Kingpin Queenstown
Kingpin Queenstown
4
Bowling Alleys • Escape Games • Karaoke Bars • Game & Entertainment Centers
Read more
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
DRINK BOWL PARTY @ New Zealand's hottest new entertainment venue!
Kingpin is a social and entertainment hub located in Queenstown, New Zealand. We offers a variety of activities such as bowling, escape rooms, karaoke, virtual reality games, pool, table tennis and more. Kingpin is a venue that not only has everything but the best of everything!
Kingpin is also a great venue for events such as birthday parties, corporate events and group events. The venue offers beautiful chef-prepared menus with premium wines and cocktails to choose from.
If you are in Queenstown with your colleagues then Kingpin is the perfect event and function venue for you. You can book out the entire venue or just our VIP room. The packages are easy to choose from and their team will make sure that your event runs without a hitch and with the minimum of fuss for you.
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingFull view










Top ways to experience nearby attractions
The area
Address
Best nearby
Restaurants
178 within 3 miles
Attractions
57 within 6 miles
See what travelers are saying
- BronwynTaylorQueenstown, New Zealand55 contributionsExceptional Experience!We had a great morning at Kingpin. The level of customer service was exceptional. Upon losing my card with a reasonably significant balance the staff were helpful and empathetic and were able to track and reinstate my balance to a new card. . Big shout out to Kat and the Manager (Andrew?) We will definately be repeat, and loyal customers due to your attitude and care.Thank you for your wonderful review Bronwyn. Our guests are our top priority and it is amazing to hear Kat and Andrew made your experience with us a standout! We look forward to seeing you againWritten June 12, 2022This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited June 2022Traveled with friendsWritten June 9, 2022
- rachm197153 contributionsGreat way to spend an afternoonWe paid $50 each for two activities and this led to nearly 4 hours of entertainment which was great value in Queenstown. We started with ten pin bowling then whilst waiting for an escape room, we played pool in the cocktail bar, enjoying a nice cocktail (though pricy!). The escape room was one of the best we have done and the person looking after us was friendly and helpful. Then because we had 'escaped' within the hour, we were given free cards for some arcade action including VR. This was a whole lot of fun so a really enjoyable family outingHey Rach! Thank you for posting such a great review! 🙌 We so appreciate your amazing comments! We are so grateful to hear you had such a brilliant time with us! Our escape rooms are very tricky and only the cleverest cookies can escape, so congrats! (you deserved a prize!!) We hope to welcome you back on your next Queenstown holiday! You will have to try our other escape room, it's harder... 😉Written July 15, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2023Written July 14, 2023
- Ange4 contributionsThoroughly enjoyed parting with my money here.My son and I really enjoyed our time spent here, so much so we came back twice before our holiday was over. The food was good, I loved the flaming zombie cocktail although it was pricey. You do get arcade credit when you spend on food which is a nice touch. We loved the arcade and were stoked to discover we could use our Timezone card from home. We really enjoyed the escape rooms but they're the hardest we've ever done and sadly couldn't complete either of them. I found all of the staff we encountered to be great, it's nice to see young people take pride in their work and show enthusiasm towards your customers.Thank you so much for your remarkable review! We can't thank you enough! Love to see you enjoy all aspects of our amazing venue. We pride ourselves on our team and our guests, so its great to see you appreciated it. Hopefully next time you can try another escape room and beat it! See you again soon at Kingpin or our awesome brothers and sisters at Timezone!Written July 24, 2022This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2022Traveled with familyWritten July 11, 2022
- JadePeggyLouNelson-Tasman Region, New Zealand43 contributionsOverpriced gimmicky cocktailsThis is a review for the bar. “Tourist trap” were the words all 6 of us used. The cocktails are incredibly over-priced, only one of us enjoyed their cocktail but they said it wasn’t worth the cost. I couldn’t finish my cocktail it was so bad. They won’t make any cocktail not on their list so if you’re wanting something a little more standard, they won’t do it. The bar staff were brisk. The place was pretty dead but I imagine if it was buzzing it would be a cool place to play some of the upstairs games with friends, (karaoke rooms, table tennis, pool table) however, I wouldn’t pay for the cocktails again.Thank you for your honest review, we appreciate all feedback, and provide continuous training for our team to ensure every guest experience is amazing. We look forward to seeing you again!Written June 12, 2022This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2022Traveled with friendsWritten April 8, 2022
