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The Sugar Club

Restaurant Fine dining restaurant

Creative, seasonal small plates in a stylish, 1930s-inspired setting on level 53 of the Sky Tower. People often mention menu, delicious, view, amazing, staff, time, great, service, experience, wine,


Address

Corner of Federal and Victoria Streets, Level 53, Sky Tower, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Website

www.skycityauckland.co.nz

Contact

+64 9 363 6365

Price rating

$$$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (547 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), 5 to 9 pm, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: menu (12) delicious (11) view (10) amazing (9) staff (8) time (8) great (8) service (8) experience (7) wine (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 1/5 Dale B. 2 years ago on Google
    Don't get sucked in by the novelty of the sky tower. I would recommend everyone avoid the tasting menu, 3 of 6 courses were awful, which with a price tag of 170 dollars each, this should not be the case. Boring and bland flavours. The brownie was horrendous, dry and overcooked. The lamb was really the only good dish. I mentioned on our booking it was my partner's birthday and confirmed with staff they have a birthday plate which we did not receive. Disappointing experience, style over substance, much better places to eat in Auckland, won't be back.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautifully presented food, the degustation and a la carte options are both fantastic (also have a vegan option) the menu and cocktails is always changing. This is an absolute favorite and the views from the restaurant are picturesque. Service could be improved a notch.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deanna 1 year ago on Google
    Yes, yes, any time yes! Fantastic time! Excellent cocktails ! Very cozy and inviting interior design. Very kind and attentive stuff. Excellent choice of drinks and cocktails. I would highly recommend to try Aoraki! Very beautiful cocktail based on gin, misha riesling wine and passion fruit puree. The combine to a very unique delicious taste. This cocktail also has dry ice in it which makes it more attractive and magical. I highly recommend to try this cocktail and visiting this establishment. You wont regret it their hospitality and a magnificent night view of Auckland from 53rd floor! Love it. Will be back !
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 nicole s. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was awful and the drinks were average. My partner got the pi king duck and it looked like vomit and the taste wasn't nice, he didn't it. My starter wasn't nice either, I barely touched it. We both got the lamb and it was cooked well but it wasn't enough, we still left hungry. The staff were amazing and went above and beyond to make it up to us by taking the starters off the bill and bringing us out complimentary desserts but even they were horrible. The 2 stars are for the staff and the view but the food was a huge let down. We left feeling ripped off and hungry.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dhara P. 1 year ago on Google
    I would give 6 out of 5 stars. I forgot the name of the girl who served us on 19th nov , 8:30 booking for dhara with the long braided hair was amazing. That extra star belongs to her . Even the servers apart from her was good too. I love how vegan plant based tasting menu is curated. The variety and taste , omg we lovedddd it. Loved the special butter and it’s flavour with the bread. As a Indian I loved the the different twist or say take on Pani puri. Lovely looking spring garden salad. I usually don’t enjoy eggplant but the eggplant as main that you served was beautiful to look at as well as taste. Nutty carrot lovely. Sweet sour and bitter when all elements eaten togather. It was greattFeijoa sorbet is the first time I tried the flavour . I enjoyed it. And lastly treats was outstanding with sugar coasted raspberry jelly ❤️ I appreciate the chef who thought of this menu as well as made it taste so well. I am glad I could take out some time to visit sugar club while I was in Auckland for work trip View was spectacular in front of harbour bridge.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James M. 1 year ago on Google
    Phenomenal. Staff were friendly, polite and accommodating. Food was delicious to say the least and we thoroughly enjoyed the tasting menu and wine pairings. Highly recommend splashing out to make the most of the menu available.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jina H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience, great service and with a view to match. The food was all delicious, well seasoned and the cocktails do not disappoint. Low lights, comfortable chairs and an amazing vibe.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jae S. 1 year ago on Google
    Was our anniversary and decided to try Sugar Club. View was exceptional with perfect weather. Staff were friendly yet professional and offered changing our seating right next to the window to enjoy the sunset👌 food was delicious and service was on point. Will be back, thank you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salma R. 2 years ago on Google
    Holy Mother of baby Jesus, this was a delight to all the senses!! The view was stunning, the waiters were bomband the food is divine. Not that kind on the wallet, but so worth it for a special occasion. Highly recommend 👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin S. 4 years ago on Google
    My wife and I came here as our "splurge" dinner during our honeymoon in New Zealand and we will remember it forever. The food, the views, the service, and the atmosphere were all top notch. Although the price is... shockingly high, the tasting menu with the wine pairings was absolutely worth it. The chef himself, Peter Gordon, brought out our main course. Cocktails are also very good here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tammy B. 1 year ago on Google
    An absolute delight! I was brought here for a birthday surprise, and it really was a treat. Beginning with cocktails in the comfortable bar area, we were made to feel welcome from the very start. We were lucky enough to be seated at a window table so we could enjoy the sunset and views. All staff were attentive but unobtrusive, and our main server gave great recommendations. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, with a few surprises. I would definitely recommend The Sugar Club to others and would be delighted to visit again myself.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nuno Ganhão H. 2 years ago on Google
    Delightful experience with a beautiful view of the Harbour Bridge. It took us around 3h to complete our meal, but time flies when you're having fun, aye? All dishes had a variety of flavours, colours, and textures. You can see effort has been made to maximize the effect on our taste buds and overall eating experience. The wine pairing was beautifully done with each wine really complimenting the flavours of the food. I think the big winner here was the Hapuka dish paired with the Huia Sauvignon Blanc - outstanding! The beef was also perfectly cooked medium rare and super tender. The prawn-based amuse bouche was extremely moorish. One of the snacks was a deep-fried lamb ball which, for someone who dislikes lamb, was quite delicious! Overall a great experience with friendly staff
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 May D. 2 years ago on Google
    The team were amazing. Fish was a little bit over cook but its countered by the other flavors found in the dish. Overall chill vibes. Food was okay and staff were accommodating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharon T. 1 year ago on Google
    The oysters were so fresh and chilled with plum flavour crushed ice, so delicious!Great service and amazing view!

