
Sunset
Auckland CBD, Auckland
Bar in Auckland, New Zealand
Why go
Book Sunset for a lively Auckland CBD rooftop drink, especially around golden hour or for a group that needs cocktails, wine, beer, and zero-proof options in one place. It is stronger as a scenic social bar than as a serious dining destination, with share-style food supporting the drinks rather than leading the night.
About Sunset
Sunset is a venue in Auckland priced at $45 per person, with a smart casual dress code. Its schedule is limited to later-day trading: closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday and Thursday 4–10 PM; Friday and Saturday 4 PM–12 AM; and Sunday 2–8 PM. These details give the listing a clear planning shape, even though they do not define the venue’s full nature. Understand it first by availability, dress standard, and per-person price.
Because the information is narrow, plan around the confirmed basics rather than assuming a specific cuisine, drinks focus, view, service format, or entertainment style. If comparing it with other Auckland dining and drinking options, use the hours, price, and dress code as the reliable decision points. Treat the listing as a practical starting point, then decide whether the timing, budget, and smart casual standard fit what you have in mind.
Plan around the confirmed Auckland details
Sunset’s opening pattern makes it evening-oriented Wednesday through Saturday, with an earlier Sunday opening at 2 PM. It is not listed as open Monday or Tuesday, so rule those days out. For midweek plans, the 4–10 PM window on Wednesday and Thursday points to a contained evening visit rather than a late-night option. On Friday and Saturday, the later closing time allows plans that stretch deeper into the night, while Sunday’s 2–8 PM schedule starts and finishes earlier.
The smart casual dress code is the clearest preparation note. A polished but relaxed outfit is safest, especially for a date, group catch-up, or evening out in Auckland. Since the listing does not detail atmosphere or format, read smart casual as a useful baseline rather than a highly formal requirement. It suggests avoiding anything too underdressed while staying comfortable enough for a social venue.
What the $45 per person price tells you
The price is $45 per person. Without confirmed details on menu format, specific dishes, beverages, or service style, treat that as a planning benchmark rather than proof of a particular experience. It can help you compare Sunset with other Auckland options at a glance, but should not be stretched into assumptions about what is included, how the visit is structured, or what food and drink offering to expect. Use it simply as a budgeting reference.
If you need a fuller meal plan before or after Sunset, use our full Auckland restaurants guide to compare other options in the city. That is especially useful if you want to anchor the outing with a confirmed dining choice, or if Sunset’s available details are not enough to settle the plan.
Use it when the timing and dress code fit
Sunset is easiest to consider when its confirmed hours align with your plans. Wednesday and Thursday suit earlier evening visits, Friday and Saturday run later, and Sunday is the only day with a 2 PM opening. The venue is less useful for Monday or Tuesday plans, because it is listed as closed on both days. In practical terms, keep Sunset on your shortlist when the price, schedule, and smart casual dress code match the Auckland outing you are already arranging.
Planning details
- Location
- 10th Floor/63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
- Website
- sunsetbar.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 399 2367
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary, 70s-inspired rooftop bar with retro pastel decor, warm lighting, upbeat DJ-led soundtrack and a relaxed but lively sundowner atmosphere focused on panoramic sunset views.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Rooftop Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Dj Sessions with Bar Inspired, Upbeat Electronic and Eclectic Tunes From Early Evening Into Late Night.
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Sunset Spritz
- Flaming Spice
- Passionfruit Martini
- Espresso Martini (tap)
- Mango Paloma
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 10th Floor/63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Planning details
Location
10th Floor/63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Sunset?
Treat the $45 per person figure as a planning detail, not as confirmation of a particular food offering.
What's the best time to go to Sunset?
Use the hours to choose your timing. Sunset is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday and Thursday from 4–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4 PM–12 AM, and Sunday from 2–8 PM.
Is Sunset worth the prices?
Sunset is listed at $45 per person. Whether that is worth it depends on your plans, but the confirmed details to weigh are the Auckland location, smart casual dress code, and opening hours.
Is Sunset good for a date?
Sunset may fit a date if the timing, $45 per person price, and smart casual dress code suit your plans. Specific atmosphere, seating, views, and entertainment details are not confirmed here.

















