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.

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).

This champion "medium" brewery is a stalwart in NZ, distributing their kegs and cans to select…read moretaprooms and liquor stores, with nothing but the best IPA's. The alpine brewery and taproom is located on the shores of Lake Whakatipu, views from the boat dock of the Remarkables in full view, making this one of the most scenic breweries. It is clearly a brewery worth visiting and just outside of hectic downtown QTN which, paving the way for a frictionless visit. I loved their Cones of Gratitude IPA, which unfortunately is only available on draft (no cans). However, their Handshake Hazy Pale Ale, made with fresh hops from Garston Hops in Kingston, was a worthwhile take away souvenir. Garston Hops, which grows some of the world's southernmost hops, are unique, these Southern hops grown at lower altitudes in the hotter summer sun being grittier, more hardy. It produces a hop that is more layered with a sharper bitterness accompanied by unique spiced herbal notes. Despite its pale ale designation, the Handshake was bursting with flavor. You honestly cannot go wrong with anything from them though, so long as you're a hop head as many an IPA they will have though their Queenstown Lager is another, much lighter favorite.

Great brewery right outside Queenstown with a fantastic vibe and list of beers, ales, ciders etc…read more Sort of a hidden place that if you know you know but I would recommend you seek them out. A huge bonus are the food trucks that provide food for the location: Both the pizza truck and the burger truck will blow your mind with the quality of food served up. Worth a journey when in Qtown

We were looking for top-rated breweries in the area and found B Social! Here's our experience:…read more SEATING One of our favorite things about the place! There is a ton of seating inside (2 floors) and lots of awesome patio seating - with great shaded options. SERVICE Super friendly and great with offering recommendations! BEER My partner got a beer flight, and said that it was good not great compared to other spots we'd visited in town and in NZ. NOT BEER They offer kombucha and cocktails here, too! The cocktails are more like kombucha and gin mixes, and I liked the variety. I got one of those, and again - good not great but definitely enjoyable! I appreciate the non-beer options they offer. FOOD We got a "fries with drink" coupon from the hotel bar we drank at the night before, so we got an order. Good fries that held us over until we went to dinner later. ATMOSPHERE The decor was really cool - some unique art on the walls, and lots of greenery inside. But something about the space felt a bit...sterile? Maybe it was just so clean (which is a good thing) and maybe we were there too early before the bustle of the crowds, but it didn't have quite the same charm as other spots.

We were looking for a brew pub away from all the trendy tourist spots in the CBD. This was a…read morewinner! We had fun conversations with the staff and enjoyed sampling some delicious bears. Highly recommended.

Great craft brewery offering brewery tours with an off licence. Excellent line up of 10-15…read moredifferent beers with complimentary tastings available and a line up of beers on the rigger station with chance to fill a take out rigger of your favourite beer. Great to chat to and be served by the brewers themselves. A must do if you want to try award winning They have a great cellar door with great range of beers.

We only stopped for a beer but loved the London Porter. Nice out door seating with a view of Lake…read moreWanaka and the snow capped mountains. Nice staff too. Would go back again and try happy hour!

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

b.effect = Butterfly Effect where 'small changes can cause great effects'. It is a brewery located…read morein a re-purposed auto repair shop with adjoining business, b.social, serving as their taproom and eatery. They advertise their beers as very sessionable and refreshing. They are designed to be taken with you on all your outdoor adventures. In fact, many of their beers pay homage to places and activities around the area, the accompanying can artwork really quite striking. We had a tasting paddle of 4 beers at 25 NZD plus some lunch. As hop heads, the Hemp Haze, Sticky Forest (described as a "Hemp IPA"), the Hoppin Harvest fresh hop IPA, and Ridgeline IPA were immediately appealing. Despite the "hemp" and "sticky" claims in the names of their IPA's, there was perhaps only a hint of resinous stickyness. Definitely easy-to-drink despite the 6.0 ABV designation. For food, my partner had a burger, which was super basic, and I a Burrata Sandwich. Mostly simple food, but experienced in very comfortable environs, at a table with a topo map of the area. Lots of cool is to be had for this super refreshing local brand. I even bought their kombucha at nearby New World for some refreshing fizzies post Roy's Peak. A very easy kombucha, just like their beers... which is definitely not a bad thing!