The Sundeck
The Sundeck
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Welcome to The Sundeck, Queenstown’s favourite Rooftop Bar, Lounge and Med Kitchen. Our passion is providing exceptional service and Mediterranean hospitality with stunning views and year round sun. Our outdoor fires, cozy blankets and warm welcome will keep you comfortable well into the night. Once the sun has set, you can step down into Attiqa where the evening is always warming up. The Sundeck should be your first point of call Aprés Ski (and may well be your last stop before bed). With a full food and drinks menu which takes its lead from each season, you can enjoy fresh tapas or a cocktail, settle in with your friends and we’ll make sure you feel part of the Sundeck family. Come and join Queenstown’s only party under the stars, The Sundeck Rooftop Bar and Med Kitchen.
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  • OnAir49869592816
    1 contribution
    Wine and tapas
    A great vibe and beautiful views. We had the Antipasto Platter and it was amazing. The portions were huge and it was delicious. Particularly loved Lilly's own Confit walnuts and the manuka honey. This chef is a great asset to Sundeck- would absolutely recommend you try the tapas with your wine.
    Hi there, Thank you for visiting and reveiwing The Sundeck recently. It's so great to hear fantastic feedback about Lilly's new menu. She has put a lot of hard work and passion into making this something that makes guests want to come back for more. Please be assured we will pass this feedback onto her. We hope that you can visit again soon for some more Tapas and delicious cocktails. Until then, may the sun shine upon you! Sunny regards, The Sundeck team
    Written April 18, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 30, 2023
  • Piet P
    1 contribution
    Lovely Young Lady
    Came here last week for a few cocktails and got served by a lovely young lady called Charlie. Advised us about the menu, knew how to recommend us drinks according to our wishes and just was overall very accommodating and enthusiastic. And her drinks were great! Would deeply recommend this bar when you visit Queenstown!
    Hi there, Thank you so much for letting us know about your recent visit to The Sundeck in Queenstown. It's awesome to hear that Charlie looked after you and showed you some excellent customer service! We will be sure to let Charlie know the positive feedback. We hope to see you back at The Sundeck again sometime soon for another delicious cocktail. Until then, may the sun shine upon you! Sunny regards, The Sundeck team
    Written April 18, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 6, 2023
  • Tressy D
    4 contributions
    Best sunset bar in Queenstown
    What an amazing place to watch a sunset with a spicy margarita in your hand . Loved the view and the dj was amazing Had music loud enough to get everyone dancing But not too much that you’d still be able to talk and meet people. The vibe there is really cool and recommend treating yourself with a bees knees cocktail ( Danny made mine and was one of the best cocktail I’ve ever tried ) Was an amazing evening there
    Visited January 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 20, 2023
  • Bondi
    Sydney, Australia9 contributions
    Unknown Surcharge / Hygiene Standards
    The one star because of the unknown Eftpos charge at the time, no notice on the bar counter at all. I thought maybe I didn't see it but have checked on other people's photos of the bar on TA and no. So it's a absolute covert rip off to charge on top of the drink prices. I know restaurants have a surcharge and have signs to say that but this is a bar and have never experienced this before at a bar/pub. Greedy owners. Also our group was sitting at the side of the bar and noticed the barman doing an oral taste tests on cocktails with a metal straw and putting it into a glass of water ( surely no chemicals in the water! ) and then reusing the straw for another cocktail! How unhygienic is that? Especially when it's been in his mouth! Most bars use a small throwaway straw! Needless to say we won't be back, so many great bars in Qtown and Fergs bar being at the top of the list.
    Visited February 2023
    Written February 23, 2023
  • Luke D
    1 contribution
    Speechless
    The bar as a whole is one of the best in Qt with everything you need, views, a DJ, great cocktails and amazing staff. Have to give a shout out to Danny keen who is literally the BFG in human form, excellent bar tender, great sense of humour, I'd tell people to go there just for his service. Would recommend to everyone
    Visited January 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 20, 2023
  • Bryan Capone
    2 contributions
    DANNY DANNY DANNY
    Spend most of my nights out in Queenstown at this bar! The biggest reason I keep coming back is because the bar tender danny is the best bartender in town by far. Always has a dazzling smile and makes his drinks with care. He’s got really good chat at makes you feel like you’re in for the best night of your life every time you’re in. As if you needed another reason to go to sundeck look for Danny and you’ll add one to the list! Ps. Also he’s really fit and single
    Visited January 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 21, 2023
  • Curiosity64603614498
    2 contributions
    Unknown Rules but Nice Drinks
    The drinks were quite nice, though it was a very loud environment - expected to be getting a nice quiet cocktail. Also was told by the bouncer that it was a bar for only 21 year olds and over, though he said we could go in “just for tonight”. Could not find any information about this policy anywhere, so we were a bit taken aback.
    Hi there, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the drinks on your visit. Yes, we do get rather busy, especially during the winter months. People just love the view and the drinks and that in turn can get a little louder than expected. It is a reasonably new policy due to some recent incidents which have unfortunately led us to that. We will pass on your feedback about making it clearer to our customers. Once again, thank you for visiting and taking the time to leave us a review. The Sundeck team
    Written July 19, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 18, 2023
  • Ryan Fleming
    Queenstown, New Zealand2 contributions
    Best bar in QT
    Sundeck is an absolute vibe. love the views from the rooftop, music from the DJ’s and the drinks from bar staff. Danny in particular is awesome. We’ve become good friends and he’s drink making skills have kept me coming back to Sundeck for years now.
    Visited January 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 21, 2023
  • Joanne B
    48 contributions
    The Sundeck Queenstown
    Such a great place. Neat vibe, stunning views, fab music, great service and affordable if you’re wanting to make a longer night of it. Loved also that it was dog friendly. The down side was the toilets….didn’t like the unisex side of it and they stank. Wee all over the floor and toilet seat left up which i was not going to touch. Decided not to use them. However one could say that’s the wrong doing of the guests!
    Visited September 2022
    Written September 27, 2022
  • Toni Farrell
    9 contributions
    Sundeck
    Great little spot, great views. Good service, reasonable priced drinks. Good warm gas fires. Good crowd & do played good back ground music
    Visited August 2021
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 6, 2021
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Bondi
Sydney, Australia9 contributions
Feb 2023
The one star because of the unknown Eftpos charge at the time, no notice on the bar counter at all. I thought maybe I didn't see it but have checked on other people's photos of the bar on TA and no.
So it's a absolute covert rip off to charge on top of the drink prices. I know restaurants have a surcharge and have signs to say that but this is a bar and have never experienced this before at a bar/pub. Greedy owners.

