Winter dining with friends at Boardwalk Restaurant, Queenstown

Places to Eat & Drink

Experience a taste of Queenstown, home to the best restaurants and bars in New Zealand.

Queenstown is celebrated around the world for great food, spectacular wine, and legendary nightlife.

With over 150 bars, restaurants and cafés serving award-winning cuisine, there really is something for everyone. Whether you crave a seasonal paddock to plate feast, a hearty vegan brunch, or even a famous burger, you’ll be savouring the flavour of our delicious local produce, served up by our passionate and talented chefs. 

Queenstown is in the heart of the Central Otago wine region, famous for mighty pinot noir and luscious aromatic whites. With Gibbston’s winemakers only 25 minutes up the road, taste the terroir of the world’s southernmost wine region.

Explore our cranking craft beer scene, with brewers using local ingredients to craft deliciously different Queenstown ales. Then settle in at a cosy wine bar or pub before hitting the town to experience Queenstown’s vibrant nightlife for yourself.

For an insider’s guide, try a food and wine tour. Then recover your appetite with the vast range of activities Queenstown offers, from art galleries and spas to biking, hiking, and thrills for adrenaline seekers. 

This feast of food, wine, and adventure is set against the majestic alpine backdrop of The Remarkables. Spectacular in all seasons, we welcome you to New Zealand’s ultimate foodie destination.

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