Entertainment in Queenstown Region
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Pub on Wharf
The newest pub in town is also one if its most stylish. Ubercool interior design is shoved to the fore with handsome woodwork, lighting fit for a hipster hideaway and animal heads on the wall to remind you you’re still in NZ. Mac’s beer on tap, scrummy nibbles and a decent wine list make this a great place to settle in for the evening.
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Monty’s
On warm summer days the patio at Monty’s is prime real estate. Same goes for the fire inside when the snow flies. With Monteith’s beer on tap, this is a great place for a quiet drink with a predominantly local crowd. Most nights the band cranks up and gets the crowd tapping their feet as they down a few.
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Dorothy Browns
This is what a cinema should be. Ultra-comfortable seating with the option to cuddle with your neighbour. Fine wine and cheese boards are available to accompany the mostly art-house films on offer. Every screening has an intermission – a perfect opportunity to tuck into a tub of gourmet ice cream.
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Winnies
A deservedly popular place with a laid-back ambience, retractable roof, pool table and patio. Daily happy hour from 9pm brings the crowds and the atmosphere keeps ’em around.
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Blue Door
Hidden away behind a tricky-to-find, yet perfectly appropriate, blue door. The low ceilings, low light and abundant candles make for an intimate quaffing location. Blue Door has a formidable wine list and enough rustic ambience to keep you entertained for the evening.
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Bardeaux
Down a narrow alleyway, this small, low-key wine bar is all class. Under a low ceiling await plush leather armchairs and a fireplace made from Central Otago’s iconic schist rock. No beanies, rugby jerseys or work boots allowed.
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Buffalo Club
Lit by candles and an enormous campfire in the middle of the room, this is a popular after-work hang-out. Pool tables and sports on the big-screen TV make it a low-key spot to kick off the night. Happy hour from 5pm.
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Surreal
With funky music, low lighting and red-velvet booths, this is a private spot for a quiet drink – until later in the evening when things kick off and the dance floor comes to life. Happy hour from 10pm.
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Kiwi Haka
To witness traditional Maori dancing and singing, come watch this group at the top of the gondola. There are multiple 30-minute shows nightly, but bookings are essential.
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Barmuda
A huge open fire makes Barmuda’s atmospheric courtyard the place to be in cooler weather. In summer live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights is sometimes on thecards.
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New Orleans Hotel
With looks transplanted more from the Wild West than the Deep South, this heritage pub is a good escape from Arrowtown’s growing array of expensive designer shops.
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Tap
The Tap dates back to the gold rush. Inside, there are wines, a pool table, pub grub and liquid gold on tap. Sit outside and slow down to Arrowtown’s languid pace.
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Barup
Take the stairs up (no surprises there…) to this intimate cocktail bar, which is removed from the ground-level hustle and bustle downstairs around Eureka Lane.
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Minibar
Beer, beer and more beer. More than 100 local and international beers are poured in this compact space. A cool name for a cool bar, oozing with style.
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Subculture
Skilful locals and out-of-towners toy with turntables to make drum ’n’ bass, hip-hop, dub and reggae noises that get the crowds moving.
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Tardis Bar
A good dance bar with regular DJs playing hip-hop, dancehall and dub. Like Dr Who’s phone booth, it’s surprisingly roomy inside.
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Debajo
The perennial end-of-night boogie spot – house and big-beat gets the dance floor heaving till closing time.
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Reading Cinemas
Mainly Hollywood blockbusters, but occasional art-house and Kiwi flicks too.
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Dux de Lux
Lots of live bands and DJs with everything from reggae to drum ’n’ bass.
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Revolver Bar
Occasionally hosts gigs from well-known NZ bands and solo artists.
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