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    Smiths Craft Beer House

    4.7 (31 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Bar
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Pouting WITH jalapeños and bacon, freckles (figure it out) and cauliflower bites.  If you're in Queenstown, stop !!
    Thomas B.

    If in Queenstown, stop. Beverages, food and ambiance. Can't beat the service, selection and vibe.

    Katie N.

    The holy grail of beer! Whether you like IPA, Stouts, Pils, Cider, Sour, etc., they have it all and plenty of each! The tap list is so unreal! The beers are all so delicious! It was a very causal place and the large windows make it nice to people watch. My husband and I ordered the crab cakes and the pretzel with beer cheese and mustard. I know I sound silly, but best pretzel ever! It was amazing and the mustard beer cheese was to die for (and I don't like mustard). The staff was super friendly! We loved this place! If you're a craft beer connoisseur, you must stop in!

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    Jessica H.

    This place is great for drinking, but not so much for eating. Smith's is located in an upstairs space in central Queenstown, with a nice view out over the main drag (Shotover) and a peekaboo view of the mountains in the background. Smith's has a nice sheltered outdoor seating area as well. (Still too cold in the winter months, but it would be amazing once it gets warmer out.) Decor is kind of lumberjack-meets-university-bar, which I love. Their craft beer list is extensive, obviously, with lots of awesome options for all types of beer lovers. The service is friendly and knowledgeable, and the vibe is laid back and pleasant. It's one of the few places in Queenstown that doesn't feel touristy, even though it *is* touristy. But when you're here, you feel more like a local and less like a tourist -- probably because the atmosphere is way more rough-and-tumble than sleek and trendy. Really a great place to enjoy a relaxed beer or cider while gazing out the wide windows at the view. But let's talk about the food. The food here is quite heavy and greasy, and not really in an enjoyable way. We came for dinner (and drinks) and we all left feeling kind of gross, like our red blood cells were suspended in oil -- the oil that our meals seemed to be drenched in. And we are no health nuts -- we usually like our dose of grease. I for one was excited to try my meal, called "Jen's Vegan Burger" on the menu, made out of beetroot and sweet potato (called "kumera" in New Zealand). While it tasted nice, it was just too greasy. The fries that accompanied all our meals were also too greasy, and over-seasoned as heck. I don't think I've ever had so much pepper in my life. So, 3/5 for food and 5/5 for drinks, averaging out to 4/5. I hate being critical of any place that puts a vegan burger on their menu, especially a mildly grungy place like this that no doubt attracts a lot of devoted meat-lovers, but the food was just too oily and heavy (even for pub food) to rate it any higher. Come for the drinking atmosphere, not the food -- unless super-greasy is your thing.

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    Iris M.

    Came in here during a rainy day in Queenstown to grab some beers and relax. What a great selection of beers and such a nice, relaxing atmosphere with friendly service. We weren't very hungry and not planning on eating but they had a great selection of food so we ordered loaded fries to nibble on. We were pleasantly surprised how big the portion was and shared as a family of 4 while my husband and I finished our beers. Would return if we ever came back to Queenstown and grab a full meal with our beers next time. Definitely a great place for beer lovers who want to try something they haven't had before and a perfect place for a rainy day or after an action-filled day to unwind.

    tell me that ain't a fine lookin' burger!!
    Kuwaiti Bob ..

    4 stars and a good value!! Queenstown is radically expensive and has plenty of dining mediocrity, so Smith's was a great find. Not overly expensive, excellent food that is above the usual bar fare, a truly inspired selection on tap, a little gritty and bohemian, but with great service and a friendly bunch. I'd go back in a red-hot second!!!

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    Susanne M.

    This seems to be the place in QT where they have the best range of crafts beer on tap. 18 different kinds. They also have a couple of nice ones on bottle. NZ brewers such as Parrot dog, Garage project and more. Nice furnishing and decor. The staff seemed bored though. You can sit outside too, we sat inside and we saw the sky turn pink over the city as the troubadour played a bit too loudly a couple of tables away from us.