- jade2014900Whakatane, New Zealand78 contributionsEntertainment galore!Our family had such a blast! From arcade games to karaoke Kingpin has something for everyone. We spent hours in the arcade and returned the next day for ten pin bowling and karaoke. In between ten pin bowling and karaoke we had a few rounds of table tennis. The venue is so spacious with upbeat music keeping the vibe alive. The views of the ranges are photogenic too! The karaoke was our favourite. We were upgraded to the biggest room which was a nice surprise. Having experienced karaoke rooms in Japan this venue is just as great. Music selection and quality was fantastic. Highly recommend Kingpin if you’re in Queenstown.Hi Jade, Thank you for such an amazing review. It's great to hear you had a blast! The big room is almost essential to put on a show! We look forward to seeing you and your family again soon!Written October 24, 2022This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2022Traveled with familyWritten July 18, 2022
- Fergus M1 contributionReally Great Experience!If you want to host a really cool party with lots of fun activities, Kingpin is the place for you.I’ve been to Kingpin for a couple of parties and the facility is really good. The party PA’s and staff are really friendly. The variety of music choices are really good. The bowling lanes are very well maintained and they have all different sizes of balls so people of all ages can use them. They also have ramps to roll the ball down for little kids. The arcade is really cool and the VR is super realistic. I haven't done the escape room there before but it looks really fun. At one of the parties that I went to they only paid for the silver package and chose the bowling but we got to do the karaoke and table tennis for free. Overall I would rate it a five out of five. (Fergus age 12)Hi Fergus! We are stoked you had such a great visit, and we are so happy our Party Hosts were able to make your party amazing. We can't wait to see you again and after such a great review we would love to have you and your family in and do an escape room on us. Get in touch at kp.queenstown@kingpinplay.com when you have a date in mind.Written November 20, 2022This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2022Written November 13, 2022
- AnselliniQueenstown, New Zealand22 contributionsWorth it for the F&B not the serviceFood: 10/10 Service: 2/10 The place was totally empty, there was only my table so this means we’ll get the right amount of attention, right? Wrong. First, the QR code ordering system doesn’t allow any “removal” from the plates (eg.: dietary things), thus you have to order through a staff member, so I think the online ordering system could be improved with these changes, to be honestly helpful. But this is an easy fix I guess, right?) Second, no water was offered at any point. Third, no napkin was brought with the food, again had to chase a staff member to give us some. No cutlery was given as well. Not really sure how they were expecting us to eat without’em, lol. Fun fact, I know times are hard for hospo and a lot of places struggle to have staff members, but there was 3 of them hanging at the bar chatting and not once our table was checked, hence the need to stand up to get basic items to eat our food. Apart of that, the place is incredible and food and drinks were delicious. Kudos to the chefs. :)Thank you for your honest review. We appreciate your feedback and you have pointed out a number of areas we need to work on. It is so important to us that our guests have a great experience, and with your help, we can continue to build on that great experience. We look forward to seeing you again.Written June 12, 2022This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten May 25, 2022
- Emma KKerikeri, New Zealand79 contributionsFUN!A great place to part with a lot of money but our whole family enjoyed it! Our teenage boys were there for hours in the arcade after we bowled as a family. The staff were super helpful and pleasant and the decor is fun. Yes its pricey, but everything is in QT...I'd imagine it will be packed in the peak season so def book for bowling.It is wonderful to hear your whole family enjoyed your visit to Kingpin. And good pointer to book for bowling - we always get nice and busy, especially on the weekends and during school holidays. We hope to see you back soon!Written June 12, 2022This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2022Written April 23, 2022
- Tammy R3 contributionsHigh End ArcadeVery beautiful arcade with tons of games. We went as a family, and it was a great experience. A huge variety of games, very clean, helpful staff. It was busy but we didn’t have to wait to play games. We went in a day where we got double credits when we purchased our cards. We played for hours and still had credits left over. We will be returning today to use them. Great place! Highly recommend!Thank you for your awesome review. The Arcade is so much fun, and our Double Arcade Dollars are great value! We look forward to seeing you again soonWritten June 12, 2022This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2022Traveled with familyWritten May 21, 2022
- Hannah F12 contributionsGood to visitBasically just a knockoff of Timezone but still a really cool place to hang for a spare hour or two. Plenty of arcade games and we weren’t waiting to play games at all. Didn’t get to experience any of the other activities they offered so can’t comment on those but the arcades were okay to play.Thank you for your review Hannah, it is great to hear you had fun in our arcade. We hope on your next visit you will get to have a game of bowling or belt out some tunes in the Karaoke Room!Written June 12, 2022This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2022Written March 13, 2022
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.0
21 reviews
Excellent
14
Very good
3
Average
0
Poor
3
Terrible
1
JadePeggyLou
Nelson-Tasman Region, New Zealand43 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
This is a review for the bar. “Tourist trap” were the words all 6 of us used.
