The Best Gay Bars In Auckland

Just like any big city, Auckland has a big gay community. With establishments lining Karangahape Road (affectionately known as K-road) in Auckland’s south, this is the go-to spot for the coolest gay bars and clubs. Read on to discover five of the best gay clubs in Auckland and plan your next great night out.

Family Bar Embracing everyone from the LGBT-family, Family Bar is open seven nights a week and has daily entertainment, drag shows, karaoke and more. If you’re looking for care-free fun and to tear up the dance floor with a crowd of others in Auckland’s most fabulous gay bar, Family Bar is waiting for you. Family Bar and Club, 270 Karangahape Rd, Auckland, New Zealand +64 9 309 0213

Caluzzi Bar & Cabaret Glamorous and legendary, Caluzzi is K-Road’s hub for flamboyance, big-haired drag queens in stilettos, and bright, shiny cabaret. Great for functions, birthdays and bachelor parties, Caluzzi holds cabaret performances full of fun, laughter and, most importantly, sequins. Come down for a delicious dinner and an incredible show. Caluzzi Bar & Cabaret, 461 Karangahape Rd, Auckland, New Zealand +64 9 357 0778 The Eagle Bar Another bar on K-road, Auckland’s gay quarter, the Eagle Bar is a relaxed place to have a drink at the start or the end of the night. Cosy seats and friendly staff make this bar a great place for after-work drinks as well as a good stop for birthdays and bachelor parties. With themed nights and a comprehensive jukebox, you can find good cocktails and cheap drinks, ideal for a great night. The Eagle Bar, 259 Karangahape Rd, Auckland, New Zealand+64 9 309 4979

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Matthew Clark

Matt is a Linguistics graduate who was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. A passion for travel and foreign cultures was developed from a young age thanks to his well-travelled, multi-lingual parents who encouraged him to study foreign languages and find a way to live abroad. After graduating from La Trobe University in 2013, Matt moved to southern France to become an English teacher, from where he plans on exploring the European continent and all the fascinating history and culture that it has to offer.