10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Queenstown

"Operated by The Sparkke Change Beverage Company, Sparkke at the Whitmore is all about individuality, social equity, forward thinking, and inclusivity. What sets Sparkke apart is their character – they are a female-led BrewPub, stocking Sparkke’s 100% natural beverages among the classics. Their rooftop is expansive and colourful, with plenty of seating for parties big and small."

"The recently rejuvenated Whitmore hotel has brought this rooftop bar to life sparking change and making heads turn. Their rooftop terrace is the perfect place to spend balmy summer afternoons that stretch into the night. Overlooking the treetops of Whitmore Square, the female-led brewhouse has a laidback vibe and colourful attitude."

"There’s plenty of delicious food to enjoy at the Rob Roy Hotel on Halifax Street, ranging from pasta and pizza to pub classics and sweet treats. Families can enjoy burgers, nachos, salad, pork tenderloins, schnitzels, sandwiches, parmigiana, lasagna, apple crumble, sundaes, and heaps more. Takeaway is also available."

"Indulge in an all-you-can-eat experience including tapas like butter chicken and slider burgers or opt for a three-course set menu."

"Nestled in the scenic Adelaide Hills, the Uraidla Hotel is fast becoming one of the Hills’ best go-to breweries in Adelaide. The Uraidla Brewery runs out of the Uraidla Hotel, and has its own extensive range of craft beers including the likes of the Half Moon Pale Ale, Old Ones IPA, and Half Moon Session Pale to name a few. Priding themselves on operating as an environmentally conscious and highly sustainable business; Uraidla Brewery grow and harvest their produce on site and, if need, they source from local and ethical suppliers."

"This stunning Adelaide Hills pub offers a great selection of drinks from the region and hearty pub food. Uraidla Hotel was renovated adding a bakery, brewery and outdoor dining. Its vintage yet modern interior gives off the traditional pub vibe."

"The Uraidla Hotel has got to be one of our absolute favourite child friendly places to eat in Adelaide. It’s just that good. Don’t get us started on the food for one thing, it’s beyond standard pub fare, it’s straight up next level amaze."

"Hidden amidst the inner Adelaide suburb of Stepney, Little Bang Brewing has everything Adelaidians could ask for in a brewery fit for your next craft-beer drinking session. Its large open-air courtyard is perfect for a sunny day or a starry night. With beers including their debut brew the 10.1% ABV Galactopus, Little Bang Brewing Co.’s range is equally extensive as it is enticing."

"Something to discuss as you sip into a Geezer Pleaser bitter or Naked Objector IPA at this surprising little brewery in suburban Stepney. It's a warehouse set-up, with a sunny beer..."

"Situated in historic Port Adelaide, the Pirate Life Brewery is home to a stunning outdoor area and one of Adelaide’s greatest range of beers on tap with 24 varieties on offer. Behind a long-spanning polished concrete bar is Pirate Life’s monstrous brewery with gleaming stainless steel tanks to adore. With entertainment aplenty, including a 22-foot shuffleboard and pinball machines amongst other games, you will never get bored."

"Following the suggested picturesque path, trail along Greenhill Road, around the edges of the Cleland Conservation Park, and soon enough you will arrive in a tiny town called Uraidla. Only the essentials are present here: a primary school, post office, bakery, hotel and a brewery (as we said, just the essentials). The latter three are all owned by the same company with the brewery housed inside the bakery."

"You can't possibly come to Adelaide without entertaining thoughts of touring Coopers Brewery. Tours take you through the brewhouse, bottling hall and history museum, where you can get stuck into samples of..."

"Located in Mitcham just south of the city centre, the Ed’s beer garden is renowned as one of Adelaide’s best. And it’s not hard to see why — the huge grassy area is peppered with undercover pergolas and surrounded by vines and lush, leafy gardens that provide the perfect setting to enjoy the seasonal food menu as well as a long list of local drinks."

