Bonita is a wine and tapas bar located on Ponsonby Road, in Ponsonby Auckland. Specialising in tapas, Bonita also has an extensive wine list and excellent cocktail credentials.

Bonita’s relaxed atmosphere is the perfect place for a casual drink or tapas indulgence. Happy hour runs daily from 4pm-6pm, so come in and see us for a touch of European style in the middle of Ponsonby.

The tradition of serving small snacks with drink can be found all over Spain. These snacks are called Tapas, which literally means cover or lid. Whilst the exact origin of tapas is unknown it is generally accepted that it comes from the old practice of placing a slice of bread or a piece of ham on top of one’s glass of wine to keep out insects. This edible lid was the precursor of modern day tapas.