MOCKTAILS

Welcome

That place you can go for brunch. That place you can go for lunch. That place you can grab an 18 inch pizza. That place to share a sumptuous platter with friends. That place you can enjoy an ice cold beer in one of our infamous vases. That place that serves amazing cocktails. That place you can indulge in some delicious boutique wines by the glass. That place that the outside is as comfortable as the inside. That place with an open fire. That place by the sea.

So really it’s not that place. It’s the place. It’s not about trying to be cool. It’s about being you, in a cool, laid back and fun environment. We’re not all about what’s hot and what’s not, aside from the food and drink. You see quality is what we do, and quality isn’t a fad.

Proclaimed to be one of the best places for cocktails and service that Jonathan Gold, the New York food critic of 50 years, and Pulitzer prize winner has ever visited, we take pride in constantly exceeding expectations, without taking ourselves too seriously.

Bring your mates, bring your partner, bring your family, bring your mother-in-law if you want… just don’t bring any pre-conceived ideas. Designed to suit every occasion, the award winning Conservatory bar is literally full of life – it’s New Zealand’s first living bar.

“The Conservatory – it’s about living.”

Worldwide classics cocktails gallery

: Mojito
Havana, Cuba. The birthplace of one of our most popular cocktails. White rum, crushed lime, slapped mint, sugar and soda create this ultimately refreshing summertime classic.

Conservatory Specialties cocktail gallery

: BLACK BETTY DRAMALAM

She’s almost like a clover club, but darker and more mysterious. Drambuie laced with honey, blackcurrent, chilli & cinnamon sugar syrup, lime and egg white.

Cocktails

Please see our specialized cocktail menu .

Mocktails

Mocktail menu.

Gin-uary

Four Pillars Shiraz Gin – Australia.
A Yarra Vallery shiraz grape infused gin with a clear peppery, dense raspberry character. The palate is lovely and sweet, with long juniper, sweet and spice character finish. Served with a Mediterranean style tonic, red grapes and an orange slice garnish.

Sacred Spring Dry Gin – New Zealand.
A vapour infused 8 botanical gin that has replaced citrus with local manuka leaves, the 9th botanical being the water drawn from Te Waikoropupu Springs, currently the clearest spring in the world. ‘Pure and simple’. Aromatic tonic, almond and honey flavoured ice.

Glendalough Wild Botanical Gin – Ireland.
Locally picked botanicals from the Irish mountains and valleys. Juniper, pines, wood, rose and rain-kissed leaves hit you with the smell and taste. Close your eyes and you could be somewhere in Ireland between the herbal and floral world. Served with a crisp elderflower tonic, thyme and rosemary springs.

Hendricks Dry Gin – Scotland.
“The curious world of Hendricks” set the bar of many flavoured and varied gins we know today. Orange, lemon, rose, cucumber and elderflower on the nose and palate. Elderflower tonic and sliced cucumber create the summer garden dream.

Rogue Society Dry Gin – New Zealand.
A clean 12 botanical gin that despite the presence of many warm spices, it is citrus that dominates the flavour profile. Vibrant in the mouth and smooth but crisp on the palate. Grapefruit wedge and Indian spiced tonic complete it.

Four PIllars Spiced Negroni Gin – Australia.
A very complex gin using unique botanicals such as Tasmanian pepperberry leaf and blood orange. The taste is highly aromatic, rich and spicy. Leveled out with a light Mediterranean tonic and fresh orange slice.

NON ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

WORLDWIDE CLASSICS

Long Island Iced Tea
Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea originated in the 1970's, New York. The drink combines tequila, vodka, gin, white rum and Grand Marnier blended perfectly to quench your thirst, but watch out, it packs a punch.
You can get this with ginger ale or pineapple juice to really go all out.
$23

Mojito
Mojito
Havana, Cuba. The birthplace of one of our most popular cocktails. White rum, crushed lime, slapped mint, sugar and soda create this ultimately refreshing summertime classic.
$18

Espresso Martini
Espresso Martini
Smooth, silky and seductive. The perfect way to start your evening, or give yourself a wake up call using our fresh espresso coffee.
$18

Margarita
Margarita
This renowned cocktail originated sometime in the 1930's by Carlos "Danny" Herrera near Tijuana, Mexico. Tequila, Grand Marnier and lime juice served over crushed ice.
$18