Also our group was sitting at the side of the bar and noticed the barman doing an oral taste tests on cocktails with a metal straw and putting it into a glass of water ( surely no chemicals in the water! ) and then reusing the straw for another cocktail! How unhygienic is that? Especially when it's been in his mouth! Most bars use a small throwaway straw!
Needless to say we won't be back, so many great bars in Qtown and Fergs bar being at the top of the list.
Written February 23, 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.

Luke D
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Couples
The bar as a whole is one of the best in Qt with everything you need, views, a DJ, great cocktails and amazing staff. Have to give a shout out to Danny keen who is literally the BFG in human form, excellent bar tender, great sense of humour, I'd tell people to go there just for his service. Would recommend to everyone
Written January 20, 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.

Bryan Capone
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Spend most of my nights out in Queenstown at this bar! The biggest reason I keep coming back is because the bar tender danny is the best bartender in town by far. Always has a dazzling smile and makes his drinks with care. He’s got really good chat at makes you feel like you’re in for the best night of your life every time you’re in. As if you needed another reason to go to sundeck look for Danny and you’ll add one to the list!

Ps. Also he’s really fit and single
Written January 22, 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.

Curiosity64603614498
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
The drinks were quite nice, though it was a very loud environment - expected to be getting a nice quiet cocktail. Also was told by the bouncer that it was a bar for only 21 year olds and over, though he said we could go in “just for tonight”. Could not find any information about this policy anywhere, so we were a bit taken aback.
Written June 18, 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 there, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the drinks on your visit. Yes, we do get rather busy, especially during the winter months. People just love the view and the drinks and that in turn can get a little louder than expected. It is a reasonably new policy due to some recent incidents which have unfortunately led us to that. We will pass on your feedback about making it clearer to our customers. Once again, thank you for visiting and taking the time to leave us a review. The Sundeck team
Written July 19, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Ryan Fleming
Queenstown, New Zealand2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Sundeck is an absolute vibe. love the views from the rooftop, music from the DJ’s and the drinks from bar staff. Danny in particular is awesome. We’ve become good friends and he’s drink making skills have kept me coming back to Sundeck for years now.
Written January 21, 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.

Joanne B
48 contributions
Sep 2022
Such a great place. Neat vibe, stunning views, fab music, great service and affordable if you’re wanting to make a longer night of it. Loved also that it was dog friendly. The down side was the toilets….didn’t like the unisex side of it and they stank. Wee all over the floor and toilet seat left up which i was not going to touch. Decided not to use them. However one could say that’s the wrong doing of the guests!
Written September 28, 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.

Toni Farrell
9 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Great little spot, great views. Good service, reasonable priced drinks.
Good warm gas fires. Good crowd & do played good back ground music
Written August 7, 2021
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.

caroline l
Oxford, UK161 contributions
Feb 2020
We like roof top bars and this was is worth a visit. You do get good views from one side but they are no un-interrupted all the way round. It's a fun bar, good choice and great ambience. Worth a trip.
Written March 8, 2020
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Alessandra P
Ibiza, Spain38 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
I love this place, in my opinion is the best local in Queenstown. Amazing view to the lake, sunset moments, aperitif and good food, fireplace, good music DJ and life, staff friendly and so profesional.
Thanks Stefano, we will come back soon!
Written November 16, 2017
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stephjohnstone
Auckland Central, New Zealand168 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
We went for a pre dinner drink and nibbles. Despite being the middle of winter the fire was blazing, rugs were available, mulled wine was a nice warm option and the service was fab and fun too. A great spot. Finished off with a plate of marshmallows to toast on the fire! Lovely.
Written July 13, 2016
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