Parasol and Swing Company is a cocktail bar and eatery at 7/204 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, with views over the Viaduct Harbour, rated 4.4 from 700 Google reviews. Its website describes bespoke cocktails made with house-made and locally sourced ingredients, boutique wines, growers champagnes and craft beers, plus Californian-style food such as burgers, tacos and sharing plates, served day or night until late. It is a two-level venue with a ground-floor eatery and a rooftop bar, and reviewers often mention the harbour view, sunset and balcony seating.
A good cocktail bar is judged on balance and care, so it pays to describe what you like, whether sour, bitter, fruity or spirit-forward, and let the bartender guide you. A short list with fresh, house-made ingredients usually beats a long one. Rooftop bars are at their best in the late afternoon, when the sun is out and the crowd is still thin, so arriving early gets you the best seats. Sharing plates and a drink make an easy, relaxed round, and groups should book ahead on warm evenings.
For visitors and workers around the Viaduct, it is a handy place for a drink at sunset.