The free tasting was amazing! Awesome views, great customer service, we learned a lot about the…read morelocal wines and the processes they have in place. The winery itself is beautifully placed with great scenic pictures for the taking. We left with a few bottles, it is really that good. Definitely come here and schedule a tasting!

Book in advance! They won't let you in unless you have a reservation made already…read more Pros: - Free Tasting - Insane view of Lake Wanaka - Service - very friendly and super informative Cons: - We liked most of their wine but not their Pinot which is what they are famous for. However, most else in our group loved the Pinot so I am not going to give them 4 stars just for that. We would definitely love to spend more time here and walk the grounds. It would be a gorgeous wedding venue on a sunny/not windy day. Loved it here!

Decent place to try some local beers. It was popping when we came here after picking up the car…read more It is 20 minutes north of downtown Queenstown. We sat indoors because it was very crowded outdoors. Parking is a little confusing but just park at the public parking area on the right as you enter the downward slope and then walk down. Came here as I saw there had sours, but unfortunately when we went they only had one sour in the beer fridge but my partner liked it. I had the cider but I did not like it (but to note: I didn't like any ciders in NZ and loved their ginger beers). We ordered 2 pizzas to share - pork and fennel sausage, spinach cream, pecorino, crispy sage and pulled lamb, pomegranate molasses, toum, pistachio dukkha. These were very unique flavors and enjoyed them both.

Amazing beers, great food, and a beautiful location. I was most impressed by their alcoholic ginger…read morebeer (4% ABV), so delicious! Not too sweet and you can't taste the alcohol, overall therapeutic. But all of their beers are incredible, including Vacation IPA and their cold IPA. Even edit Pilsner (from someone who doesn't like pilsners).

What a cute gem of a cellar door! I found this place via a local wine tours stop listing, and my…read morehusband and I stopped in on our own. The cellar door is the front room of their family home as this is a boutique winery. Two dogs greeted us upon our arrival which was great since we miss our pup while traveling. The owner came out to greet us and tell us about their wines. We tasted 4 total - a Chardonnay, 2 Pinot noirs, and a rose. The rose was our favorite (and my husband doesn't like roses). The other wines were all enjoyable as well, but the rose just stood out. tasting is free but a donation is suggested if you don't purchase. We spent some time chatting with the owner about the area and how they got into wine - a great personalized experience!

Wonderful sport to sip and shop your favorite local and Australian wines. Purchase by the oz, 2 oz…read moreor 6 oz options of Reds , whites, blends and bubbles!

I came here for the whiskey and man, was it worth it. The card driven tastings were very appealing…read moreand so easy to manage. The whiskey selection here, although small, was of great quality. The wine selection is massive though, and they have good food selection to pair with your libation. Highly recommend stopping here for a few hours to drink.

Yum. After flying into town and walking to the gondola we were hungry! I started with the…read moreGinger Vodka drink to mix things up and it was mighty fine. I'm always in search of the perfect ribeye steak and this one was pretty fine. Chips were nice and crispy and the salad was nice and cold. Overall an excellent meal.

On a cold rainy day, stopping in for pub food, smooth beer, and warm vibes was the perfect idea to…read moreraise our traveling moods. In a previous town, I had a taster of Speights Old 5 Dark Mild Ale-enjoying the mild roasty creamy blend, but didn't have time for a full pour- so I was delighted, when walking through Queenstown, to discover Speights Alehouse, realizing this was my opportunity for a full pour. We dined during the lunch hour, in which we were able to choose from a lunch hour $15 plate special; ordering a fish & chips- and an off-special regular menu lamb shank w.mashed potatoes & peas \ Inside, the building has a quaint historic feeling, like going back in time to the local 1876 pub. We sat in front of a woodburning fireplace, enjoying the warmth and ambiance..along with our full pours Our dishes were hearty; food for the belly and soul- the meats melted in our mouths, everything tasted like home cooking (like we were visiting a friend cooking NZ specialties for us, versus more takeaway). Well-seasoned, large portions. Would recommend a lunch-time visit.

Fun spot for a brew in the area! The murals and decor in this place are awesome, as is the…read morebartender service. Sadly there aren't any NA options, so I'd love to see that added. My partner got the flight and enjoyed it. They have some hilarious decor and signs, and often bring in a food truck. They offer some cool swag, and my partner got a sweet hat here!

Love this gem we found right in Wanaka after visiting the Wanaka tree. Doesn't look like much, but…read moreit is great! Good beers, nice ambiance indoors and outdoors, pet friendly, meat sticks and olives for snacking, and the service is awesome! Get a pint or a flight, some merchandise as well. The outside is adorned with nasturtiums around a small courtyard. Inside you will smell the ingredients of the beer as it's being brewed. Fun place off the tourist track. Cheers

Stopped here for lunch and had a great meal. I had the lamb salad and my husband had the chicken…read moresandwich. Both were very good. They have tons of seating both inside and out with a nice view of the lake. You order at the counter and take a number for your table and they bring your food to you. Nice staff.

We were walking around the main strip of Wanaka and spotted a few happy hour signs. Alchemy was one…read moreof them; happy hour is from 5:00pm to 6:00pm ($7.00 wines and beer on tap). We dropped in on an early Monday evening (just before 6:00pm) to take advantage of happy hour. The place is beautiful with a few tables outside to people watch and enjoy the lake view. Otherwise, there's tons of seating inside with hipster light bulbs, a fireplace and old vintage equipment as decor. The dinner menu is split into share plates, mains, sides and kids. The pasta of the day was a seafood linguini ($25.00 NZD). We saw a few mains come out to neighbouring tables that looked appetizing. Same with the coffee, which most tables ordered. There's also a separate dessert menu. The Alchemy dessert platter ($18.00 NZD) sounded promising. Nice touch with the complimentary sparkling and tap water. Only lame thing here is that wifi stops working at 6:00pm. Er... - Crater Rim Waipara riesling ($7.00 NZD) - sweet but not overly so. It's regular $11.00 NZD for a glass. - Soljan Estate Reserve Hawkes Bay syrah ($7.00 NZD) - a little drier finish. Decent. We only came for drinks but the food looked pretty legit. Chill, relaxed vibe.

The tastiest Pinot in New Zealand comes from Felton Road…read more That's it, that's the review.