Housebar
Housebar
5
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
About
Housebar, with its Art Deco setting reminiscent of the roaring Twenties, the seats are plush, the lighting is low and the cocktails are decadent. In keeping with the mid-century furnishings and Art Deco glam of the hotel it resides within, Housebar is an atmospheric hideaway intimate enough for a cosy date-night and lively enough for larger social gatherings. The drinks menu pays homage to the hotels historical past, with classically inspired cocktails mixed with precision and care.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Riccardo
2 contributions
May 2020 • Friends
I’ve been in this beautiful place last week.
I asked for a particular cocktail and Emanuele made for me a delicious drink mixed with precision and care. He has a lot of passion in his job! If you like to drink cocktails this bar is for you! 😉
I asked for a particular cocktail and Emanuele made for me a delicious drink mixed with precision and care. He has a lot of passion in his job! If you like to drink cocktails this bar is for you! 😉
Written 1 June 2020
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DaveL
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May 2020 • Couples
Had a great evening in. The food in the restaurant were only exceeded by the cocktails of the bar. Exceptional service by Emanuele (barman) who help guide us through the drink options. All wrapped up in a retro themed hotel.
Highly recommended
Highly recommended
Written 28 May 2020
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Fatime B
North Finchley, UK2 contributions
Jun 2020 • Friends
We just visited this place with friends and it was a very nice experience. We had some very delicious cocktail from the bartender Emanuele who is not only make nice cocktails but very good compony for everyone. We were laugh with him a lot.
Highly recommended to visit this place if you are in Auckland.
Will be back definitely!
Thank you this experience for Emanuele
Highly recommended to visit this place if you are in Auckland.
Will be back definitely!
Thank you this experience for Emanuele
Written 1 June 2020
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Maria Rosa C
29 contributions
Jun 2019
very nice place, where you can i've amazing drink!!! The bartender Filippo is really kind and helpful recommended
Written 5 October 2019
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Thanks for the lovely review Maria Rosa C, will pass on your kind words to Filipo and his team. Emma
Written 14 October 2019
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Shaun M
Auckland, New Zealand3 contributions
Oct 2019
I have been a frequent and long-standing customer of the Housebar inside the de Brett Hotel, a boutique art deco hotel. The main bar room is cosy, and the courtyard and atrium spaces are comfortable and flooded with natural light. The cocktails are sophisticated and mixed with care and attention - they can also be adjusted according to request or invented based on clients' tastes. The wine selection allows for a range of both pricepoints and varietals. The bar food options are a perfect with cocktails, wine and beer, and range from fried fare to sophisticated bite-size delights.
For me, one of the main attractions is Filipo Donati, the Bar Manager. Based on my observations and experiences, Filipo is impeccable - he respects and values his returning clientele, and he also makes sure that the newest face feels welcomed. He leads the staff with a great service ethic and professionalism without being rigid or aloof. In my experience that is not an easy balance for sophisticated establishments. In addition to curating the cocktail list, he also makes many of the syrups for the cocktails himself.
Recently I hosted a party in the courtyard space. The evening could not have been more perfect. The Events Manger, Filipa Esgalhado, was professional and available. The set up was as promised, and the catered food selection was drinks were perfect. Of course, Filipo Donati kept a close eye of the proceedings to make sure everything ran smoothly - all requests were met and no one was without anything. All of the bar and kitchen staff were professional and discrete.
Sometimes I drop by and wind down after work with a chardonnay or make a pit stop at the weekend if shopping downtown. Housebar is also the perfect place to begin or end an evening as well.
Highly recommended to those of discerning taste and appreciative of excellent service.
For me, one of the main attractions is Filipo Donati, the Bar Manager. Based on my observations and experiences, Filipo is impeccable - he respects and values his returning clientele, and he also makes sure that the newest face feels welcomed. He leads the staff with a great service ethic and professionalism without being rigid or aloof. In my experience that is not an easy balance for sophisticated establishments. In addition to curating the cocktail list, he also makes many of the syrups for the cocktails himself.
Recently I hosted a party in the courtyard space. The evening could not have been more perfect. The Events Manger, Filipa Esgalhado, was professional and available. The set up was as promised, and the catered food selection was drinks were perfect. Of course, Filipo Donati kept a close eye of the proceedings to make sure everything ran smoothly - all requests were met and no one was without anything. All of the bar and kitchen staff were professional and discrete.
Sometimes I drop by and wind down after work with a chardonnay or make a pit stop at the weekend if shopping downtown. Housebar is also the perfect place to begin or end an evening as well.
Highly recommended to those of discerning taste and appreciative of excellent service.
Written 2 November 2019
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What a wonderful review to read, many thanks Shaun Y for taking the time to share your feedback. We couldn't agree more with your kind words about Filo, he's highly regarded within our team. I have shared your kind review with our Owners and all of my colleagues who look forward to welcoming you back to DeBretts on your next visit. Emma
Written 4 November 2019
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keviny392
Auckland Central, New Zealand33 contributions
Enjoy the ambiance of the lounge bar with a cocktail, or sit in the atrium, or in front of the fire. A great place to unwind, stay for dinner which is excellent, and treat yourself and stay the nite. Highly recommend it. Excellent service.
Written 25 September 2017
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Thanks for the review Keviny392, great to hear you enjoyed your Housebar experience.
Written 5 August 2019
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ATL_Jacket
Ypsilanti, MI1,114 contributions
Housebar at the Hotel DeBrett is an upscale cocktail bar, tucked in the historic hotel's second level. I came in with a group looking for great cocktails, which Housebar only partially delivered on. We settled into their classic couches and ordered a round of drinks and a cheese board. The drinks were tasty, but nothing magical. The cheese board just wasn't particularly good, with part of the brie spoiled. We didn't stick around for a second round. I'd be tempted to give them another try, since the ambiance was really nice, but I'd probably stick to the bar.
Written 3 June 2017
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Thanks for taking the time to review Quintin. I do hope you have returned to Housebar since your last visit. We are constantly improving on our service and offerings, thanks to reviews such as yours which gives us great insight into what we are doing well, and what we can do better.
Written 5 August 2019
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Seth Reid
1 contribution
Jun 2020
Great place to go to have a quality cocktail. I went with my girlfriend and Emanuele helped her choose a great shiraz and made me a few delicious mojitos! Would definitely recommend
Written 12 June 2020
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Fab
2 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
Place with nice atmosphere and good vibe , inviting cocktail menu and a great bartender .
Suggest to everyone to try a cocktail made by Emanuele !
They are the best !
Suggest to everyone to try a cocktail made by Emanuele !
They are the best !
Written 10 June 2020
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Diego Papa
1 contribution
Jun 2020 • Solo
Wonderful place to drink something, especially if there is Emanuele that make the best negroni in Auckland
Written 2 June 2020
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