Fantastic atmosphere! Great beer selection and the food was delicious! We were recommended Smiths…read moreby the concierge at the hotel and it was a great recommendation. If you like a great beer and full flavor foods give them a shot, also great vegetarian options.

Unlike most beer bars in NZ, this one seemed to carry more Stouts than others... but plenty of…read moreHIPA's on tap at this upstairs beer bar in downtown QTN. The adjoining balcony was great for watching life pass by down below with our 6x200mL taster flight for 45 NZD. For some reason, this beer bar and the last made a big deal about having Sculpin on tap. And little did they know, these San Diegan's cared not! Plenty of fresh hops selections were eyed instead, brews from Garage Project and Behemoth the MUCH better selections. The beer bar is huge with plenty of places to post up. Despite it's location in touristy QTN, Smith's keeps it laidback with its rougher environs that are not overdone or cringey like some of the places in QTN. Didn't have a food, but it looked to be of good value in expensive QTN, that is, if you aren't tired of pub food.

New ownership since last visit. Mixed reviews on the food, was wanting a beef Wellington but…read moreconcerned about negative reviews on it. Asked bar staff about the menu and they had no idea as they were new. Ordered the wedges and some beers which we enjoyed. Live singer was good.

Fish was very good but the chips were lame. Luke warm and needing salt in the worst way. What…read moreservice? Asked for a side plate and never saw the server again. The people watching from the patio on Easter Monday was outstanding. There are just so many great places to eat in Queenstown that is hard to regard this place highly. Wouldn't recommend it at all but won't bad mouth it either.

Nice location by the water. Had fettuccini with seafood and…read morethe lamb. Both excellent. Our server Nitz was great! Friendly with great sense of humor.

There were many great options and I had a hard time picking what to order. I ordered the oysters…read moretempura which were delicious. I thought the lamb rack could use more seasoning and was a bit too bland for my taste. Love the outdoors and the lake scenery which made my experience more enjoyable.

A perfect little hideaway of a beer bar, the entrance located down an alley and up some stairs. It…read morefelt like the closest thing to a dive bar, the echoes of grunge -- though only a little (since nothing in NZ is worn down) -- a perhaps alarmingly comforting feeling!? We dined on more pub food, my pulled pork sandwich with slaw mushed together by the realest of breads (loved NZ bread, in general), making for an overly pleasing meal. The boy had some quality, tender ribeye steak for his meal. Both served with twice fried chips. Pub food at its finest! Tap board -- the 26 tap handles powered by Untappd -- had quite a few SIPA's from nearby Searchlight Brewery, saving a drive out there. Behemoth tap also available, so we did feast on some QUALITY NZ craft beers. If you are looking for craft beer, know that it is to be found here, guaranteed!

This is a super fun place with good beer, good food, good atmosphere. Seating upstairs urban decor…read morewith mural painting and a view. Dog friendly. Located right in the middle of town. Easy to walk to from most hotels. Enjoy the night life and stop in for a beer and a bite. They have New England Hazy IPA which has been hard to find in NZ. Cheers

Based on our experience of trying to get a reservation at one of the nicer restaurants in…read moreQueenstown and what our Airbnb host told us of her previous tenants' experience of looking for a place for dinner (they ended up getting pizza late), we were proactive regarding finding a place for dinner. My fiancé made the smart decision of looking at areas outside of downtown and found this restaurant. It's a little on the outskirts of downtown but not too far (via car). Our reservation was for 9 but we got there almost an hour earlier yet managed to get a table. The owner/manager (?) welcomed us and sat us himself. As for tables for dining, this place is pretty small so it makes sense to make a reservation for dinner during the busy seasons. This is definitely a local place and the service shows that. We ordered the tomato and basil bruschetta to share and a glass of Riesling, we enjoyed both. Like most places in NZ I've been to, they have one vegetarian option in their mains so I went with it: house-made gnocchi with tomato, chili, basil, olive & caper sauce with ricotta and Parmesan cheese. It was absolutely delicious, after having Italian at several places in NZ, this dish felt the most authentic and was hands down the best. I've enjoyed every part of the dish and wanted more. The fiancé ordered the Fiordland wild venison, seared on mushroom risotto and steamed green beans and liked it a lot. The service was pretty good, I've learned to lower my expectations regarding service when outside the US but our waitress was sweet and personable. The owner/manager also checked on us several times throughout the meal. We had a little issue with some items being wrong on the check itself and getting the check (but I assume they simply didn't want to rush us) but all in all, I truly enjoyed this place and it was probably the best meal we had on our trip.

