Cora Blythe

If you are in Queenstown, this small spot has thoughtful interior details plus a big group table that suits a family evening or date, and reviews also mention a welcoming owner and being able to watch food prepared.

While you are in Arrowtown, this is a cosy, informal dinner pick with friendly service; one reviewer also flags that some seating can feel tight to get in and out, so it suits you best if you are fine with close spacing.

Visiting Queenstown? On a Queenstown trip, this suits a special-occasion meal when you want a performance-style dining experience with attentive staff who explain the dishes as they arrive.

On a Queenstown trip, this cafe is an easy scenic breakfast stop with beautiful lake-and-mountain views, efficient staff, and a room decorated with models of historic boats for something to look at while you chat.

If you are travelling through Queenstown, this cafe is described as relaxing and cosy, with staff working hard to accommodate guests; one review warns that seats near the door can feel very cold, so ask for a warmer table.

Visiting Queenstown? This bar right next to Fergburger is described as a comfortable evening wind-down with attentive staff; seating is largely on high stools, so it suits you best if that works for your back and knees.

Visiting Queenstown, Little Blackwood works for an easy wind-down: reviews call it a wee bar with a lake view, plus a gas fire for ambience, and multiple guests praise the service as amazing and memorable.

While in Queenstown, Flame Bar & Grill suits a sit-down catch-up: reviewers describe it as fancy and well maintained, and note service that stayed prompt even when the room was busy.