Bar in Auckland, New Zealand
Bon Pinard
100Pearl PointsNeighbourhood wine stop
About Bon Pinard
Bon Pinard is worth considering if the brief is a relaxed Auckland wine-bar evening with conversation, not a high-gloss hotel lounge. Star Wine List recognition gives it credibility for wine-focused drinkers, while the Birkenhead location makes it feel more neighbourhood-led than central-city alternatives.
Bon Pinard is an Auckland venue with confirmed opening hours from Wednesday to Sunday and recognition from Star Wine List in 2026. On the verified information available, the safest way to plan around it is to treat the essentials as clear: it is in Auckland, the dress code is smart casual, and the published hours run Wednesday and Thursday 4–9 PM, Friday and Saturday 2–10 PM, and Sunday 2–8 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.
An Auckland venue with confirmed Star Wine List recognition
The strongest verified signal for Bon Pinard is its Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Beyond that, the public planning details should stay practical rather than over-specific: no verified address, neighbourhood, menu, seating count, price point, chef, booking policy, or service format is available here. If any of those details matter for your visit, check the venue's official channels before making plans.
For a direct Auckland outing, the confirmed hours are useful. Bon Pinard opens from late afternoon on Wednesday and Thursday, from 2 PM on Friday and Saturday, and from 2 PM on Sunday. Readers building a wider plan can use our full Auckland restaurants guide to decide whether to pair this with a separate dining plan.
Where it fits against other Auckland options
Bon Pinard can be considered alongside Captain's Bar, The Quarterdeck Lounge, Club InterContinental, Lime Bar, and The Whiskey Bar when comparing venues. The verified difference is not a detailed service style or room description, but the planning basics: Bon Pinard has smart-casual dress guidance, confirmed Wednesday-to-Sunday hours, and Star Wine List 2026 recognition.
Because there is no verified menu, price, seating, reservation, or atmosphere detail here, avoid choosing Bon Pinard on assumptions about a specific dining format or setup. Use the confirmed hours and dress code as the baseline, then confirm current details directly with the venue if your plans depend on food, group size, accessibility, outdoor seating, or a particular offering.
For trip planning beyond one stop, city guides can be useful filters: Auckland hotels if the stay drives the area choice, Auckland dining if a separate meal is the priority, and Auckland experiences if the evening needs more structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bon Pinard have outdoor seating?
There is no verified outdoor-seating detail available here. If outdoor space matters, check the venue's official channels for the latest details before going to Bon Pinard in Auckland.
Do I need a reservation at Bon Pinard?
There is no verified reservation policy available here. Bon Pinard is open Wednesday and Thursday 4–9 PM, Friday and Saturday 2–10 PM, and Sunday 2–8 PM; it is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Is Bon Pinard good for groups?
There is no verified seating count, group policy, or room layout available here. If you are planning for a group, confirm directly with the venue before visiting.
Is the food good at Bon Pinard?
There is no verified menu or food detail available here, so it is best not to assume a particular cuisine, dish, or dining format. The confirmed recognition is Star Wine List in 2026.
Is Bon Pinard good for a date?
Bon Pinard may suit an Auckland outing if the confirmed hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. No verified atmosphere, seating, or service-style detail is available here, so check current venue information if the occasion depends on those specifics.
Is Bon Pinard open late?
Bon Pinard is open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. It closes at 9 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, 8 PM on Sunday, and is closed Monday and Tuesday.
What's the crowd like at Bon Pinard?
There is no verified crowd or atmosphere detail available here. The confirmed facts are that Bon Pinard is in Auckland, has a smart-casual dress code, and has Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
Location
134A Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
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How Bon Pinard compares with nearby alternatives
Pick Bon Pinard for wine credibility and an easier, quieter Auckland plan. Pick Captain's Bar for a stronger cocktail-bar brief, or Club InterContinental when the group wants a hotel-lounge setting.
The Quarterdeck Lounge, The Whiskey Bar, and Lime Bar make more sense when their specific location or drinks focus fits the itinerary. For a first Auckland wine-bar choice with less ceremony, Bon Pinard is the safer call.
If Bon Pinard is not the right fit
Try Captain's Bar if the group wants cocktails ahead of wine, or Club InterContinental if a hotel setting is part of the occasion.
How it compares
Bon Pinard is the better fit for a low-pressure wine-led evening, while Captain's Bar is the stronger cross-shop if the group wants a more bar-forward Auckland night. The booking reality looks easier here, so choose it when convenience and conversation matter more than a bigger-room atmosphere.
Club InterContinental is the more polished Auckland option if hotel setting and service formality are part of the appeal. Bon Pinard gives up that sense of occasion but feels more suitable for a casual first drink, especially for guests who care more about wine credibility than a hotel lounge frame.
Against The Quarterdeck Lounge, The Whiskey Bar, and Lime Bar, this is the practical Auckland pick rather than an out-of-metro detour. If the night needs a specific spirits focus, The Whiskey Bar is the clearer match; if the plan is simply a credible glass in Auckland without overcomplicating the booking, Bon Pinard is easier to justify.
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