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Eichardt's Bar

Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
+64 3 441 0450
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Ranked #5 of 156 restaurants in Queenstown
Price range: $5 - $20
Cuisines: Pacific Rim
Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
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Brisbane Australia
Top Contributor
66 reviews 66 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

We had a wonderful tapas meal at Eichardt's Bar beside a roaring fire and enjoying a cosy atmosphere. Our only complaint was that the selections were brought out too quickly. We ordered a seafood chowder each followed by 4 plates and asked that they come not all at once or too quickly. We were served 2 fairly quickly after the... More

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Riverside, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We went bar hoping and found this beautiful cocktail lounge with a great location and it even had a fireplace. If you like a really nice place this is it.

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See 5 more reviews by James A for Queenstown
Eichardts, General Manager at Eichardt's Bar, responded to this review
May 23, 2013

Cheers James A, love the name! Thanks for your feedback glad you stumbled upon us. Our fireplace is a keeping us all warm and cosy now the snow is here. See you again. James Cavanagh More

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

This is an intimate bar on the lake with a cosy atmosphere. The tapas menu was very good and the food was excellent.

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Eichardts, General Manager at Eichardt's Bar, responded to this review
May 23, 2013

Cheers Lyn, Tapas and cocktails are our specialty and we're really proud of what we do. We're keeping the menu fresh and local with lots of really exciting innovations to keep people coming back for more. Also one of our features is a winelist which offers the best value in Queenstown, work your way through it next time you're in... More

Kapiti, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Eichardt's Bar has traditionally been the place we visit on the first night when arriving in Queenstown. We look forward to a cosy environment, good view of the lake, excellent wines, tasty Tapas and excellent service. We were a bit disappointed on our recent visit. It seems that the standard has slipped a bit, albeit still at a very high... More

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See 13 more reviews by Peka_1 for Queenstown
Eichardts, General Manager at Eichardt's Bar, responded to this review
May 23, 2013

A mixed review indeed, but we have perhaps a little more than meets the eye. Eichardt's are extremely proud of our wine list, both in terms of variety and value, including our commitment to showcasing the best of the region. Currently we list 36 different Central Otago wines, and pour 13 of these by the glass. May is the slowest... More

Auckland Central, New Zealand
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Fantastic atmosphere with open fire place, leather lounges and views of the lake and the mountains. It's quite small, so make sure you make a booking or go there early to get a table. The tapas were a piece of art and very tasty and the service was excellent. Breakfast was fantastic, too. We had Eggs Benedict and they were... More

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Eichardts, General Manager at Eichardt's Bar, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Ah, the scones. We are getting rave reviews from everyone who trys them! Baked fresh daily and with homemade blueberry jam and clotted cream - perfect! With snow in the air Eichardt's fireplace is THE place to be in Queenstown with a Pinot in your hand and a table of delicious tapas to snack on. See you again next time.... More

Dunedin, New Zealand
Top Contributor
83 reviews 83 reviews
64 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

This has to be the best place in Queenstown to drop into. It is always warm and welcoming. Add to that a fantastic wine list, open fire, friendly staff and wonderful tapas. We started with Bollenger, decided to stay. The tapas included calamari tempura, pork belly, squash, parsnip & cumin fritters (yum), polenta and wild boar pancetta...... All accompanied by... More

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Eichardts, General Manager at Eichardt's Bar, responded to this review
May 12, 2013

Another fan! Lovely feedback thank you for your thoughts. We are committed to keeping up to date with menu trends and seasonal produce (and keeping it local wherever possible). Autumn has thrown up some great produce for us to show off, and match that with the best wine list in Queenstown (variety and value) and we have a great offering.... More

Tempe, Arizona
Top Contributor
69 reviews 69 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Great place for a nice breakfast, lunch or tapas! The omelets are made to order and the blueberry pancakes were delicious! You know it's good when even the locals stop in for breakfast! This is a great place to hangout at night too! Delicious tapas and drinks and a fabulous view of the lake!

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Eichardts, General Manager at Eichardt's Bar, responded to this review
May 12, 2013

Thanks for your review Tess, glad to see you enjoyed your time in Queenstown. The tapas menu is ever changing so keep coming back for what's new, but rest assured the favourites are available all the time - our Legendary Seafood Chowder is a permanent fixture! Seasonal specials are proving a hit, and the cellar selection wines to match. Looking... More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

We were staying at the hotel so visited the bar for dinner. We were lucky to get a seat by that fantastic view of Lake Wakatipu. The cocktails were so huge they lasted us the whole meal - my Mule was very refreshing! The tapas were a real treat. Underneath their excellent presentation, the salt cod croquettes and bruschetta with... More

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Eichardts, General Manager at Eichardt's Bar, responded to this review
May 6, 2013

Cheers Carlene, Wintery weather is a great excuse to come in and spend the afternoon by the fire, and if that leads to a couple of Pinots and a Chowder, then so be it! With the snowfall over the weekend its looking like a frosty season ahead, we cant wait. See you again soon, James More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Cosy bar with very attentive staff. We popped in one drink, but ended up staying for more cocktails and delicious tapas. It's a small, intimate bar so be prepared to wait a few minutes for a table at peak times. One of the best in Queenstown.

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Eichardts, General Manager at Eichardt's Bar, responded to this review
May 6, 2013

Thanks Kylie, Of course the best things are worth waiting for! Tables do tend to turn over pretty quickly so there's generally not too long to wait, and guests are free to sit on the leather lounges in the hotel foyer for cocktails also - its actually a lovely spot with the huge glass atrium windows to gaze out of.... More

Piha, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

This is my favourite place in Queenstown, especially in Autumn when it is just turned cold and you want a warm respite. This small room has a fire going, thick curtains to stop the cold from coming in and soft seating. The room is just so inviting. The food as always was perfection! We had eggs benedict - perfect bacon... More

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Eichardts, General Manager at Eichardt's Bar, responded to this review
May 6, 2013

We love returning customers, so glad you enjoyed our service again this year. You're right, Autumn is a great time to visit Queenstown as the leaves turn amazing shades of the spectrum all over the region, and the smell of log fires is in the air! We're fortunate to have this small cozy bar which is taylor made for chilly... More

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