dining| restaurant | cafe | ice cream Visit Ayrburn, one of the latest venues to the Queenstown basin. You can stop by for an ice cream at “the Dairy” and stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens, sample a wine tasting at “the Manure room” or enjoy a long lunch or dinner at “the Woolshed” a:…
Category: Drink
Perky’s Floating Bar
Drink | Bar Local Tip: After picking up your world famous Ferg Burger, our local tip is to head straight to Perky’s to enjoy your feast while having a drink from the bar and enjoying the spectacular views. It’s located right on the waterfront in Queenstown and you can’t beat it for a location to…
Cardrona Distillery
Drink | shopping | place A visit to the Cadrona Distillery, approximately a 40 minute drive over the Crown Range, is a must stop/visit for those interested in our local handcrafted Whisky, Gin and Vodka. You can drop in and get a tasting of the spirits on offer or even better, book yourself into a…
Cargo at Gantley’s
Drink | Brewery | Food | Cargo is a unique and innovative brewing company based in Queenstown, NZ. They have two venues where you can try the locally made beers and enjoy a meal. Cargo at Gantley’s is a brewery situated in a historic stone building in Arthurs Point, a ten minute drive out of…
Amisfield
Food | Fine dining | Winery – Amisfield Winery & Restaurant is a Queenstown icon, known for its amazing location and amazing food. One of the best restaurants and wineries in the Queenstown area. It is currently entering a new chapter. With the recent departure of its long-standing executive chef and rumors of an upcoming refurbishment,…
Atlas Beer Cafe
Drink | Bar | food Atlas Beer Cafe is a rare gem—a true “locals’ local” in the heart of downtown Queenstown. While the rest of the wharf can feel like a tourist trap, Atlas stays grounded with reasonable prices and a gritty, welcoming soul. Why we love it: Insider Tip: If you’ve just finished a…
Akarua
Drink | Winery | Food | Coffee | children SORRY THIS CAFE IS NOW CLOSED AND RUN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. Akarua Winery still exists and continues to produce outstanding wines. Wine tastings are still on offer at their Bannockburn tasting room. “…..In October 2022 Edmond de Rothschild Heritage purchased 34.5 hectares of established vineyards belonging…
Searchlight Brewery
Drink | Brewery Try some locally brewed beer and snacks at Searchlight. Searchlight Brewery is a small independently owned and operated craft brewery located in beautiful Queenstown. a: 12 Industrial Place, Queenstown opening hours: 12pm – 10pm. w: www.searchlightbrewery.co.nz