Smiths- Craft Beer House

Smiths- Craft Beer House

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Hours
Sun
12:00 pm - 2:00 am
Mon
12:00 pm - 2:00 am
Tue
12:00 pm - 2:00 am
Wed
12:00 pm - 2:00 am
Thu
12:00 pm - 2:00 am
Fri
12:00 pm - 2:00 am
Sat
12:00 pm - 2:00 am
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $25.00
CUISINES
American, Brew Pub, Pub, Gastropub, New Zealand
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles341 reviews
Excellent
223
Very good
92
Average
15
Poor
6
Terrible
5

Max G
Los Angeles962 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • none
During our ride into town from the Queenstown Airport, our driver mentioned Smiths as the place to go for craft beer. He was spot on. We visited Smiths twice during our four days in Queenstown—the first time just to have a beer and relax, the second for beer and a burger. Smiths has at least 23 NZ craft beers on tap and the bar staff is great at making recommendations. There’s a beer to suit every taste. When we returned to Smiths for beers and burgers, the beers were great, the food was so-so. We both ordered the short rib burger and felt that it was OK—too much sauce and not great flavor (to be fair, we found this to be true at other burger joints in NZ). The staff is fantastic—friendly and helpfu.
Written 28 February 2023
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AandCtravels
35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • couples
Nice pub with a large selection of beers. Amazing view of surrounding snow capped mountains. Got the Smith's soft pretzel, it was delightfully soft inside and salty crunchy on the outside. YUM!!! Go for the pretzel, but then you would be thirsty, luckily there is beer! A perfect match!
Written 29 June 2024
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NOKUOUT
Charleston15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • solo
Great brew pub, excellent beer selection, I had a pint of the stout which was very good, rich, malty, just wonderful. I had the Chookin’ chicken sandwich which was phenomenal, I love the spicy chicken sandwiches we get here in the USA but this was THE BEST! Great spice and crunchy slaw made it a winner! Bar staff very accommodating as well.
Written 1 October 2023
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Nicole G
Lincoln82 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • none
Four staff members, one small group of customers, still couldn't get a nod, smile, greeting, or any kind of acknowledgement never mind any indication someone might want to serve us food or beverages. One did look up from their phone long enough to say 'yes' when I asked if they were open for lunch...then went back to ignoring us. Will leave my invisibility cloak at home next time :)
Written 16 February 2023
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Dane V
Warkworth7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • none
The team at Smiths is happy to look after you and they have an amazing selection of Beers on tap. Great service and a lovely atmosphere, highly recommend dropping in. I believe they have a good selection of wine and the food menu looked great but I wasn’t hungry.
Written 14 September 2020
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mmorgan2569
Papakura16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • couples
Really good experience. Food was YUM! We have been 3 times during our holiday. Our first time we got the sliders which were really nice. The next 2 times we shard the cauli wings, saucy chicken bites (cant member the name) and poutine which to my surprise i LOVED, i have never been a fan or liked the idea of soggy chips but their poutine was delicious and still had some crunch. Drinks were nice and they allowed tastings/samples. The service was really good and friendly every time and staff offered good chat and recommendations. They also had a little games table with cards, and some board games which we really liked. They have 1 pool table which we used on our first visit but was occupied every other time unfortunately. In town and easy to get to.
Written 4 May 2021
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grader28
Queenstown5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • none
Massive range of beers and awesome service. Team are always super friendly and go extra mile & great beer knowledge. Food is always delicious, too many favourites to recommend just way. Great places for locals and visitors alike. Cheers Smiths
Written 1 April 2021
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Amby_Talreja
Queenstown198 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • couples
Very limited nibble option We had ordered the sliders, found it tad bland as it had to be dipped in sauces to make it palatable . The beers are amazing. Lived the ginger beer n my partner loved his hazy n the white beer As it's a beer lounge was expecting some peanuts
Written 9 February 2020
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Bec Lou
Kaikoura2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • family
Brilliant craft beers 👌🏼 Delicious food 👌🏼 Awesome bar staff 👌🏼 Brilliant little spot, loads of craft beers and ciders on to suit everyone’s taste. Plenty to keep you occupied and have fun, board games, pool table etc. Bar staff are really fun and friendly and the food is top notch. Next time I’m in queenstown, I doubt I’ll be visiting many other pubs while this spot is still about!
Written 21 February 2020
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Paul V
North Sydney242 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • none
This upstairs bar has some 30 beers on tap from all around NZ. We really enjoyed being there and sampled a few different ales. We did not eat the food but saw plenty of it coming out from the kitchen - lots of comfort food but really heavy on the calories! Nevertheless, plenty of people were ordering. Pleasant and low key service. I would certainly go back.
Written 6 January 2020
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ksufan88
Wichita7034 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • none
This bar is reached by a staircase from the sidewalk along the Main Street. They had a large selection of beers on tap, and I had trouble figuring out what my options were from the tap handles. It wasn’t until I was drinking my pint that I realized one of the side walls was mirrored and the list of beers and their prices were all written on it.
Written 21 January 2020
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AJ
Auckland329 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • friends
Came here for a couple of beers and some food. The craft beer selection is amazing and the staff know their beers too. The pretzels are awesome - well worth the wait for them to be cooked to perfection. The poutine is great too. A fun place to hang out for a few hours.
Written 5 August 2023
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stellamay
Brisbane255 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • family
We stopped here after dining elsewhere as we wanted a few drinks to top the night off. It is in a good location, right in the heart of it all, there is a nice view at some tables looking over the street and a good range of drinks. The service was good and our whole table had a good time.
Written 6 October 2024
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Patricia P
Queenstown19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • none
Great place to enjoy a good range of beers and tasty food! Awesome service as always. Both managers and the new guy Jake are outstanding, recommending beers and giving great service. We love everything in the menu and it`s our favorite bar in town!!!
Written 8 October 2021
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Travellove414
Sydney313 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • friends
Favourite pub in town. The staff are amazing, the beer selection never disappoints, and the food is excellent. Awesome burgers, the fresh pretzel is amazing, the poutine is as close to a Québec poutine that we've found so far in NZ. Do yourself a favour, check out Smiths.
Written 3 August 2020
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