About

Positioned enviably on Princes Wharf, Somm captures the ease and comfort of a local wine bar with the ceremony and allure of a regional cellar door.

Somm draws its name from Sommelier — a wine steward. These experts are masters of the art, science and history of wine. Put simply, a Sommelier represents the joy of sharing and savouring wine. Somm embodies this.

We invite guests to discover some of New Zealand’s best wines on their own terms — a glass after work, a wine flight on the weekend or a cellar door tasting. Lean into the experience as it suits, trying something new each time you visit.

Come for drinks, stay for dinner. Just as the wine list reads as a celebration of New Zealand's best producers, so does the menu. Executive Chef Gavin Doyle has created irresistible snacks, pizzettes and seasonal sharing plates that go hand-in-hand with the impeccable wine offering.

Welcome to Somm.

A former commercial wharf, Princes Wharf holds a special place within Auckland's vibrant downtown district.

Opened in 1929, Princes Wharf is named after the Prince of Wales, who visited the city in 1921. Accessible from Quay Street, and just a stone's throw away from Auckland's Viaduct Basin, the location's drawcard is stunning views of the Waitematā Harbour.

Drawing from the building's industrial history, heritage features have been retained and enhanced in the making of Somm. The original concrete ceilings and pillars have been exposed & restored, revealing the layers of history and to keep the integrity of the building.

Somm's interior is punctuated with materials traditionally found in New Zealand's prestigious winery regions. Timber in walnut oak, earthy stone and clay tiles ground the space, giving a subtle nod to the provenance of the wines it's showcasing. It's rusticism with a sleek refined edge.

The waterfront location is free for interpretation, but at Somm it is viewed as a subtle nod to the role water plays in the winemaking process. A celebration in how we talk about wine — its viscosity, its intensity, its complexity. These are the conversations we want to spark.