John & May's

06/11/2020

It's with heavy heart that this announcement is made. John & May's has closed. We wanted to do so much more with this gem, but after losing the core team and with the hit to downtown Auckland from COVID-19, it just tipped the balance too far to be able to keep going.

We can't thank you all who managed to come through enough for all your kind words over the last years back to the Gin Room days.

Special thanks to Creigh Bartel, Joe Busch and Addison Roberson for the amazing cocktails you meticulously worked out and created. What an absolute achievement and all the best in your future endeavors.

With lots of love and all our best wishes!
Goodbye from the John & May's Team ❤️

10/09/2020

Pssst, we are back open...

Come find us, it's cozy here ;)

11/08/2020

I'm sure the news has hit us all hard about going back to level 3. At this stage we are closed until Saturday. There is likely to be more news in the upcoming days and if the circumstances change we will update as soon as we know.

We will most likely have to go back to contact tracing, hand sanitizing and social distancing once we reopen as it will be level 2.

Look after one another and let's hope we can all be back to normal very soon.

Kia Kaha - Stay Strong - ❤️ John & May's

19/07/2020

Hi Everyone,

We are looking for a cocktail bartender to join our team at John & Mays. We have been working very hard at opening this space and have a menu that contains 28 unique cocktails with all ingredients (apart from the alcohol) made in house. High end garnish game to go with it so its a very creative space to get amongst. You will of course be involved at the forefront in any changes to the menu going forward.

Send your CV's to [email protected] - looking forward to hearing from you!

06/07/2020

We are quite booked out this week.

From 8pm on Friday we will only accept walk-ins and you may have to go on a wait-list.

Saturday we are closed to the public for a private event.

So please get your bookings in now for Thursday and early Friday

29/05/2020

The fireplace will be roaring tonight and we have new cocktails on the new menu... Heart of the City knows where it’s at 🍸

Some of the city centre's most exciting and cosy little bars.

20/05/2020

Our doors reopen tomorrow from 5pm! We can't wait to see you.

There won't be any bar seating for the time being – but our booths are ready to welcome you and your friends in our cosy little nook.

Welcome back. We missed you 🍸

11/05/2020

Friends, we'll be back next Thursday, and we can't wait to welcome you.

We'll share more details early next week. Thanks for bearing with us. Until then, stay safe, and wash those hands!

20/03/2020

As the days get colder, let's look at some of our more robust, warming numbers...

Le Louis. Painturaud Cognac | Suze | Lillet Blanc | PX Sherry | Peychaud's Bitters | Absinthe Rinse.

18/03/2020

We’re very grateful and excited to be one of Metro Magazine NZ Top 50 Bars – and in such great company too. Thanks for the love!

18/03/2020

Friends,

We’re still open, but we’re making changes.

We’ve reviewed our health and hygiene procedures, and will be taking extra care to ensure your experience at John & May’s is a happy, positive, safe one. Staff will be encouraged to stay home if they feel unwell, and will be supported throughout the process.

We’re asking you to keep to polite waves as you greet friends and regulars, to wash your hands assiduously, and to respect other customers’ personal space. Did we mention hand-washing? Wash. Your. Hands.

If you’re feeling unwell, please stay home. We’ll be right there when the world is back on its feet, and boy, will we celebrate!

It’s a scary time for all of us – and times are especially uncertain for those of us who make a living out of hosting, mixing and serving. If you are healthy and have the means, please keep supporting local businesses such as ours. Auckland’s hospitality scene is vibrant and exciting, and that’s thanks to our community. Now more than ever, we need to be looking after one another.

Kia ora, stay safe.

13/03/2020

Tonight, we toast!

Toast to the Admiral. Turmeric Gin | Aperol | Boston Bitters | J&M Lime Cordial.