Auckland Gay Bars

Eagle is the friendly local bar on K Road, with a laid-back vibe a diverse crowd. This is a place where all sorts of people gather of an evening, where you can choose your favourite music on the juke box and relax in a comfy space. Stop by at the start of the night to enjoy cocktails and expect the crowd to get cruisy as the night goes on.

Located on the lively K Road, at the heart of the gay scene, G.A.Y offers an energetic weekend night out that's popular with all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Expect high energy, late nights, loud music, and lots of drinks. Friendly staff serve your favourite cocktails, DJs keep the party going, and flamboyant drag queens provide the entertainment. G.A.Y is a home for everyone, and you'll always be made to feel welcome.

Phoenix Cabaret brings full-scale drag dinner theatre to the heart of Auckland’s K Road scene. Created by RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under winner Kita Mean, the evening combines a two-course buffet with comedy, lip-syncs, costumes and plenty of audience interaction, backed by a fully licensed bar and professional stage production. The location couldn’t be much more convenient for a queer night out. G.A.Y Auckland is in the same K Road complex, with Eagle Bar and Family Bar only a few minutes away on foot. The audience is broad and lively — LGBTQ+ locals and visitors mix with couples, birthday groups and friends looking for a fun, high-energy night rather than a conventional club.

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq is a circus-themed nightlife spot is a popular hangout for the LGBTQ+ community, offering a unique night out. It boasts numerous bowling lanes plus arcade games and even dodgems. There's all sorts of fun games to keep you entertained for hours. There is also a fully stocked cocktail bar and gourmet kitchen, combining all the best parts of an Auckland night out.

Apero is the place to gather for delicious food and high-end wines. It's popular with the LGBTQ+ community, located on the infamous K Road. All sorts of people gather to enjoy an extensive wine menu and local dishes in a trendy setting. Grab a seat outside to watch the world go by and meet a diverse crowd of people.

Auckland's original cabaret venue is always full of energy. It's known by everyone in the city for its uniquely fabulous dining experience, brought to you by legendary drag queens as your waitresses. With the best comedy shows in the city, you'll be laughing all night while you enjoy a meal from a high-end menu. Caluzzi brings you the best of food and performance that Auckland has to offer.

Family Bar is a truly inclusive bar where you'll find one of the biggest LGBTQ+ crowds in the city any night of the week. There's different entertainment on every night, from drag shows to karaoke. This is the place to let go and be unapologetically yourself. Enjoy plenty of drinks and take to the dance floor, right in the heart of the city and its lively gay scene.