Cartel

Auckland, New Zealand

4

2 reviews

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Telephone:
+64 9-368 4574
Website:
www.cartelbar.co.nz
Address:
224 Symonds St, Auckland, New Zealand, 1023
Eden Terrace, Grafton
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
480 ftEden Terrace
550 ftBurleigh Street
600 ftMadeira Place
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Noise Level
Average

Today

Today –
Local time (Auckland) 2:18 AM Sunday, June 15, 2025

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday 6:00 pm – 5:00 am
Wednesday 6:00 pm – 5:00 am
Thursday 6:00 pm – 5:00 am
Friday 6:00 pm – 5:00 am
Saturday 6:00 pm – 5:00 am
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Classic and Modern Classic Cocktails

History

Established in 2004.

Cartel was created in 2004 and is designed around that of the 1920’s NYC-​styled SpeakEasy bar — quiet, cozy and secluded, away from the public eye.

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2 reviews of Cartel

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Place rating: 4
Auckland, New Zealand
Discovered this place on a boys night out, having never even heard of it before.
I’m not surprised, what with it having no streetside hoardings, just a small door in the entranceway to Squid row, but word of mouth seems to serve this place well.
The fact that you have to know where it is to find it adds to the aura of cool that exudes from this place, with the dim lighting and darkwood décor, and fantastic cocktails makes you feel like you’re in a movie with the Rat Pack in the 50’s.
Place rating: 4
Auckland, New Zealand
The first time I went to Cartel, I wound up on a boat in Auckland Harbour. I’m still not too sure how that happened, so I recently went back for a second visit, vaguely hoping for some clues to piece back that night. I didn’t get any, but I did once again have an enjoyable night — though I ended up back in my own bed this time.
Cartel is hard to find — hidden below Squid Row. If you don’t know its there — you won’t find it. This lends to an aura of cool which is supplemented by the barstaff and their dedication to fine cocktails — I watched one of them burn an orange skin and scrape the peel off just to ensure the drink tasted just right. The prices start high, but you are paying for more then the alcohol — it’s a performance.