Eichardt's Bar
Marine Parade, Queenstown
Bar in Queenstown, New Zealand
Book with PearlWhy go
Choose Eichardt's Bar when the goal is a polished Queenstown hotel-bar drink with heritage atmosphere, lounge seating, and traditional cocktail craft. It is better for a slower first round, date, or small-group catch-up than a loud late-night session, with locally inspired food as a useful add-on rather than the main reason to go.
About Eichardt's Bar
Eichardt's Bar is a Queenstown option to consider when you want a venue with a $$$ price point and a smart casual dress code. The practical details are direct: it is open daily from 11 AM to 12 AM, making it usable across much of the day and evening.
Treat it as a Queenstown bar choice where the most reliable planning details are the price range, dress code, and daily hours.
A Queenstown bar with clear practical basics
The strongest confirmed reason to keep Eichardt's Bar on a shortlist is convenience. The same 11 AM to 12 AM schedule applies every day of the week, which gives visitors a broad window for fitting it into a Queenstown itinerary.
The smart casual dress code is also worth noting. It suggests visitors should avoid treating the stop as overly casual, while the $$$ price range sets expectations before arriving.
How to decide if it fits your plan
Choose Eichardt's Bar when the confirmed basics match what you need: Queenstown location, daily 11 AM to 12 AM hours, smart casual dress, and $$$ pricing.
For a broader dinner plan, use the Queenstown restaurants guide before committing the evening here.
If Eichardt's Bar does not fit your timing or budget, compare it with other unnamed Queenstown options in the Queenstown bars guide. For trip planning, the Queenstown hotels guide, the Queenstown wineries guide, and the Queenstown experiences guide can help round out the itinerary.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–12 AM · Tuesday: 11 AM–12 AM
- Location
- 2 Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- eichardts.com/eichardts-bar
- Phone
- +64 3 441 0450
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic and classically styled, with elegant furnishings, a homely fireplace, and a cozy, intimate atmosphere overlooking the water.
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Vibe
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Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Spirits Focus
- Spirits Infusions, Whiskey, Gin
- Zero-Proof Program
- Yes
- Opened
- 1859
Signature Pours
- Smoked Old Fashioned
- Eichardt's Signature Hot Chocolate
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–12 AM
- Friday
- 11 AM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–12 AM
Location
2 Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Heritage Parlour, Notable alternative
- The World Bar, Notable alternative
- Smiths Craft Beer House, Notable alternative
- Atlas Beer Cafe, Notable alternative
- Toast & Oak, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Queenstown
Eichardt's Bar is the better choice when ambiance matters more than stretching the round. Compared with Heritage Parlour and Toast & Oak, it reads as the safer first-timer option for a polished drink, especially before dinner or after a hotel check-in.
For value, Smiths Craft Beer House and Atlas Beer Cafe are the smarter cross-shops if the group is beer-led or wants a casual spend. They are easier recommendations for a longer session where the bill matters more than room tone.
If the night needs more energy, The World Bar is the clearer alternative. Choose Eichardt's Bar for conversation and a neater first round; choose The World Bar when the point is momentum rather than polish.
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Compare Eichardt's Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Eichardt's Bar | Queenstown | No published awards |
| Heritage Parlour | Queenstown | No published awards |
| The World Bar | Queenstown | No published awards |
| Smiths Craft Beer House | Queenstown | No published awards |
| Atlas Beer Cafe | Queenstown | No published awards |
| Toast & Oak | Queenstown | No published awards |
How Eichardt's Bar Queenstown compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eichardt's Bar worth the prices?
That depends on your budget and expectations. The price range is $$$, so it is best approached as a higher-priced Queenstown bar option rather than a bargain stop.
Is Eichardt's Bar good for a date?
It may work if the confirmed basics suit your plans: Queenstown location, smart casual dress code, $$$ pricing, and daily 11 AM to 12 AM hours.
