Korean kitchen, late-night bar, courtyard hideaway — a Lorne Street ritual since dusk.
OBAR is built around jeong — the Korean idea of warmth that grows between people the longer they share a table. Come for early dumplings. Stay for the third bottle of soju. Leave at 2am wondering where the hours went.
Share-style Korean plates from the wok and grill. Kimchi & calamari pancakes, beef brisket tteokbokki, OBAR fried chicken, cheese buldak — built for a table of friends and a long appetite.
See the menuThe pre-drink destination. Soju cocktails, makgeolli, Korean classics with a CBD twist. Open courtyard, late hours, and a buzzer at every table — press it when you're ready for round two.
The bar listTucked into the lane culture of central Auckland, a short walk from Aotea Square. Walk-ins welcome at the bar; tables and the courtyard book up fast on weekends.
Reservations are encouraged for groups of four or more. Larger parties — get in touch about the back room.
A late-night Korean ritual the city has quietly built its evenings around — equal parts kitchen, bar, and meeting place.
— What Locals Say