Looking for the best spots for a feed or pre-drink before the main arena? Queenstown’s bars and restaurants have you covered!  Check out our favourite spots for food, drinks and a cheeky boogie. 

There’s something for all tastes with more than 150 bars, restaurants and cafes, fine local wine and a buzzing nightlife any evening of the week.

Local 

Our personal favourite for a drink after being up the mountain is Local. Relax with a drink on their streetside terrace, order dinner in a cosy restaurant booth, or climb the stairs to discover the party on their rooftop terrace! With a solid lineup of local and international DJs to take you late into the night, it’s the place to be… and for Snow Machine week, it becomes our famous Snow Machine Saloon!

Website: localqueenstown.co.nz/ | Instagram: @localqueenstown

World Bar

Famously a must-see bar for Snow Machine afterparties, the tunes are always pumping at The World Bar. It’s a great spot for a chilled drink and dinner after hitting the slopes, and a locals favourite for all-night-dancing! Make sure to grab one of their famous teapot cocktails!

Website: theworldbar.co.nz/  | Instagram: @worldbarqtn  

Yonder

It’s our favourite coffee-spot in town, and is an even better spot for brunch! Yonder opens its doors late into the evening with live music and an awesome array of gigs throughout the week. Make sure to check them out!

Website: yonderqt.co.nz/ | Instagram: @yonderqt 

Ice Bar

Not cold enough yet? Brave the frost and enjoy a luxury cocktail at one of Queenstown’s Ice Bars! Fully equipped with ice sculptures, furniture and frosty glasses!

Queenstown Ice Bar Website: queenstownicebar.com/ | Instagram: @queenstownicebar

Minus 5º Ice Bar Website: minus5icebar.com/ | Instagram: @minus5icebarnz 

Margo’s

Let’s talk about ‘Mex’ baby! Anything but your ordinary Mexican, Margo’s offers up soulful food with a hell of a lot of taste! And who could turn down their daily Happy Hour that covers all the margs and some delicious snacks!

Website: margos.co.nz/ | Instagram: @margos_qt 

Little Mez

Margarita anyone? We’ll meet you there at Queenstown’s underground tequila playground! With a huge choice of Tequila and Mezcal, your mission is to stay upright and have a blast. The Tommy’s Margarita is a personal favourite. 

Website: littlemez.co.nz/ Instagram: @littlemez_qt

Sundays

Craving a cosy community feel, head over to Sundays and shake off the sins of the night before in their converted church building. The cosy fire and fairy-lit deck is the perfect place to recharge before doing it all again. It’s hands down our favorite pizza place in town!

Website: wearesundays.co.nz/ | Instagram: @wearesundaysqt 

Ngā mihi!