Newmarket Neighbourhood Guide

Newmarket is Auckland city’s fashion and shopping hub, but it’s also packed with great cafés, restaurants, and fun things to do. Just a few minutes from the CBD, it’s the kind of place where you can spend a whole day browsing. Here are our go-to spots.

Cafés & Brunch Spots in Newmarket

Known for creative brunch dishes with a modern Korean twist
Bright and leafy café inside Westfield, perfect for coffee or brunch after shopping.
A Newmarket favourite coffee shop with excellent espresso and matcha.
Beautifully presented desserts and delicate French–Japanese inspired sweets.
Trendy café serving colourful, Instagrammable dishes and great coffee.

Best Restaurants in Newmarket

Popular for Japanese comfort food, especially their handmade udon.
A casual favourite for Malaysian and Singaporean classics like laksa and nasi lemak.
Great spot for warming bowls of ramen and other Japanese comfort food.
Mediterranean-inspired dining with a cosy atmosphere.
A rooftop dining spot at Westfield serving Mexican and Californian-inspired dishes

Bars & Nightlife in Newmarket

A laid-back pub with craft beers and hearty bites.
Known for its rotating selection of local and international craft beers.

Things to Do in Newmarket

A colourful arcade bar with bowling, arcade games, and plenty of fun for groups.
Catch an arthouse film or the latest blockbusters in this iconic Newmarket cinema.
A green retreat just minutes from the hustle, great for walks or picnics.

Where to Shop in Newmarket

A must-visit, with over 250 stores ranging from global fashion brands to homeware, beauty, and lifestyle shops.
Home to favourites like Fabric and Recycle Boutique.

Home to favourites like Fabric and Recycle Boutique.

A mix of independent stores and up-and-coming fashion brands.
Design-led shops like Workshop and Superette

Design-led shops like Workshop and Superette

Home to lifestyle favourite Father Rabbit and other unique concept stores.

Home to lifestyle favourite Father Rabbit and other unique concept stores.

Want to keep exploring? Check out our full Auckland City Neighbourhood Guide.