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Queenstown is well known for its amazing hospitality scene and lively après atmosphere – with plenty of bars, restaurants, wineries, breweries and cafés to choose from you’ll be well and truly spoiled for choice.

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Restaurants

  • Queenstown Wharf Bar
    One of the best spots to take in Queenstown’s mountain and lake views, serving cocktails, tap beers, shared plates and unreal pizzas right on the waterfront at the iconic Steamer Wharf.
    Cuisine: Bar & Restaurant
  • Local Queenstown
    Relax with a drink on the streetside terrace, order lunch or dinner in a cosy restaurant booth, or climb the stairs to discover one of the best rooftops in town. There is something for everyone at Local!
    Cuisine: Bar & Restaurant
  • Margo's
    Raise your salt-rimmed glasses! Margo's is a never-ending exploration of tastes, sights and smells. With epic food that draws inspiration from the many delicious flavours of Mexico, colourful cocktails and an atmosphere like no other.
    Cuisine: Indian
  • Farelli’s Trattoria
    Rustic Italian food served in a casual setting in town. Offering a traditional menu with all the favourites as well as an extensive vegan only menu and wines to match.
    Cuisine: Italian
  • Blue Kanu
    A favourite with locals and visitors, this vibrant restaurant offers a delicious mix of Asian and Pacific flavours. The warm and inviting atmosphere and friendly staff make this an experience not to miss.
    Cuisine: Asian & Pacific
  • White + Wongs
    Classic Asian street food with a twist, fusion food from China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand. The flavours, atmosphere, cocktails and service makes this a favourite of ours and central location makes it easy to find.
    Cuisine: Asian Street Food
  • Tanoshi Teppan and Sake Bar
    Authentic Japanese cuisine with a contemporary spin. Stop in for a ramen or enjoy a shared meal from their tapas menu, you will not be disappointed.
    Cuisine: Japanese
  • FINZ Seafood and Grill
    This speciality seafood restaurant serves local premium produce with spectacular lake views. They pride themselves on the freshest ingredients from the sea and land.
    Cuisine: Seafood Restaurant
    Phone: +6434427405
  • The Bunker Restaurant and Bar
    For an intimate dining experience you can’t go past The Bunker with a fine dining menu, high level of service and a rustic decor. The Lounge Bar stays open late serving premium cocktails and spirits, while they spin house music on the decks.
    Cuisine: Fine Dining
  • Fergburger
    An absolute MUST when visiting Queenstown, voted the best burger in New Zealand and perhaps the world! We think it lives up to its name. Be prepared to queue and take your meal away as seating is limited.
    Cuisine: Gourmet Burgers
  • Yonder
    Popular at any time of the day or night with their experimental menu and the best Happy Hour in Queenstown, 3pm - 6pm and 9pm - 11pm daily.
    Cuisine: Bar
  • Winnies
    For a casual dining experience with one of the best pizza’s in town you can’t go past Winnies. It is a popular spot for locals and tourists to relax and play pool before turning into one of the busiest and best nightclubs in town.
    Cuisine: Pizza & Nightclub
  • The World Bar
    An old favourite popular with ski apres, craft beer, delicious burgers and their famous teapot cocktails. A great place for a relaxed meal with things amping up in the evenings with live music and DJ’s.
    Cuisine: Bar

