Reviews of Little Blackwood. (Pub) in Queenstown (Otago).

Little Blackwood

502 Reviews

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Cocktail bar

88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Information of Little Blackwood, Pub in Queenstown (Otago)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of Little Blackwood

J. T.

Epic little cocktail bar! Great drinks and service and cool vibe. Loved the live music!

M. E.

Fantastic innovative cocktails, nice love music and overall good vibe. Enjoyed the bartenders choice option for cocktails giving a flavor and base alcohol preference.

I.

Hands down BEST bar in town. Really cosy friendly atmosphere, excellent live music, tasty cocktails and cheese boards to die for. Best of all - INCREDIBLE staff. Thanks to everybody at Little Blackwood. Absoloot loves you!

A. G.

Loved this cozy cocktail bar. Fun drinks, great live music and friendly and upbeat bartenders. We had this as a recommendation from our server at Flame and it was the perfect after dinner spot. Highly recommend!! ❤️👍🏼

B. S.

Had cocktails here and they were delicious. Great little spot to people watch outside and the staff were lovely.

d. r.

Came as a tourist, left a local couldn't be truer! We loved the vibe here! Stuie settled us in right away! We had about 6 GIY - GIN IT YOURSELF! Our bartender she also tried a few trust the bartender style cocktails. She hit the spot What we loved the most was the live music! They took my song request, she will be loved and I loved every minute of it

R. S.

Such a delicious take on the espresso martini!! I ordered the tiramisu one as my dessert and it pretty much was dessert in a glass. I wish I had tried all the others on the espresso martini menu but there'll always be next time since I love going to Queenstown. Will be making a stop here for sure when I'm in Queenstown and to try the food on offer as well.

R. H.

We had the margarita pizza, pork belly, karage chicken and fried. Plus some drinks. The food was so amazing. 10/10 would recommend. So yum. We were full but ordered more chicken and pork because it was just that delicious.

M.

Returning home, thought we'd get in another platter - not to be, we were too early. Take care and keep up the great platters, service and smiles till next time...

W. W.

Good atmosphere and cocktail selection. Live music is always good. Definitely recommend it 👌

P. B.

It’s right by the wharf with a view onto the mountains and the little harbour of Queenstown. The terrace was very cozy with warming lights. The cocktails took some time but the final result was amazing. One of the most creative and flavourful drinks I’ve ever had.

J. P.

Had a beautiful time here The staff were amazing, especially Liam and Gina who made us feel extremely special big ups to you two thank you so much 😁 the chesseboard was amazing everything on it was to die for would for sure come back again all round amazing experience thank you guys so much xx

A. K.

Perhaps the best cheese board ... ever?! We came here for happy hour and sat in the sunshine with a view of the mountains and a $40 bottle of Prosecco. From the savoury spreads to the glob of honeycomb, to the sharp cheddar, table crackers and everything in between, the hour or so we spent at Blackwood made for a perfect afternoon in Queenstown.

C. E.

Wonderful takes on some classic cocktails. Great cheese and meat platter. Friendly and very knowledgable staff.

J.

I love this charming little beauty. The cocktails are awesome, live music is always good and service is second to none. If you love a great atmosphere and even better drinks then you have to check this place out.

I. G.

What a fantastic little place to sit and enjoy amazing pizza, fantastic cheeseboards and a wonderful and extensive drinks list. Glad we visited on our first day in Queenstown so we could visit again! The live music on a Sunday afternoon was perfect.

S.

Fabulous service and great range of drinks. Music bloody fantastic, my only bug, keep the door closed, no one wants to smoke!

K. S.

Cheese & meat platter is amazing, love the condiments you get with it! Cocktails were great as well, superb spot for afternoon drinks.

R.

