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.

First night in queenstown and was looking for some food and drinks for our jet lagged selves…read more Smiths did not disappoint. My partner had the lamb burger, we shared the poutine, and I had the venison pot pie. Portion sizes are huge so I had to take away some of my pot pie and some leftover poutine in a box. Taste wise, my partner enjoyed his burger, we both loved the poutine, and the venison pot pie was good but a little too sweet for my liking. The poutine, while used mozzarella instead of cheese curds, was our favorite and would just come here to order a few orders of that. We also got a flight to share to try some local brews including 3 sours, 1 ginger beer, 1 cider, and 1 lemonade. They were all good and I especially liked the ginger beer on the menu. The alcoholic lemonade was also quite nice and better than any alcoholic lemonades I've had in the states.

Eichardt's made the most delicious martini I've ever had the privilege of drinking. We had four…read moredrinks here and all were unique and delicious with a really lovely, informative menu to tell you about the history of the drink alongside the history of the bar. Learned a lot, got to take some refuge from the hot sun, and had also the best oysters of any spot in NZ. It's intimate, cozy, and overall wonderful. Can't recommend enough!

Great service with a nice cocktail and wine list. Small, chic environment, would recommend for…read morethose looking to stop in for a drink or two while in QT.

Stopped here during the Kiwi Crawl and didn't want to leave! There were two large rooms with…read moredancing and fun lights. The music and vibe was great.

Definitely my favorite place I partied while in Queenstown. This place has great DJs and dance…read morecompetitions and all of that. Drink prices are backpacker friendly. The dance floor is large and there are pool tables if you don't wanna dance. There are also lots of tables to sit at, large enough for big groups. The bar is extremely long, probably 10 metres covering both rooms. I recommend coming here in a night of partying. Also, if this place is quiet, check the Find and see if that is going on. Usually all the backpackers choose one or the other to party at, but it's not uncommon to find them both busy in a single night.

Great drinks ! Stopped by here for a cocktail before a…read moremeal. Friendly service . The place is tucked around behind the buildings in an alley .

Very comfortable pub with all one can desire in such a place. Great ambience, warm and inviting…read morefireplace, skilled bartenders and great scotch and wine Selection! A must if you want to have a relaxing time while in Queenstown.

We ate here for dinner after a busy day in Milford Sound. The food is okay, the beers were…read moreflavorless and flat. I had fajita's and if you are from the US you will not want to get the fajitas. They were..... not fajitas like I'm used to and were pretty flavorless. My wife had pasta and we both liked it but it was nothing special. VERY inexpensive place.

Looking for a cheap drink? This is the place to go. With $10NZD cocktails and $6NZD draft pours,…read moreyou really can't get better than this!

Excellent. Service was amazing, from the front desk, bartender and servers…read more The restaurant is so romantic, with a fireplace, dim lighting and jazz music. The cocktails were crafted expertly. This was by far the best dining experience I've ever had. We did the 8 course set menu. Each dish was presented beautifully and tasted amazing. Some of the dishes were so creative! I can't wait to visit New Zealand again, and make a second visit to the Bunker.

This was a our weeknight dinner spot after a long day of sightseeing. The ambience is cozy with…read morefireside seating and intimate. They have an extensive wine selection too. Overall everything tasted good, but the blue cod was fantastic. They also do a tasting menu which maybe great value if looking for a big meal as the portions are small. West coast paua tortellini, chowder cream, grana padano - Was a nice starter pasta, 3 pieces to share Royalburn lamb rump, shank ragu, aubergine, white balsamic, pinot noir jus - two types of lamb cooked BLUE COD (Bluff blue cod, deconstructed bouillabaisse sauce, tua tua salad, saffron crème, sea lettuce) - I paired with Amisfield Pinot Gris (Central Otago) on chef recommendation and was fantastic PETIT FOURS - Frozen brulee, profiterole, vanilla cornetto, chocolate cremeux. -- Chocolate Cremeux and frozen brulee were our favorites

Post an afternoon wine tour my girlfriend and I found this bar on our way home. It was quite…read moreextraordinary to find such a beautiful aspect to appreciate the Queenstown foreshore. The chef brought us free appetiser for happy our. Wines were well selected. The cheese, meats and dips platter was filling. A great venue, view and atmosphere

This place is great for tapas. The menu we had was mostly seafood but we really loved it. We had…read morethe aranchini balls, lamb kofta, palenta fries (so good), octopus salad, whitebait, carpaccio, and potatoes. We also did a firsttable where you get half off your food only so that was handy. The place I'd literally next door to my work on the 2nd floor, and on the 3rd floor they have a Sundeck with a few fire pits which is really cozy and romantic. They also have a bar.

If I could leave 0 stars I would. The bartenders and workers are the most disrespectful people I…read morehave encountered here. We waited patiently in line to order a drink and ride the bull and they either completely ignored our presence or were demeaning and spiteful. We were respectful and polite, and even continued to be so after the terrible service. This is a bar literally themed after America; however, it seems that Americans aren't welcome!! If you have the chance, i would recommend the 16 hour flight over to America instead of a drink at this American themed bar! Cheers!

So bad it's good. Huge Jugs of beer APA or other craft beer $11 . Sunday karaoke dj sings soooooo…read moreflat and is so bad. Mostly 90s videos like Counting Crows, Train, other non-country bands.

This place can do no right. I've been here once, and that was enough. I ordered a margarita, that…read morewas served in a martini glass with no lime, and it tasted watered down. There was absolutely no flavor. I got the bangers and mash to eat and the peas were undercooked and crunchy and the sausages were overcooked and hard. This place uses live music to lure you in, don't fall for it!

The wait My friend and I came here around 5pm for dinner…read more The service was downright awful. There was No Service. No one came to greet us for 20 minutes. We stepped in the bar, no one said hello and we went outside to eat ourselves. The waiter there who served other tables outside kept ignoring us. We should have left by then. The service We went back in the bar to ask for water, then a different waiter came out. After we were attended to, the service was okay, but we were mostly ignored until the bill came out. The food The food was okay. I ordered a salmon steak. Nothing too crazy. The potatoes were bland. I would NOT recommend coming here to eat. The service was awful and the food is bland.

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.

Fabulous Italian food with a beautiful view of the water. We had the Fruiti de Mare and Bolognese…read more Delicious!