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Eichardt's Private Hotel

Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
+64 3 441 0450
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Eichardt's Bar - oozing with charm and sophistication
before dessert
inside
across the wharf
22 visitor photos
Ranked #4 of 148 restaurants in Queenstown
4.5 of 5 stars 121 Reviews
Price range: 6 AUD - 27 AUD
Cuisines: Pacific Rim
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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San Francisco
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great tapas”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We were impressed by the food in Queenstown! This place has a tapas menu , we got the pork belly, the chorizo, beef and two desserts they were all really good. Food score on Zagat would be 24 More

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Chris McIntosh, General Manager at Eichardt's Private Hotel, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Dear Jeos71 Thank you posting a review of your experience at Eichardt’s Bar. It was great to see you enjoyed our service and surroundings – and I am pleased that you had a great with us and good to see the tapas went down a treat. It is the small things that count and we do our very best to... More

Brisbane
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great Tapas”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Weren't feeling like dinner until late when we remembered the great tapas menu we had walked past. Glad we didn't feel like dinner. The tapas was some of the best we have had, right up with Movida in Melbourne. Had the Pork Belly, lamb, chorizo and potatoes with spiced nuts to finish. All dishes were amazing, particularly the chorizo and... More

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Chris McIntosh, General Manager at Eichardt's Private Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Dear Foonalicious Thank you for providing us with feedback regarding your Eichardt’s Bar experience. I am pleased you enjoyed our tapas selection, and we will be offering a number of special menus featuring the very best of local produce along with the region’s best wines throughout the seasons. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again at Eichardt’s... More

Sydney
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Fantastic tapas meal for dinner”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

The restaurant and bar is within the original stone building, small and intimate with about 6 or 7 tables. A stylish dining room befitting the hotel with a view of Lake Wakatipu. We stayed in the hotel so managed to try their dinner menu and breakfast. Dinner is a tapas menu. I would rate our tapas meal as one of... More

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Chris McIntosh, General Manager at Eichardt's Private Hotel, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Dear SengWing Thank you for your review of Eichardt’s Bar. The pancakes are a favourite of mine also! It was great to see you were able to enjoy the bar on several occasions during your stay with us. You may like to join our mailing list on our website as we are running some fantastic events in 2012 including wine... More

Auckland, New Zealand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“Lovely spot, great view”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

We called in here a couple times, once for late afternoon drinks and tapas, and the other occasion just drinks around midday awaiting our flight home. This is a lovely cosy location with a fire, overlooking the lake. There is an extensive wine list, although the 'by the glass' options were limited. The staff took our coats on arrival and... More

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Chris McIntosh, General Manager at Eichardt's Private Hotel, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Dear Scott C Thank you for posting feedback about your Eichardt’s Bar experience. It was great to read that you enjoyed your time with us – we are very fortunate to be situated on the lakefront with fantastic views that change every season here in Queenstown! Our team are dedicated to excellent service and I am glad you enjoyed it... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Very good!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Came in here on a cold day! Nothing but amazing, had a choice of where we could sit, the fire was roaring. The waitress was amazing very chatting and very helpful. The food I had the lamb and my husband had the duck - amazing we both want to come back. The wine list very good and we were both... More

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Chris McIntosh, General Manager at Eichardt's Private Hotel, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Dear ajayne16 Thank your feedback for your Eichardt’s Bar experience. It was lovely to read you enjoyed your time with us and I am pleased you liked both the lamb and duck dishes on our lunch menu. Our wine lists are constantly evolving to ensure we offer the very best wines and at their best vintages from New Zealand's leading... More

Los Angeles, California
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
“Great food, iffy policy”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

The restaurant was very nice, first come first serve for seating. The bartenders are friendly and their food is very nice. They are small tapas style plates so don't be too hungry. The food and drinks are expensive, but it's nice. The only complaint was that they charged us an extra 15% because of Easter. Well, there were other bars... More

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Chris McIntosh, General Manager at Eichardt's Private Hotel, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Dear HappyinLove310 Thank your feedback for your Eichardt’s Bar experience. The bar team certainly go the ‘extra mile’ to keep up with the latest in cocktail designs and they all have a passion for Central Otago wines. Our Executive Chef, Gwen Harvie leads our kitchen brigade with enthusiasm presenting exciting and tantalising menus served well by the front of house... More

1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Down hill”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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After setting the bench mark for many years, Eichardts has gone downhill big time. Change of ownership needs to change again, otherwise it will disappear off the radar altogether. Lunch was average to say the least. The fire wasn't stoked on a cold day, the floor needed vacumed, the waiter was lack luster and the menu was lean. The waiter... More

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Chris McIntosh, General Manager at Eichardt's Private Hotel, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Dear Standing_kirk Firstly, thank you for providing us with constructive feedback regarding your experience at Eichardt’s Bar. It is through our reviews and recommendations that we can continue aiming to provide the very best service at all times. I was disappointed to read that your visit to the bar didn’t meet your expectations. I would encourage you to come back... More

Perth
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Cosy restaurant and wonderful food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We wanted to try out the famous seafood chowder others were raving about. We came for light lunch because we were going out for dinner that night so we asked to share. It was no trouble at all, the dish came in two bowls with a roll for each of us. And the chowder was really to die for. This... More

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Chris McIntosh, General Manager at Eichardt's Private Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Dear Perthette Thank you for providing us with feedback regarding your Eichardt’s Bar experience. It was fantastic to read you loved our Seafood Chowder and service so much you returned for tapas the following evening. Our menus change seasonally and our wine list changes constantly to ensure we offer the very best at all times served with flair in gorgeous... More

Blue Mountains NSW
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Wonderful Atmosphere & Delicious Tapas”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

This is such a lovely place to spend an evening...comfortable cushioned chairs, a log fire, delicious reasonably priced food and excellent service. The tapas were varied and all proved to be mouth-wateringly delicious. We'll definitely be back when next in Queenstown. More

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Chris McIntosh, General Manager at Eichardt's Private Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Dear Cazzam Thank you for taking the time to review your dining experience at Eichardt’s Bar. I was pleased to read you enjoyed our atmosphere – the bar team are very knowledgeable and passionate and is fantastic you liked their suggestions. We are fortunate to be situated on Queenstown’s premier waterfront site and the views are glorious – and change... More

1 review
“Cosy food haven on our honeymoon”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The perfect addition to a magical stay in Queenstown. Recommend the tapas aaaand coming back for lunch tomorrow. If they can get rid of us before I get too comfortable in their INCREDIBLY cosy furniture... More

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