Great cocktail menu, service, and atmosphere🍸 Definitely go on a night when Minnesota dude is playing live

S. S.

2 girls working along the waterfront suggested we stop into Little Blackwoods. We were in Queenstown 3 days and went for drinks & nibbles every day we loved it so much. Extensive drink & cocktail menu with smaller share plates/bites. I'm still dreaming about their mushroom pizza it was so good but we also enjoyed their vegetarian gyoza & cheese plate too. Super friendly & knowledgeable staff of everywhere to go in Queenstown. Post-up on the patio outside under the heaters - great for people watching.

L. C.

Visited here two weeks ago and the service was fabulous! Came for some cocktails and the staff here went above and beyond. Nothing on the cocktail menu was quite right for what I was feeling (something fresh and fruity - pineapple/mango vibe). The waiter then explained that they could make one for me - I was thrilled with this news and even more thrilled when the drink arrived. It was absolutely perfect! It is a nice atmosphere with a great mix of music! Thank you for having us!

J. M.

A great afternoon. We found a Book Me voucher for $25 cheese platter, rather than $45, which was delicious. Happy hour drinks were great. We both got a random cocktail made by the bartender, both of which were delicious!

H. W.

This place is small so make sure to get there early to secure your table but believe me this is the greatest tucked away cocktail bar with a great view and great service. Such a yummy drink and great staff. Best place in Queenstown for a drink.

B. T.

Highly recommend Little Blackwood for any of your upcoming events, right on steamer wharf with a big indoor area, a perfect outdoor area which had plenty of sunshine and views of the lake. We had reserved the bar for a couple of hours after our wedding day, Liam & his team were awesome, pumping out a lot of tasty cocktails for our thirsty guests!! Thank you guys

A. W.

I have been coming back to Little Blackwood for a few years now and I am always delighted to see the consistency of delivering an amazing cheese board throughout the years. Tasty, worth the price and they give you options ! Probably one of the best place in town to enjoy a cheese board at any time of the year.

N. K.

It was amazing, this is my favourite place every time I visited never pass on here. Mulled wine is delicious cheese board mmm...the honey and chutney everything is super yum. Thanks Ryan for my birthday shots 😉xx ~Nara

G. G.

Simple the best cocktails in Queenstown. Cosy no attitude venue with live music and happy bar staff. Could not ask for more. Best sloe gin fizz in town!

S. L.

Love this place! Love being able to come and listen to live music and enjoy a good selection of food and drink. My favourite people Shay and Pearly often play here on a Thursday night so its a great treat to be able to see them here!

n. N.

Awesome little cocktail bar, great location on the lake with such a good atmosphere every time I come here its a good time! Great live music as well.

Q. N.

Amazing bar in Queenstown. Awesome atmosphere with good tunes and bar staff are attentive, have good chat and make even better drinks. Def visit on any Queenstown trip.

N. B.

Great range of mocktails, vegan food and awesome staff, thanks guys!

J.

Awesome boutique bar where they know how to make a great cocktail but didn't try the food

P. F.

What a great spontaneous night we had. The live music beckoned us in and our kids were welcome to have a wee dance to it while we had a drink. It wasn't planned as we were walking back to the hotel but the live music was fantastic. Thank you Blackwood for supporting musicians and creating an atmosphere that welcomes all.

J. I. L.

We spent our evenings at Little Blackwood getting the best platters and cocktails in Queenstown, such a cool vibe and cool staff, its the hands down the best place we found during our time in Queenstown.

I. A.

Great place to have a cocktail (or a few) on the wharf! Bar staff always friendly :) Would highly recommend getting there for happy hour!

M. J.

One of the best gems in this diamond town. Amazing food, service and atmosphere - award winning! And a must see when visiting Queenstown.

R. V. W.

Great cocktails and live music :)

G. R.

Loved it. Live music, great drinks and attention. The cocktail option that's called "trust your bartender" (or smth like that) is really cool!

N. N.

Lovely atmosphere. Warm and cosy. A great place for a wine or cocktail after a trip on the Ernslaw.

L. M.

We enjoyed a very tasty platter here along with some drinks. The staff were filling in while the regular team had a day off, so weren’t super familiar with everything, but we found them to be really accommodating and friendly given the somewhat challenging circumstances. Great live music too.

