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 meals family-friendly dining

578 reviews

Atlas Beer Cafe

4.7(1,745)

pub · Queenstown 9300

Welcome to Atlas Beer Cafe Queenstown's home of craft beer. A firm favourite with locals and visitors alike, Atlas is a friendly, unpretentious bar, hidden away at the back of Steamer Wharf.

amazing tapas craft beer delicious breakfasts

1,118 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 cheese craft beers craft cocktails

885 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 unique experience where guests can bring their own food.

bar, new zealand cocktails craft cocktails

1,071 reviews

$$ - $$$

Beech Tree

4.9(748)

pub · Queenstown 9300

Queenstown's favourite craft beer bar with 26 rotating NZ taps, great food, and a cosy fireplace.

bbq ribs burgers craft beer

748 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 a vibrant atmosphere and locally sourced eats.

artisan flatbreads craft beer friendly service

595 reviews

Searchlight Brewery

5.0(326)

brewery · Queenstown 9300

Set in the industrial area, Searchlight is known to locals as the hidden gem of Queenstown. We believe that craft beer is more than what's written on the label or what the ingredients are. It’s about who makes the beer and the true intention behind the brand.

craft beer local brewery rotating taps

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. Tucked away in Frankton, it’s a kiwi classic with a truly remarkable view.

bbq ribs beer battered fish kiwi classic

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 kiwi style pub food locally sourced ingredients

982 reviews

Zenkuro

4.9(19)

establishment · Queenstown 9300

Zenkuro is New Zealand's first and only sake brewery, offering a range of handcrafted sakes made with care and passion.

artisan sake handcrafted sake japanese sake

19 reviews

$$ - $$$

Queenstown Wharf Bar

4.4(354)

bar · Level 1/88 Beach Street

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

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 burgers

3,050 reviews

Ferg's Bar

4.7(735)

bar · Queenstown 9300

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious food, friendly staff, and the welcoming atmosphere, making it a must-visit in Queenstown.

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