Complete guide

Rooftop Bars Wellington

2024 update

Although unpredictable in weather, not much beats Wellington on a good day. That's when it is high time to get elevated and even closer to the sunshine, with relaxing drinks at a Wellington rooftop bar.

Country New Zealand

Currency New Zealand dollar

Best time to visit Decemeber - May

Courtesy of Dirty Little Secret

Wellington Rooftop Guide

By:Rikard Fredricson

Updated:November 11, 2024

Wellington rooftop map

Diverse and vibrant, the capital of New Zealand has a whole lot to offer. To get a new perspective on it all, take aim for one of the rooftop bars Wellington has to offer. This ultimate guide comes packed with all info you need about each elvated venue worth a visit: opening hours, dress code, pictures, maps and much more.

Just scroll down and find the rooftop bars in Wellington best suited for you.

The list

4 best rooftop bars in Wellington

Rooftop bar Wellington The Arborist Rooftop Bar in Wellington — 1

The Arborist Rooftop Bar

7th floor | Te Aro

Highlights

Lovely views

Garden oasis

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Perched on top of the Trinity Hotel in the heart of Wellington, The Arborist Rooftop Bar is a vibrant and **relaxing garden oasis** for al-fresco drinks and views. The lush rooftop comes decorated with recycled pallet furniture, plenty of comfy cushions and blankets for when the sun goes down, all framed with lovely views over Wellington. Enjoy a large selection of frozen cocktails, a range of beers, wines, top shelf spirits and boutique soda’s, as well as sharing platters and burgers from the rooftop kitchen.

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Rooftop bar Wellington Dirty Little Secret in Wellington — 2

Dirty Little Secret

8th floor | Te Aro

Highlights

Panoramic views

Live DJs & Drag Bingo

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From the 8th floor of the Hope Gibbons Building in Te Aro, Dirty Little Secret offers a **unique Wellington rooftop experience**. Inspired by the laneway and rooftop bars of Melbourne, this industrial chic rooftop comes with a main bar made out of a shipping container, graffiti decorated walls and panoramic views of Courtenay Place and beyond. Offering a vibrant atmosphere 7 days a week, here you can sip house cocktails and house sangrias and nibble on the crowd favourite fried chicken.

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Rooftop bar Wellington Bethel Woods in Wellington — 3

Bethel Woods

2nd floor | Wellington CBD

Highlights

Low and slow cooked meat

Garden-like terrace

$$$

Bethel Woods is a **meat, beer and music bar**, found on The Terrace in Wellington CBD. Set in a corporate environment, this hip venue brings a nice diversity to the neighborhood. Especially on the garden-like and sunny rooftop terrace. With a menu inspired by American BBQ, here you can enjoy an abundance of low and slow cooked meat, as well as 16 a beers on tap, a great atmosphere and good music, with live sessions every Friday.

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Rooftop bar Wellington ABV Rooftop Bar in Wellington — 4

ABV Rooftop Bar

3rd floor | Te Aro

Highlights

Great views

Curated cocktails

$$$

ABV is a premium cocktail rooftop Bar, found on top of The Grand Wellington steakhouse, right in the heart of Courtenay Place. Part indoor lounge, and part charming outdoor terrace with both open-air and covered seating, the rooftop is a great spot to enjoy drinks, bites and great views over the Te Aro rooftops and buzzing Courtenay Place. Paying special attention to details and ingredients, the ever-changing menu includes **curated and creative cocktails**, five regularly cycling taps, and many bottles of New Zealand’s finest craft beer.

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Rikard Fredricson

Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.