Queenstown Nightlife

We started out most nights at Buffalo Club because our hostel had a deal with them that if we showed them our room key we would get buy one get one free on beers and I believe some well liquor drinks. The place has a fire going and is a decent place to be, but still number 3 on my list behind World Bar and altitude. If you are looking for a more laid back night, then Buffalo club might be right for you.

It doesn't look like much during the day, but at night Altitude opens up and is one of the best bars to be at. Close to my personal favorite, World Bar, this bar is a little bit better for dancing and meeting people on the dance floor. It is however very hot and you will get sweaty.

Dress Code: None

Its 2008 and the World Bar is still the place to go on a Friday or Saturday night. This place is awesome, so many people from all over the world and so easy to meet coeds. I had a blast here, worth the trip to Queenstown by itself. I would dare say the best bar on the South Island if not all of New Zealand.

Dress Code: No dress code which is awesome if you are an American like myself and not used to the ridiculous dress codes found overseas.

This was the best bar in Queenstown by far! Everyone is here most nights.. its just a great drinking spot. Plus they do the best pizzas on earth!!! If you go you have to definately order a pizza. You wont regret it.

The Mini Bar was recommended to us by a local in the Alta ski shop. When she said it has over a hundred beers from around the world, I knew it was my best chance to find a pint of Hoegaarden ( A wheat beer from Belgium, almost impossible to find outside of Europe). When we asked the bartender “do you have any Hoegaarden?” and he replied “Original, Grand Cru, or Forbidden Fruit?” I nearly fainted.

I must visit while out on the town in Queenstown. Try the Hoegaarden! (Original)

The other casino is Wharf Casino located in the Steamer Wharf building.

It is smallercompared to the Sky Alpine Casino but offers the usual table games such as Poker, Roulette, Backjack, and baccarat. Fun wheel and jackpot machines are also available.

Look out for the cupon where you could get 1 drink free when you purchase another.

We were just in time to celebrate the anniversary of Sky Alpine Casino.
We were asked for our passport to check our ages before we were allowed into the Casino.

The Casino gave each patron a picec of cake and a glass of champagne.

The Sky Alpine Casino is located in the hear of Queenstown. There were tables opened where you could get a lesson on table games without having to come out with any money.

You may also choose from many gaming machines and try hitting the jackpot.

loads of bars...the best being The World...heaving with backpackers!!!!! winnie bagoes is good too!
in 2005, i went to the World again.....great to go back and remember from 4 years before-still a hapening venue!

Winnie Bagoes is still popular, and in happy hour between 10-12, they do $2 beers which is a bargain!

Red Rock pub is good for a few pints and food.

Buffalo's is another good pub at night.

I love queenstown!