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Scotty & Mal's Cocktail & Lounge Bar
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Scotty & Mal's Cocktail & Lounge Bar

Your friendliest, most sociable and all inclusive little bar in Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand

Neighbourhood

Wellington

Category

Bars

Vibe

Cocktails, Gay bar +3

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About Scotty & Mal's Cocktail & Lounge Bar

Scotty & Mal's—usually shortened to S&M's—is Wellington's friendly, sociable gay cocktail bar at the upper end of Cuba Street. The street-level lounge has cedar walls, chandeliers and enough restraint on the music to let people actually talk, making it a comfortable alternative to a full-volume club. Downstairs, the B&D bar hosts Bingay, shows, gigs and private events, so the energy changes depending on the night. S&M's opens Tuesday to Sunday, with Friday and Saturday running until 3am. It works particularly well as an early-evening meeting point, though the crowd and entertainment build later in the week.

What to expect

A cosy, welcoming gay cocktail lounge with room to talk and a livelier downstairs event bar.

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Practical tips before you visit

Closed Monday
Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday close late but without a fixed advertised time
Friday and Saturday run until 3am
The downstairs B&D bar opens for selected events

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Scotty & Mal's Cocktail & Lounge Bar

176 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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4.7

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Sarah Hansen
Sarah Hansen

4 months ago

Celebrated my son's 18th birthday here. What an awesome place!! The vibe is perfect, staff so friendly and cocktails were incredible. Thank you for creating amazing memories for me and my fabulous son xxx

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Kathy Miller
Kathy Miller

a year ago

We stopped in for a cocktail before our dinner reservation elsewhere. The atmosphere was delightful. Music was just what I needed. Upbeat and fun. Our bartender, Graham, was awesome. His interactions with us truly made the visit magical. We plan to return. We did not partake of the food options.

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Nicholas Kavenagh
Nicholas Kavenagh

8 months ago

Amazing experience and great cocktails ! Matty on the bar absolutely great service! Will be back

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daezjn
daezjn

a year ago

Popped by in here by accident amidst the Cuba Dupa festival happenings. Love the vibe, decor and cocktail choices. I ordered the Pina Colada and my partner ordered the Sea Breeze. The pina colada was delicious and very milky and creamy. The bar has a friendly LGBTQ+ vibe :) there’s a little stage by the front entrance. Was wondering if they host events or shows too? Would definitely come back to try more drinks and maybe checkout a show!

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Neil Davies
Neil Davies

6 months ago

What a delight it was for us to discover this bar on our recent trip to Wellington. Scotty and Mal are consummate hosts who care about every detail in this bar. So many could learn from their approach and attention to detail. Cocktails were some of the best we’ve ever had. Finn deserves an award!

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Last updated
15 September 2026
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Wellington › New Zealand
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