The Best Places to Wine & Dine in Queenstown

Wharf Bar
On the edge of Lake Whakatipu, the lakefront path steps around weatherboard boat sheds perched on the edge of Steamer Wharf, a site that’s been central to the beating...
Blue Door Bar

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

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.
Atlas Beer Cafe

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...
The World Bar

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

Inside a red corrugated shed, one could easily mistake this for just another garage in the industrial neighbourhood of Frankton Marina.
Perky's Floating Bar

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.
Yonder

Come as you are. The neon-lit invitation above Yonder’s entranceway is more than just an aesthetic.
Little Mez by Margo's

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

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.
Canyon Brewing

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.