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19 bars, pubs, breweries and wineries. Where to drink in Queenstown.
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WineriesKinross
✓ Owner-verifiedFive wineries. One cellar door. Award-winning wine tasting experiences, seasonal bistro dining and vineyard cottage stays in the heart of Central Otago.
Bars & NightlifeLittle Blackwood
✓ Owner-verifiedUpscale lakefront bar serving craft cocktails and premium wines with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking Lake Wakatipu.
Bars & NightlifeLittle Mez
✓ Owner-verifiedUnderground tequila & mezcal cocktail bar.
Bars & NightlifeMinus 5° ICE BAR
✓ Owner-verifiedThe original all-ice bar — everything carved from ice, drinks in an ice glass.
Bars & NightlifeQueenstown Ice Bar
✓ Owner-verifiedHand-carved ice bar with sculpted interiors and signature cocktails.
Bars & NightlifeWānaka Brew Bar
✓ Owner-verifiedWānaka Brew Bar is an upstairs lakefront bar at 80 Ardmore Street in Wānaka, offering craft beer, cider, wine, spirits, cocktails, pizza and lake views.
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Bars & NightlifePhoto: T T1876
Upscale cocktail bar housed in Queenstown's historic 1876 stone building, specializing in craft cocktails and premium spirits.
Bars & NightlifeAtlas Beer Cafe
Popular craft beer bar with an extensive selection of NZ and international beers on tap, plus solid pub food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Bars & NightlifePhoto: Baja MexicoBaja Mexico
Mexican cantina & bar — tacos, tequila, cocktails.
Bars & NightlifePhoto: BrazzBrazz
Steakhouse, bar & tavern.
WineriesGibbston Valley Winery
Central Otago's pioneering winery offers award-winning pinot noir tastings in their mystical underground cave carved into living rock. Their acclaimed restaurant and artisan cheesery create a complete sensory experience that perfectly captures the innovative spirit of the Valley of the Vines.
Bars & NightlifePhoto: Pub on WharfPub on Wharf
Lakefront pub with Queenstown's best outdoor deck and views across Lake Wakatipu. Classic pub atmosphere with live sports and elevated pub food.
Bars & NightlifeRhino's Ski Shack
Legendary après-ski party bar known for cheap drinks, loud music, and a rowdy atmosphere that attracts seasonal workers and backpackers.
Bars & NightlifePhoto: Smiths Craft Beer HouseSmiths Craft Beer House
Popular craft beer bar with 24 rotating taps featuring New Zealand and international brews, plus wood-fired pizzas.
Bars & NightlifePhoto: The Crown Pub and Beer GardenThe Crown Pub and Beer Garden
Pub & beer garden — pub meals and tap beers.
Bars & NightlifePhoto: Dennis NiuThe Irishman
Traditional Irish pub — Guinness, pub food, live music.
Bars & NightlifePhoto: The LondonThe London
Central pub & bar.
Bars & NightlifePhoto: Anthony MeehanThe World Bar
Queenstown's legendary nightlife institution housed in a historic Mall building, where craft cocktails meet live music and adventure guides mingle with international travelers. The beating heart of the town's after-dark scene for over twenty years.
Bars & NightlifePhoto: Eva CherneyZephyr
Sophisticated cocktail bar located upstairs above Searle Lane, known for seasonal drinks using local New Zealand spirits and mountain views.
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