    Krista P.

    Ordered the Jerked Chicken Po Boy, so delicious. Ingredients we're fresh. As for beer, I ordered the 8 Wired Flat White Nitro. As a nitro stout lover, I was impressed with this brew. Loved how chill this place was, came on a Sunday during the early afternoon. Beautiful views of the mountains. Friendly staff.

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    Awesome beers, they give you options to try which I don't know anything about beer. But I love beer!

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    I feel like I'm Norm and this is my Cheers. (Or maybe Cliff... Definitely not Frasier).

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    Review Highlights - Smiths Craft Beer House

    We ordered the award winning short rib burger, the classic burger, the sliders and even a roasted vegetable salad.

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    Atlas Beer Cafe - Korean Fried chicken

    Atlas Beer Cafe

    4.4(19 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $$

    Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.7/5…read moreValue: 4.7/5 Our first stop in Queenstown and it was a beautiful, sunny afternoon, making the gorgeous patio of Atlas Beer Cafe an optimal place to be. We wanted to go to fergburger, but was recommended that this place was actually better. After tasting both, I don't quite agree with that take, but Atlas was still darn good, and there were places to sit, relax, and enjoy the day, which is a way better vibe Fergburger. Pork belly: a glutinous app that is definitely only for those who like high amounts of fat. The fat section was more than typical and had a great jello-esque texture with a crispy outside, perfect for pork belly. The sauce was also nicely sweet and sticky, just adding to the whole texture of the dish. Again this dish is not for those who are just wanting to "try" pork belly. Grilled Cheeseburger: The burger was great, no doubt about it. Double patty, double cheese, caramelized onions, just a classic combo done well. If you're looking for a great burger with a great view, come here, and grab a beer to pair along with it! All that being said, the meat was just not as seasoned and the depth of flavors weren't quite there compared to Fergburger. If you were forced to go to only one of these places, I would still try Fergburger.F

    It was a very rainy day and our Fiordland tour was cancelled. With no backup plans, we came into…read moreAtlas for ponder over a few pints. It is a very small place (especially when it's rainy and you can't sit outside). We met a local that knew the owner and was just so fun to talk to. We covered everything from good places to eat, the New Zealand culture and life in general. He gave us a few ideas on what we could try to do (although even he said it is tough to find things as Queenstown offers mainly outdoor adventures). The beer and the selection was pretty good and the staff was friendly. We enjoyed all the random items all over the walls. Very nice and causal place, overlooking the river.

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    Atlas Beer Cafe
    Atlas Beer Cafe - Flank steak & Emerson's London Porter

    Flank steak & Emerson's London Porter

    Atlas Beer Cafe - Urbanaut Brewing Co.'s "First Press 13 Nectarine Hazy IPA"

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    Urbanaut Brewing Co.'s "First Press 13 Nectarine Hazy IPA"

    Vknow Restaurant and Wine Bar - Delicious pizzas. Dine in or takeaway

    Vknow Restaurant and Wine Bar

    4.4(18 reviews)
    2.1 km
    $$

    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!

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    Vknow Restaurant and Wine Bar - Rustic bar area with huge wine selection

    Rustic bar area with huge wine selection

    Vknow Restaurant and Wine Bar - Pan seared market fish, steamed veggies, puy lentil and smoked fish sauce

    Pan seared market fish, steamed veggies, puy lentil and smoked fish sauce

    Vknow Restaurant and Wine Bar - VKnow apple berry crumble from grandmas recipe was perfect!

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    VKnow apple berry crumble from grandmas recipe was perfect!

    The Speight's Ale House - Pork cutlet

    The Speight's Ale House

    3.8(12 reviews)
    0.4 km
    $$

    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.

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    The Speight's Ale House - Ribeye and chips.

    Ribeye and chips.

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    The Speight's Ale House - Main entrance

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    Main entrance

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