Surreal Bar & Restaurant

Surreal Bar and Restaurant is one of Queenstown's most iconic rooftop venues, open since 1997 at 7 Rees Street in the CBD. The fully covered and heated rooftop terrace — dubbed the original and best in town — is a genuine sun trap in summer while remaining comfortable year-round. From the terrace, guests enjoy sweeping vistas of Lake Wakatipu and the undulating peaks of the Southern Alps. The menu offers an approachable selection of cocktails, craft beers, and New Zealand wines, paired with a crowd-pleasing and affordable food menu. By night, Surreal transforms into one of New Zealand's pioneering dance music venues, hosting an array of local, national, and international acts across genres from house and electro to live jazz and rock.