Not that great. Spy Bars bouncers seem to insist on "no hats" policy. I went down there wearing my trilby hat and they didn't like that. I managed to slip past the initial screening, and purchased a drink. Then the bouncer found me and kicked me out, and puched my in the side of my face. They're lucky I dont file an assault charge.

Man did Spy Bar go backwards quickly. If you are looking to be treated like crap at the door - go down into a smelly over crowded dungeon where you pay through your teeth for a drink get approached by Russian prostitutes and can't even hear yourself think then the is the place for you.

Had a great time a Spy Bar recently with Doctor J spinning the decks. He always gets the crowd going with some awesome tunes and is not bad on the eye either! Spy Bar is one of my favourite venues in Auckland because it's not full of teeny boppers!

After getting past the rude doormen to get into spy, we found the bar a mess with broken glass all over the ground in the bar proper and the toilets.

Despite the setting we were having a good time, until when asking for a tap water the barman attempted to charge me! Upon refusal to pay, the duty manager came up to me, calling me a pedantic F***ing C*** and I was asked to leave. It was a disgusting abuse of power, and definitely in breach of liquor licensing conditions which state the bar must do what it can to promote responsible drinking...

I waited at the bar for far too long. I understand that "boobs get beers" but never have I seen so many well presented patrons ignored while barely clad, one-too-many, bleary eyed patrons were served almost on approach to the bar. The barman was rude, suggesting I should lay off the drinks after I requsted my change from the $50 note I gave him - then begrudgingly skimming it across the bar on a tray once he realised he was wrong. Very cool music though it was too crowded to even think about dancing. We lasted one drink before escaping to the sanctuary of our Hotel bar. Maybe another night will bring another experience but I'm not in Auckland enough to risk wasting a well deserved night out.

awesome DJ on Sat nites . Only bad thing I can think of is you have to pay for water !! LOL . Nice ladies and nice surroundings

My Friends organised my 25th Birthday Party at Spy, knowing it is my favourite night spot in the whole of NZ! As always the staff treated all my friends and family with respect and like VIP's!
I love Spy Bar! Thank you for making my night so special!

Ive never seen a bar generate such a bad reputation for itself, ive been denied a couple of times due to Spy bars' members only policy, and ive also been in on the odd occasion - emphasis on "odd".
Spy bar isnt that good?? its pretty small, and full of people that model themselves off the gossip columns in womans magazines. Its New Zealand people, chill.

The bouncers are jacked up goons, excessive force has been utilised on far too many occasions, just ask Mils Muliaina the day before he was named as an All Black. Fair enough you have done some martial arts training and wear black suits fella's, but relax.

The drinks are way overpriced and taste just the same as they do at Danny Doolans. They are obviously going for the exclusive, high priced approach, but i've seen alot more high profile people heading into pony. Maybe its to maximise profit? hard to say.

No huge problem with the place, I just have no desire to go there..