Best Craft Beer in Queenstown (2026)

Queenstown's craft beer scene has grown in recent years, with a few taprooms now doing interesting work. These are the best places for a beer.

18 places

Smiths Craft Beer House

4.7(1,429)

pub · Queenstown 9300

Industrial-chic bar serving craft beers, plus burgers, po' boys & New Zealand mains.

bold flavours craft beer hearty food

1,429 reviews

The Crown Pub and Beer Garden

4.4(807)

beer garden · Frankton

The Crown Pub and Beer Garden offers a large range of beers on tap, local wines, and refreshing beverages. Our family-friendly venue is ideal for a catch up with friends or for a drink at our main bar.

bar bites classic nz dishes pub food

578 reviews

Atlas Beer Cafe

4.7(1,745)

pub · Queenstown 9300

Atlas Beer Cafe is a friendly, unpretentious bar, hidden away at the back of Steamer Wharf. It is the place for craft beers, delicious breakfasts and lunches, fantastic coffee, amazing tapas and famous steaks.

breakfast craft beer lunch

1,118 reviews

Perky's - Floating Bar Queenstown

4.9(1,071)

bar · Queenstown 9300

Perky's is New Zealand's only floating bar, open 7 days a week from 12 pm to 11 pm, offering stunning 360° views and a Bring Your Own Food policy.

bar, new zealand cocktails craft cocktails

1,071 reviews

Altitude Brewing Tap Room

4.7(556)

brewery · Frankton

Best craft beer in Queenstown, New Zealand.

craft beer local brewery new zealand beer

349 reviews

$$ - $$$

Canyon Brewing

4.6(1,217)

brewery · Arthurs Point

Canyon Brewing is a locally owned brewery that pushes boundaries and pours creativity into every can, offering craft beer and locally sourced eats in a vibrant atmosphere.

artisan flatbreads craft beer friendly service

595 reviews

Little Blackwood

4.6(940)

cocktail bar · Queenstown 9300

Craft cocktails & locavore bar bites served in rustic, modern surrounds with lake & mountain views.

artisan meats cocktails craft beer

885 reviews

$$ - $$$

Beech Tree

4.9(748)

pub · Queenstown 9300

Beech Tree is an independent craft beer bar on Beach Street in the heart of Queenstown, offering a lively atmosphere with great food and live sports.

bar food burgers craft beer

748 reviews

Searchlight Brewery

5.0(326)

brewery · Queenstown 9300

Searchlight Brewery is an independent craft brewery, taproom and beer garden in Queenstown, New Zealand, known for brewing beer with real intention and care.

craft beer handpull ales hazies

326 reviews

The World Bar

4.4(2,470)

restaurant · 12 Church Street

Funky, multilevel bar featuring a menu of burgers & pub grub, plus craft beers & teapot cocktails.

american, bar burgers cocktails

2,188 reviews

Frankton Arm Tavern

4.4(1,367)

bar · Frankton

It’s the best known, unknown pub in Queenstown. Where locals come to play.

beer battered fish kiwi classic poutine

1,084 reviews

Speight's Ale House

4.5(1,133)

pub · Queenstown 9300

Speight’s Ale House restaurant & bar in central Queenstown has always served the best, award winning, traditional kiwi ales and beers. Our menu has been designed to offer hearty value for money servings of Kiwi Style Pub food.

beers locally sourced ingredients pub food

982 reviews

Zenkuro

4.9(19)

establishment · Queenstown 9300

Zenkuro is New Zealand's first and only sake brewery, offering a unique selection of handcrafted sakes.

artisan sake ginjo handcrafted sake

19 reviews

Pub on Wharf

4.4(4,598)

bar · Queenstown 9300

Pub on Wharf is a laid-back cozy pub overlooking the waterfront, known for its proper pints and great meals.

bar snacks bar, pub hearty meals

3,050 reviews

$$ - $$$

Queenstown Wharf Bar

4.4(354)

bar · Level 1/88 Beach Street

Queenstown Wharf Bar sits on the waterline with a view that feels both immediate and enduring. Open and modern, the space is juxtaposed with a quiet familiarity that settles in as naturally as the lake air.

cocktails shared plates tap beers

97 reviews

Ferg's Bar

4.6(777)

bar · Queenstown 9300

Ferg's Bar is a vibrant venue located in the heart of Queenstown, offering a diverse menu of gourmet burgers, delicious sides, and refreshing drinks.

artisan shakes gourmet pies nz beef burger

735 reviews

$$ - $$$

Bardeaux

4.6(553)

bar · Queenstown 9300

At Bardeaux we are all about service, the huge open fire, knowledgeable staff and great music. Our extensive wine and cocktail menu only adds to the elegant ambience.

champagnes cocktails extensive wine list

525 reviews

The Sundeck Rooftop Bar

4.3(249)

bar · 4 The Mal

The Sundeck is where the sun sets and the night begins, offering a vibrant atmosphere with fresh beats, crisp air, and warm fires.

cocktails kiwi cocktails premium spirits

249 reviews