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Caluzzi Bar & Cabaret

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Tripadvisor (10) 4.2
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Visitors frequently praise Caluzzi Bar & Cabaret for its fun and exciting atmosphere, with shows described as well put together, funny, and entertaining. Some reviewers found the venue to be a great place for a date night or a quiet drink. However, one visitor noted that the venue seemed empty on a Friday Latin Night, suggesting potential inconsistency in crowd size.

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Address
461 Karangahape Road, Auckland
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Phone
+6493094979

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About this place Caluzzi Bar & Cabaret

Caluzzi, on Karangahape Road, is Auckland's go-to spot for a drag dinner show. It's been around long enough to claim it's New Zealand's original. The setup's simple: you get a set dinner, and the drag performers double as servers, doing their thing between courses. You'll find a mixed crowd, with birthday groups, hens, and work teams alongside gay locals. The doors open at 19:00 every evening, but don't show up without a booking - the shows don't run every night. You can reserve online or by phone, and it's a good idea to check which nights have performances. With over 600 Google reviews and a 4.8 rating, it's clear people like the place. After the show, you're just a short stroll from the rest of K Road's bars. Six bars in three blocks, to be exact. It's open until late, so you can keep the night going. You'll pay around €8 for a cocktail, but the prices aren't bad considering the entertainment. The food's better than the décor suggests, too. On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, the party goes on till 3am.

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Opening Hours

Monday 19:00-late
Tuesday 19:00-late
Wednesday 19:00-late
Thursday 19:00-late
Friday 19:00-late
Saturday 19:00-late
Sunday 19:00-late

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Lesbian / Women-focused LGBTQ+ Drag shows Cabaret Shows Comedy Shows Live music Casual Formal Food served Pub/Tavern Community space Drag scene Cabaret / Show bar Pub No dress code

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4.8
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624 reviews

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Nadine Sarich
Nadine Sarich Jun 2026
★★★★★
Nikita Smith
Nikita Smith Jun 2026
★★★★★
Felix Saucedo Castor
Felix Saucedo Castor May 2026
★★★★★

Amazing dinner and show!

Brad Lang
Brad Lang May 2026
★★★★★

What an experience. Service, food, vibes: everything has 5 stars

Nicole Maymo
Nicole Maymo May 2026
★★★★★

Had the BEST first drag dinner/show experience at Caluzzi Bar and Cabaret tonight!! The second we walked in the energy was so fun and welcoming. The performers were seriously amazing…so funny, interactive, talented, and just made the whole night unforgettable for us first-timers. And the food was actually incredible too. The soup was honestly one of my favorite things I’ve eaten lately, and the lamb shank was sooo good and fell right off the bone. Such a fun night out on K Road with amazing vibes, entertainment, and food. Definitely one of those nights I’ll remember for a long time 🤍

Paul Bradley
Paul Bradley May 2026
★★★★★
Tallulah Adjani
Tallulah Adjani May 2026
★★★★★

Had such a fun night at Caluzzi Cabaret! Honestly, I didn’t expect the food to be this good - every dish was genuinely delicious and full of flavour (definitely not bland, even for my Asian taste buds, which says a lot). The show itself was fantastic. You can really tell how much heart and effort goes into every performance - from the costumes to the choreography, everything was thoughtfully put together. The humour landed well too, with plenty of fun, cheeky jokes that kept the energy up throughout the night. The service deserves a special mention too. Despite having a small team (it looked like just a handful of people running everything - performing, serving, bartending, DJ-ing, and even cooking!), they managed it all seamlessly with impressive professionalism. Everything flowed smoothly, and we felt well taken care of the whole time. Yes, the venue is on the smaller side and seating is quite close together, but it actually adds to the vibe. It feels more like being part of a lively dance floor while seated - intimate, energetic, and engaging. They’ve done an amazing job using the space creatively. My absolute favourite moment was when part of the performance happened “outside” by the public bench while we watched from inside. It felt like we were viewing the show through a giant aquarium or TV screen - such a clever and memorable touch. Overall, a super entertaining experience with great food, great performances, and a really unique atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!

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Last updated on 8 November 2026

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