Above the heritage-lined streets of St Patrick's Square, The Halligan is a neighbourhood cocktail and wine bar with a story to tell.

A bartender is preparing a cocktail with ice in a tall glass, using a metal shaker in a dimly lit bar.

Set within one of Auckland's heritage buildings overlooking St Patrick's Square, the space looks out through arched windows onto the city below. Shaped by more than a century of city life, these rooms were once part of a motor house. A place of reinvention, craftsmanship and forward thinking. Today, The Halligan builds on that history with a contemporary point of view.

Our cocktails begin with the classics before taking their own direction. Familiar foundations, unexpected twists. If you know exactly what you like, we'll make it beautifully. If you're looking to discover something new, our team is always happy to guide you.

More than anything, The Halligan is about how a place makes you feel. As the light fades over St Patrick's Square, it's somewhere to settle in, stay a little longer than you planned, and enjoy good drinks with good company. A place where craft, imagination and generous hospitality come together.

THE ClassicS, Reimagined.

A bartender smiling behind the bar with bottles of liquor in the background, patrons sitting at the bar, dim lighting creating a cozy atmosphere.
A bartender preparing a cocktail at a bar with shelves of liquor bottles in the background.

our team

The Halligan is brought to you by the team behind Bistro Saine, Hat-awarded, Bib Gourmand-recognised, and a firm favourite in the heart of Auckland, alongside the team at Hotel Indigo Auckland.

Leading the way are Dylan, Bar Manager, and Joey, Venue Manager across both Bistro Saine and The Halligan, both bringing years of hospitality experience to the space. Dylan leads the drinks list and creative vision, while Joey oversees how the whole space runs and feels. Together, they bring the same care and craft to every glass poured and every guest welcomed.