Teresa Cocktail Bar 132 Emerson Street, Napier South, Napier, Hawke's Bay 4110

"There's loads of neat stuff to do in Napier, but Teresa is worth the trip alone. European quality and flair without pretentiousness. Best bar in New Zealand."

"After reading an article about Napier, we decided to try the "speakeasy" they talked about:Teresa. The entrance is through the deli "Harvest", we missed the first time. It's a small, cosy cocktail bar with an interesting list of cocktails and experienced bartenders. The first cocktail they recommended disappointed me a little bit, not because of the taste but because there was a lot of foam on top of it and no woman like foam on their nose while trying to drink a cocktail. To my surprise the bartender Josh saw that I wasn't very happy and he suggested to make me a cocktail I like. I said margarita. I'm a cocktail person and that's a very plain cocktail but it makes it easier to judge someone 's abilities. (Margarita wasn't in their cocktail list but they are capable of doing a lot of improvisations. Good ones ) The cocktail was great. What he created for my friend was perfect too. We asked for a restaurant recommendation, he suggested we eat there but we wanted a proper dinner after walking the whole day. He suggested "central fire station". People said that it is difficult to get a reservation but around 8 pm on a Saturday it was easy. So his recommendation was very helpful as well. He said that he never watched the movie "Cocktail" (Tom Cruise), I found this funny. If you're a solo traveller, this place is perfect because you can sit at the bar, watch them and chat. I suggest that before ordering something just by reading the description, talk to the bartenders. And if you have a cocktail you like, even if it's not on the list they'd probably make it for you. $21 per cocktail."

"A real cocktail bar with a reasonable level of music. (You can hear each other when you talk.) Very good bartenders. Cocktail list changes. I tried Velocita. Them they suggested "those who go" that's a fabulous cocktail. I like bartenders that communicate, so if you are a solo traveller, just try Teresa and sit at the bar. One of the best cocktail Bars in New Zealand in my experience. Around $20 per cocktail."

"Best cocktail and experience. Staff are so knowledgeable and friendly. Exciting menu that you don't see anywhere else."

"This place is amazing! Its a little places through a deli with cocktails, food, snacks and great ambience. You walk through and its hustle bustle with just 4 tables and a bar. The cocktail menu is extremely interesting with fun entertaining drinks and you can tell the staff is having a great time. Each drink is unique from edible glitter to carrot air to aroma bubbles. A must visit!! Thanks team and host Sara!"