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The Best Places to Wine & Dine in Queenstown

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In the heart of Queenstown Lakes where gardens, farms and lakes thrive with first-class produce, Queenstown was destined to be a haven of culinary delights. From hatted restaurants to under-the-radar eateries, scenic beer gardens to renowned wineries, exploring this town’s hospitality scene is just as thrilling as any bungy jump. With so much on the menu, we recommend extending your stay by a few more days to get a taste of it all.

odd saint

A bright yellow coffee machine in Odd Saint Queenstown.
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Residing in a wistful schist stone building on the corner of Camp Street, odd saint is a neighbourhood eatery for those who worship great food and great service.

Blue Door Bar

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Who would’ve thought an old, weathered doorway sporting peeling blue paint could cause such a stir? Arrotown's Blue Door Bar is a hidden speakeasy-style bar,...

Atlas Beer Cafe

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Tucked away behind Steamer Wharf on the edge of Lake Whakatipu, Queenstown’s Atlas Beer Cafe prides itself on maintaining a small footprint while going big on the...

Yonder

Customers dining inside a brightly decorated Queenstown cafe.
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Come as you are. The neon-lit invitation above Yonder’s entranceway is more than just an aesthetic.

Perky's Floating Bar

A 'floating bar' sign on a boat.
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Next time you’re strolling along the Marine Parade in Queenstown, dig out your “lake legs'' and hop aboard New Zealand’s only floating bar.

Little Mez

A little wooden hut entrance to Little Mez Queenstown.
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Hidden downstairs from its sister restaurant Margo’s, this underground cocktail bar in Queenstown makes it immediately clear that having fun runs in this...

The Fork and Tap

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Gracefully perched on the corner of Buckingham Street, this beloved Arrowtown pub opens its doors each day, ready to greet groups of old friends and connect new ones.

Altitude Brewing

The colourful exterior of Altitude Brewing surrounded by large green umbrellas.
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Inside a red corrugated shed, one could easily mistake this for just another garage in the industrial neighbourhood of Frankton Marina.

The World Bar

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Not all adventures in Queenstown require a tent, carabiner or dehydrated food (thankfully).

Canyon Brewing

A man ordering at the bar at Canyon Brewing in Queenstown.
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Pull up a beanbag in Queenstown’s most scenic beer garden, with Shotover River views almost as impressive as their woodfired sourdough pizza and innovative beers crafted with sustainability in mind.