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

Stopped in here for a beer on what's Thanksgiving in the US. I wanted some comfort food so what…read morebetter place than an Irish pub? Ordered their famous beef & guiness pie. Really wanted a shepherd's pie but I didn't see it on the menu. The crust was perfectly cooked. Flaky and delicious. I loved their gravy on top. I thought the meat on the inside was just ok. It was flavorful but not the best pie I've had in NZ (which was at a place on Athol on the way down to Te Anau btw). I'm an American so take that with a grain of salt. Don't get me wrong it was good, just not great. Oh and I loved the slice of soda bread they gave you. First time trying that! Had a few NZ IPA's as well which were FANTASTIC. I don't remember the name. Anyway, everyone was friendly. I thought the prices were kind of high for a pie & a bit of mash--but perhaps that's just the tourist tax in Queenstown. Would 100% come back but I think I would try the Irish stew instead.

We had great service and food. You order at the bar and they bring you the food. They also will…read morebring you a bottle of water. The fireplace down states was lit the night we visited. There is an upstairs for dining and also an outdoor deck upstairs and the patio. Staff were friendly and efficient. I had the roasted vegetable salad and added chicken. It was great value and very fresh ingredients. My friend had the steak that came with fries, onion rings and salad. He opted for the creamy mushroom sauce on the side. I'd go back!

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.

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.

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

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.

Yelp community isn't kidding when it raves about your breakfast. I went with the herbed pea and…read moremint fritters - I had no idea what to expect (not the most common flavors for us Americans), but I want more of it. It was flavorful and filling. We had great service - they were friendly and hospitable; they provided menu recommendations and were courteous about allergy needs. The lake and mountain view was Remarkable :-). The menu was delightful. I'd love to come back for breakfast again.

Came here for a glass of mulled wine to slowly wind the day away on vacation. Unbeknownst to me, I…read morearrived with only 30 minutes left before they closed. Despite that, staff was kind and attentive, not rushing to close. The mulled wine hit the spot and sitting outside, even in winter, is well worth the views. There was also a woman singing opera on the wharf - drinks and show. Very nice spot.

We stumbled on this place trying to find a decent spot to have some cocktails on a Saturday when…read morethe All Blacks were playing. Funky little spot with friendly patrons. Nice indoor and outdoor flow (which thankfully quarantined all the rugby fanatics in one spot). Had cute wooden benches and tea pots hanging from the walls. They have a nice mix of cocktails and food - we shared the mac and cheese balls ( which we came back specifically for, in the next 3 days - they were THAT good) and the fish tacos. Cocktails were great - you can get shared teapot cocktails too. We returned later in the evening to find this place packed with people, enjoying the live band. Probably my new favourite spot in Queenstown. During the day, its a cute spot to have drinks and nibbles and in the night, a fun lively club. Would definitely visit again.

Veggie burger was ok. Have to eat with knife and fork. Beer is the same bland IPA that they serve…read moreall over NZ. People are very nice and the setting is cool and interesting. You order at the bar and pay there. Then they give you a number for your table and bring you your food. Good system that I've seen work well in other places and it works well here. Friends had the pork and bacon burger and loved it. Salads good as well.

Life is too short for bad meals…read more The burger at this restaurant was the best one I had during my travels in NZ! The meat was properly seasoned and it was complimented with a fantastic aioli. In the USA, there are many great burger spots and this reminded me of them! Don't go to Fergburger, make the trek to Arrowtown for this meal instead. It's worth the drive and such a quaint town to visit!

Perfect little pub and eatery to pop in for a while! The pub is really charming and has a nice…read moreoriginal historical feel, then seems they added on additional space. We ordered at the bar, so just the usual service. Someone checked on us when we were finished but all was good. The fish and chips were excellent! Fresh, hot and fried perfectly.

We visited this little pub a couple times as it's location is convenient for meeting up with our…read moregroup. Ordered drinks and I recommend the honey soy wings. Crispy and slightly sweet. The potato skins were incredible with cheese sour cream and sweet Thai chili sauce! We want to know who created this pop of flavors.

Clearly this is the place to hang out while in Queenstown to grab a cold beer and get a bite to eat…read moregiven there was hardly a an open seat in the place! We popped in to get out of the rain on a Sunday afternoon. The good news? After 12, they serve both breakfast and a dinner menu so if some in your party want eggs and another a burger, this place has you covered! Let's call this place what it is, a no frills, corner bar. The decor is old signage and license plates from the U.S. ( interesting choice), there is outside seating where locals gather to discuss the game and to smoke and on the Sunday I was there there, there was even live music. You order and pay for your food and drink at the bar and a food runner brings it to your table. Pretty simple. And pretty cheap. Lunch for two was $37. The food is pretty simple too. My burger came with mayo, tomato, onions and greens and all are served with fries or a side salad. And while it took a little while for the food to come up, it certainly beat the 30 minute wait at the highly touted burger place down the street! Cold beer, decent food and a clientele that just wants to relax? Yep. That's A-OK,