Sours
Sours
Incredibly refreshing and a great way to drink your favourite liquor with fresh lemon juice, egg white to froth and simple syrup. Elegance in a glass.
Whisky/ Amaretto/ Gin
$19

Moscow Mule
Moscow Mule
First created in 1941 by John G Martin in Manhattan, New York. Vodka with fresh ginger, lime, mint, bitter and ice cold ginger beer.
Original/ Mexican/ Mumbai
$18

Bloody Mary
Bloody Mary
The best of hangover cures. Vodka with tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, tabasco, salt and pepper.
$18

Caipirinha
Caipirinha
An explosive Brazilian beauty. Cachaca muddled with fresh lime and raw sugar and shake with ice
Original/ Kiwi Feijoa/ Pineapple and Chilli
$18

Make A Booking
Don’t stress too much if there is just a few of you, we always do what we can to find you a space. Just come on down. If there’s a few more of you, say over 10, then we’d rather you gave us the heads up, so we can organise an appropriate area. The way we look at it, it’s your gathering / party / work do / hen do etc, so however we can accommodate you, we will… within reason of course. I mean, we’re not going to do anything dodgy like strip for you!
We believe the industry we’re in is called hospitality for a reason, so if it’s hospitality you want, with great food and cocktails, in a chilled environment and an awesome setting, well, then you’ve come to the right place.
Copy and Paste this link to download our Function Brochure http://theconservatory.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Function-Brochure.pdf

SPIRITS

CONSERVATORY SPECIALITIES

Mango Tango
It doesn't get more refreshing. Absolute mango, tropical coconut tequila, lemon juice, egg white and fresh mango puree create this summer sensation.
$19

Pornstar Martini
Originally created by Douglas Ankrah, this is a fruity concoction of vanilla vodka, Chambord, passion-fruit, lime and orange juice. Perfect for a hot summer's afternoon
$19

Honey Dew
Tropical, fruity and fresh. Combining flavours of coconut, melon, raspberry, pineapple and a hint of lime to cut through the sweetness. A tasty, well balanced cocktail.
$18

Black Forest Gateaux
This scrumptous little creation is great as an after-dinner treat or a chocolate fix. Baileys, Chambord, chocolate and fresh cream. Delicious.
$18

Lemon Meringue Pie
Like, fresh, sweet lemon meingue pie in a glass. A well-guarded secret recipe that creates your favourite torched-to-perfection dessert.
$19

Strawberry Shortcake
Refreshing and sweet. Vanilla vodka, Chambord, fresh strawberries and pineapple juice from this delicious number.
$19

Menu
Serving brunch, lunch, dinner, bar snacks and our infamous 18 inch pizzas. The Conservatory is able to cater for all occasions, whether a business “meeting”, lunch with friends or a bite to eat after work- we have it sussed. Prepared with love by some of the best chefs in Auckland, this is food for the soul- without damaging the wallet.
We consider ourselves a bar that serves amazing food rather than a restaurant that serves good drink…..although if we must say so ourselves, our cocktails are pretty darn awesome.
Come try us out and enjoy some of our amazing dishes from our Head Chef Ashish Shukla.
Please see below for our current food menu.

BEER
With a selection of both local and international favourites, and selected draught beers available in glasses, vases and jugs, this is the perfect place to come for a few quiet ones.
Yes, we did say vases – probably the only place you can tell your partner you only had one when you really had two.
We’ll let you work that out.

Cocktails
Our extensive cocktail range has been created by a multitude of professional international bartenders, combining classics & exciting flavour combinations. It’s probably one of the best cocktail lists in the country.
Why?…
Because there’s something for everyone, they’re made with panache and with the final product in mind.
If you’re craving something off-menu, don’t hesitate to go and talk to our bartender’s – there’s more to what meets the eye. We’re always experimenting new recipes and need a guinea-pig customer to try our adventurous ideas on every now and again…You don’t ask, you don’t get.

WINE & CHAMPAGNE
The Conservatory is the first bar in New Zealand to bring on board the wines by the glass dispensers, so our customers can taste wine in its optimal state and by the glass, rather than having to buy a bottle. Our wine list is dominated by incredible New Zealand wines (undoubtedly some of the best in the world), with some quality international varietals that exude class.

Drinks

We’re here to keep our patrons on their toes. This month is no different. Well, actually, it’s massively different. With the New Year comes new horizons as limits are being pushed beyond your control, but firmly within ours. Gin-uary sees the opportunity to continue celebrations as we house international gins to go hand in hand with this awesome sunshine. Come and drop by to find out more!

