Matchbox Ponsonby | Late-Night Drinks & Tacos

Matchbox Ponsonby — Late-Night Drinks & Tacos

An intimate Ponsonby hideaway serving inventive craft cocktails and Mexican-inspired eats until 2:00 AM.

Intimate Vibes. Serious Drinks. Late-Night Bites.

Taking over the iconic former Deadshot site on Ponsonby Road, Matchbox brings together Michelin recognised Chef Alejandro Vasquez Correa and long time hospitality veteran Kamal Haggerty. We pair high tech mixology featuring rotary evaporation, closed loop ferments, and $10 house Champagne alongside elevated plancha tacos.

No science lessons required and no early kitchen closures. Our kitchen fires until the bar closes at 2:00 AM.

A dark, dimly lit interior space with black walls, a round mirror on the wall, hanging pendant lights, and a few chairs and tables.

Simplicity that slaps... high-tech mixology served with zero pretension.

Two women smiling and enjoying cocktails at a bar or restaurant.

A wooden bowl of corn salad garnished with green onion slices, served on parchment paper with a small wooden spoon.

Dimly lit bar with hanging spherical lights, people socializing at the counter and standing around, dark wood decor.

On the Menu

Elevated plancha tacos, house ferments, and technical cocktails. Kitchen open full menu until 2:00 AM.

Three tacos on parchment paper with lemon wedges, showing meat, pickled red onions, and garnish.

Hours & Location

Address:

45 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1011

(Occupying the former Deadshot venue)

Opening Hours:

Tuesday – Saturday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

(Kitchen open until 2:00 AM)

Sunday & Monday: Closed

Walk-In Policy:

Walk-ins only. Kitchen and bar open late.

Exterior view of a cafe or restaurant called 'matchbox' with a black facade, a leafless tree in a large pot, and large glass windows reflecting the street.

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a Spot

Guarantee a table for your group, or drop by for walk-in seating at the bar.

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Treat someone to a night of craft cocktails, fresh tacos, and warm atmosphere.

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