While staying in Queenstown on holiday our AirBnB was just down the road so we called in a takeaway…read moreorder because we consistently saw the restaurant packed with patrons. We ordered a Mediterranean pizza and garlic bread. Although it wasn't 100% authentic Italian it was the best pizza we ate while in New Zealand. The toppings had great flavor and the crust wasn't too crispy, hard, or floppy. Give it a try!

It took me a few minutes after we were seated served water that this was a Hipster Western American…read morethemed restaurant...too late! Luckily everything was great! The friendly staff and amusing but refined setting made this a pleasant place for dinner(looks like it later transforms to a late night bar with live music). The food was delicious and reasonably priced for Queenstown: $29 Southern Lamb Rump...a generous portion of soft tender and juicy lamb slices drizzled with a nice brown gravy. I think it was around 10-12oz of meaty meat! The mashed potatoes and sauteed veggies paired nicely. $8 Southern deep fried okra...seasoned, simple, and crunchy deep friend deliciousness. Overall a nice warm sit down restaurant that won't break your budget.

Food: My husband and I shared the Beer Can Hen that came with 3 sides. It was a lot of food but…read morenothing memorable. Service: Friendly, chatty waitress Ambiance: Live music (very nice), casual, warm inviting interior

Pretty okay place - came in to avoid the rain and get a bowl of ramen to ward off the unusually…read morecold kiwi summer (as I've been told). The spicy hakata ramen was very bare with no add-on options but the noodles and broth were decent. Also had a green salad to balance out on the nutritional scale. That was unfortunately drenched in vinegar and a tad on the salty side. Shortly after we ordered, the server came by to let us know the kitchen will be closing in 5 mins so if we want anything else, this is the time to do it now. The "open late" on the front door really means just whenever we want - and in this case, 9:30pm on a Wednesday.

Great food and sake. Cozy! Really hits the spot after a long day of activities in the cold…read moreweather. Very friendly staff!

We didn't want a big dinner, and were really interested in finding some local cheese and…read morecharcuterie, which is actually quite hard to find here...I think this is much more a thing in the US than in New Zealand! We were really happy to find Little Blackwood which had an absolutely wonderful meat and cheese board which featured some excellent local selections! The accompaniments were excellent as well; the honeycomb (also locally sourced) was delicious, and the sundried tomato spread was excellent! Olives, grapes and hummus along with a plentiful supply of crackers rounded out an excellent meal! The 3 meats and 3 cheeses was perfect for the three of us. We enjoyed some local beer and great cocktails as well! We also ordered the grouper sliders as we continued to sip our cocktails, and those were excellent as well. Service was wonderful! Everyone was friendly, and the bartender and servers all knew the menus well and gave us great recommendations. The music was just getting started as we were heading out, but sounded quite promising. I'm thinking this would also be a great place to just listen to music with a cocktail after dinner elsewhere!

Amazing bar for cocktails!! Tucked away right by the water, it's the perfect ambiance and bar for a…read moredrink. Great happy hour as well

Fun place just to taste wines and whiskey I wanted to try…read morethe local wines of the area I tried to ports some whiskey and to Pinot This is a cheap way of trying before you buy and making a mistake Bought 2 bottles to take back to the states

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!

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.

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.