C. H.

Awesome little hidden gem in Queenstown that is worth seeking out! The cocktails are on point and the cheeseboards will have you begging for more!

D. M.

Great atmosphere, super location near the water and great cocktails! Lively bar with friendly staff and great service. Often have live music. Also have outdoor seating area. Highly recommend.

D. H.

Great for live music from 8 till 10pm each night. Good atmosphere and quality drinks.

C.

Back a year later, just as pleasant. Greatly enjoyed, exception staff, exception drinks and exception platter! Top notch.

P. P.

Fun and friendly atmosphere with helpful staff. Prices are pretty expensive but the cocktails were worth it and the view was exceptional. Great mix of live music and DJ, the facilities were very clean hygienic. No complaints from this traveler! We even got a free drink by accident and were allowed to keep it. Exceptional stuff! A+++

J. B.

Really enjoyed sip n paint ❤️fun times, cool teacher, was nervous to do a good painting but after a beer it's so fun and you can just paint how you like

P. H.

Great bar, great location on wharf, nice place to sit outside and enjoy a drink or two, great food, platter is a must try

C. R.

Best cocktails in Queenstown, Pina Colada milk punch is a must, the cheese board was fantastic, service was outstanding especially Stef & Liam, will recommend 👌

A. C.

Fantastic live music and a great vibe! The staff wasn't incredibly friendly, but the cocktails were divine and unique. I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a craft cocktail.

R. S.

Great Live music and fun outdoor area. Great place to enjoy a cocktail or two.... or three!

H.

One of the highlights of visiting Queenstown is this bar! Cosy and friendly atmosphere, amazing live music and great customer service!

E.

Enjoyed the live music. They also served good cocktail

K. C.

Pretty cool place, had a great feed.

M.

Best cocktails around and always amazing staff … keep those good vibes rolling

C.

Always amazing. Stef and the other staff are attentive as hell regardless of covid restrictions.

L. S.

Loved the atmosphere, the Manager, Lachlan & his partner Amanda made us feel so comfortable we made it a point to call in for a drinks most evenings. A great bar.

M.

GoodBetter than Readings. Great movies that you can watch every day. The food and drinks are really really really really really really expensive, so I reccomend and I think it is a good idea to buy a couple of snack like foods from a supermarket nearby (Countdown and New World are just down the road) and bring them into the cinema. I think this cinema is better than readings cinema (previously called Hoyts) because the seats are more comfortable. The movies are really really really really really really really fun. I am a girl and a bar gal is 6AM I love her to me but I 6AM her and she said its not a good idea but it is a bit crazy to do that in the last few years. I am not sure yet I have a shower so I can do it again and again Malcolm about it and 2it 2me I have no idea why I would like you to be 2with your 3mom 3if to me and you text me when you get here 3for 3your I love your work as a gift for you and me up to you when I'm not 3mad to the same 3type you want but I'm ok with you guys that are a good way of doing the same things like that are you coming back and saying call back from the top of your mind that you have no idea why it would have happened before the first time I was in a relationship where you at all had to do something like that before ps and then called you and said to 8th and you have a good idea to get to know where you want to do it but I am not a good idea to have 2dinner in my life but I 3have 3333feet the same way I can do it and I'm not a good idea to be in the mood for you and your boyfriend and 28th year old brother and your girlfriend is 23rd birthday!

V.

Awesome music accompanied by great cocktails and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

A. G.

Great little bar, friendly staff, nicely made drinks, look out for the top shelf specials, great live music. Well worth stopping in for a drink, you’ll probably stay for another.

y. w.

Great live music and wonderful atmosphere, I enjoy the night!

R. W.

If you like small bars with chilled vibes and good service then this is for you. Nice menu for drinks and some basic food options. Live music on Sunday nights and great views of the harbor if you sit outside.

J. M.

Best cocktails in Queenstown. Cool, down to earth staff.