The cocktails are incredibly over-priced, only one of us enjoyed their cocktail but they said it wasn’t worth the cost. I couldn’t finish my cocktail it was so bad. They won’t make any cocktail not on their list so if you’re wanting something a little more standard, they won’t do it. The bar staff were brisk. The place was pretty dead but I imagine if it was buzzing it would be a cool place to play some of the upstairs games with friends, (karaoke rooms, table tennis, pool table) however, I wouldn’t pay for the cocktails again.
The cocktails are incredibly over-priced, only one of us enjoyed their cocktail but they said it wasn’t worth the cost. I couldn’t finish my cocktail it was so bad. They won’t make any cocktail not on their list so if you’re wanting something a little more standard, they won’t do it. The bar staff were brisk. The place was pretty dead but I imagine if it was buzzing it would be a cool place to play some of the upstairs games with friends, (karaoke rooms, table tennis, pool table) however, I wouldn’t pay for the cocktails again.
Written April 8, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your honest review, we appreciate all feedback, and provide continuous training for our team to ensure every guest experience is amazing. We look forward to seeing you again!
Written June 13, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
jade2014900
Whakatane, New Zealand78 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Our family had such a blast! From arcade games to karaoke Kingpin has something for everyone. We spent hours in the arcade and returned the next day for ten pin bowling and karaoke. In between ten pin bowling and karaoke we had a few rounds of table tennis. The venue is so spacious with upbeat music keeping the vibe alive. The views of the ranges are photogenic too! The karaoke was our favourite. We were upgraded to the biggest room which was a nice surprise. Having experienced karaoke rooms in Japan this venue is just as great. Music selection and quality was fantastic. Highly recommend Kingpin if you’re in Queenstown.
Written July 18, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi Jade, Thank you for such an amazing review. It's great to hear you had a blast! The big room is almost essential to put on a show! We look forward to seeing you and your family again soon!
Written October 25, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Fergus M
1 contribution
Oct 2022
If you want to host a really cool party with lots of fun activities, Kingpin is the place for you.I’ve been to Kingpin for a couple of parties and the facility is really good. The party PA’s and staff are really friendly. The variety of music choices are really good. The bowling lanes are very well maintained and they have all different sizes of balls so people of all ages can use them. They also have ramps to roll the ball down for little kids. The arcade is really cool and the VR is super realistic. I haven't done the escape room there before but it looks really fun. At one of the parties that I went to they only paid for the silver package and chose the bowling but we got to do the karaoke and table tennis for free. Overall I would rate it a five out of five.
(Fergus age 12)
(Fergus age 12)
Written November 13, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi Fergus!
We are stoked you had such a great visit, and we are so happy our Party Hosts were able to make your party amazing.
We can't wait to see you again and after such a great review we would love to have you and your family in and do an escape room on us. Get in touch at kp.queenstown@kingpinplay.com when you have a date in mind.