"In the snoozy beach 'burb of Largs Bay, 5km north of Port Adelaide, is this gorgeous, 130-year-old, three-storey wedding-cake hotel with sky-high ceilings, big beds, taupe-and-chocolate colours and..."

"Long-held traditions and innovative new beginnings are on the menu at Shu Tang on Grote Street in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD. This elegantly appointed restaurant takes its name from the ancient word ..."

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"Pranzo is an Italian restaurant which prides itself on delivering fresh local produce. There aren’t too many Italian restaurants that delve into the breakfast service but Pranzo thought they might – and needless to say, we’re glad they did. From the breakfast menu we’d recommend to start your day by ordering the Poached Eggs ($16) with pancetta, avocado, baby spinach and sour dough."

"A post shared by Nutrition Republic™ (@nutritionrepublic) on Feb 10, 2017 at 1:52pm PST. The name says it all. This family-run business delivers beautiful and nutritious wholefoods."

"For this little gem you’re going to have to head a little out of Adelaide itself, but if you’re after another restaurant that offers unique tastes that the rest of the city’s dining spots can’t offer then you’ll want to make the drive to Taste of Nepal. Located around a 15 minute drive outside the CBD, Taste of Nepal provides quality Nepalese food that takes the best features of most Indian cuisine and adds a different spin on the majority of its dishes to create a range of tastes most westerners will not have experienced before. This involves a subtle use of spices that Taste of Nepal has down to a tee, and adds an infusion of flavour that makes every dish its own unique experience."

"For this little gem you're going to have to head a little out of Adelaide itself, but if you're after another restaurant that offers unique tastes that the rest of the city's dining spots can't offer then you'll want to make the drive to Taste of Nepal. Located around a 15 minute drive outside the CBD, Taste of Nepal provides quality Nepalese food that takes the best features of most Indian cuisine and adds a different spin on the majority of its dishes to create a range of tastes most westerners will not have experienced before. This involves a subtle use of spices that Taste of Nepal has down to a tee, and adds an infusion of flavour that makes every dish its own unique experience."

"One of Adelaide's oldest and longest standing teppanyaki restaurants located in the heart of the InterContinental Hotel is Shiki. Do not let their age deceive you, their skill and talent when plating up authentic dishes in front of your eyes is stellar. This award winning restaurant uses their culinary mastery to serve up plates like tropical lobster tail with herb butter and local or tosaka and wakame seaweed salad."

"Adelaide's longest running teppanyaki restaurant, located in the InterContinental Shiki boasts a sleek dining room with open teppanyaki stations in the middle. Their extensive offering doesn't end at teppanyaki dishes but also sushi and sashimi. Watch exquisite chef's serve up award winning dishes in front of your eyes that are elegant and full flavoured."

"Step through the door of this teppanyaki joint and you won't feel like you're in a Japanese restaurant at all, rather an old bank with all the characteristics and mannerisms to follow. Gold marble pillars surround a central teppanyaki table with the owners mixing together French sensibility with whiz bang teppanyaki skills.It's safe to say Erato's vibe is a little different to most Japanese restaurants. 21 King William Street, Adelaide"

"This former bank in the CBD is at the top of our list of favourite teppanyaki restaurants in Adelaide. As East meets West, Erato sure does have the wow factor as it mixes together traditional teppanyaki skills with French sensibility. The upmarket venue exudes style and class, letting you dine like a king, with gold marble pillars and a roof so high you’ll be marvelling all night."

"The flavours of Japan married with French refinement create a new culinary experience at KL Teppanyaki on King William Street in Adelaide's CBD. East meets West in a classic heritage marble venue whic..."

"Nagomi Japanese Kitchen is a top-rated sushi place here in the city. If you are looking for authentic Japanese food, this is a must-visit restaurant for you. Here, Chef Nobuki Hayashi and his team serve up the best sushi dishes right on Hutt Street."