Bars

  • Queenstown Wharf Bar
    One of the best spots to take in Queenstown’s mountain and lake views, serving cocktails, tap beers, shared plates and unreal pizzas right on the waterfront at the iconic Steamer Wharf.
    Cuisine: Bar & Restaurant
  • The Cargo Collective
    Experience the brand-new Brew Hall in Arthur's Point, only recently opened to the public, serving up premium craft brews and spirits in a stunning Queenstown setting. Whether you’re dropping in for a drink or catching one of the many local events, there’s plenty of space, flavour, and good times on tap.
    Cuisine: Brewery
  • Local Queenstown
    Relax with a drink on the streetside terrace, order lunch or dinner in a cosy restaurant booth, or climb the stairs to discover one of the best rooftops in town. There is something for everyone at Local!
    Cuisine: Bar & Restaurant
  • BarUp
    A sophisticated cocktail lounge with an extensive bar catering for all tastes. They are best known for their Money $hot, a delicious dessert come drink that will have you wanting more.
    Cuisine: Cocktail Bar
  • Winnies
    For a casual dining experience with one of the best pizza’s in town you can’t go past Winnies. It is a popular spot for locals and tourists to relax and play pool before turning into one of the busiest and best nightclubs in town.
    Cuisine: Pizza & Nightclub
  • Vinyl Underground
    Highly recommended for a night on the town with great food and drink specials with a range of music to dance the night away.
    Cuisine: Bar
  • Little Blackwood
    The best cocktails in town paired with tapas style cheese and meats, cosy fireplace and water views, Little Blackwoods is the perfect place to start your night or stay and enjoy the live music all night long.
    Cuisine: Tapas & Cocktails
  • Minus 5°
    A novelty bar made from over 19 tonnes of crystal clear ice architecture. Open to all age groups, you will be given suitable clothing where you can enjoy drinks in ice glasses while admiring the ice sculptures.
    Cuisine: Ice Bar
    Phone: +6434092978
  • Cowboys
    When the Wild West comes to Queenstown. This themed bar has a mechanical bull, saddle seats, pool table and cowboy hats offering a fun night for those wanting something a little different. Steins of beer and free food makes it one of the best value.
    Cuisine: Bar
    Phone: +6434092978
  • Harry's Pool Bar
    Offers a cosy place to sit by the fire and watch the big screen or challenge someone to a game on one of their 7 pool tables. With tasty pizzas, drink specials and weekly pool comps.
    Cuisine: Pool Bar
    Phone: +6434411325
  • The World Bar
    An old favourite popular with ski apres, craft beer, delicious burgers and their famous teapot cocktails. A great place for a relaxed meal with things amping up in the evenings with live music and DJ’s.
    Cuisine: Bar
  • Zephyr
    A late night indie rock bar. The dark and grungy decor has been built from recycled materials from the Christchurch earthquake. With a pool table and live music, bar menu and fun shots.
    Cuisine: Bar
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Lizzie was so helpful, gave us some options and advice to help us pinpoint where we wanted to go. And once we had booked provided some really helpful travel advice and answering questions we had. Easy to deal with, everything was smooth and we had a great time.
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Calum was awesome at helping us every step of the way with our trip. We got a great deal on the accommodation and ski lift, and we will definitely come back to Mountainwatch next time based on his excellent service.
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I booked my Japan ski holiday through Mountainwatch. Very professional and when we arrived in Japan all was laid out for us. The accommodation was even nicer than expected. KIrsty was very good to work with and made things very easy!!!! will book again next season.
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Great experience booking through this company, our contact Anna was brilliant, and organised a fantastic ski trip for us. The travel was all clearly laid out, the accommodation was lovely, the ski field was fantastic, great range of local dining options and bars.
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Mountain Watch are great, well organised and excellent advice on locations and accommodation. Highly recommended!
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Thanks Kirsty for helping arrange our family trip to Myoko for Xmas 2025, we had an amazing time
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Jan Kelly
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Thanks Kirsty, once again your arrangements for us in Japan worked very well. We’ll have no hesitation about touching base with you before we make another booking….. not sure if we’ll be organised by June, but we’ll see. Have a great season yourself and keep up the good work at MountainWatch. Regards Jan and Tom
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Samantha Farr
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Our trip to Hakuba and Tokyo was so smooth and easy thanks to the help of Justine. Hotel was great and in a perfect location and it was very smooth having all our extras like lessons and rentals booked and sorted before we arrived. Would 100% book through Mountainwatch Travel again!
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John Durham
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This is the second year that Kristy has organized travel arrangements for a skiing holiday to Furano in Japan, for us. It is the second time that those arrangements have been fulfilled seamlessly. No hassles, as planned and on time. Perfect, and will use Mountainwatchj Travel again. John Durham
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We booked through Anna O’Malley for our stay in Nozawa onsen Village in Japan. Seamless service, prompt, and pricing reasonable. The Shimataya View Hotel, was a lovely stay. Room size was large, great views, and Amazing service from Staff. Momoi and Eloisa couldn’t help enough- from dinner reservations to organising luggage to Tokyo. Property is older, though clean, well maintained. 10 min walk to slopes, 5 min walk to village centre. I recommend Mountain Watch, and this property. Photos are the view from our room.
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