We serve up perfectly matched wine with your meal. Whether you’d like to explore the taste of Marlborough with a glass of Mahi Sauvignon Blanc with a freshly caught Marlborough Salmon Fish Of the Day or Hawkes Bay with a glass of Trinity Hill Tempranillo with a Hawkes Bay lamb loin, whether you’d like to go truly adventurous and trust our staff to guide you on a spontaneous path of tantalising discovery or whether you’d simply like to kick back and relax with a 5yr Plantation Barbados rum and coke, don’t worry because we’ve got it covered.

Food matching isn’t just about wine, though. We’re in a new age of food and beverage matching so why don’t you drop by and try the very best of North and South island craft beers with Emerson’s on tap and by bottle, together with a few from the Panhead range. From across the pond, the infamous Little Creatures Pale on tap and IPA by bottle. Then you’ll find the giants, so Corona, Steinlager (Pure on tap, Classic by bottle), Stella and a personal favourite, Kirin…Emerson’s Pilsner with a Snapper Fish Of the Day, Panhead Black Top Stout with a chocolate brownie Desert Of the Day, Little Creatures IPA with our pulled pork burger…the options are endless!

Have a read over our spirits, too. Do you like sweet whiskey? – Got it covered. Do you like super peaty whiskey? – Got it covered. We can go on all day, I’m sure you get the point by now.

CONSERVATORY CLASSICS

Tropical Punch
Totally tropical and slightly green. This classic punch is a zesty, melon-infused, citrus number with lashings of tasty coconut. We’ve combined Midori, banana liqueur, Malibu and pineapple juice.
$20

Summer Sangria
This twist on the classic Spanish Summertime refreshment uses Rose (or Red) wine, infused with rum, fresh fruits & brown sugar.
$20

Margarita Sunrise
Tequila, Grand Marnier, lime & orange juice combined & poured over grenadine rinsed ice cubes.
$20

Events & Functions
From hosting the New Zealand Rugby Union’s official pre Rugby World Cup event on the day the World Cup kicked off in 2011, to hosting Sir Richard Branson, to FIFA’s official closing party for the U20 World Cup, you could say we’ve got it covered. In fact, few do it better.
With four different areas available for events and functions – that can either be used as one area, combined or used separately, it’s very rare that we won’t be able to accommodate you. Make sure you pre-order our amazing platters & pizzas so no one in your group misses out!
Below is a brief description of the various individual areas.

MOCKTAILS

Sweet Virgin Passionfruit Mojito
These virgin passionfruit mojitos are tart, sweet, and fizzy. The perfect thirst quencher.
$9.50

Strawberry TomTom
Cucumber, strawberries, mint, orange and cranberry juice. All the right ingredients for the ideal refreshment.
$9.50

Shirley Temple
This fruity concoction is a classic summer refresher, made up of orange juice, lemonade, raspberry and cherries.
$9.50

Virgin Mule
Light and refreshing, crisp and clean. The virgin mule combines lime juice, fresh ginger, mint, pineapple juice and soda.
$9.50

Gallery
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About Us
In a city surrounded by sea, there are surprisingly few places that you can actually eat, drink and kick back with a sea view. So when this spot came available it was a no brainer. The intention was to build a place that would look great anywhere in the world, be suitable for any season or occasion and serve the best drinks and food at the right prices.
The owner’s inspiration for both the design and feel was drawn from as far as the Balaeric, Canary and Greek Isles to Sydney and Melbourne. It started out as a dream and after 12 months of hard work and incredible support from great people, it became a reality.
You see, we could never understand why every bar and restaurant has to be so uncomfortable. In this industry, you literally buy chairs by the amount of hours you want people sitting in them. That’s not what we wanted. We want you to sit here all day and into the night and have everything you need to make it an amazing experience, whilst the time flies by.
That’s why you can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner and bar snacks at the Conservatory. You can chill out with a cocktail on the waterfront, sit on a couch by the fire with a great Pinot or kick back in our massive outdoor area with an ice cold beer, a sumptuous 18 inch pizza and marvel at the living wall that is the bar. This is the first bar built like this in the world … as far as we know.
It’s classy and cosmopolitan without being pretentious. It’s where you want to go rather than feel you should go.

