate, we’ll be exploring their heritage, production, and versatility in modern cocktail culture. The session is designed to build confidence, elevate craft, and strengthen brand knowledge. Light food and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP via this form to attend.

Thomson Whiskey Presents: Live Barrel Charring & Coopering Demonstration + Free Gift for Hospo
Thursday, June 25
4pm - 5:30pm
The Broken Lantern, 198 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011

Join Mat Thomson, co-founder of Thomson Whisky, for a one-of-a-kind live barrel charring and coopering demonstration. Experience the craft behind whisky making as Mat chars an oak cask over open flame before taking the barrel apart to reveal the inner workings and impact of oak on flavour development. Guests will also enjoy a guided tasting of the full Thomson Whisky range, with a complimentary gift for all hospo staff who attend.

Please note: this session will take place outdoors due to the live fire and use of coopering tools during the demonstration.

Get your tickets at this link to attend!

Above Board @ Truth or Dare
Thursday, June 25
6pm - Sold Out
Truth or Dare Bar, Snickel Lane 9/23 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Truth or Dare Bar is hosting Above Board as part of their international guest shift series to celebrate their 1 year anniversary. Recognised as one of the world’s Top 100 bars, the award-winning Melbourne bar will be presenting some of their signature cocktails for one night only! Expect elegant drinks, great conversations, and a rare opportunity to experience one of Melbourne’s most influential cocktail bars right here in Auckland.

Water to Glass: The Science, Psychology & Performance of Ice in Cocktails
Friday, June 26
12pm - 2pm
Goblin, 134 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1011

Join us for an in-depth look at the process of ice making and why ice plays an integral role in cocktail creation. Conor Whale (The Bar Society) and Alastair Walker (Caretaker) join forces to present their unique perspectives on ice in the bar, from the process of creating ice at industrial scale all the way to how it gets into your drink!

Space is limited, RSVP at this link to attend.

Hendricks Cabinet of Curiosities at CURIO
Friday, June 26
4pm - Late
CURIO (formerly Little Culprit), Corner of Wyndham &, 151 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Join us for a bespoke cocktail menu featuring the Hendrick’s Cabinet of Curiosities lineup of gins at CURIO by Little Culprit! Every cocktail purchased enters you into the draw to win 1 of 5 curious and fascinating items. Raffle to be drawn at 8:30 sharp!

Cocktail Kitchen with Tanqueray Gin
Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27
5pm - Late
The Churchill Auckland, 396 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

The Churchill presents an evening of signature martinis with Tanqueray Gin paired with select canapes created by executive Chef Issam Faddouli. The Cocktail Kitchen explores the possibilities of how we ‘wine & dine’ with their fresh new approach to combining cocktails and food into one seamless experience.

Walkins are welcome but tickets from this link are advised.

Southeast Asian Flavour Meets French Wine and Spirits at Bar Magda
Friday, June 26
5:30pm - 8pm
Bar Magda, Newton, 25b Cross Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Sante Wines and Bar Magda are partnering to create a distinctive menu of refreshing aperitivo and refined long drinks. A vibrant collaboration featuring Combier Liqueurs & Crèmes alongside Comte de Lauriston Calvados created by Matt Venables — balancing spice, citrus, herbs, and French sophistication in every glass.

Caviar in the Clouds at SkyBar
Friday, June 26
6pm - 9pm
Sky Bar, Sky Tower Level 50/78 Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

In partnership with New Zealand’s 1919 Distilling, SkyBar have created an elevated mini-cocktail flight, each drink paired with a distinct faux-caviar bite. Expect unique cocktail serves, spectacular views, and a DJ playing throughout the night!

Choose Your Own Adventure Cocktails with Suntory
Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27
6pm - 10pm
ACS, 198 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011

ACS is partnering with Suntory Oceania to bring you a fantasy-inspired cocktail menu based on the beloved Choose Your Own Adventure book series. Read through the menu mini-book, making your choices along the way, until you arrive at one of 10 endings, each corresponding to a unique cocktail!

Each ticket ($15) will get you a welcome drink and a menu (a mini Choose Your Own Adventure Book!) to take home. Guests are welcome to stay and order cocktails from the Choose Your Own Adventure Menu until 10pm when the event ends. All cocktails from the menu will be priced at $20 each.

Presale tickets are available at this link. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Wild Turkey Master's Keep with Alex Zanarini
Friday, June 26
6:30pm - 8pm
Panacea, 23 O'Connell Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Some whiskies are released. Others are held back--watched, shaped, and only shared when they're ready. For one night, we explore the world of Wild Turkey--a distillery defined by patience, conviction, and a deep respect for tradition. Each pour offers a different perspective on time in oak, revealing the character, complexity, and quiet evolution that defines the house style. Less a tasting, more a study in intention.

Tickets are $99, email wearepanaceabar@gmail.com  to book your space.

Bloody Sunday @ Bar Mea
Sunday, June 28
1pm - 4pm
Bar Mea, 7/204 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

The ultimate recovery: a Sunday session dedicated to Bloody Marys! In collaboration with Skyy vodka Bar Mea are putting together a special menu featuring some signature creations alongside a full garnish station where you can customize your Bloody Mary however you like. To accompany, they’ll be shucking Te Matuku oysters for $3 each, creating the perfect recovery from the night before, or simply the start to a solid Sunday session at Mea.

Mea's Friends in Fine Places: Cal Ross
Sunday, June 28
4pm-6pm
Bar Mea, 7/204 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Cal Ross of Bert’s Bar in Wellington is flying in to command the bar for the next edition of Bar Mea’s Friends in Fine Places series. Famed for his friendly, chatty approach to hospitality, Cal is well regarded around the New Zealand hospitality scene having represented the country internationally on a number of occasions.

Having recently taken up stick at Woodward distillery's flagship Bert’s Bar, with fellow hospo legends Mikey Ball & Brad Power, Cal has begun to stamp his mark on the Wellington scene with sensational menu of creative delights. Grab a seat at the bar and experience true Cal Ross hospitality in a space where he once honed his skills in the hospitality scene.

Bert’s Bar @ Bedford Soda & Liquor
Sunday, June 28
6pm-8pm
Bedford Soda & Liquor, 1 Richmond Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011

The newly established Bert's Bar in Wellington featuring Cal Ross and Brad Power team up with Jeremy, Trystan and the team at Bedford to bring you a mix of deliciously curated drinks. Get warmed up for the finale with us, arrive between 6-7pm and receive a welcome drink from Papa Salt Gin.

Campari Presents the Auckland Cocktail Week Finale Party!
Sunday, June 28
7pm - Late
The Broken Lantern, 198 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011

The finale celebration of the first-ever Auckland Cocktail Week! The Broken Lantern and ACS will be partnering with Campari Group to transform both venues into a medley of themed mini cocktail bars, each with its own unique menu. Expect festive decorations, delicious cocktails, discounted flash tattoos (first come, first served), live music, and DJs into the late night.

Be sure to RSVP at this link for entry and free vouchers!