We caught up with Gibbston Valley Winery winemaker and Pinot Noir expert Chris Keys to talk about the local winemaking scene. Chris became a winemaker after working in a fine wine store in Dunedin while studying literature. It was the mid-90s and wine was a young, exciting industry just starting up…
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If you love food, chances are you enjoy the stories behind your food, including the way historic eateries preserve and highlight local heritage. Queenstown’s historic hotels and restaurants offer traditional and contemporary cuisine in storied settings, making them an unmissable part of the unique…
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If you’re a food enthusiast, you probably know Queenstown’s reputation for spectacular food and wine (not to mention the burgeoning craft beer scene). Here’s a selection of our favourite autumn food experiences to connect you with the produce and people of this special place. Kua hora te kai, eat…
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Rātā, Queenstown CBD Rātā is a modern light-filled eatery tucked away in the centre of bustling Queenstown. The lovely space is surrounded by an urban forest of native trees. They’re open for lunch or dinner seven days, with lunch on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The locally-owned restaurant…
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Four-legged furry friends are welcome in Queenstown. Discover Queenstown's dog-friendly places to stay, eat and drink to ensure no one gets left behind. Dog-Friendly Places to Dine & Drink Canyon Brewing Dogs can hang out inside and out at Canyon Brewing in Arthur’s Point. Grab a table inside…
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1. Ferg’s Bar 44 Shotover Street, Queenstown Escape the snow and warm up with some Ferg Fried Chicken and a great line-up of delicious hot tipples to choose from. Mulled wine is only the beginning, Ferg’s Bar has winter warmers for miles with their Ginger Monkey, Pineapple Grog, and Irish Coffee…
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With over 150 bars and restaurants across the Queenstown region, you’re never far away from an après-ski adventure. From fine dining and boutique eateries to family-friendly restaurants and iconic burger joints there are eateries for every appetite. Lakeside bars offer extensive local wine lists…
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One of the (many) great things about Queenstown is the next-level food and wine scene. It’s a foodie nirvana with over 150 bars and restaurants and multi-cultural, cosmopolitan dining offerings that rival much bigger cities. For wine lovers, Queenstown is the gateway to the vineyards of Central…
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Eating out in Queenstown, there’s a strong focus on plant-based dishes because of the quality of our produce. Our top chefs are increasingly hyper-seasonal with their menus, serving up what grows locally, along with herbs and mushrooms foraged in the mountains. Almost every restaurant has vegan…
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We’re buzzing (and not just because we’ve been drinking too much coffee). More and more Queenstown cafés are going SUCfree, or single-use cup free. Some have kicked paper cups to the curb, many are offering mug libraries and loan cups as takeaway options, and some offer reusable cup users a sneaky…
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