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Drink in Queenstown (New Zealand)


Drink in Queenstown (New Zealand)

Nightlife in Queentown is largely about drinking, and there are over a hundred licenced premises in Queenstown, with most in the downtown area. Most bars have licenses to close at 4AM and it is lively most nights. There are cheap bars popular with backpackers and young locals, and sophisticated and expensive wine, cocktail and imported beer bars. Many bars and pubs have sunny outdoor courtyards in the summer months, and roaring open fires in the winter. Major sports events are normally to be found on screen somewhere in Queenstown. There are two small casinos for adult entertainment. Many bars do offer food.
  • Guilty Bar, Ballarat Street, +64 3 409 2178, . Heineken Bar
  • Fishbone Bar & Grill, 7 Beach Street, +64 3 4426768, . From 5PM. Queenstown's seafood restauarant, serving South Island fish & shellfish.
  • Winnies, The Mall 7 Ballarat Street, Queenstown Town Centre, +64 3-442 8635 ‎, . 12 noon till late. Gourmet Pizza Bar in the centre of Queenstown in a former school cinema and one of the towns oldest buildings. Dining, drinking and partying under the sun and stars with an opening roof.
  • Botswana Butchery, 17 Marine parade (On the waters edge), +6434426994, . A great restaurant with ambience, sensational service. The menu is extensive and specialises in meat. The whole leg of lamb for 2 could feed 3! The wine list is very good. Prices are at the higher end but sensational for a special occasion. They have smaller private room dinning opportunities as well as a great bar room for pre-dinner drinks.
  • The Buffalo Club, 8 Brecon Street, +643442 4144, . 4pm to Late. Home of the infamous Buff Ugly dancers, Ginger Wednesdays, Queenstown's only late night bikini competition on Topless Tuesdays and a roaring hot fire to keep you warm in winter.
  • Bar Up, Upstairs, Cnr Searle Lane & Eureka Arcade, . A boutique nightlife bar, the upstairs bar has a lounge feel about it, warmed by a open fire with a private deck. It has an extensive cocktail list.
  • Winnies Gourmet Pizza bar, Upstairs 7-9 The Mall (next to the cinema), +64 3 442 8635, . Easily the best pizzas in town, caters for everyone and very family friendly
  • Winnies, Upstairs 7-9 The Mall (next to the cinema), +64 3 442 8635, . Easily the best pizzas in town

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