Cosy Wine Bars in New Zealand

"Such a fantastic nook in West Lynn, Gypsy Tea Room is a lovely place to sneak away for a cheeky glass with mates. There's lots of cosy booths and I love the candle-lit, warming vibe and the fact that it's a genuine neighbourhood hub. It feels so comfortable that you could be drinking a glass of wine in your own lounge. And although it's been well-known on the Auckland wine scene for ages that doesn't mean it's lost any of its charm."

"When I like to sneak away for an intimate glass of wine with a good mate, The Elbow Room comes top of my list. It's a beautiful local lit up every evening with gorgeous fairy lights and, once you get inside, it's plush and gorgeous. Honestly, the lighting is so exceptional that it really adds to the cosy vibe. The wine list is extensive and the snacks are so good. My fave is a glass of Soho red and a plate of risotto balls. That's my post-work nirvana!"

"This isn't a wine bar that's on every Aucklanders' radar but when you are in the inner-city nothing beats a trip to TABAC for a cosy evening of wine drinking. This is a connoisseurs' bar so I love to come here with a friend who knows her wine because we end up drinking the most delightfully robust reds and chattering long into the night. Great vibes, good times. Well worth a visit."