Where to eat & drink

Drink & Party

17 bars, pubs, breweries and wineries — where to drink and go out in Queenstown.

1876

Upscale cocktail bar housed in Queenstown's historic 1876 stone building, specializing in craft cocktails and premium spirits.

4.3(1444)45 Ballarat Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 409 2178

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Bars & Nightlife

Atlas 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.

4.7(1137)Steamer Wharf 88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 442 5995

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Baja

Mexican cantina & bar — tacos, tequila, cocktails.

3.8(528)61 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 442 2252

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Brazz

Steakhouse, bar & tavern.

4.1(1516)1 Athol Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 442 4444

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Wineries

Gibbston 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.

4.4(868)1820 State Highway 6, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand03 442 6910

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Little Blackwood

Upscale lakefront bar serving craft cocktails and premium wines with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking Lake Wakatipu.

4.6(613)88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand021 193 3517

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Little Mez

Underground tequila & mezcal cocktail bar.

4.8(162)Cow Lane, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand09 884 8241

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Minus 5° ICE BAR

The original all-ice bar — everything carved from ice, drinks in an ice glass.

4.6(1795)88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand021 193 7966

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Pub 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.

4.3(1524)88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 441 2155

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Queenstown Ice Bar

Hand-carved ice bar with sculpted interiors and signature cocktails.

4.7(594)35 Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand021 423 804

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Bars & Nightlife

Rhino's Ski Shack

Legendary après-ski party bar known for cheap drinks, loud music, and a rowdy atmosphere that attracts seasonal workers and backpackers.

4.1(260)Searle Lane, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 441 3934

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Smiths Craft Beer House

Popular craft beer bar with 24 rotating taps featuring New Zealand and international brews, plus wood-fired pizzas.

4.7(1104)53 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 409 2337

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The Crown

Pub & beer garden — pub meals and tap beers.

4.3(559)3 Murchison Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 441 4334

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The Irishman

Traditional Irish pub — Guinness, pub food, live music.

4.1(106)Steamer Wharf 88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 222 3313

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The London

Central pub & bar.

4.3(989)36 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 441 1142

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The 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.

4.3(1264)Central, 12 Church Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand03 450 0008

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