Contact Us
Whether it’s for a small gathering, a big party or just a table for two, come and chill out. We’ll be ready to look after you.
If your looking to host that unforgettable function, let us take care of you. It’s what we do.
There is no need to make a booking if it’s for under 6 people, just turn up.

Reviews
“Quintessential Waterside Drinking”
The Conservatory is one of New Zealand’s first ‘living bars’, the space is true to its name with lilies and various other seasonal New Zealand fauna growing throughout the bar.
Frequented by a combination of tourists, businessmen and locals the bar is laid-back and relaxed, paying homage to its sunny, oceanside setting. Cocktails are served in brightly coloured watering cans and large bespoke vases serve beer, really bringing the garden theme to life.
The service is excellent – we were greeted by the friendly staff upon entry, seated and drink orders are efficiently taken. The menu is perfect for sharing – with a selection of small sharing plates and their infamous 18 inch pizzas. Absolutely delicious.
The Conservatory is the perfect spot for a casual bonding session with friends, or just a spot to people watch and enjoy the ocean views.
Concrete Playground

“That place to relax with a view”
The Conservatory at North Wharf is a wine bar, cocktail bar and restaurant with a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere with areas for lounging, dining and having a drink. It even has an outdoor open fire with views towards the sea.
Designed to suit every occasion, The Conservatory is literally full of life – it’s New Zealand’s first living bar
Heart of The City

“A Must Visit”
We’re not lying when we say The Conservatory is a must-visit spot down at Wynyard Quarter. This wine bar, cocktail bar and restaurant (yes three-in-one!) has a very relaxed atmosphere.
The Urban List

“Where the staff go out of their way to accommodate”
We visited on the first hot day of the Spring and it was packed – we were so hungry that we were reluctant to dine as it was so busy and we expected lengthy waits, bad food and no service – but we were so impressed – this place has it ALL!!
Firstly, the service was absolutely awesome, the waiter rearranged couches to accommodate us, the runners were all smiling with customers and it seemed like there was a big team to go around all the hungry patrons – we waited only a minute before our beers landed in front of us by a delightfully chirpy young runner with a pleasant ‘isn’t it a lovely day?’ – yes we thought!! Yes indeed!
We ordered potato chorizo, squid and a chicken salad to share which was probably the best meal we’ve eaten out in months – the potato chorizo was bursting with tomatoey deliciousness and had just the right amount of tangy chorizo to Balance it. The squid was soft, cooked to perfection and there was enough for both of us to share and feel satisfied and the chicken salad was all about the protein, not the usual bowl of leaves with a dusting of chicken like other places serve. It was well balanced, super tasty and was served fresh within 15 minutes.
On a hot summers day at peak service you don’t expect much but The Conservatory really impressed us and we’ll definitely be back – special mentions to ‘cherry’ and ‘jella’ the waitstaff who literally moved the place round to find a seat for us and made sure our glasses were always full – an excellent team clearly excellently managed.
Zomato

“A Perfect evening spent”
Loved this restaurant! I had the yellow fin tuna, which may have been the best fish I’ve ever had: fresh, firm, and beautifully presented with a rich, flavorful salad, including wasabi. I was over the moon with the meal. The waiter who took care of us was impressively professional, very knowledgeable about the food and wine selections, and with a cool and wry sense of humor. And the location and setting are quintessential Auckland. I had a perfect evening at The Conservatory.
Zomato reviewer

“Great Service and Food Under Pressure!!”
We were a group of 10 who did not have a booking on a Saturday night and looking for a meal! We were also in a slight hurry as we had tickets to the theater show at 8:30pm. We tried a couple of restaurants in Wynyard Quarter and were turned away from all.
Finally we tried The Conservatory which is renown for a more “laid back” experience and got blown away! Once we explained our situation. we were treated like regulars, tables and heaters were moved to accommodate our big group. Since we thought we might have to rush dinner we all decided to just have a burger. What a great choice, as it was tasty and well presented. The Beef and the Chicken burger got rave reviews from all!
The good news is that we still had 15mins spare to make our way over to the theater.
I will highly recommend this restaurant due to its managers and staff making our experience a great one!
Trip Adviser Reviewer
“Amazing Venue; GREAT STAFF!
We visited the Conservatory on 3 occasions during our stay in Auckland whilst competing in the World Masters Games.
On all occasions, the food, service, drinks and general atmosphere you could not fault. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good food and a very friendly atmosphere.
Big thumbs up to the Owner; a real good guy!!!!
We will always return to this venue! Amazing
Reviewer