Written November 20, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ansellini
Queenstown, New Zealand22 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Food: 10/10
Service: 2/10
The place was totally empty, there was only my table so this means we’ll get the right amount of attention, right? Wrong.
First, the QR code ordering system doesn’t allow any “removal” from the plates (eg.: dietary things), thus you have to order through a staff member, so I think the online ordering system could be improved with these changes, to be honestly helpful. But this is an easy fix I guess, right?)
Second, no water was offered at any point.
Third, no napkin was brought with the food, again had to chase a staff member to give us some. No cutlery was given as well. Not really sure how they were expecting us to eat without’em, lol.
Fun fact, I know times are hard for hospo and a lot of places struggle to have staff members, but there was 3 of them hanging at the bar chatting and not once our table was checked, hence the need to stand up to get basic items to eat our food.
Apart of that, the place is incredible and food and drinks were delicious. Kudos to the chefs. :)
Service: 2/10
The place was totally empty, there was only my table so this means we’ll get the right amount of attention, right? Wrong.
First, the QR code ordering system doesn’t allow any “removal” from the plates (eg.: dietary things), thus you have to order through a staff member, so I think the online ordering system could be improved with these changes, to be honestly helpful. But this is an easy fix I guess, right?)
Second, no water was offered at any point.
Third, no napkin was brought with the food, again had to chase a staff member to give us some. No cutlery was given as well. Not really sure how they were expecting us to eat without’em, lol.
Fun fact, I know times are hard for hospo and a lot of places struggle to have staff members, but there was 3 of them hanging at the bar chatting and not once our table was checked, hence the need to stand up to get basic items to eat our food.
Apart of that, the place is incredible and food and drinks were delicious. Kudos to the chefs. :)
Written May 25, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your honest review. We appreciate your feedback and you have pointed out a number of areas we need to work on. It is so important to us that our guests have a great experience, and with your help, we can continue to build on that great experience. We look forward to seeing you again.
Written June 13, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Emma K
Kerikeri, New Zealand79 contributions
Apr 2022
A great place to part with a lot of money but our whole family enjoyed it! Our teenage boys were there for hours in the arcade after we bowled as a family. The staff were super helpful and pleasant and the decor is fun. Yes its pricey, but everything is in QT...I'd imagine it will be packed in the peak season so def book for bowling.
Written April 23, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
It is wonderful to hear your whole family enjoyed your visit to Kingpin. And good pointer to book for bowling - we always get nice and busy, especially on the weekends and during school holidays. We hope to see you back soon!
Written June 12, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tammy R
3 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Very beautiful arcade with tons of games. We went as a family, and it was a great experience. A huge variety of games, very clean, helpful staff. It was busy but we didn’t have to wait to play games. We went in a day where we got double credits when we purchased our cards. We played for hours and still had credits left over. We will be returning today to use them.
Great place! Highly recommend!
Great place! Highly recommend!
Written May 21, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your awesome review. The Arcade is so much fun, and our Double Arcade Dollars are great value!
We look forward to seeing you again soon
Written June 12, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hannah F
12 contributions
Mar 2022
Basically just a knockoff of Timezone but still a really cool place to hang for a spare hour or two. Plenty of arcade games and we weren’t waiting to play games at all. Didn’t get to experience any of the other activities they offered so can’t comment on those but the arcades were okay to play.
Written March 13, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your review Hannah, it is great to hear you had fun in our arcade. We hope on your next visit you will get to have a game of bowling or belt out some tunes in the Karaoke Room!
Written June 13, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Brandon E
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
120 dollars for 4 people to play ONE game of bowling. Robbery. Don’t know who in their right mind would pay this
Written April 2, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi Brandon! Thank you for providing your feedback. We aim to provide an amazing experience suited for Kings and Queens, where all our guests find the value of what we offer and there is something for everyone! We have a variety of activity packages that offer greater value and might have suited your group better. We hope you found value and enjoyment in the rest of your experience in our venue.
It seemed like you enjoyed our awesome arcade, drinks and the wee treat I offered you!
We are glad that we were a part of your night, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Thanks again for your feedback.
Written April 3, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Alex M
9 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
A small group visit turned into a great few hours. Friendly staff super helpful with some of the bigger VR games. We had a great time and seriously recommend this as a must do while in Queenstown.