B. &. L. T.

Loved this bar, great atmosphere, the staff is so friendly, they went above and beyond in relation to my gluten free pizza order. The cocktails are delicious!

s. l.

I personally loved this cosy little place in Queenstown! You definitely can't go wrong with a margarita and a live band playing so it really does have an awesome vibe if you are down for some music and beers!

S. H.

Good cocktails and live music was great on Friday night. It was really busy, so difficult to find a place to perch our drinks but had a lively atmosphere

P. B.

Good live music, but slow staff and mediocre cocktails. Not a bad place to hang out for a bit, but not a great venue for a night out - especially when it gets busy.

K. K.

Popped in on a Friday night for some live music and cocktails - enjoyed it very much. Such great ambiance and the drinks were worth it too.

S. Z.

Second time coming to Queenstown and it's the second time Little Blackwood became my favourite place to visit after a day on the slopes. Save yourself the morning headache and start your night with 1 or 4 of Little Blackwoods pimms, gingerbeer, cucumber and sake cocktails, it's perfection in a glass.

R. P.

Ridiculously good cocktail menu. Not a bad drink on it. Food options are limited but the bar snacks that are on their are A+. This is a must stop either before or after dinner.

A.

Amazing platter, delicious cocktails and superb service. Highly recommend!

D. A.

Awesome vibe, bar snacks were great and cocktails were nice. Great barstaff and super cozy place

S. H.

Awesome music, great staff and wow those cocktails where amazing. Would love to come back and can definitely recommend the place!

D.

Loved the live band, and the 1919 gin. Perfect night.

D. G.

Loved the menu! The mulled wine was so good and the live music just absolutely brillant. You need to check this little bar out.

R. M.

We had the best time here. The manager was so accommodating and lovely, the music was ace and the vibe was eclectic. Loved it 😍

P.

Tidy bar, worth a visit on the Boardwalk

J.

Best bar in town. Exceptional espresso martinis. Great, easy hangout spot in the evenings.

C. C.

Great atmosphere, beautiful scenery, exceptional service and the best cocktails in town!

Z. R.

Great cocktails and the cheese board was excellent. Live music on a Friday night made this a good place to chill.

T.

Great atmosphere, very warm and relaxing. Friendly staff, good selection of cocktails. The Mojito is on point.

R.

One of the best places in QT for live music and a boogie.

T.

Neat concept Lovely food

E. G.

Great service, nice music where you can still hold a conversation. Good selection of wines with well priced cheese boards.

D. H.

Cool little bar, had live music on when we were there, bit less touristy than some of the other places on the pier

B. W.

Great little pub. Stopped in for one quick drink, stayed for a few. Got a seat at the bar and enjoyed spot on service.

A. B.

Good vibes,service, cocktails, brilliant music

k.

Best Bar with the best view + Great Staff!

B.

The staff were as awesome as the cocktails! Fantastic live music too!

R. A.

Good range of drinks with pizzas and platters to nibble on. Good atmosphere,great staff

A.

Great little place to grab a drink

P.

Good atmosphere! Beautiful Guitarist girl! Nice music! Marvellous staff!

R.

Oh my goodness. Try the rosemary and burnt orange cocktail. Amazing

M. S.

The Manuka Old Fashioned was a great take on the classic, really good meat and cheese board too!

A. P.

Great cocktails and live music. Made our night out in Queenstown.

A.

Love this cute cocktail bar, great vibe

B.

Best espresso martini’s! Live music on the night we went was great too!

R.

Love this place. Lovely staff who know their business.

P. R.

Pretty nice spot for a drink. Cheese board was pretty good but not great. Limited heating and expensive prices.

T. K.

Fun vibes on a Thursday evening. Live music, great gastro pub food. Worthy of revisit

F. W.

Great cocktails and awesome servive, loved the music (especially the throwbacks)

L. W.

Great heated outdoor area overlooking the Remarkables. Beer on tap is a bit warm.

E.

Great cocktails and atmosphere

L.

