Queenstown Nightlife

Queenstown has some of the best nightlife available in New Zealand. For up-to-date details of what is going on, get The Source (www.thesourceonline.com).

Although culture is certainly not what Queenstown is famous for, there is always something in the way of music or theatre on offer, particularly during the winter.

Bars in Queenstown

Below Zero Ice Bar

Blow Zero Queenstown has been hand sculpted by two of the world's top ice carvers from North America. The walls , bar, furniture, sculptures, and even the glasses containing legendary vodka cocktails are all created from ice. It also astonishingly features a real gas fireplace and a life size gondola. Warm clothes - jackets, gloves and boots - are provided to all guests.

Address:
Searle Lane, Queenstown, New Zealand
Telephone: (03) 409 0040.
The Bunker

The newly-expanded Bunker is a small, exclusive, unsignposted bar hidden behind a rustic, wooden door serving up cocktails. A roof-top terrace adds to its appeal as well as a DJ spinning smooth tunes at the weekend. A sophisticated restaurant serving European and Kiwi food is available downstairs.

Address:
Cow Lane, Queenstown, New Zealand
Telephone: (03) 441 8030.
The World Bar

Offers a charged atmosphere, a great mix of music and a fair sized dance floor is this legendary bar, which is known as The Find. The original bar down the street was burned down in a fair but the two entreprenurial owns simply shifted premises down the street.

Address:
53 Shotover Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
Telephone: (03) 442 6757.

Clubs in Queenstown

Subculture

An underground nightclub with an emphasis on great music and live acts, both international and local.

Address:
Church Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
Telephone: (03) 442 7685.
Surreal

This multi-purpose venue offers a nightclub, as well as cocktail bar, a restaurant and occasionally hosts live gigs.

Address:
7 Rees Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
Telephone: (03) 441 8492.
Tardis

This place has been going strong for over a decade and draws hip-hop fans. Serving up Jägermeisters from its very own purpose-built "Jäger Fridge" kept at a constant temperature of -17°C, this place is the ultimate in cool.

Address:
Cow Lane, Queenstown, New Zealand

Live Music in Queenstown

Pig & Whistle

This English-style pub offers 17 beers on tap and has cover bands belting out crowd favourites. There's also a neat outdoor dining area overlook a creek.

Address:
41 Ballarat Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
Telephone: (03) 442 9055.
Queenstown Events Centre

Just outside the town centre in Frankton, and easily accessible by car or bus, the Queenstown Events Centre holds concerts.

Address:
Joe O'Connell Drive , Queenstown, New Zealand

Theatre in Queenstown

Queenstown Memorial Hall

Stages frequent musical and theatrical performances in its large auditorium.

Address:
Memorial Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
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