Written June 9, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your amazing review Alex. Our Fun Squad team are our greatest asset and we love hearing how great they do! We look forward to seeing you again in venue soon!
Written June 12, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
pineapplesensei
Arrowtown, New Zealand7,798 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
I can see this being hugely popular on miserable weather days, and with the target youth/ teens to mid-20s demographics.
It's new, shiny, lots of lights and noise. Typical arcade activities place. LOTS of stuff to very quickly and easily spend alot of money on.
Latest arcade games, VR experiences, pool tables, table tennis, tenpin bowling, Karaoke boxes, escape rooms. Upstairs all well spread out - there would've been a good number of people, but didn't feel too crowded.
MANY letdowns - a big and expensive gimmicky cocktail menu. Staff won't take orders at your tables - you HAVE to download an app and use the QR code glued on your table. No wriggle room in meals - eg. They couldn't do 'no avocado'. Drinks served - no coasters, no serviettes - so table quickly a mess. (A very wobbly table at that!). VERY hot upstairs. People smoking outside entrance, and building design meant the smoke was all sucked inside - cough cough.
I had thought in Queenstown that we were wanting to steer away from mass tourism and more about local owned/ operated experiences... this is certainly NOT that (Australian company, and the other restaurant companies in the complex are also international - and cater for LARGE groups).
I wouldn't rush to return, but I can see it'll be very popular for many.
It's new, shiny, lots of lights and noise. Typical arcade activities place. LOTS of stuff to very quickly and easily spend alot of money on.
Latest arcade games, VR experiences, pool tables, table tennis, tenpin bowling, Karaoke boxes, escape rooms. Upstairs all well spread out - there would've been a good number of people, but didn't feel too crowded.
MANY letdowns - a big and expensive gimmicky cocktail menu. Staff won't take orders at your tables - you HAVE to download an app and use the QR code glued on your table. No wriggle room in meals - eg. They couldn't do 'no avocado'. Drinks served - no coasters, no serviettes - so table quickly a mess. (A very wobbly table at that!). VERY hot upstairs. People smoking outside entrance, and building design meant the smoke was all sucked inside - cough cough.
I had thought in Queenstown that we were wanting to steer away from mass tourism and more about local owned/ operated experiences... this is certainly NOT that (Australian company, and the other restaurant companies in the complex are also international - and cater for LARGE groups).
I wouldn't rush to return, but I can see it'll be very popular for many.
Written May 14, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your honest review. We appreciate your feedback and you have pointed out a number of areas we need to work on. It is so important to us that our guests have a great experience, and with your help, we can continue to build on that great experience. We look forward to seeing you again.
Written June 13, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
No questions have been asked about this experience
Recently viewed
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listingKingpin Queenstown - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Kingpin Queenstown
- Kingpin Queenstown is open:
- Sun - Sun 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Mon - Thu 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Fri - Fri 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Sat - Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Hotels near Kingpin Queenstown:
- (0.08 mi) The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels
- (0.13 mi) Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments
- (0.13 mi) Browns Boutique Hotel
- (0.16 mi) Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel
- (0.09 mi) Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown
- Restaurants near Kingpin Queenstown:
- (0.00 mi) The Bavarian Queenstown
- (0.00 mi) El Camino Cantina Queesntown
- (0.00 mi) Upper Village Food Trucks
- (0.03 mi) Lord of the Fries
- (0.06 mi) Bespoke Kitchen
- Attractions near Kingpin Queenstown:
- (0.00 mi) Queenstown Ice Bar
- (0.02 mi) Mini Golf Queenstown
- (0.04 mi) Queenstown Disc Golf
- (0.04 mi) iFLY Queenstown
- (0.08 mi) GForce Paragliding
Kingpin Queenstown Information
| Excellent Reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Very Good Reviews | 3 |
| Kingpin Queenstown Photos | 27 |




































