Decent beer, decent prices and nice atmosphere and staff.. What more do You want?

J. L.

Great customer interactions, great drinks, awesome place

K.

Great spot to catch up. Love their cheese boards. Fabulous staff!

C. M.

Fun little bar with great cocktails and great live music.

P. F.

"Trust your bartender" is such a great idea and a fun way to discover new cocktails.

E. A.

Awesome live music tonight. The guitarist is so good! Well done!

O. S.

I was told to try the Manuka honey old fashioned and I'm glad I did. Now I'm telling you to go do the same!

D. A.

Great atmosphere and service, enjoyed the wine and cheese board.

j.

Really really good espresso martinis, cosy wee bar abit pricey tho

C.

Great atmosphere and live music.

M. H.

Loved this spot, cost heated outdoor areas with stunning lake and mountain views

A. V. S.

Great cocktails and music 🔥🤙🏽🤙🏽

B.

Awesome street vibe and delicious drinks!

P.

Lovely little pub/bar with live entertainment every night

R.

Great drinks friendly staff

j. b.

A great little bar for a cheese and meat board and a killer espresso martini.

E.

Great music, cosy and yummy cocktails!

R.

Best cocktails around!

N. G.

We really enjoyed our platter and wines! Will be back

J.

Great staff, great food and amazing cocktails

M. E.

Had a great time, people are friendly and the astonishing views over the lake are a plus.

R. C.

Service, food and beverages were great ,staff friendly an helpful.

K.

Great drinks and atmosphere.

A.

Great cocktails

J.

Amazing drinks, the Bloody Mary and their selection of winter warmers always go down a treat.

T.

Nice bar, good outside smoking area with a nice view

L.

Amazing service. Great cocktaails

L. C.

Nice little bar. Live music was great too (although a little too loud)

E.

Great green mussels and squid salad, nice wines and atmosphere

N.

Awesome wee bar, live music is brilliant

H.

Amanda was our welcoming host. Had a great time

D.

Great atmosphere, good music, excellent platters

R.

Very cool spot on the wharf! Youll find lots of locals and tourists.

T.

The food and service was excellent! Would highly recommend

J.

Good live music and nice cocktails!

A.

Small bar view lake view and live music in the evening

R. E.

Lovely staff, amazing food and cocktails

D.

Boiler may be gone but the vibe and new layout is still great

M.

The cocktail bar to go to when here.

S.

Amazing gins and cocktails

R.

Great bar with live music from Chad & Paul

N. B.

Best cocktails in town

C. W.

Great vibe. Prices ok and service excellent.

S.

S/o to Max for making me the spiciest margaritas

A.

Nice little place on lakeside, with great atmosphere.

B.

Great cheese platter and cocktails

B.

Good drinks and attentive staff.

J.

Staff and drinks really good

B.

Great music and good cocktails

R.

Very Good Bloody Ceasar 👌

S. B.

Great wee pub with beautiful ambience

B.

Wednesday night musician is awesome.

E.

Excellent platters and very nice spot!

B.

Good service. Good team of people

T.

Live the live music great staff

J.

Delicious cheeseboard and great ambience

J.

Order a waiter chooses cocktail

A. S.

Queenstown best waterfront bar

C.

Really enjoyed

D. M.

Great cocktails!

L.

Nice

M.

Good live sounds

k.

Nice little bar.

E.

Great expresso martinis!!!!!!

K.

Toastie

J. K.

Beat mulled wine in queenstown

D.

Great atmosphere

i.

(Translated) Nice and helpful staff. A plate of cheeses and meat is particularly successful. Good beer ... everything is good. (Original) צוות נחמד ומסייע. פלטה של גבינות ובשר מוצלחת במיוחד. בירה טובה... הכל טוב.

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(Translated) Definitely try the specialty plate with regional sausage, cheese and honey (honeycomb)! (Original) Unbedingt die Spezialitätenplatte mit regionalen Wurst, Käse und Honig(wabe) probieren!

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