  • 5/5 Sophie W. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible meal and beautiful service. We were made to feel so welcome and valued. We had the plant based tasting menu and have now come back to Nelson dreaming of all the delicious things we tried. Our waiter was so knowledgeable and passionate and such an expert. Thank you Sugar Club for a very special experience 😍

  • 5/5 Sarah K. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was sensational. I don’t think I have ever had such great lamb! The wine and cocktail menu is extensive and delicious!! The view is phenomenal. This is a place everyone needs to go once in there lifetime! The waiter was great filling up the water - always a good sign of service. However a couple of things, there was no background music which I thought was odd. The service was slightly slow - not due to the waiter being lazy, he non stopped work! There needed to be more staff.

  • 5/5 Elise R. 1 year ago on Google
    We did the degustation menu. Absolutely brilliant. The food was amazing - even the things I wouldn’t normally jump at were fabulous. The bread and cultured butter were a great start then it just kept getting better. Service was fantastic and the view was fabulous.

  • 5/5 Nancy S. 10 months ago on Google
    Thank you Sugar club really enjoyed the hospitality with an amazing dishes and not forgetting tue beautiful sunset view .Booked the evening for the special occasion had such a good time and not forgetting the special birthday surprise treat after our dinner.

  • 5/5 Vindya N. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great time worh frends here. Cocktail menu was great so was the bar menu.. Great drinks with an even better view.

  • 5/5 Li뜌뜌 1 year ago on Google
    A surprise chocolate cake on my birthday is fantastic. The staff were friendly and always checked the table.The steak and wine were really delicious!

  • 5/5 Tommy 2 years ago on Google
    What an honour to have dine at the Sugar Club for the first ever time in our life for my birthday. The customer service was exceptional and the team went above and beyond in making sure our experience was an awesome one. From the moment we walked in, to ensuring we had a window seat, to the detailed explanations of the exquisite food, to checking up on me and my mum, to the amazing food . What a privilege , what an honour - thanks so much once again team!!

  • 5/5 Kim B. 9 months ago on Google
    Our server, Ken was amazing. Food was delicious and paced really well. My daughter loved her chicken mains. The lamb was wonderful. Shoutout to Adel for being super accommodating to my little daughter. He and Ken made our night so fun.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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